The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century.
The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century.
Futurama's dominant themes, particularly its consistent satirical critiques of corporate greed and environmental destruction, align with progressive values, leading to a left-leaning rating despite its broad, often universal, societal critiques.
Futurama presents a visibly diverse ensemble of characters across various genders, races, and species, integrated naturally into its futuristic setting. The narrative explores themes of otherness, prejudice, and societal norms through allegorical storytelling, often subverting traditional roles without explicitly critiquing traditional identities as inherently negative.
Futurama generally portrays LGBTQ+ themes with a positive, often comedic, lens. The show directly affirms non-traditional relationships through allegories like "robosexual marriage" in "Proposition Infinity." Characters like Bender consistently exhibit pansexuality without narrative condemnation, and the show's satire typically targets societal prejudices rather than the identities themselves, contributing to an overall supportive portrayal.
The show features Turanga Leela, who consistently demonstrates superior physical combat skills. She frequently wins hand-to-hand fights against multiple male opponents, including alien guards and various thugs, using martial arts and her natural strength.
Futurama frequently satirizes organized religion, often using 'Robotology' as a direct parody of Christianity. The show highlights perceived dogmatism, hypocrisy, and the potential for harm within religious institutions, positioning the narrative to critique rather than affirm.
Futurama is an original animated series. It does not adapt pre-existing characters from other media or history with altered genders. All characters were created for the show and maintain their established gender throughout its run, excluding temporary in-plot transformations or disguises.
Futurama is an original animated series where character races were established at its inception and have remained consistent throughout its run. There are no prior source materials or installments where characters were depicted as a different race.
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