SKETCH Space itself tears open to reveal a doorway into a distant universe. What waits beyond can swing between horror and affection, or blend both in a wildly strange romance if a planet-sized creature happens to harbor feelings. The fate of humans and robots hangs in the balance as the Futurama crew faces The Beast With A Billion Backs.
EXTRAS? The release offers fans deeper insight with commentary tracks and a 30-minute Futurama adventure titled The Lost Adventure. It is joined by two featurettes that explore Meet Yivo and the history of Deathball, plus deleted scenes and storyboards such as Original Opening, Fry and Colleen Meeting, St. Asimov Parade, Zapp and Scientists, Amy, Fry and Leela, Scruffy, and the Janitor. Also included are 3D models with animator commentary, bloopers, a storyboard animatic for The Beast With A Billion Backs Part One, and a teaser for the next Futurama journey. Source notes from the official release materials are referenced for context.
VERDICT? This entry leans into the action and adventure roots that defined earlier Futurama arcs, and it should resonate with viewers who felt the time travel paradox and the Leela-Fry romance in Bender’s Big Score slowed things down. The animation remains vibrant and dynamic, delivering sharp humor that lands with energy while nudging the story into a space where sci-fi cliches are both celebrated and skewered. Some gags spark big laughs, others spark a touch of frustration as fans wonder why the show isn’t more visible on television today. In short, it’s a standout experience that satisfies longtime fans and can captivate newcomers—an essential addition to any Futurama collection.
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