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Naturama
First aired 08/29/12
Rank: 73/124
Reviews: 64
Rating: 80%

Bender and the crew are re-imagined as wild animals in a nature documentary.

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#1 by John Cheesa

Not as clever as last season's concept episode, but not overly bad either.

John Cheesa gave 3 points

30.08.2012

#2 by Sheriff

I had very low expectations for this episode, I ended up loving it!

Sheriff gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#3 by Tom_Apples

This episode is pretty ok to close close out the first half of the season. I loved the jokes, and I have to admit: The characters did look kind of cute as animals(inb4waltla ... utecomment). If Futurama does get cancelled next year. Futurama fans will want to prepare for the end.

I also learned something:

Writers: Edge out some good episodes to prevent end of shoe and make Season 8.

Me(Possibly all Futurama fans): Watch Netflix or DVDs from Futurama.

I feel this episode deserves a 6/10.

I will be surprised if everyone thinks this is worse than "31st Century Fox".

Tom_Apples gave 3 points

30.08.2012

#4 by Dom

Well, I liked the episode. It was hilarious, and a good story to each segment. Some things did feel unnecessary though, and made me give an overall 4/5

Dom gave 4 points

30.08.2012

#5 by MmEeeeeeHhHhHHh.

It had some laughs but was overall forgetable.

Phil Lamarr's narration is what got the biggest laughs.

Act one was okay, act two was pretty dumb, and act three was overall the funny one.

A 3/5.

MmEeeeeeHhHhHHh. gave 3 points

30.08.2012

#6 by Spalding

This one was very clever, far funnier than 30th Century Fox.

Spalding gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#7 by Brock

Quite the clever episode, a lot better than I was expecting. Though I'm disturbed by the lack of Nibbler throughout the whole season. Another 4.5/5 for me.

Brock gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#8 by BringerOfPie

These end-of-half-season vignette episodes are starting to outstay their welcome. "Holiday Spectacular" was horrible, "Reincarnation" was brilliant, and this was somewhere in-between those two. The nature concept is fun but too thin to make 3 satisfying segments (fish and seal segments were good, tortoise one was a total bore) and probably would have better served as a single segment in a broader trilogy of vignettes. Plus the story always takes a backseat in these, so they're more humor-dependent than usual. The seal story certainly delivered in that humor department (couldn't stop laughing at Zoidberg), but it wasn't enough to carry the full episode.

All in all, an average end to an average season that was a little disappointing but certainly watchable. Still, I wouldn't mind pulling the plug again after 2013's half of the season. Best to kill a show when it's on a decline rather than wait until it's total trash.

BringerOfPie gave 3 points

30.08.2012

#9 by Sweet Zombie Jesus

Plop those roundies! Act 1. Brilliant!!!

Talk about a cloaca shrinker! Let's Go Alreeaaadyyy! Act 2. Brilliant with the best ending ever!

"Beach master" I'm 40% ass, arf arf! Kill all penguins!

This is only the second 5 I gave all season. Loved it!

Sweet Zombie Jesus gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#10 by Ishkabibble

Seriously, this was surprisingly funny and well-written considering what a potentially lazy idea the episode may have come across as. All three of them delivered on the laughs, though it might slant toward those that are familiar with ecology and zoology.

Sure, all three of them deal with mating but really, it's the ultimate goal of the entire animal kingdom. It also tied in with the amusingly nihilistic narrator.

Ishkabibble gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#11 by Ash

Parts of this episode felt a little forced, as most have this season, but the pacing and many of the gags worked in it for me. Nice touches of creativity on multiple different levels. I enjoyed it.

Ash gave 4 points

30.08.2012

#12 by Funny

It was funny and a good experiment.

5/5.

Funny gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#13 by gorg

Nice Season Finale

gorg gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#14 by Jarvio

Pretty good. I didn't think much to act 1, but the other 2 were decent enough

Jarvio gave 4 points

30.08.2012

#15 by Hugh Maha

I'm not gonna lie, when I first heard about this episode I had no hope for it whatsoever. But I was actually surprised. It ended up being not too bad.
I liked the reimagining of the crew into different animals, and the stories weren't too bad. I enjoyed the mock Morgan Freeman commentary, but I don't think they needed to end each segment with a depressing word from the narrator. That was the only thing that blew the episode for me. Other than that I thought it was funny, though I would prefer having a proper season finale next time!

Hugh Maha gave 4 points

30.08.2012

#16 by Marc

I found the third segment the nicest. It's almost like if Groening wants another cartoon, he can continue with the adventures of the elephant seals! Very fitting for DiMaggio to play the beach master!

Marc gave 4 points

30.08.2012

#17 by Bigsi

I thought this one would be bad but I was proven wrong and I actually liked it :)

Bigsi gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#18 by themoriae

I loved the first and third parts. The second was only average. Nice ending to the season.

themoriae gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#19 by endy

Nearly as good as reincarnation, but not quite.

endy gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#20 by Pesky Owl

I knew this episode was either going to be pure mad-genius or pure-craptacular schlock. I really liked it in the end. I'm not sure if that really countas as "Science Fiction", so it might be straying a bit from the premise, but what the heck. It was fun and original. Favorite joke: Hyperactive finches. : )

Pesky Owl gave 5 points

31.08.2012

#21 by Mr Snrub

Pretty good. I thought the first one was the best, with the best story and some great one liners. Yes, that's literally all I say when Zapp is involved.
The second one was the worst for me. I just didn't find it very funny or interesting.
The third one was the funniest by far. It seems to have grossed a lot of people out, but seeing Kif squished was hilarious to me. And overall, the narrator really helped carry this episode. It would have been way worse without him.

Mr Snrub gave 5 points

31.08.2012

#22 by Shane

Eh, it was alright but completely pointless IMO.

Shane gave 3 points

31.08.2012

#23 by TheGreatRevealo

When I read some of the reviews for this, I thought "it's the Christmas Special all over again." But this was actually pretty good, and in line with Futurama's science-oriented themes.

TheGreatRevealo gave 4 points

31.08.2012

#24 by flesheatingbull

Original and pretty darn funny episode. I enjoyed it and will give it a 5.

flesheatingbull gave 5 points

31.08.2012

#25 by Smizmar

I liked this one very much. A little uneven as IMO the third act didn't live up to the first two, but that's a minor qualm. As I can't rate the episode 4.5, I may as well round that up to a 5.

Smizmar gave 5 points

31.08.2012

#26 by HappyJoyJoy

They did something new and bold with the animal concept angle and I think it paid off very well.

Easily an 5/5.

HappyJoyJoy gave 5 points

31.08.2012

#27 by barney

Thank god it was so much better than holiday spectacular.

barney gave 5 points

31.08.2012

#28 by secretary

The elephant seal one made me laugh so freakin hard.

secretary gave 5 points

02.09.2012

#29 by falcan

Surprising, I had fun! Original and funny episode (and even educational hah). I liked Zoidberg lol "three friends on the beach" :D It was way better than 31th century fox for sure.

falcan gave 5 points

02.09.2012

#30 by Scaretale

Had the potential to suck very much, but it didn't. It was actually quite good.

Good enough way to finish up the season, but I don't get this new trend with finishing each half season with a non canonical three parter. Is it really necessary? Not really, but at least this one worked.

Scaretale gave 4 points

03.09.2012

#31 by Sure Win

Futurama at its creative best

Sure Win gave 5 points

03.09.2012

#32 by doe

veeery good. funny and interesting new concept.

doe gave 5 points

03.09.2012

#33 by Lee Dawson

I'm typically really positive with my reviews, but this was just awful. Was such a chore to get through, watched it in little 3 minute chunks just to make it easier to swallow.

Lee Dawson gave 1 point

04.09.2012

#34 by Inmatoor

Animated Fecal Matter.

Inmatoor gave 1 point

04.09.2012

#35 by rok

This was borderline nihilist at times, but good fun.

rok gave 5 points

04.09.2012

#36 by Andresvill

Great season, and this episode was no different. It was really funny, although, for me, the best of the season was the one with bender's kid.

I wish in the future they bring back the what if machine, and have something like "what if leela travelled to the past, instead of fry to the future", "what if mom died, and the professor inherited her company", "what if zoidberg was the company owner"

Andresvill gave 5 points

04.09.2012

#37 by ben

I couldn't even keep my attention focused on this episode, it was so boring.

ben gave 1 point

04.09.2012

#38 by Sharkapult

Great imagination for the episode. Not as good as a few of the other re-animations but I still loved it and laughed my ass off at many occasions.

Sharkapult gave 5 points

04.09.2012

#39 by generico

one of the best anthologies yet!

generico gave 5 points

05.09.2012

#40 by Dafuuuuuuq

Seariously! Futurama has always been special and had strange stories, but at least they had something to do with the crew.
This episode was just crap! no planet express crew, no future(ama)...

Dafuuuuuuq gave 1 point

05.09.2012

#41 by frederick

One of the funniest episodes this season!

frederick gave 5 points

05.09.2012

#42 by turkinaa

Average episode. Getting tired of the 3 story episodes. Had some funny parts, but generally waiting for it to finish made it feel like this episode was better to have not been made at all.

turkinaa gave 3 points

05.09.2012

#43 by Viva Euro Vegas

One of the bests episodes ever, and definety the best of the lasts season episode.

Original, fresh, fun, educational and futuramish. Simply perfect.

Viva Euro Vegas gave 5 points

09.09.2012

#44 by iambic

The salmon act was the best, but they were all great.

iambic gave 5 points

09.09.2012

#45 by Papputus primigenius

A good piece of classic Futurama cynicism together with reliable scientific facts. This is what I love Futurama for.
5/5

Papputus primigenius gave 5 points

10.09.2012

#46 by Rated 2 LOW

This episode rocked, deal with it.

All three acts were funny.

Deal with it!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 2 LOW gave 5 points

11.09.2012

#47 by bob

Quite possibly the worst episode ever. Even worse than the Atlanta episode or 31st century fox. Are they just phoning these things in now?

bob gave 1 point

12.09.2012

#48 by Lars

facts about nature.. cruel facts. I like it :)
Probs to the scientific/math jokes they hide every now an then.

Please dont stop futurama again! I wouldnt make it!

Lars gave 5 points

12.09.2012

#49 by renbutler

Cute and ambitious. Just not terribly funny.

renbutler gave 3 points

15.09.2012

#50 by yannis

What's with all the hate? This was really funny? Bender Beach master? lol!
I really hope that Futurama reaches 20+ years more. I wish I would be in USA to tune in and prop up the ratings.

yannis gave 5 points

15.09.2012

#51 by terrance

Not as good as reincarnation, but I still loved it.

terrance gave 5 points

16.09.2012

#52 by Sidney

The salmon act was one of the best moments of the season. Awesome.

Sidney gave 5 points

19.09.2012

#53 by mvp

A great way to end the season, super hyped for next year!

mvp gave 5 points

27.09.2012

#54 by david

seriouslly, one of the only episodes this year that show a bit of the brilliance that uilt on SCIENCE/and or MATHS + COMEDY + SOCIAL ISSUES. This had half of the futurama equation and it worked! Other episodes have forgotten this simple equation have suffered, sorry caused us fans to suffer. Futurama was never meant for young children or early teens but young adults plus.

david gave 4 points

02.10.2012

#55 by Michael

"Let's go already!"

Michael gave 4 points

20.11.2012

#56 by Benjamin Boekelaar

Am I the only one who loved this episode? Can't be surely. I loved the animation and the setup. The Morgan Freeman impersonation was spot on and it was well written and executed. I'm really loving these novelty episodes at the mid-season break and I'm glad it wasn't another Christmas episode. Imagine they did the infinitely secret crossover crisis next season. A man can dream haha

Benjamin Boekelaar gave 5 points

07.12.2012

#57 by blargityblarg

Great ep.

blargityblarg gave 5 points

07.01.2013

#58 by Tim

"whats your name?"

"I don't know I'm a salmon"

Tim gave 4 points

17.01.2013

#59 by santiago_76

Future of Omricon... hahaha.... this was based on 1970's wildlife documentries. Funny as hell if you understood what the episode was based on. Bah! and people gave it lows scores, you're just not into pop culture references 'enough' to truely get futurama.

santiago_76 gave 5 points

22.02.2013

#60 by Wahahahahahha!?!?!?!

Lighten up people, if the Futurama staff wants to waste money making this stuff instead of AOI 3 or ya know, a regular episode.. the let 'em eat corn!

Wahahahahahha!?!?!?! gave 5 points

19.04.2013

#61 by Snarf

This is an episode that i would happily rewatch a few times.

Snarf gave 5 points

08.07.2013

#62 by Tobz

Pretty good episode to end a pretty good season. It's quite funny, but a bit too random for its own good I feel.

Tobz gave 4 points

16.03.2015

#63 by BlitzPhoenix98

This episode really gave me a lot of nostalgia. It reminded me of myself when I was young and watching the Animal Documentary TV Series "Survival". The first segment was the best because of its focus on Fry & Leela once again and it was an obvious choice to put Zoidberg as the carnivore. I also loved seeing Lrrr [Brrr] and Ndnd as Bears and almost eating Fry, but he drops Fry and he mates with Leela.

The 2nd segment felt a little boring in places, but also had good jokes such as Fry's great-great-great-grandson and the Professor not realizing that was a rock. And I also liked Walt, Larry & Igner getting crushed by the rock in the end because of Mom & Farnsworth's irresponsibility!

The last segment was probably the most hilarious one in terms of comedy. Bender here is portrayed as the Beachmaster and doesn't let anyone touch his woman slaves. Quotes such as "I'm 40% ass! *seal noises* had me in stitches and I loved the fight between him and Kif trying to win Amy over!

This was a very enjoyable mockumentary episode; obviously not perfect, but it felt original and didn't feel like a cheap parody of a TV series I enjoyed so much during my childhood. One thing I only felt indifferent towards was that all of the segments were about mating so it felt a bit repetitive, but due to the nostalgia, I'll let it slide. A nice way to end the 2012 cour.

Naturama Segments Rated:
The Salmon - 8/10
The Pinta Island Tortoise - 6/10
The Elephant Seal - 7/10

Overall - 7/10

BlitzPhoenix98 gave 4 points

21.03.2022

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