The news that The Simpsons has been renewed for seasons 35 and 36 is surprisingly good since season 34 has been the riskiest, most interesting outing that the show has released in a long time. Since the end of the show's generally accepted Golden Age, The Simpsons has been generally regarded as surviving in a state of persistent decline. However, although many later seasons have tarnished the series' legacy, season 34 arguably began to reverse the trend.