Blog:How a series finale for The Simpsons could hypothetically work

Inevitably, as with all things in the mortal coil of life, The Simpsons will be put out to pasture, most likely if one of the core cast members were to pass away. It certainly won't happen right this instant and I won't say such, but it's time will come eventually. As one of the most iconic animated series of all time, it would be sensical for the show to go out with a heartfelt bang, even if the quality as of late is still hotly debated.

Now I'm not going to insist that the show is going to end in the season after the current one nor am I going to write anything resembling a trollfic. All I will be doing with this blog is suggesting ideas for how the finale could go over well even with detractors of modern-Simpsons. You may also add your own ideas to the blog post, but I advise that you don't write anything that sounds like a trollfic. I will know if you do.

Suggestions for how the show could end honorably
'''Note: this is a work in progress. Feel free to add contributions of your own, or add on to contributions already present'''
 * 1) A plot with believable stakes to it, not just a "Homer and Marge break up" story that's been done to death over the course of the show. Put the Simpson family through some compelling jeopardy, even if it's something mundane like in the first couple seasons of the show.
 * 2) The characters showing minimal Flanderization in order to make them believable as characters. For example, make Homer's stupidity somewhat similar to his earlier appearances rather than making him a complete dumbass. Also, avoid using Lisa as a soapbox.
 * 3) Some genuine and natural heartwarming moments. Don't try to force the moment on us, make us feel for the characters.
 * 4) Callbacks to previous episodes from the show's long history that aren't shoehorned in for the sake of it, but rather are naturally integrated.
 * 5) Voice acting that is excellent for the show's standards while also not pushing the actors (ie Julie Kavner, whose voice hasn't aged well) too hard.
 * 6) A focus on being timeless like in older seasons rather than trying to be hip and relevant by emulating whatever trend was popular at the time of production.