A few weeks from this writing,Bob’s Burgerswill take to the big screenfor the first time following 12 seasons on TV. It’s no easy step to bring a TV show to the big screen. Whether it’s a matter of popularity, a revival of an old classic or as a means to make more money, timing is everything.So far,two trailers have been releasedto give audiences a look at the fine-polished animation, classic humor, and characters that the show is well known for.Bob’s Burgershas already been renewed for a 13th season, and the movie is receiving a lot of positive attention. A movie may seem like the be-all and end-all for a show, but with the style in whichBob’s Burgersis written, it should face no issues post-movie.RELATED:Fox’s Animated Sitcoms Could Make For A Fun Super Smash Bros. CloneSome fans might have reservations, as TV shows taken to film have sometimes had negative effects on those shows. For example, despiteThe Simpsonshaving huge success with their movie, the quality of future episode writing and popularity didn’t reflect that. That’s whereBob’s Burgerswill capitalize. Since arriving on Disney+, the show has gained more momentum thanks to streaming and continues to release its new episodes every Wednesday. What setsBob’s Burgersapart from itsFoxcompetitor shows is its simplicity in story-telling, oblivious referencing that doesn’t require a cut to a whole new scene, and its lack of theneed to rip offany other animated show.The small East Coast town that serves as home the burger restaurant doesn’t produce an endless stream of new characters, and the show doesn’t feel the need to make the cast venture off around the world for means of the plot.Bob’s Burgersbenefits from its strong connection between the family members who all appreciate each other and their strange personalities. It’s a real American show that has better-reflected families and the modern age in the last decade thanThe Simpsons, and unlike the latter,has faced less controversy.Bob’s Burgersdoes not look like a show facing post-season-10 syndrome. By contrast, even thoughThe Simpsonspulled in around 14.7 million views for its 12th season, it has since dropped more than half of those viewers following changes in viewing habits, writers, and overall quality of the show. It is hard to judgeBob’s Burgersin terms of viewership, since streaming sites do not show, but as it approaches its movie release,Bob’s Burgerscan be called a consistent show.
Originally,the movie was supposed to premiere in 2020, but due to the pandemic and low box office turnouts, the decision to postpone was no doubt a smart move. Judging from both trailers, the film looks to continue everything the show has done well from. A widevariety of characters make an appearance, Bob is stressed and facing money problems, and the kids treat the town as a playground for their schemes and adventures.
What makesBob’s Burgersstand out in comparison to a lot of other animated TV shows is the fact it is seeing a cinema release. Shows such asFuturamaandFamily Guyhave had movies and spin-offs in the past, but neither has seen a cinematic release. On top of that, evenPixardoesn’t guarantee a cinema releasefor their films now, with most premiering onDisney+. To seeBob’s Burgersachieving this is a huge deal.
Just becauseBob’s Burgersis a consistent show, it doesn’t mean every episode is perfect, but there aren’t many TV shows in general that cando a seasonal episode at the qualityBob’s Burgersdoes. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Halloween, or Christmas, most seasons guarantee these episodes. This may sound oversaturated, but the comedy and stories have remained original and worked well. Even in its 12th season, the show has managed to capture the American charm within each one. Seeing as the family rarely ventures too far in an episode, there are still endless possibilities, burger gags, and references to be made. It’s a show that feels self-aware and that matched with its everyday humor, the love Bob and Linda have for each other, and the struggles their business faces. The Belchers are no doubt the most relatable family in animation, and it’s doubtful anyone would want to change what happens on the show.
Bob’s Burgersmakessmall stories seem big. It provides detail on mental health, learning difficulties, behaviors, and the psychology of why characters act the way they do. It hasn’t relied on its main character being a drunkard, for any of the characters to be violently injured, or repeat the same storyline in which the husband is a disappointment or the son has done something he shouldn’t have. That is whyBob’s Burgerswill continue to be a success following its movie release.Bob’s Burgersis one of the most believable and relatable shows on TV, and whilst many people would love to see Bob succeed, the show is a well-oiled machine that requires little change.
