Futurama has always been a mix of character comedy with sci-fi tropes. At the heart of the show are time-displaced chosen one Fry and robot Bender wrestling with free will, and their friendship is a major part of the show's appeal. For audiences, it's one of the biggest emotional throughlines amidst all the intergalactic adventure.
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