The Simpsons' Apu was removed from the series because he represented a negative racial stereotype of South-Asian people.

As of this writing, The Simpsons has verily come to establish itself as a cultural behemoth. It has the singular distinction of being the longest-running primetime scripted show on American television ...

The Simpsons Season 36 is gaining attention for introducing several significant changes to its established canon and blending humour with bold narrative choices.