Didn't get to watch it until after work. As far as the episode went, I enjoyed it. So far IMO better than the previous season. I do agree with your analysis on the subject matter but still got some laughs out of those moments that are in the background or random elements of humor (Zoidberg's main moment in this episode). Sorry trying not to be too vague while keeping from giving away spoilers.

After reading over https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Intellect_devourer I think you very well could be onto something.

Highlights from that site that follow this notion:

• They were capable of magically consuming a humanoid creature's mind and memories from a distance of up to 10 feet (3 meters), provided that creature had a brain and succumbed to its psychic assault. If so, the victim's mentality was deteriorated. In the worst case, the victim's intellectual capacity was completely erased, leaving them dazed or stunned and ultimately incapacitated.

  • What happened to Earth beings except for Fry

• To aid in hunting, an intellect devourer could detect the minds of sentient creatures up to a distance of 300 feet (91 meters), determining both presence and position. -In the infosphere they were not able to detect Fry's brainwaves due to his "nasty in the past-y" affecting his brain.

• Despite their exposed brains, an intellect devourer was protected by a crusty covering or clear membrane and was resistant to physical harm.

  • Fry was only able to hurt them by thinking

While they are supposed to have legs and claws, there is a illithid talent that they could fly.

Otherwise, the rest of the lore seems exclusive from the Futurama brains.

Knowing the intellect and geekiness of the writers, I agree that there is possible connection between the two. For the sake of creative licencing, I am sure if it was their intention to make them intellect devourers, they made the changes they did for the show. Thanks for sharing 😊.

Yes!. Although I was hoping to see the era of "when mankind was enslaved by giraffes"

I didn't notice anything until you mentioned something. I don't think it's intrusive. I always appreciate your posts/memes (even on the other communities). Keep doing you!

Reposted from https://lemmy.world/post/1904781 by @P34C0CK

Varies on who you ask, but it looks like both agree on Season 8.

Wikipedia:

FOX: Seasons 1-4

Movies: Season 5

Comedy Central: Seasons 6-7

Hulu: Season 8

TheTVdb:

FOX: Seasons 1-5

Comedy Central: Seasons 6-7

Hulu: Season 8

That was the one part of the episode I didn't care for. I assumed they put it in to either reminde folks of how Kif got pregnant or introduce the story to those who missed that episode. Regardless, it could have been done in a manner that was more creatively written.

I changed it to English and Undetermined. Let me know how that works for you

I love how it was a nod to Black Mirror

I didn't realize Frakes directed two of the Orville episodes, but makes a lot of sense. He did an amazing job bringing the charm of The Orville into this episode. RE: the intro....YES!!! I was about to skip it, but so happy I watched it. I loved the space-monster sucking on the ship! It is my favorite part of the LD intro, so happy to see it here.

It's funny because I am making a joke about being an adult Meh, you kids wouldn't understand.

If anyone needs me, I'll be in the Angry Dome

I like that theory! And it makes his son's birth and growth into adulthood a viable concept. Thank you for sharing.

Oooh! Come post this @ !futurama@lemmy.world The community will love it!