Futurama finally reveals the tragic truth behind Hermes’ origins

The following contains spoilers for Futurama Season 12 Episode 7, “Planet Espresso,” now streaming on HuluFuturama Season 12 delves into the origins and motivations behind Hermes Conrad. Introduced in FuturamaThe second episode, Phil LaMarr’s Hermes was one of the show’s most enduring supporting characters. A high-ranking member of the central bureaucracy that seems to be at the heart of most 31st-century business and civil service, Hermes’ enthusiastic approach to menial work has made him a terrific straight man and comic figure on the show. As the series progressed, Hermes steadily had several of Futuramas strongest character development thanks to his Olympic experience, family life and relationship with his peers in Planet Express.

Futurama Season 12 took it a step further, with “Planet Espresso” delving further into the character’s backstory and origins. It quietly explains why Hermes is the way he is, an effective reveal that fleshes out established character development in past seasons. It also gives Hermes a deep thematic connection with the rest of the cast, giving the great Futurama Supporting characters Another key emotional plotline that builds on the moral of the show. Hermes’ backstory in Futurama Season 12 is a great addition to the show’s character arc, and highlights the show’s greatest emotional strengths.

Futurama Season 12 reveals Hermes’ full backstory and origins

“Planet Espresso” builds off of years of hints about Hermes’ history

Futurama Season 12 “Planet Espresso” Delves into Hermes’ backstory and his troubled relationship with his fatherWhich Smart fleshes out his personality and emphasizes the central themes of the show. “Planet Espresso” is largely driven by the death of Hermes’ father, Badrick. The episode revealed that after a storm destroyed their family business, Hermes’ father left his family to grow special coffee and was absent for almost his entire life. This prompts Hermes to confront Badrick on his deathbed, leading to the latter’s death. It’s an interesting addition to Hermes’ backstory, which was comparatively light compared to the rest of Planet Express.

Although most of the workshops have had their backstories and early years largely fleshed out, Hermes’ backstory is largely hinted at instead of revealed. Episodes like season 2’s “How Hermes Reclaimed His Knock Back” and season 5’s “The Farnsworth Parabox” teased his “zombie grandmother” and young years in Jamaica. However, the introduction of Hermes’ absent father is an interesting way to flesh out his personality. Being furious with a father who walked out on his family after losing his job explains Hermes’ comically over-the-top commitment to his bureaucratic responsibilities. It also adds layers to his previous character interactions.

How Hermes’ past reaffirms his connection to Professor Farnsworth

Hermes’ true father figure was by his side all along

One of the most surprisingly emotional moments in “Planet Espresso” doesn’t come between Hermes and his father, who find closure at the end of the episode through the use of alien coffee beans. Instead, it’s Between Hermes and Professor FarnsworthWhich Hermes admits that he was more of a father to him than Badrick was. Notably, Farnsworth echoes this sentiment, suggesting he recognizes Hermes as a good man with whom he was proud to be close. The pair are often shown throughout Futurama Spending time together and even helping each other grow as fathers to their respective sons.

Hermes, who has a terrible relationship with his own father, underscores Hermes’ connection to Farnsworth. It also adds another layer to Hermes’ secret connection to Bender. Season 7’s “Lethal Inspection” revealed that as a young bureaucrat, Hermes saved an infant Bender from being destroyed. Hermes abandoning the responsibilities of a job to protect a child takes on new meaning now that audiences know that Hermes’ personal story involves being abandoned by a father who committed himself completely to a job he felt was important. It is a rebuke to his father’s mistakes and Makes Hermes a more compelling character.

Hermes’ originals are a heartbreaking reminder of the true story of Futurama

Hermes’ troubled relationship with his father connects him to FuturamaIt’s a big emotional topic

Futurama has proven to be a surprisingly thoughtful and emotional show over the past twenty-five years, retaining a core optimistic side despite the show’s traditional darkly comic bluntness. One of the biggest recurring themes felt by the entire main cast is the acceptance of new places and strange people as home and family. Some characters have troubled relationships with their parents if they know them at all. Frey’s connection to the past, Bender’s robotic roots and Leela’s lonely storyline were key to Futurama. Underline this The moral of the show is that unexpected friendship and love can create a new family.

Zoidberg’s immigration plot in season 5’s “A Taste of Freedom” and Amy’s romance with Kif highlights one can find joy and purpose through others. Hermes’ backstory in “Planet Espresso” confirms that this sentiment is at the heart of his character.Emphasizing his decision to choose family over the potential of his father’s coffee. In a wild and strange universe, the bonds between family and friends are the key to life. The importance of these connections is the core emotional theme of FuturamaAnd Hermes’ originals play wonderfully in this element of the show.