The Simpsons Drops Twisted Trailer For 'Yellow Mirror' Episode On Disney+ (Exclusive)

The Simpsons will premiere a Halloween special called "Yellow Mirror" on Disney+ on August 26. This marks the network's early attempt to usher in the season's spooky episodes. Based on the exclusive trailer provided by TVLine, the two-part episode takes inspiration from the critically acclaimed anthology series "Black Mirror." The stories revolve around peculiar and eerie experiences for the Simpson family.

The first tale features a defective lamp that reveals a tragic truth about what Homer thinks is reality. Meanwhile, the second episode centers on an AI-powered tablet that befriends and manages to control Maggie. In addition to these stories, the trailer also features a flashback to Homer's days as a student at Springfield High School.

In this flashback, a teenage Homer reveals that the life he knew never existed, to which his friend Barney responds with a nonchalant, "Well, that sucks. On the bright side, it's fishstick Friday."

The AI antagonist in the series, Hailey, is portrayed as a villainous character that announces, "Hello, humans. Why don't we settle down and use our incarcerated voices, OK?" The story begins when Marge innocently uses a tablet to entertain Maggie during a family outing - a moment that quickly spirals out of control, with Homer exclaiming, "You found the baby's off switch!"

TVLine also revealed the key art for the episode, which showcases several shattered moments from "Yellow Mirror," including Homer sketching a memory of his non-existent family, Maggie bonding with the evil AI Hailey, a weary Homer answering questions from reporters at a press conference, teenage Homer and Marge interacting at Springfield High School, and a pair of unsettling robot dogs.

It is important to note that "Yellow Mirror" will not replace the show's annual "Treehouse of Horror" episode. The latter will still air on Fox this fall as part of The Simpsons' Season 38. The specific airdate for the latter has not been announced yet. The new season of The Simpsons will commence on September 27, 2022 (8/7c).