Disney+ Removes Character from 3-Month Old Simpsons Episode

A recent episode of The Simpsons on Disney+ got a surprising edit, removing a character who had made a return after years of being missing. Season 37 of The Simpsons is currently on air, and with just a few more episodes left to go, the show has had some big moments. One of these involved the return of some characters who had been absent for a while.

Last year, The Simpsons Season 37 brought back Moe’s fiancée, Maya, who had been missing for quite some time. This return was a big deal, but when the episode was released with a Spanish dub on Disney+, Maya was nowhere to be seen. The Spanish version of the episode completely removed her character, undoing her comeback.

According to a viral tweet, the edited episode “Men Behaving Manly” from The Simpsons Season 37 skips the final few seconds of the scene where Moe reunites with Maya after revealing he had gone to a camp sent by Maya. He mentions that due to his Eastern European culture, there’s a five-year period of separation, but in this edited version, Maya is missing.

The reunion between Moe and Maya was a significant moment in this season of The Simpsons, setting the stage for their future together. However, the removal of Maya in the international version raises questions about why this decision was made. Likely, there were issues with how Maya was portrayed or jokes that did not land well in translation.

This edit leaves fans wondering how the show will move forward with Maya’s character and what changes lie ahead for Moe and Maya. What do you think about this edit? Share your thoughts in the ComicBook Forum!