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Futurama is sci-fi comedy done right.
The professor's technical genius is balanced by his mad scientist dementia. Bender's lawless actions are balanced by his childlike understanding and his need for attention. Leela's strength is balanced by her self-conscious fears and sensitivity. Each character has multiple sides that complement each other well and keep each episode interesting and unpredictable. If new sci-fi tech is used, it's a platform for jokes instead of just a deus ex machina device. Good stuff.