Barthood is a fantastic Simpsons episode with a very well developed storyline and loads of very funny scenes, as well as a lot of heart. It serves as a very clever, well constructed parody of the Oscar winning Boyhood, which originally dosen't sound like a very fun idea for a Simpsons episode, but it manages to sustain a storyline and never feels messy, even if it's covering over twenty years of Bart's life. What makes this episode, as well as Halloween of Horror, such an enjoyable one, is that the characters are so human in it, Bart is very relatable throughout, whether it be seeing him feel useless, unwanted and as if he has no talent, these are all emotions we've felt before and because of that we sympathise for Bart to a degree that is probably higher than any other episode. It is quite hard to believe just how much they managed to put in to this twenty minute show, while it has a lot of heart and great moments for Bart, it also never forgets to be funny, I was in stitches for many scenes, such as certain quotes from Homer and Grampa, as well as a fun parody on Apple, this episode is consistently funny. Though it may be early in the season, I feel Barthood will very likely be the best episode of the twenty seventh season, a heartwarming and hilarious Simpsons episode.
Bart goes from boy to adult, following him from a young boy to an accomplished young man.