Matt Groening’s Disenchantment: Why Isn’t It More Enchanting?

Disenchantment is the latest foray into animated comedy by Matt Groening, the mind behind The Simpsons and Futurama. It follows the adventures of Princess Tiabeanie – “Bean” – along with her companions Elfo the Elf, and her personal demon Luci – in the medieval fantasy world of Dreamland.

It shows off Groening’s adaptability in many ways, such as its serialization – its ongoing story, something he experimented with in Futurama, and enabled by modern streaming services – the intricacies of...