This season leans into more character-focused plots while maintaining its irreverent edge. Stewie’s psychological development is explored further, showing a more human side to his personality. Brian continues to confront his failures as a writer and intellectual. Peter embarks on increasingly bizarre misadventures, including starting a wrestling career and becoming a meth dealer. The humor remains controversial, with more jokes pushing the limits of taste. Cutaways evolve to include longer, more absurd segments. Meg and Chris still struggle to find meaningful storylines but occasionally shine. The show feels slightly more grounded amid the chaos.