Explore the 8 craziest and most popular episodes of the most popular animated series of recent years, Rick and Morty
In the vast universe of adult animation, few shows capture the essence of central adventure and human drama as well as “Rick and Morty.” Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, the series is a whirlwind of science fiction, comedy and emotion. In seven chapters, he gives us episodes that range from the absurdly funny to the incredibly emotional.
8. Marriage Against Marriage Rules: “Wedding Robbers”
The show “Wedding Brutalists” tackles the preconceived notion that marriage and parenthood drive lovers apart. In this episode, we witness Rick and the Smith family travel to Planet Squanch for Birdman’s wedding. What makes this episode special is the vulnerability of Rick, who wonders if his friendship with Birdman will change after marriage. This episode is notable for featuring one of the series’ biggest twists: the betrayal and murder of Birdman at the hands of Tammy, who is revealed to be an agent of the Galactic Federation.
7. “The Vat of acid Episode”: Statement of responsibility
This episode is not only a story about love and friendship, but also reflects consequences and responsibility. Here, Rick creates a “save point” device to correct errors and avoid death. The plot is similar to Adam Sandler’s movie “Click” where the main character controls aspects of his life. What really tugs at the heartstrings is the subplot of Morty falling in love, but accidentally destroying the one he loves with his weapon.
6. Revelando Las reglas multiversales: “Close the Rick-type Rick counters.”
This episode explains the universal rules of “Rick and Morty” and is essential to understanding the show’s internal logic. “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” simplistically introduces the series’ first main villain, Evil Morty. Rick is accused by the Transdimensional Council of killing 27 other Ricks, sparking a series of apparition chases between mutants.
5. “Mort Dinner Rick Andre”: Development of secondary characters
This piece stands out for its ability to draw inspiration from almost any aspect of pop culture. Focusing on an Aquaman-esque character and Rick’s frenemy, Mr. Nimbus, the show chose to show reconciliation rather than conflict. Additionally, it provides character development for Jessica, which shows a deeper understanding of time in the series’ universe.
4. “Ricmurai Jack”: An almost perfect season finale
“Rickmurray Jack” is the highlight of the dramatic season finale. Evil Morty looks at the entire universe before passing through a mysterious golden portal. The episode ties up loose ends such as the construction of Rex’s Citadel and features a post-credits scene where Mr. Poopybutthole reflects on his life, adding to the relatability of the oddball comic character.
3. “Total Recall”: Introducing a memorable image
This episode combines the John Carpenter-produced “The Thing” and “Total Recall” with Schwarzenegger. An alien parasite that invades a family home and plants false memories offers a mix of truth and humor.
2. “Rickshank’s Redemption”: Exploring Rick’s characteristics
“Rickshank’s Redemption” shows Rick destroying the Galactic Federation by rendering their currency worthless. The show ties together several previous plots and explains the show’s continuity, revisiting storylines such as alien occupation of Earth.
1. “The Ricklantis Mixup”: A thoughtful exploration
This episode deals with great current affairs in the Citadel world inhabited only by Ricks and Mortis. From LGBTQ+ rights to police brutality and racism, “The Ricklantis Mixup” is a brilliant demonstration of how an animated series can tackle critical issues in a profound and relatable way.
In the year Since its debut in 2013, “Rick and Morty” has been more than just an animated series. The combination was an unimaginable window to worlds and a reflection of our own reality, which continued to captivate fans around the world.