No main villain in Rick and Morty season 8 could pave the way for lighter, sillier episodes without the need for an overarching antagonist. With Rick Prime's death, season 8 has the chance to focus on fun standalone adventures rather than a central villain-driven storyline. Creators Dan Harmon and Scott Marder teased Evil Morty's return, hinting at a potential new role for the character in season 8.

Although Rick and Morty season 8 having no main villain is arguably a good thing, this could also be a big issue for the sci-fi comedy series. For its first few seasons, Rick and Morty didnt have a primary antagonist. Rick and Mortys cast of characters went on weekly adventures, but there were few recurring characters outside the Smith family. Most characters who did show up repeatedly, like Jessica or Mr. Goldenfold, weren't villainous. This changed when Rick and Morty introduced Evil Morty and, later, Ricks nemesis Rick Prime,...