The fractured domestic lives of a nihilistic mad scientist and his anxious grandson are further complicated by their inter-dimensional misadventures.The fractured domestic lives of a nihilistic mad scientist and his anxious grandson are further complicated by their inter-dimensional misadventures.The fractured domestic lives of a nihilistic mad scientist and his anxious grandson are further complicated by their inter-dimensional misadventures.
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 18 wins & 44 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Rick and Morty' is acclaimed for its dark humor, science fiction, and philosophical themes, with strong praise for its complex character dynamics and comedic elements. However, some critics note a decline in quality, citing issues with storytelling cohesion, character development, and humor. Concerns about reliance on crude humor and repetitive themes are also raised. Despite these criticisms, the show maintains its popularity and influence in animated television.
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There's not just one thing I love about this show, everything that goes into the show, how the creators treat their fans, to the characters created, to the writing, everything what makes this what it is I love.
I've heard nothing but great things about Rick and Morty but still put off watching it for so long, I finally started it and boy am I glad I finally did. It's hilarious and original! My favorite animated series are Family Guy, Archer, Bojack Horsemen, shows like that and this is right there with them. It's definitely weird but in a good way, a way that will keep you laughing at every episode. You really become invested in it's world and characters like it's a thrilling drama, not an adult animated comedy. Each episode is funny, smart and weird. It's exactly what a science fiction comedy should be. Don't be like me and keep putting off...watch it, it really is as good as everyone says it is!
Send help! I rewatched this 5 times already and it's still amazing, and I never rewatch anything.
10theong32
Rick and Morty is a hilarious new show by the genius behind Community seasons 1-3 and 5, Dan Harmon. The episodes so far have always seemed fresh and the writing is hilarious and creative. But then there's no surprise really since its co-creator created Community.
The hilarious mixture of wittiness, slapstick and action all add to making this show one of the best cartoons I have ever seen.
From what I've seen so far, the show easily parodies different movies and topics, also slyly sneaking in references (sometimes not slyly).
The art also is simple, but very appealing. Because the show is animated, Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland and the writers have been able to break free from the chains of live action, making the show more out of this world.
I highly recommend this show to anyone, especially fans of the Regular Show, Adventure Time and Community.
The hilarious mixture of wittiness, slapstick and action all add to making this show one of the best cartoons I have ever seen.
From what I've seen so far, the show easily parodies different movies and topics, also slyly sneaking in references (sometimes not slyly).
The art also is simple, but very appealing. Because the show is animated, Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland and the writers have been able to break free from the chains of live action, making the show more out of this world.
I highly recommend this show to anyone, especially fans of the Regular Show, Adventure Time and Community.
This is an extremely solid show. It is *dark*, but there are certainly moments that approach the limits of any sort of television style format.
The ending of "Rick Potion #9" is just amazing. Likewise, the end of "M. Night Shaym Aliens".
The strength of the show is just how amoral Rick may be; but there is a strong attachment to the "many universes" hypothesis within the show. Philosophers have long debated the moral implications of "many universes" ( while realizing it's a bit sophomoric and nerdy ) ; "Rick and Morty" picks at this as its stock in trade. Morty is our avatar, and works in that capacity extremely well.
The essential dyad at the center - the title characters - interact little with the more peripheral characters, who have mainly been used in B plots. This shifts of course, and with these sorts of shows they will always mix this for plot gain. There's a rich enough set of characters to provide ample space. The interaction between Rick and Morty hoists a bit from classic propaganda tropes without actually being propagandist; a heck of a trick. It must be hard to calibrate this.
The entire show is just chock full of nuggets and neither preaches nor deigns to condescend to the audience. Pacing is always even and feels right. The writers know where to push and where not to.
We will see how long this can be maintained. The writers show a gift for twisting & adding-to old plots into new shows. Hopefully that's a stable arrangement.
As an "agent of Chaos", Rick should serve us for many years. There are actual ideas underneath all the humor, and here's to them. This might well be the best thing on television right now.
The ending of "Rick Potion #9" is just amazing. Likewise, the end of "M. Night Shaym Aliens".
The strength of the show is just how amoral Rick may be; but there is a strong attachment to the "many universes" hypothesis within the show. Philosophers have long debated the moral implications of "many universes" ( while realizing it's a bit sophomoric and nerdy ) ; "Rick and Morty" picks at this as its stock in trade. Morty is our avatar, and works in that capacity extremely well.
The essential dyad at the center - the title characters - interact little with the more peripheral characters, who have mainly been used in B plots. This shifts of course, and with these sorts of shows they will always mix this for plot gain. There's a rich enough set of characters to provide ample space. The interaction between Rick and Morty hoists a bit from classic propaganda tropes without actually being propagandist; a heck of a trick. It must be hard to calibrate this.
The entire show is just chock full of nuggets and neither preaches nor deigns to condescend to the audience. Pacing is always even and feels right. The writers know where to push and where not to.
We will see how long this can be maintained. The writers show a gift for twisting & adding-to old plots into new shows. Hopefully that's a stable arrangement.
As an "agent of Chaos", Rick should serve us for many years. There are actual ideas underneath all the humor, and here's to them. This might well be the best thing on television right now.
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Did you know
- TriviaDuring the early stages of production, Bryan Cranston auditioned for the role of Jerry.
- GoofsThe E Coli outbreak in Anatomy Park are designed like viruses when E Coli is a bacterium.
- Crazy creditsThere is a scene based on what happened earlier is shown at the very end of the credits of most episodes.
- Alternate versionsThe DVD/Blu-Ray releases un-censor all cursing/profanity from episodes that are bleeped in televised airings.
- ConnectionsEdited into Vesislava Todorova: For the Damaged Code (2018)
- SoundtracksRick and Morty Theme
May 2025 TV and Streaming Premiere Dates
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- Rick và Morty
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- New York City, New York, USA(location)
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- Runtime23 minutes
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- 16:9 HD
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