Season 3 - 8 episodes (2017)
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Created by: Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon
Starring: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Rated: TV-MA
Plot
An animated series that follows the exploits of drunk, careless, super scientist Rick and his dimwitted, anxious grandson Morty as they traverse multiple universes.
Verdict
I loved the first and second seasons. While this season felt a bit more disjointed, that's likely because I had to wait weekly. This has never been a show with an ever expanding plot line. Each episode is mostly self contained.
This season is as crazy as the other two, and it does explore divorce and the psychological effects, though of course it does that as only Rick and Morty can. The daggers this season throws are just as sharp. It skewers everything in its path.
This show is still just as hilarious and clever, though this season may be the most callous towards the characters. We get a good look at the interpersonal relationships of the characters, none of which are all that healthy. This is something you could almost miss, because this show is just as zany and it's easy to focus on that instead.
Watch it.
Review
The show is always inventive, but this season looks at relationships between the characters while still fully being Rick and Morty. Jerry and Beth split in the first episode. While never a focus, we casually observe the ramifications to Morty and Summer. This season also looks at Rick and Morty's toxic relationship as Rick is his de facto male influence now. There's also the tension between Rick and Beth. This is just a layer in each episode, only coming into focus sporadically.
The first episode covers a lot of ground with Rick initially stuck in jail from the end of season two. Summer takes charge and Rick of course acts like a psychopath. This show is frequently just insane. The episode ends with Beth choosing Rick over Jerry and also Szechuan sauce.
Episode 3: Rick's a pickle. |
Episode 3:Denial? They're not in denial. |
Episode 4: The Avengers rip-off, bro. |
Episode 7: Back at the citadel. |
Evil Morty is back. It's a thread that this show might run with or might leave it until they need an idea. This show isn't trying to tell an overarching story.
Episode 8: It's a clip show, but really well structured. |
Episode 10: A big episode. |
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