


He also isn’t spending time with his family. Morty’s parents Jerry and Beth try to stop Rick from bringing Morty on adventures because he is failing school. Family worries and distraught are not the only changes brought to light. What this show explores which titles like Harry Potter, Twilight, Doctor Who or Back to the Future only briefly acknowledge is the impact of going off on adventures on academic performance. The pilot introduces how malicious and ridiculous Rick is, which is surprising given how its the first episode of a show about adventures. Morty is torn between normal and fantastical adventures Please be warned the next portions of the article contain spoilers. Underneath its rough yet vibrant exterior Rick and Morty (from here on out will be referred to as R&M) makes some very strong social commentary. It isn’t just a new take on every cool science fiction idea in the world. They have a greater balance of negative and redeeming qualities unlike Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin whose main purpose is to make the audience laugh. R&M takes itself seriously enough in these moments to convey true emotion with its characters that are already have distinct, believable personalities. Although almost all of these episodes are over the top, very unbelievable scenarios. The approach to the material appears to be different. South Park may make a comment of homosexuality in that episode of aliens invading earth, rise up for the justice of all freckled friends and give sad stories about racism and drug abuse. Yes, its language is sometimes South Park level extreme but R&M shows the dark side of the science fiction and society in a way that is both stunning and thought-provoking. We have an elderly, eccentric mad scientist Rick who takes his naive grandson Morty (both voiced by Roiland) out on adventures of everything science fiction – parallel universes and visiting the past are just some ideas that are explored. How would this differ from their usual style? Would these two creators make fireworks or duds? For those who don’t know, Rick and Morty is “Justin’s punk-rock maligning” of Marty McFly and Doctor Emmet Brown from Back to the Future.
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When co-writer and creator of the sitcom Community Dan Harmon announced he would be doing an animated series for Adult Swim with Justin Roiland, some were skeptical. They give children more credit.” – Dan Harmon, Vulture The older world of storytelling - children’s stories were the most brutal playground, written by sociopaths or psychopaths. “We often say that this show is inspired by more British-style storytelling.
