Bethic Twinstinct

...Where is the main story stuff? We've had this formula of 8 episodes of random plots storylines and maybe 1 or if we're lucky the 2 final episodes dedicated to the overarching story of the whole show, but isn't it time that after 6 bloody seasons, we finally get a season with more episodes about the actual story I'm sure most of the people still watching care about? Not even a post-credit scene for it?

This week's post-credit scene was really funny and I ain't mad at it at all. But at least mention the main storyline once in a while, because there are only 7 episodes left and I'm afraid we're not gonna get Rick Prime stuff until like maybe episode 8 or 7.

Not to mention the plot of this episode wasn't that big enough to warrant an entire episode dedicated to it and it could've been plot A of this episode and they could've added another storyline for plot B. As funny as this episode was, it really needed another plot line.

I guess most episodes of the show have only one plot, but their plot actually does need the whole episode dedicated to it or even sometimes more episodes. But this episode's was so simple that the first 10 minutes was enough for it and they could've done something else next to it. Thought I still think the final thanksgiving table scene was the funniest scene of the season so far.

Again, I have no problem with episodes having their own contained plot lines that won't come back later, but it's been 6 seasons, maybe it's time we see the actual main story once in a while every couple of episodes?

I feel like writers shoot themselves in the foot by introducing a main overarching plot and they can't really go back to only making "Adventures of Rick and Morty", so now they're reluctant to give us an actual storyline that covers the whole season instead of having an anthology season, as we saw them with season 5 saying "haha you dumb for wanting the main story, have these mediocre episodes with plots no one cares about".

I have often wondered what it would be like to meet another version of my self, when I thought about it, I realized, that it couldn't be another version of me, unless there was no way of knowing which was the original version, otherwise it wouldn't be me. I don't want to spoil anything, so I will say this, a clone cannot think as another person does unless they have had the same experiences, a big philosophical discussion is avoided by not addressing this issue, but to not address it, the original version couldn't be known. The R&M creators are intelligent enough to understand this, where most show creators are not. The only other person I can think of that was able to think about the world, and manifest it into a television show was Matt Groening. And he actually addressed this "topic" too in Futurama, and it was perhaps the best episodes in all of Futurama.

The point is that this episode, as are many of the episodes, is an episode for the typical atypical Millennial nerd who is now in her/his 30's and still thinks as deeply about the universe as they did while in highschool. It's not an episode for people who enjoy slap stick comedy, or "fictitious" reality tv, it is an episode for those who appreciate philosophical discussion, and thinking about how the universe works.

Without a doubt this episode is a 10.

It's baffling why this episode received a surge of criticism from viewers. Perhaps the unusual storyline or the intense self-reflective nature of the plot may have been off-putting to some. Yet, true "Rick and Morty" fans will recognize that the series thrives on this disruptive approach.

In the ever-expansive multiverse of "Rick and Morty", creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland have been notorious for shattering boundaries, merging humor with raw, introspective human experiences.

Despite the unusual plotline, true "Rick and Morty" fans are no strangers to such disruptive narratives. This episode merely strengthens the series' commitment to testing the boundaries of storytelling. The dialogue is cleverly infused with quintessential "Rick and Morty" humor, ensuring the storyline doesn't become too heavy or self-indulgent.

In my perspective, the hate is misplaced. The episode is innovative, probing deeper into Beth's character. It's bold, it's daring, and despite the criticism, I dare to say that 'Bethic Twinstinct' ranks among the best "Rick and Morty" episodes.

I won't say much because I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll simply say this:

Those calling this a new "incest" episode, or calling Beth a weak character... you're missing the point. This is Rick and Morty, it's supposed to make you feel awkward. (Drunken grandpa kidnaps grandson to blow up the world with a neutrino bomb and then collapses, first episode, hello?) And Beth is at the core of Rick's dynamics, if you don't get that by now, you haven't understood the show's family relationships approach yet.

This is sci-fi's moral dilemmas at it's best: like Splice (2009, which I loved) or Predestination (2015, which I guess it's OK) the possible repercussions of these types of interactions are quite complicated, even "sick and twisted".

The writing here is superb, and like other users said, I literally laughed out loud with this episode: it's like I watched this episode half of the time with my mouth covered with my hand in dismay, and the other half just bursting in laughter.

For me, one of the best episodes. So much character development, so much depth here and yet so hilariously (and awkwardly) fun.

This is weird for me even by standard Rick and Morty standards. I love how weirded out absolutely everyone is but Rick himself. Like he's clearly barked up that tree before...

I actually thought this was pretty great! I don't understand the haters. It seems like the sperm episode really divided the viewers didn't it? If you were growing tired of the show before then, maybe you're totally done now? Even the really good episodes following that one have had mixed reviews and I don't get it!

This was by no means a favorite of mine, but I do think it worked as a good character study for Beth, in an interesting and very believable way. I further cements who Beth and Jerry are to each other and as people.

Rick and Morty and Summer being gamers all of a sudden felt weird too, but I suppose they are all stuck together without that portal gun. The gamer stuff WAS very funny. This whole episode was hilarious, even with some jokes that didn't land.

I've enjoyed this season so far. Hopefully it stays on course from here on out.