Air Force Wong

This felt much more like it! The humour landed, Rick's voice sounded far more convincing (although strangely Morty's seemed to have slipped a tad), and I enjoyed the return of several recurring characters.

This felt like I was watching classic Rick and Morty again, something I definitely couldn't say about the last episode for example. Even Mr. Stabby felt like a classic Roiland Rick and Morty character.

I'm really confused as to why this episode has a lower rating than last week's one! This is definitely an improvement on the previous two episodes, and I hope this is a trend that continues!

I liked how this ep was constructed, I was worried that Wong would be explored in a bad way but everything was very balanced, I don't like how the president becomes childish throughout some of the eps in which he participates, but it's something that can be seen get used to.

I also liked how Unity was highlighted, with a certain emotional appeal in Rick's life that hadn't been clear before, another one of so many situations in which we realize that Rick needs to hold on and continue moving forward. I think this feeling will continue in the next episodes, but I also hope that some will have simpler stories with humor in the style of the first seasons.

Another drop in quality, but not by much honestly.

I still laughed out loud a handful of times. I don't think the writers this season have done too terrible of a job with the jokes. It isn't quite up to par with previous seasons, but not so horrible like others may lead you to believe.

The episode has some interesting things to say about your relationship with your therapist and shows the potential dangers of including your therapist in your personal or professional life outside of their office. Probably the best part of the episode. And I personally think Rick taking therapy is an interesting perspective and not totally out of character.

The small exchange between Rick and Unity at the end was revelatory and necessary to Rick's character. It was nice.

I do think the throwing-up was a bit much.

Not too bad overall.

This episode suffers on several levels. First, there's a recycling of ideas that doesn't really work. The audience is supposed to already know about the conceit of the recurring character, and furthermore we aren't really reminded of any of Rick's emotional connection to her until the end of the episode. The writing is relatively predictable, and there's a noticeable drop-off in attempts to add jokes-real jokes-to the script.

This is also unfortunately the first episode in which Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden's performances are not comedically up to par, and neither are the returning guest stars. Cardoni also really misses a chance to show off Rick's pathos. And sadly Belden's Morty still falls very flat in every scene, and is written in so little that this season 7 is basically "The Adventures of Rick." Sarandon seems outright bored. Hendricks carries the scenes that she's in, but she's written into too few of them to make much of a difference. This is on top of failures in sound editing (stepping on each other's lines).

Overall, the animation is top-notch, but I think the show's end is pretty much here.

Low stakes story with not much in relation to the overall story progression. This is outlined very early and allows for a laid back viewing.

Some of the scenes made me belly laugh hard.

The president is an excellent character, but feels overused At this point. Give him a break for a season or two.

Contrary to this, the episode is actually a good demonstration of repeat characters making a good episode, at least for the purpose of a short-story.

The positive talk about mental health maintenance is a nice overtone in the episode.

Not what I would call a "Classic" or "Top Tier" episode, but a very easy and enjoyable watch.