The Curicksous Case of Bethjamin Button

Like most of the episodes this season I feel like this one sort of lacked any of the heart previous seasons of Rick and Morty had. The Earth World b-plot was a funny concept but I just didn't feel it honestly. I did however like Mr. Dogballs. (I like anything Danny Devito lol)

BUT the thing that really made me like this episode was the main plot focusing on Rick and Beth(s) relationship. Though I just feel like the b-plot should've been cut shorter to give more time to this one because it needed some more focus, but regardless it was nice seeing some good character development.

Solid 7.5/10.

Before we begin, this episode was exactly what I expected.

As Rick himself said during the episode, most viewers-including me-aren't particularly invested in Beth-centric stories. Beth simply isn't a character who can be written meaningfully outside the overused theme of "My father never showed us love." No matter how they try, her character seems permanently limited, and it feels nearly impossible for a Beth-focused episode to ever earn an 8.0+ rating at this point.

That said, the episode wasn't all that bad.

However, the second plotline was unnecessary. I think it would have been more entertaining if Rick, Summer, Morty, and Jerry had stayed home watching TV while events unfolded among the Beths. Still, I really liked the final scene between Rick and Beth.

As many people have pointed out (and I agree), this season seems designed to remind us of Rick's humanity, that he still has a soul beneath all that cynicism. Unfortunately, they haven't managed to pull it off very well so far.

And then... the references. 9/11? Really?

There was absolutely no need for such cheap shots in Rick and Morty. It felt ridiculous-cheap even. What reaction did they expect from the audience? Shock? Laughter? I didn't feel any of that.

These kinds of 9/11 references are everywhere these days, and not only are they no longer edgy-they were never that clever to begin with.

Looking ahead at this season-and future ones-I think this will be the average quality going forward.

Seasons 9, 10, 11, and even 12 might decline further. Of course, we can't expect every episode to be canon, but the creativity in filler episodes has dropped significantly.

The last high-quality filler episode I remember enjoying was probably "That's Amorte." So here's the truth: our expectations for R&M should be adjusted. There will still be a few brilliant episodes from time to time, sure-but filler episodes simply aren't what they used to be.

All we can do now is try to enjoy what we get-or at least give it a fair shot.

This was very enjoyable because it had a unique plot. It featured everyone except Beth and Space Beth going to an Earth themed amusement park. That is, a theme park made by an alien with his representation of Earth. It's a cool idea. The Beths end up de-aging each other. Rick comes back and the Beths actually put up a good fight against him.

I knew that was Danny DeVito's voice. It was hard to recognize all of the giant headed mascots. I recognized Hitler and Count Chocula. It's an episode with a lot going on and an original plot. The kid's voices were pretty funny too. This season doesn't seem quite as continuity heavy as most. ***1/2.

Was simply amazing. Everything that i like about Rick and Morty is here. It took 5 bad episodes (some basically unwatchable) to get it but it's finally here. It appears that just like season 7 which had mediocre episodes and occasional masterpieces like the Prime Rick finale and the Hole episodes, which are pure gold, season 8 will also be inferior but as long as they keep bringing episodes like this one i'm in. So Rick and Morty is not dead. Voices are inferior, show is inferior but great episodes are still happening.

Hopefully the rest of the season maintains the wuality this episode brought to the table again.

I never thought I'd feel this way about Rick and Morty again. Season 3 was the peak for me - since then, the show's been clever but never truly moving. But this episode? It shattered me.

Without spoiling anything, I can only say this: it's not just funny, it's honest. There's something quietly powerful about the way it unfolds. It made me laugh, then made me cry - not out of sadness, but because something deep clicked. Like the show remembered what made it special in the first place.

This isn't just a return to form. It's a reminder that behind all the sci-fi chaos, Rick and Morty still has the heart to reach you when you least expect it.

10/10 - for the feeling I didn't know I missed.