Ricker Than Fiction

This episode had an specific audience and I was not in it. The kindest thing I can say is: I'm happy some of yall enjoyed it.

That being said, none of the characters acted like themselves. You could have changed Morty's and Jerry's name on the script and it would have been the same. The post credits scene was effectively a "he's right behind me, isn't he?". The dialogue between the two guest stars was just bad. This was Rise of the Numbericons all over again. Some of this new season has first draft all over it but this one? Oof, this one should have been left in the cutting room floor.

"People like slop, so this episode is slop and if you complain about it you are impossible to please who thinks they are the smartest person in the world" being the core of an episode is... not good, for lack of a word that won't get this review deleted

I was glad my husband was too sick to watch this one with me yesterday, he would have dropped the show altogether.

I admit it was pretty awesome how they actually got James Gunn and Zack Synder to do voices here. This show may have better action than humor now. This episode features Rick making a machine that will make a good sequel to their favorite franchise. They then get sucked in the movie. James Gunn himself comes to steal the machine, but Jerry manages to stop him. This was a bit of a weaker episode.

The joke at the very end was too predictable. I guess it's just that I'm used to people complaining about how they can make their favorite movies better. This came off more as criticism of James Gunn than the actual fanbase. That's what they should have made fun of. It's still not the worst. It's just the self-aware bits are getting old. **1/2.

This season can be summed up in one word: mediocre. It lacks the wow factor that defined the first four seasons of the show. While this episode wasn't bad. The concept was actually quite interesting. It just missed that final touch to make it truly memorable. The season as a whole is filled with episodes that are simply average, and that's honestly disappointing. The creators really need to take a step back and reflect on what made the show great in the first place. That said, I still have faith that they can bring the magic back in future seasons. On a positive note, I do think the voice acting this season is actually better than the previous season.

The only nice part of the episode was the prison escape - it was actually entertaining and well done. Apart from that, the rest felt lazy and uninspired. The jokes didn't land, the pacing was off, and the plot was just meh overall. It felt like filler, not something memorable or essential to the series. Characters were just going through the motions, nothing new or exciting. Honestly, if it weren't for the prison sequence, this would've been a solid 3. The show has clearly lost a lot of its quality since Justin Roiland was kicked out. The writing feels watered down, the humour is way less sharp. Hope it picks up in future episodes, but this one was disappointing.

Another great episode this season which pokes fun at the formulaic nature of Hollywood Superhero movies and the inevitable vocal fans. Lots of little jokes littered throughout the episode (like the Wilhelm scream) that keep the tone light and silly.

James Gunn and Zach Snyder play ball with their self centered roles with a few other surprise guest stars.