Nomortland

I loved this episode. We don't get many Jerry adventures, and when we do, they hit. Seeing Jerry be Jerry with another Jerry (jeez, what a mouthful) is super fun and enjoyable. I liked the Jerry with a beard and how our Jerry helps him man up. Also the reveal that everyone in his dimension has a beard was a very funny reveal, probably my favorite joke from the episode.

The villain Jerry wasn't really a villain here and he didn't really do much, but I do like how it implies that Jerry can get things done if they wants to. It goes to show Jerry isn't as stupid as we think he is.

I also really like how our Jerry's family was worried he was gone and looked for him. I'll edit this review in the future, but overall, this is an amazing episode.

9/10.

After quite a hit or miss season this episode was awesome! A sci-fi concept that's perfect for Rick and Morty, with really fantastic character work and tons of twists and turns. Really like how much time we spent with Jerry in this one, was so fun to see how his character developed. And there was one visual gaga I won't spoil that had me howling. Montages and music work really well, the multiverse is utilised fantastically in this ep, and the writing is so sharp - funny jokes and great plot, a great relief after some episodes that feel like they come from another show. This one really shines and I hope we see more like it.

I started watching this show for the wild adventures of Rick and Morty - not to see the entire family taking over the season. So far, we've only had one episode that felt like the classic adventures we're used to. It's fine if the family gets an episode or two each season, but 6 or 7 out of 8 episodes being focused on them? That's just not logical.

Even Rick hasn't really done anything this season, and Morty is basically missing. The show has completely lost one of its most important elements - the fun, crazy adventures that made it special in the first place.

So far, this season feels like a huge letdown. The episodes are below average, and the direction they're taking doesn't make sense. If you want to highlight the family, give them an episode or two, or let them share scenes in each episode like previous seasons - but don't make every single episode about them.

"Nomortland" is a solid but unspectacular entry. It succeeds as a Jerry character study, using the multiverse to explore self-worth and the fear of being expendable. However, its narrative shortcuts and missed opportunities with Boss Jerry prevent it from reaching the heights of earlier Jerry-centric episodes (e.g., "The Last Temptation of Jerry"). The emotional beats land, and the humor sporadically shines, but it lacks the layered wit or ambition to be more than a pleasantly mid-tier diversion. There's a scene in this episode that's supposed to be some great revelation, but since it was NEVER foreshadowed it falls flat. There's no continuity in season 8 whatsoever. Nothing matters, so why should we care enough to watch?

As a longtime fan of Rick and Morty, I found NoMortland mildly enjoyable - mostly because any episode focusing on Jerry tends to bring out a few unexpected laughs. But beyond that, the episode left me feeling disappointed, and honestly, disconnected.

What once felt like a brilliant mix of sci-fi chaos and emotional honesty now feels hollow and performative. The sharpness is gone. It's like Family guy. The heart is gone. And what's left is a show that seems to be running on autopilot, dressing up mediocrity with self-referential gags that used to mean something.

At times, it feels like the writers are sitting alone in a room, looking into a mirror, shaking their own hands and saying, "Congratulations!" " Oh, Thank you!" - giving themselves credit for being clever, while the actual content falls flat. There's no real irony left, just the performance of it.

I used to be excited when a new episode dropped. Now, I barely care. The respect I once had for the show, the characters, and the creative vision behind it is gone. I'm not even angry - just uninterested.

Here's hoping something new comes along soon, because Rick and Morty no longer earns its place among the shows that treat their audience - or themselves - with any real respect.