Hot Rick

"Don't dwell on past regrets-the future ahead may offer a different kind of healing."

In this season, we witnessed Rick gaining something deeply real in his present life: a richer, more profound connection with his family. And in the finale, his younger self finally found true love-completing, in a way, a different kind of wholeness.

Sometimes, letting go and looking to the future isn't such a bad thing. Yet too many people stay trapped in the past, lost in memories, unable to move forward. That's why it's been so rewarding to see Rick's growth this season.

That said, I can't help but wonder-what new direction will Season 9 take? Here's hoping the writers continue to craft meaningful, powerful stories that keep us all invested.

Perfectly captures rick's growth and character arc in the series so far and shows how much hes truly changed since season 1.

It was incredible, like it perfectly captures ricks growth and character arc throughout the entire series so far and shows how much hes genuinely changed since season 1, but also how he hasnt completely transformed you know? Like you can see hes way more self aware now and actually cares about his family even tho he still struggles with the same core issues that make him rick.

I must admit I didn't expect this. I don't normally review anything, especially not separate episodes of a TV show, but this time it really is different.

This episode is a truly brilliant piece of writing IMO!

The way it explores memories versus reality and holding on to the past vs. Moving on hit really close to home with me personally.

So close in fact, that it got me emotional - I really didn't expect I'd be crying over a Rick and Morty episode, but here we are... Good job writers, good job!

I wrote a review a couple of seasons ago stating that this show is declining; I literally said, "Save Rick and Morty!" The show has started to decline, and now it is simply "not as great" as it was, which we knew from the first few seasons.

I think now everyone agrees that this season was the worst of all (the ratings prove this).

But this season finale, just like the last season finale (season 7) was one of the greatest episodes of R&M so far.

My point is, they still can do it, if only they put as much effort as these great episodes!

The episode was fantastic, the ideas were new, and it was emotionally engaging as well. I say no more, it was just perfect TV!

When it gets serious, this show is the best. All the emotions run through your body, you can't believe your eyes, and after all it has a way of doing things in unbelievably short time. Even when it's not canon, like Vat Of Acid it delivers a heart breaking, or mind blowing story in couple of minutes. This episode, and the fear hole episode, solaricks, and of course Evil Morty electing president. These episodes are the reason that this show deserved every emmy it got. Rest of the season was fun, but this one was special. Few shows can touch your heart and mind at the same time. I never thought i would feel sad for an animated scientist. But here we are. Thank you Dan Harmon. And you too Justin.