Rick, Morty, and Summer go to an idyllic planet controlled by a hive mind Rick has a surprising history with. Jerry and Beth go to couples therapy.Rick, Morty, and Summer go to an idyllic planet controlled by a hive mind Rick has a surprising history with. Jerry and Beth go to couples therapy.Rick, Morty, and Summer go to an idyllic planet controlled by a hive mind Rick has a surprising history with. Jerry and Beth go to couples therapy.
- Rick
- (voice)
- …
- Jerry
- (voice)
- Summer
- (voice)
- Beth
- (voice)
- Unity
- (voice)
- Beta 7
- (voice)
- Blim Blam
- (voice)
Featured reviews
When all of this is added to the characteristic humour of Rick and Morty series it is a delightful combination. Although the episode is in some extent exaggerated, it makes you question yourself about the implications and consequences of both paths.
In a more general sense this episode tells us about Rick's past, particularly about an unexplored side of Rick, his love life. It also goes deep into the relation of Morty's parents and how Rick has affected their lives.
The Grandfather 'Rick', that we all wish we could be! "Peace out m****r f****r"! Yeah
While the premise of him reuniting with a hive-mind ex-lover starts as a wild, party-filled spectacle, it quickly becomes a painful examination of his destructive habits and profound loneliness. The story's emotional weight is handled with shocking maturity, proving the show can be much more than just a sci-fi comedy.
The secondary plot with Beth and Jerry, confined to the garage with a strange monster, mirrors the main story's emotional core, forcing them to confront their own relationship's dysfunctions.
7.5/10: A potent, memorable episode that feels less like a fun adventure and more like a necessary psychological excavation. It's an effective but slightly heavy installment that still hits the mark.
I also appreciate when Summer and Morty are able to have their own adventures sans Rick. The team up is refreshing.
Oh, and an extra 1/2 star for Patton.
Did you know
- TriviaDuring the scene where Rick is watching TV and ordering Unity to adjust the story, the show he is watching is Community, another of Dan Harmon's creations. When you see the characters they all look like the actual characters of the show, and the story Rick is creating are real plots and happenings on the show Community.
- Quotes
Blim Blam: Um, first of all, hello. Uh, my name is Blim Blam the Korblok. Second of all, cards on the table, I'm a murderer that eats babies, and I came to this planet to eat babies. However, I am also carrying a highly infectious disease that I suppose you could call "Space-AIDS" as you put it. And Rick did chain me up so that he could attempt to cure it. At the same time, Rick's motivation to cure my disease was not to save my life or anyone else's, but to patent and sell the cure for billions of Blemflarcks. But you know the reason why I ripped my chains out of the wall? And do you know why I'm never coming back to this planet? Because the two of you are the FUCKING WORST! You both hate yourselves and each other, and the idea that it has anything to do with Rick is laughable. I'd laugh, but I'm biologically incapable - that's how alien I am. And even I'm sitting here listening to the two of you and being like, "What the fuck?" So, good luck with your shitty marriage, and tell Rick I'm sorry he has to deal with either of you. Blim Blam out!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Cartoon Corner: Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2015)
Details
- Runtime
- 23m
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD