Rick and Morty
Summary
AlthoughRick and Mortyseason 8 take no main scoundrel is arguably a estimable matter , this could also be a bragging issue for the sci - fi clowning serial . For its first few seasons , Rick and Mortydidn’t have a basal antagonist . Rick and Morty ’s cast of characterswent on weekly adventures , but there were few fall back characters outside the Smith family . Most character who did show up repeatedly , like Jessica or Mr. Goldenfold , were n’t nefarious . This change whenRick and Mortyintroduced Evil Morty and , later , Rick ’s bane Rick Prime , both of whom were major antagonists for legion seasons .
WhileRick and Mortyseason 8may take back Evil Morty , it would be almost impossible for Rick Prime to return after the events of time of year 7 , instalment 5 , “ Unmortricken . ” That outing insure Rick beat up Rick Prime to dying after Morty , Rick , and Evil Morty work together to overpower the baddie . The ease of the time of year gave viewers no reason to recollect that Rick Prime would ever be revived and , byRick and Morty ’s season 7 finale , it seemed clear that the serial was done with this electric arc . This depart season 8 in a promising , but potentially perilous position .
Rick Prime’s Death Left Rick and Morty Season 8 With No Villain
Rick’s Pursuit of Rick Prime Defined Recent Seasons
Now that Rick Prime is dead , Rick and Morty season 8 has no central villain . This marks the first clock time since season 5 that the series did n’t have an opponent who kept the show ’s hero preoccupy . In season 5 , episode 10 , “ Rickmurai Jack , ” Rick lastly revealed his tragic backstory to Morty . Rick Prime stamp out his wife Diane and , ever since , Rick had in secret been hunting down his nemesis and hear to kill him . It was this pursuance that led Rick to live with Morty and , once revealed , this ongoing struggle went on to delineate much of season 6 and 7 .
Rick and Morty ’s Rick Prime arc warrant Rick ’s nihilistic mentality , but it also made the show ’s tone darker . Rick and Mortyseason 7 ’s desolate endingto the storyline proved that all of Rick ’s backbreaking work was for nothing , as he got no catharsis from killing Rick Prime . Instead , he plainly felt empty inside . Fortunately , Morty gave his grandfather a rationality to experience in the very next episode when an audit of their misadventures cue Rick how much fun he had in earlier seasons . This attitude duty period could go on to remold time of year 8 ’s look after Rick Prime ’s last .
Rick and Morty Season 8 Can Be Lighter and Sillier
Season 5 Was The Last Season Without A Major Villain
Rick and Morty ’s last time of year with no major villain until the finale was time of year 2 , which publicize almost a decade ago .
Now that the show no longer has Rick Prime ’s storyline to worry about , Rick and Mortyseason 8 can be more fun without an overarching villain . Season 5 was the last outing to focalise on Rick and Morty ’s misadventure without a major scoundrel shaping their report , and even that outing introduced Rick Prime and re-introduce Evil Morty in its finale . Evil Morty ’s ascent to power occurred during season 3 , but this game did n’t pay off until “ Rickmurai Jack . ” Still , this means thatRick and Morty ’s last season with no major villain until the stopping point was season 2 , which aired almost a decade ago .
Rick and Morty ’s first two season had a lighter , zanier tone thanks in part to their lack of an overarching narration . AlthoughRick and Mortyseason 7 ’s returning charactersincluded time of year 2 ’s integrity , the show was less implicated with its canon during those early year . There were plenty of moment that hint at the deep depression beneath Rick ’s cynical outside , butRick and Morty ’s first two seasons were more focussed on standalone adventures than establishing any consistent backstory . Now , time of year 8 can return to this attack after a few years of the show ’s darker , more self - serious storytelling .
Rick and Morty’s Creators Teased Evil Morty’s Return
Marder and Harmon Have Big Plans For Evil Morty
In an interview withVarietyupon season 7 ’s conclusion , Rick and Morty ’s co - showrunners Dan Harmon and Scott Marder hinted at the possible action of replacing Rick Prime with Evil Morty . The pair said that they had “ Grand designs ” for Evil Morty , but this does n’t mean that he should necessarily become the next major scoundrel of the series . Unlike Rick Prime , Evil Morty has n’t done anything to incur the ire of Rick . Evil Morty is arguably no more “ Evil ” than Rickas he himself has point out on numerous occasions . Thus , he should become a less antagonistic presence in next outings .
Evil Morty Shouldn’t Be Rick and Morty Season 8’s Villain
Season 7 Saw Rick, Morty, and Evil Morty Work Together
Evil Morty could become a resort grapheme who works with Rick and Morty while also competing with them , constantly battle for supremacy but still collaborate when it is necessary .
Evil Morty made it very clean-cut that he would leave Rick alone if Rick left him alone , so he is n’t really a villain per se . Evil Morty ’s intelligence intelligibly threatens Rick , mean Evil Morty could fulfill a character likethe President inRick and Mortyseason 8 . He could become a recurring character who work with Rick and Morty while also competing with them , incessantly battle for domination but still cooperate when it is necessary . This would be more compelling thanRick and Mortyseason 8 deform Evil Morty into the next Rick Prime by making him unequivocally villainous .
Rick and Morty Season 8 Dropping Its Villains Could Be Great
Some of the Show’s Funniest Seasons Have No Overarching Plot
time of year 2 , 4 , and 5 ofRick and Mortyheld off on any big canyon - related dramatics until their respective finales and these outings were substantial for the decision . Rick and Mortyseason 8 does n’t of necessity postulate a independent villainand , if anything , jettison this role would give the show more room to focus on lax , funnier storytelling . true , this strategy is risky . Rick and Mortyseason 7 ’s most hat episodewas its pathetic , most wanton - hearted outing , and earlier episodes like time of year 5 , episode 4 , “ Rickdependence Spray , ” establish that the show can be too zany for its own commodity .
However , Rick and Mortycould still profit from a wacky eighth outing . Rick Prime ’s shadow loomed large over season 6 and 7 and the hope of his plot ’s payoff made funny standalone expedition feel like a waste of time . Now thatRick and Mortyno longer has a bigger chronicle to recite , the show should run into these more comedic outings . For the first time in long time , Rick and Mortyhas an opportunity to focus on fatuousness over dramatic play . alternatively of rushing to replace Rick Prime with Evil Morty , Rick and Mortyshould celebrate this by return to its roots .
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