Rick and Morty

[Reply #80 on:]

These hiatuses are exactly why I watch an obscene amount of television.

I'm glad this show is doing well. I saw a funny bumper a week ago on [AdultSwim] that said something like, "It was an honor to renew such an awesome TV show." Then the bumper went on to also renew Community. Haha. We can only hope.

The dialogue is great, and I'm not sure what everyone's talking about. I think the voice acting is fine. Not sure what the problem is supposed to be there.

Some people have a problem with the drunken belching and the ad-libbed nature of Rick's lines.

Personally, I think that adds to the atmosphere of the show, rather than taking anything away from it. This is without a doubt one of my new favourite things to watch.

Ah, okay. That stuff is actually really funny to me. I don't mind it at all. Oddly enough it was the slobber on Rick's mouth that bothered me a little. But it stopped really being an issue after a few episodes.


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[Reply #81 on:]

We got a 4-week-long break between episode 3 and 4 too, that's the only reason I'm concerned.

Break between episode 3 and 4 = The standard break that occurs around Christmas/New Years period on tv.

Current break = The standard break that occurs during the Olympics on tv.

Plus, given that there are only 11 episodes this season, I definitely don't have a problem with them being spread out a little. The sooner they air, the longer a wait for season 2.

[Reply #82 on:]

The latest episode was Fan-Freaking-Tastic. Laughed quite a bit, easily one of the best. Hell, it's a good competitor to the last ep.

[Reply #83 on:]

That was a fun episode, I think I enjoyed Rick and Summer's plot more than Morty's.

[Reply #84 on:]

I didn't care for this episode that much. Aside from the beginning stuff with the sex robot, which was awesome.

This is probably the weakest episode for me.

[Reply #85 on:]

my grandson wants the sex robot...

[Reply #86 on:]

Not one of the shows better episodes, but still pretty great. Really enjoyed Summer and Ricks plot and Mortys with the alien baby was pretty good too, especially Mortys parenting advice and the ending with the alien as a writer.

[Reply #87 on:]

the ending with the alien as a writer.

Maurice LaMarche, yet again.

[Reply #88 on:]

the ending with the alien as a writer.

Maurice LaMarche, yet again.

That was a pretty great tag at the end of the episode.

[Reply #89 on:]

I thought this was the weakest episode yet (which speaks wonders about the quality of this show, seeing as it still gave me quite a few laughs). The plot didn't really do anything for me, and a lot of the gender comedy seemed a little tired. I'm also REALLY beginning to hate Rick breaking the fourth wall for no reason. I didn't mind it the first time, but I really, really hope it doesn't become a running thing, as this episode suggests it might.

[Reply #90 on:]

I must mostly agree with Beamer. I didn't like it much, but parenting theme was nice and reminded me of other episode that I don't quite remember. Gender theme wasn't too bad.

That catchphrase, though...

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[Reply #92 on:]

I liked the catchphrase joke, although they might have used it one too many times. I also didn't mind him breaking the fourth wall at the end either, but they have likely reached the limit on those now.

I agree that this wasn't one of the stronger episodes, but I still liked it a lot.

[Reply #93 on:]

I guess it's just parodying with breaking the fourth wall endings, but it won't be funny anymore if they'll continue doing them (as little as those two were bearable).

Another thing, which I haven't mentioned yet, is opening theme. I like it very much and it sounds like it would be from some older series.

[Reply #94 on:]

Another thing, which I haven't mentioned yet, is opening theme. I like it very much and it sounds like it would be from some older series.

I agree it sounds like the opening theme from a show from around 2003 or something, which I love. It always gets stuck in my head for a few days every time I hear it.

[Reply #95 on:]

Huh. I'm surprised people view it as one of the weakest. I thought it was alot better than Meeseeks and Anatomy Park.

[Reply #96 on:]

So apparently they premiered this Monday's episode of Rick and Morty early on Instagram in 15 second increments. It's been quite the spectacle on Twitter and other social sites, getting some notice.

I chose not to watch it that way, I'll just wait until Monday. But the little response I saw from people who did watch it has been positive so far.

Here it is if anyone's interested:

http://instagram.com/rickandmorty#

Godspeed.

Huh. I'm surprised people view it as one of the weakest. I thought it was alot better than Meeseeks and Anatomy Park.

I personally loved those episodes. With the Meeseeks episode, it was mostly the Meeseeks portion itself that I liked most, but it was still really good.


EDIT: Someone took the Instagram videos and pieced them together and posted it on YouTube. I haven't watched yet, so not sure how seamless it is.



EDIT 2: Okay, that was pretty fucking funny. I can't wait to watch it again on Monday.

[Reply #97 on:]

You're still gonna watch it when it airs, with commercials and all, when you could just watch it on YouTube again? Why? Do you have a Nielsen box?

[Reply #98 on:]

I just watched most of it, and thought it was just okay. I liked the subplot, but the TV stuff was pretty dumb. It heavily reminded me of the SNL Commercial Parodies. Just, Rick and Morty version.

[Reply #99 on:]

I've always wondered what would be episode just filled with TV parodies/shows in the show? It was funny, but the other plot and how it was done was very good. Even though it was just them watching TV, it was great. I especially liked that reference to earlier episode.

[Reply #100 on:]

You're still gonna watch it when it airs, with commercials and all, when you could just watch it on YouTube again? Why? Do you have a Nielsen box?

You judging me, bro?

I have a DVR box. Not sure if that's counted yet, or even if it can be counted.

[Reply #101 on:]

Not judging at all, just honestly curious. If you're DVRing it you can skip commercials, so that answers my question. And no, I'm pretty sure DVRs don't affect ratings at all.

[Reply #102 on:]

I'm pretty sure the Nielsens actually do incorporate DVDr recordings into their measurements nowadays, actually. I remember hearing about 5-6 years back that they were working on it.

[Reply #103 on:]

That was a good episode, I liked that they made a call-back to the ending of "Rick Potion #9", plus the reference to "Raising Gazorpazorp" was nice too.

A lot of the TV shows seemed very improvised by the voice actors/writers, but I think that's the point Rick and Morty were trying to make ("Huh, seems like TV from other dimensions has a somewhat looser feel to it." & "Yeah, it's got an almost improvisational tone.").

[Reply #104 on:]

Not judging at all, just honestly curious. If you're DVRing it you can skip commercials, so that answers my question. And no, I'm pretty sure DVRs don't affect ratings at all.

Just messing with you about that judging stuff. 

I don't really mind commercials that much, and if Beamer's correct, then I'll happily do my part and watch it live.

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[Reply #105 on:]

I don't really mind commercials that much, and if Beamer's correct, then I'll happily do my part and watch it live.

Pretty sure they still only count if you're a Nielsen household, but who knows.

Arguably, unless you're one of the few people who meets this criteria, then the best way to support this show is via official online streaming, purchasing merchandise and buying the DVDs when they come out.

Though it seems to be doing quite well by [adult swim] standards, especially given that it's already been renewed.

[Reply #106 on:]

Info about what's still to come in season 1 and what's coming up in season 2:

'Rick and Morty': Morty standing up to Rick could be 'a bad thing'

[Reply #107 on:]

I thought the newest episode was one of the best so far. I laughed so hard at all of the TV stuff, even though it was ludicrously stupid and improvised. You could tell they were having a lot of fun recording it, I liked that they left some of the laughing in. And I was really surprised by what they did with the serious storylines at the end. Lots of disparate elements that they made work really well together somehow, especially with the references to previous episodes. Man this show is good.

[Reply #108 on:]

The new episode was ridiculously funny, despite its lack of a plot, and the fact that Justin Roiland's voice is growing increasingly obvious and easy to pick out. Ants in My Eyes Johnson and the dead cat lady had me on the floor in laughter.

[Reply #109 on:]

Yeah, I wasn't sure how good that episode was going to be at first but it actually ended up being one of the best so far. I loved all of the callbacks (Gazorpazorpfield was probably the thing I laughed at the most and the callback to the ending of Rick Potion #9 was completely unexpected) and I liked that it ended up having a serious story at the end instead of just being a whole episode of alternate timeline TV.

[Reply #110 on:]

I tried this show out of curiosity, and kind of liked it. "Rixty Minutes" had some funny TV moments, but plot didn't really kick off until the second half of the episode. This has potential, I might check out some earlier episodes soon.

[Reply #111 on:]

Rixty Minutes really is an anomaly for the show so far, as least in the sense that it pretty much has no storyline, and is largely improvised (they do keep the script rather lose most of the time, but the show's plotting is generally quite rigorous).

Don't get me wrong, it's a very, very funny episode, but it would definitely not be my choice for introducing the show to a first-time viewer... It'd be a bit like starting a Futurama virgin off with Reincarnation. I'd recommend going back and watching one of the first 3 episodes to truly get a feel for what the show's like.

[Reply #112 on:]

I kinda liked last nights ep. I liked both plots alot, but was still a bit disappointed that they never intertwined like I thought they would. The only thing that killed this episode for me was the ending. It was so freaking stupid, it was even dumber than the Butterjunk Effects ending. I know some may view this as stupid in a good way, but I thought it was just plain retarded.

Maybe it's just me, I don't know.

[Reply #113 on:]

Yeah, the ending took down the episode a bit for me. Maybe it was just the idea of Rick and Summer training for months suddenly to kick the devils ass, or just not finding it that funny. Not that far out for the show to do, just kind of dissapointing (also wished they had more to end on with the Plutonians). The rest of the episode was pretty good though. Really loved Rick fucking with the devil and thought the Pluto plot had some good stuff, though not as much as I hoped. Overall, I enjoyed it, despite being the weakest of the shows run so far. And now to wait 2 weeks for the next episode for some reason.

[Reply #114 on:]

Yes, the ending wasn't good at all. Not because it was so random, but because it didn't seem relevant to plot and was just... stupid. I liked there wasn't really a conclusion with Pluto, being commentary of our world, but it wasn't so relevant anyway.

The best part was the robot realising its purpose.

Also, I wonder if season 2 will continue with episode titles of puns about Rick.

[Reply #115 on:]

This show makes Adult Swim seem not pointless anymore.

Beyond Venture Bros. I'm glad AS finally got another show worth watching.

Overall, I enjoyed it, despite being the weakest of the shows run so far.

I totally agree.

The wait is b/c.. once the season one finale airs we go right into the new (final) Boondocks season taking over that spot and time, that next week on 4/21.

[Reply #116 on:]

Possibly my favourite episode so far, despite the weak ending. This show just keeps getting better and better. Love it!

[Reply #117 on:]

You guys are crazy. That ending was awesome. Probably my favorite part of the episode

X gon' give it to ya!

[Reply #118 on:]

The ending didn't work for me, either.

I'm also not sure how I feel about the idea of the devil being part of the show's universe. Up until now, it's been so sci-fi oriented... I don't like them stepping into the realm of magic so soon in the show's run.

Buuut, the episode was funny enough for it not to bother me too much, so, there's that.

This show makes Adult Swim seem not pointless anymore.

Beyond Venture Bros. I'm glad AS finally got another show worth watching.

If shows no longer in production are eligible, Moral Orel and Frisky Dingo definitely deserve a mention. I also enjoy most of what Tim & Eric do, though won't even try to make a case for them since it's a love-or-hate thing.

[Reply #119 on:]

The ending didn't work for me, either.

I'm also not sure how I feel about the idea of the devil being part of the show's universe. Up until now, it's been so sci-fi oriented... I don't like them stepping into the realm of magic so soon in the show's run.

Buuut, the episode was funny enough for it not to bother me too much, so, there's that.

I grok you, but that didn't bother me too much,  especially when you consider that all of his nefandous wares were easily countered by Rick's science. From there, you could extrapolate that Lucius' whole deal(-io?) could ultimately fit into an empirically naturalistic (by the standards of fiction) universe. It would just require him to be a fairly deluded individual with no clue whatsoever about how his shit worked. Unless you buy into the idea that his goal in this scenario was to bring Rick and Summer together, in which case I'unno, there's no helping some people. Also, they beat him up. There's that. That's a point into the "ultimately empirically naturalistic universe" basket!

That said, I wouldn't mind if there were an episode in which they were contacted by an entity that claimed to be the Judeo-Christian God, which was summarily debunked, and there wasn't a last minute bit about how the fake God was all a part of the real Judeo-Christian God's ineffable plan. This deservedly-dead show called Futurama once did that. What a crock of shit that was!

edit: also, wub-a-lub-dubbers (wub-a-dub-lubbers?): Dan Harmon interview about Rick et Morty. The Beth and Rick stuff is certainly interesting.