I think that was done partly so you won't feel bad whey they get killed off by Rick's contraptions. But then, as Rick says, there is no real "good" or "evil".
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Rick and Morty S3 |OT| Keeping Summer Safe - Sundays on Adult Swim
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Gravy Boat
Member
"I am back up to.... ONE MILLION ANTS"
Best character of the season so far.
Best character of the season so far.
ffejeromdiks
Banned
Lol what? It's for the sake of comedy, Rick even said last episode (and in the first ep of s3) that 9/11 was an inside job, of course it doesn't make sense for Rick to think these things, that's what makes it funny.
In the first episode, all he said was that it was an excuse to take away your freedoms - which he was bang on the money with, no?
It's like Rick is teaching him science all along.
ffejeromdiks
Banned
If you're expecting jeopardy in Rick and Morty, I think the problem lies within the viewer and not the content.
Plus, they've gone out of their way to take the power away from Rick this season, he got stuck as a Pickle last episode, so the whole crux of the episode was putting him in a vulnerable position for once, and in this one he forgot his portal gun and was pretty much powerless to do much of anything the whole episode, Morty was the one who solved everything.
I don't think it was for Morty. The only reason Noob Noob wasn't on the mission was because he had to clean up Rick's crap, and the only reason Rick and Morty were involved in the Saw traps was because Rick forgot his portal gun. I don't think Drunk Rick planned on either of those things happening since they were both outliers accidentally caused by Rick himself.
Gravy Boat
Member
I am slightly down on this season compared to the others. I hope the whole 'darkest year of our adventures yet' doesn't just mean a bunch of senseless killing, like it has so far. I don't feel the episodes have been as clever as the past seasons.
The first and third episode of this season have been among the series' best; the second and now this one are more lowkey affairs in comparison, if still enjoyable. I did think something was off about this one; with some of its quirks feeling unnatural (for example, the Israel bit went on for too long plus Rick giving a damn about justifying himself to others, with such desperation too, felt OOC). That said I laughed my ass off at the Valuable Morty bait n' switch (Was really fearing for a moment they were gonna play it straight, of course they wouldn't), Rick turning out to be the villain is just the kinda thing I watch this series for and there were many great lines scattered through.
BladeoftheImmortal
Member
Nothing this season has been as bad as the get schwifty episode.
friskykillface
Banned
Or as bad as the purge episode
Glad Rick and Gearhead made up
Glad Rick and Gearhead made up
KenzinFive
Member
It says a lot about the quality of this show that one of its worst episodes is still one of its most quoted and memorable.
The bizarre hilarity, things like Water-T and dancing in people's guts, doesn't feel as common this season, even in the best Season 3 episodes.
But it's going to be subjective, of course.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
I think the weakest part of the episode were the superhero characters themselves.
It feels like I've seen dysfunctional superhero parodies more than a dozen times now.
It feels like I've seen dysfunctional superhero parodies more than a dozen times now.
That bit when Rick points out Gear Head is there was one of the best jokes in the episode.
It feels like very shallow parodies.
Though I'm biased since I've seen better parodies on venture brothers for example and even in superhero stuff
Rick became a pickle for an entire episode
Pretty much, there is no beating Venture Bros. with super hero and villain parodies.
Hell, even just looking at hero/villian name lists in Venture bros. warrants a chuckle.
I still laugh out loud when i remember the two face parody is called "Radical Left".
And I thought that was a better episode than S3:2 and S3:4. But it doesn't stay bizarre throughout the episode - it very quickly just becomes cool show of resourcefulness.
It isn't nearly as bizarre and blindsiding as something like 'X gon' give it to ya', and those tend to be my favourite moments.
captainpat
Member
Honestly it seems like they just mentioned that planet thing so you wouldn't feel bad
and make Rick come out of top cause he "owns" his asshole-ness.
about them all dying
Admiral Woofington
Member
But Rick didn't come out on top. You thought he would at the end and then he doesn't when he basically admits he would have fucked over Morty.
Obviously
Star Orpheus
Member
I'm wondering if some of the backlash to this season from some people is just HOW bleak it can be at times. Like someone above said this episode is basically Meeseks and Destroy but without Rick being nice to Morty. Like I dont mind the show being dark but it feels like this season focused on more on how "no one belongs anywhere" and less on "watching tv".
I'm sure it's different for others and I still like the show but for me if you dont have even the slightest bit of hope it gets harder for me to watch.
I'm sure it's different for others and I still like the show but for me if you dont have even the slightest bit of hope it gets harder for me to watch.
BladeoftheImmortal
Member
I think, underneath it all. Rick is still a nice guy.
He's just super depressed about most things and doesn't know how to let his emotions out. He already showed he cares about his grandkids in S2E1. He seems to generally care about his Morty, too after all the shit they've been through together.
I think in the end he'll come around. But it won't be till the end of the series.
He's just super depressed about most things and doesn't know how to let his emotions out. He already showed he cares about his grandkids in S2E1. He seems to generally care about his Morty, too after all the shit they've been through together.
I think in the end he'll come around. But it won't be till the end of the series.
A Pretty Panda
fuckin' called it, man
Adult Swim's video player is fucking horrendous. Worked perfectly fine for me last week but once I needed to login with my cable provider it goes to shit.
Seasons 1 and 2 managed jeopardy no problem, it doesn't need to be life or death, but it can be grating if you know there will always be an immediate solution, especially if the jokes aren't there.
This is where I'm at. I'm down on this season compared to the others but its still pretty good.
Yeah I agree 2 and 4 are subpar but still decent episode. I don't think they are bad episodes this season
Plus we still had 1 and 3, which were great episodes
Rick warned us that this would be the darkest year of their adventures.
Dominican Power
Member
Is this the first time they introduced The Vindicators? I don't remember them.
it's heavily implied, just never outright stated. Rick is afraid of showing any affection. He just always happens to find a convenient excuse for why he did something instead of admitting that he cares for them
You didn't see the last episode with them? I thought it was everyone's favourite.
I noticed that right away and wondered if Rick had gone in the night before and killed them to show the Vindicators how useless they are.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
I think these episodes have been pretty good. I'm not sure what people really want, and judging by the negative posts, neither do they.
The_Inquisitor
Member
Who the fuck is noobnoob?
Fucking lost it.
This was the first one besides the preseason stuff that I really liked. I only Lolled at this episode so far this season
Great episode, if not as good as the last one.
He may care about Morty and Summer but his complete disregard for everyone else is pretty monstrous.
Nah, Rick is totally an asshole and the antagonist of the series. I think the first episode of this season showed that pretty well.
He may care about Morty and Summer but his complete disregard for everyone else is pretty monstrous.
KenzinFive
Member
Yes, and the fact that they treat them as if we've seen them before is part of the joke. It's supposed to be a joke about the crazy amount of superhero movie sequels. The Vindicators' first appearance is a "sequel" to an adventure that the audience never saw.
Baron von Loathsome
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Casual Gamera
Member
The problem with genuine character moments always being undercut by realizing most of these characters and especially rock are horrible people, is that it's gets too predictable. You know it isn't Morty who's the answer to the final test because that would be genuine. It's undercut for a laugh. how many times in a row can you do that and still have it be funny. I mean as of right now it is, but i definitely the feel diminishing returns. Characters can't grow and are locked in stasis.
Dominican Power
Member
Someone of you need to stop putting so much fucking stock in this show. It's just a show with a bunch of fuckery. Shut off your brain and enjoy.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Another episode without Jerry 
Otherwise great, but let's bring Jerry back !
Otherwise great, but let's bring Jerry back !
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Amazing episode.
RIP Vindicators
lol this thread's arguments crack me up as much as the episode. People wanting more family stuff and less family stuff.
RIP Vindicators
lol this thread's arguments crack me up as much as the episode. People wanting more family stuff and less family stuff.
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