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Rick and Morty S3 |OT| Keeping Summer Safe - Sundays on Adult Swim
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Agreed with this. Jerry is a maniac for his own reasons, but he brings the family down to earth.
No the joke is that Beth is just your standard egotistical asshole, and all that garbage about her being "worse than evil, smart" was just a bullshit pretense Rick gave her to shut her up.
She's just kind of an unremarkable human being with a shitty job and a mediocre family.
But yeah, Jerry is pretty important.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Come on man she's a horse surgeon. That's almost like people.
Hindsight i also feel like the ABC's of Beth was the weakest, though the conclusion of the episode ultimately set up the finale because it laid bare the source of Beth's insecurities.
They probably didn't need to make her a full-on sociopath though. Just have her realize some of her own poorer traits (like the alcoholism and history of borderline child neglect).
1. Rickhurian Mortydate
2. Rest and Ricklaxation
3. Ricklantis Mixup
4. Whirly Dirly Conspiracy
5. Rickshank Redemption
6. Pickle Rick
7. Vindicators
8. Morty's Mindblowers
9. Rickmancing the Stone
10. ABC's of Beth.
They probably didn't need to make her a full-on sociopath though. Just have her realize some of her own poorer traits (like the alcoholism and history of borderline child neglect).
1. Rickhurian Mortydate
2. Rest and Ricklaxation
3. Ricklantis Mixup
4. Whirly Dirly Conspiracy
5. Rickshank Redemption
6. Pickle Rick
7. Vindicators
8. Morty's Mindblowers
9. Rickmancing the Stone
10. ABC's of Beth.
No, its completely random, which makes it super funny. Heres a super genius whom the POTUS called a living god genuinely scared shitless of pirates.
The funny thing is, the pirates were just govt guys dressed up, the same guys rick was slicing and dicing without remorse in the very same episode.
And the fact he is afraid of pirates is in his wiki....lmao
how does this all play in to pirates of the pancreas?
I had a thought that the return-to-status-quo makes this whole season into a "Prodigal Son" story.
In Season 2 finale, the family gets a taste of the world through Rick's eyes and their tiny human lives are blown wide open by the involvement of the Galactic Federation. Rick then goes all god-complex to singlehandedly destroy these vast forces and manages to get Beth and Jerry to divorce all in one fell swoop. This experience traumatizes all of them (except Rick) into really driving home Rick's nihilistic worldview. The family collapses as a result with Beth finding only misery and self-doubt in her single life, Summer diving into Rick-style hedonism, and Morty running out of fucks to give about just about anything, with Jerry going through the standard divorced TV dad routine but with a Rick-flavored twist via space-girlfriend.
All of them use, or contemplate using, Rick's superscience to cure themselves of the malaise that that the Rickshank Redemption events put them through. None of them find any meaning in doing so, and eventually they realize the value of what they had and all come back together, "rejecting" Rick (though in a limited fashion, more rejecting Rick's values).
In Season 2 finale, the family gets a taste of the world through Rick's eyes and their tiny human lives are blown wide open by the involvement of the Galactic Federation. Rick then goes all god-complex to singlehandedly destroy these vast forces and manages to get Beth and Jerry to divorce all in one fell swoop. This experience traumatizes all of them (except Rick) into really driving home Rick's nihilistic worldview. The family collapses as a result with Beth finding only misery and self-doubt in her single life, Summer diving into Rick-style hedonism, and Morty running out of fucks to give about just about anything, with Jerry going through the standard divorced TV dad routine but with a Rick-flavored twist via space-girlfriend.
All of them use, or contemplate using, Rick's superscience to cure themselves of the malaise that that the Rickshank Redemption events put them through. None of them find any meaning in doing so, and eventually they realize the value of what they had and all come back together, "rejecting" Rick (though in a limited fashion, more rejecting Rick's values).
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
Binge watched the whole season the past two days. So good. I loved it.
I'd have to rewatch it all to make a list.
Bring on the 30 year wait for season 4!!!
I'd have to rewatch it all to make a list.
Bring on the 30 year wait for season 4!!!
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
It's like making a horror movie: you use what you fear the most.
Admiral Woofington
Member
I love horror movies, but if I saw an IRL ghost I'd shit my pants.
Polioliolio
Member
Haven't seen yet, but isn't Rick responsible for pirates of the pancreas, the ride? Would he do that if he was afraid of them?
Durrzerker
Banned
Yes that's the joke
He thought Pirates of the Pancreas was great because pirates are actually scary to him. While everyone else thought it was stupid he thought it was a good horror attraction.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Creating fiction based on things that scare us in real life is a common thing that humans do.
He was also going to make the pirates act like actual pirates IIRC with rapes and such
Blitzrules240
Banned
I love Keith David's voicework as The President.
Any chance I could get a gif of them zooming in on Rick's face at the end.
Any chance I could get a gif of them zooming in on Rick's face at the end.
Keith David really is an excellent voice actor. Can't think of a single role of his that I disliked.
Blitzrules240
Banned
Yeah same, I always smile whenever he shows up on a show or a movie. Class act.
Davey Cakes
Member
Best finale yet, and arguably the best season yet. This and S2 are toe and toe.
Those 10 episodes blew by. I'd be astonished if they could nail the same quality next season if they go for 14 eps, but we'll have to wait and see.
The writing is just outstanding. I mean, the dialogue in The ABCs of Beth is some of the most potent and real that I've ever heard in a TV show, and we're talking about a cartoon, no less.
Those 10 episodes blew by. I'd be astonished if they could nail the same quality next season if they go for 14 eps, but we'll have to wait and see.
The writing is just outstanding. I mean, the dialogue in The ABCs of Beth is some of the most potent and real that I've ever heard in a TV show, and we're talking about a cartoon, no less.
AtomskEater
Member
I liked the season finale since I felt Rick had been getting his way the whole season, even despite being shown to be terrible for his family, so the moment everyone gets back together is a big "eat shit" moment for him. My boyfriend hated the return to status quo, though. And Mr. Poopy Butthole telling us to get our shit together.
itwasTuesday
He wasn't alone.
Oh that was the season finale?
Well, good season. I guess s1 and 2 felt longer in my head. I only started watching a few months before s3 started.
Well, good season. I guess s1 and 2 felt longer in my head. I only started watching a few months before s3 started.
Infinite Justice
Member
Huh uh...
*blocks mind-wipe attempt*
Seriously though i could see them pulling that "shes was actually the clone" bit since it would be similar to the season 2 finale to season 3 opener where rick actually had a plan. But we'll see since other things are brewing and ready to pop off
Admiral Woofington
Member
and the devil episode isnt anywhere near my top episodes list. Is that the one Jerry and Morty go to Pluto?
Vault Dweller 111
Member
Rad Shadow
Banned
Just finished it.
I hope Beth is a clone.
Either way. This season was fantastic.
It's going to be a long wait for s4.
I hope Beth is a clone.
Either way. This season was fantastic.
It's going to be a long wait for s4.
Agreed.
I was a massive fan of Community and Dan Harmon going into episode 1, but I was pretty lackluster on it so I didn't give it a try for a few weeks until more episodes came out and the overwhelming response was that it was really good.
Reivaxe
Member
I'm sure she's a clone.
I feel like Rick was gonna kill her until he realized that in doing so he would take Beth outta the family. As in, who knows when the real one will come back? And if he kills her the kids will know she abandoned them making the whole point of the clone offer pointless.
Also makes much of the last 2 episodes make more sense.
But yeah, I think the pay off will come next season with super space Beth or something.
I feel like Rick was gonna kill her until he realized that in doing so he would take Beth outta the family. As in, who knows when the real one will come back? And if he kills her the kids will know she abandoned them making the whole point of the clone offer pointless.
Also makes much of the last 2 episodes make more sense.
But yeah, I think the pay off will come next season with super space Beth or something.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Looking back on it knowing what I do now, her choice of occupation is so fucked up.
Intheflorsh
Banned
Not after that Mad Max episode.
My friend showed me the pilot to get into the show and I was so uninterested. I don't know how long it took for me to actually try the rest of R&M (it was at least months), but I remember that it was a series of subtitled images from 'Keep Summer Safe.' Only then did I find the morbid interest to check it out again.
The Mad Max episode has Armothy which puts it above the pilot
TheWasTheJoke
Member
ABC's of Beth might be the weakest in the series
Anyway rankings
1. Rickshank Redemption
2. Ricklantis Mixup
3. "Rest and Ricklaxation"
4. "The Rickchurian Mortydate"
5. Pickle Rick
6. "The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy"
7. "Rickmancing the Stone"
8. Vindicators
9. ABC's of Beth
Inconsistent but overall great season, better than S2 but not S1 levels
Excited for what's to come!
Anyway rankings
1. Rickshank Redemption
2. Ricklantis Mixup
3. "Rest and Ricklaxation"
4. "The Rickchurian Mortydate"
5. Pickle Rick
6. "The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy"
7. "Rickmancing the Stone"
8. Vindicators
9. ABC's of Beth
Inconsistent but overall great season, better than S2 but not S1 levels
Excited for what's to come!
theSlacker
Member
Amusingly enough it was the Devil episode that got me into the series. The part at the end with the music got my attention and made me lose my shit laughing when I had the show on in the background. Then it was Morty's speech to Summer in Rixty Minutes that solidified the appeal of the show for me.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Yeah, the devil episode was fantastic. Incredible trope subversion and crazy fantasy/scifi themes.
Given the recent negative reception to Rick's nihilistic commentary, especially in the ABC's of Beth episode, this particular scene sticks out to me. This is a general question to all of you, really.
Morty is basically giving the same "nothing matters" speech here, yet people somehow got a lot more bent out of shape when Rick does it. Is it the tone? The intention behind it? You don't like Rick's "It's because I'm so smart lol" justification?
PleaseDontBanMe
Banned
Looking for a Rick n Morty alternative to binge now that the season is over. Outside of Early Simpsons episodes I have nothing else on deck.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Try Bojack Horseman
Belgian Dude
Member
I don't see it as the same speech, though - Rick usually uses "nothing matters" as an excuse to not get attached or as an excuse for his shitty behaviour. "Nothing matters, so I can do whatever I want". Morty, on the other hand, was trying to comfort Summer - his 'nothing matters' was to tell her we shouldn't get too worried about things like purpose, or blame ourselves for things outside our control: we should enjoy the now. The two speeches use the same 'base' but their core message is different. In the case of this Season Finale, it loops back to this - everyone rejects Rick's idea of nihilism after dealing with it for a whole season, and Beth being a clone or not doesn't matter - because if nothing matters, they're choosing to not matter together. At least that's my take on it.
ManDudeChild
Member
I also recommend Bojack Horseman, but be aware the first few episodes of season 1 are hit and miss. After that its gold
especially the 11th episodes of eacĥ season.
The Venture Bros. is probably exactly what you're looking for.
If it wasn't for the memes I doubt people would even remember that episode
ManDudeChild
Member
Get Schwifty was a jam.
Zen_Arcade
Banned
Because while Morty also thinks nothing matters he still shows that he still has self imposed things like morality and compassion, whereas Rick uses the fact that nothing matters as justification for his shitty behavior.
They're two sides of the same nihilistic coin.
WordAssassin
Member
Morty's face and reaction when Rick brings up the selfie while he's on the phone with the president had me GASPING I was laughing so hard. I had to rewind and watch that like 3-4 times holy FUCK that was such a well executed joke. The timing was flawless.
A very good rule in writing is that you can't just keep going bigger. You can only have the universe in danger so many times before it gets boring. So a lot of times writers will have a story that follows a massively huge event (like the ending of Season 2 and opening of Season 3) with a much smaller more personal story.
I don't know Roiland's pay rate but I assume he's union, so the minimum is I believe $800 for a 4-hour session.
Just because he created the show doesn't mean he doesn't get paid to do the voice acting. You get around $800 base pay for a union gig as a voice actor and that covers up to 3 characters per show. If you voice 4 characters, you get another $800. Double paychecks baby.
Honestly if they ended the SERIES here I'd be satisfied. That was such a fantastic ending.
A very good rule in writing is that you can't just keep going bigger. You can only have the universe in danger so many times before it gets boring. So a lot of times writers will have a story that follows a massively huge event (like the ending of Season 2 and opening of Season 3) with a much smaller more personal story.
That was another joke that really got me. This season was on fire like few shows I've ever seen. The writing is SO sharp.
He prolly designed it as a horror ride.
Which if he has a fear of pirates he'd totally believe he knocked out of the park with his horror ride.