Rick and Morty: Why Is It Still Popular?

Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty was some of their finest work. The animated series created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland has taken the television world by storm, and with good cause. This show has funny characters, psychedelic visuals, and absurd writing that leaves audiences craving more.

What is it about this show that makes it so famous around the world? What makes it so amusing? Whatever the case may be, this show has a devoted following and is only growing in popularity. These are the secrets to their success:

A stellar dynamic and laughable character traits

The show’s dynamic between all of the characters is ridiculous. They’re all witty (at least the majority of them), transparent, and similarly absurd in their daily lives. Morty is the clumsy grandson of Rick, the wicked physicist. Rick is a bumbling grandfather who is always plotting and pulling a hesitant Morty along with him, all while imbibing copious quantities of booze. Their partnership is tumultuous at times, but ultimately love.

Audiences like the dynamic between them and it’s a different kind of grandfather/grandson arrangement from what you usually see on TV. The characters also have realistic reactions to all of the absurdity going on around them, which adds to the show’s overall satirical appeal.

The writing is hilarious and existential

The writing is one of the strongest aspects of this film. The prose is witty, inventive, and doesn’t shy away from taking chances. The characters’ remarks are often existentially fueled and unapologetic. When Rick is talking about the educational environment, for example, he says:

“I’ll tell you how I feel about school, Jerry: it’s a waste of time. Bunch of people runnin’ around bumpin’ into each other, got a guy up front says “2 + 2,” and the people in the back say, “4.” Then the bell rings and they give you a carton of milk and a piece of paper that says you can go take a dump or somethin’. I mean, it’s not a place for smart people, Jerry.”

This point of view on schooling is amusing, but it still rings true in several respects. The savagery of the dialogue provokes thought in the viewer, adding meaning to their cartoon viewing time. Rick and Morty is popular with audiences because it perplexes them and causes them to consider difficult problems. Almost every episode contains some kind of social commentary on current events, which the fans adore.

The plots are ridiculous and never dull

It’s difficult to think of a bad Rick and Morty episode, and fans are split about which ones are the greatest. The majority of viewers will agree that every episode is worth watching, which is unusual for a television program.

If you’re new to the programme, Rick and Morty season 3 episode 7 is definitely worth watching. This episode deals with politics, and Morty ends up running for president, which is very amusing — Morty as a politician alone is worth seeing. There are a lot of interconnected storylines in this show, but you don’t need any prior knowledge to grasp what’s going on. In the best possible way, the show is all over the place.

You should definitely watch Rick and Morty if you haven’t already. Prepare to chuckle and ponder philosophical questions during these thirty-minute series. This show has developed a cult following, and while the next season might be a long way off, the show’s fan base continues to expand. The wit is unrivaled, and the satire outperforms every other program currently on television.