Rick and Morty's Season 5 Finale: A Family Affair With a Twist
Remember that feeling when you thought Rick and Morty was just a crazy sci-fi cartoon? Season 5's finale, episode 10, reminded us it's also about family, albeit a very dysfunctional one.
Forget blasting aliens or hopping dimensions for a minute. This episode, aptly titled "Rickmurai Jack," gets surprisingly sentimental, even for a show that regularly plays with your emotions.
Morty's Newfound Independence (Sort Of)
Morty, bless his cotton socks, finally starts to question his grandfather's questionable life choices. Who can blame him after all the cosmic chaos?
He even tries to forge his own path, leading to some hilarious, if not entirely successful, attempts at independence. Morty is still Morty, after all.
There's a scene where Morty, powered up with Rick's portal gun tech, confronts Rick, showcasing how much he has grown. This is really about finding his own identity.
Rick's Backstory: More Than Just Sass and Booze
This episode dives deeper into Rick's past than we've ever seen before. Prepare for some surprising revelations about the perpetually drunk genius.
We finally get a glimpse into why Rick is the way he is, a grumpy, emotionally detached genius. It's like peeling back the layers of a very complicated, alcoholic onion.
Behold, the tragic backstory of our beloved Rick Sanchez, as revealed in a memory rift: a dead wife and daughter, a universe driven by vengeance!
The Central Finite Curve: A Cage of Rick's Own Making
The episode introduced the concept of the Central Finite Curve, a wall surrounding realities with Ricks that are the most like Rick.
It's like a massive ego-boosting machine built by Rick, for Rick. Except, maybe, it's also a prison.
The Central Finite Curve exists to make Rick feel superior, and to limit the Morty's, that are so used by all the Ricks from the universe!
Morty's Got a Point, Rick!
The episode ends with a sense of growth, with Morty calling out Rick on his toxic behavior.
"You have to start respecting me!"he cries out, and we almost believe him.
It's a moment of genuine vulnerability and connection, showing that their relationship, despite all the craziness, is what makes the show relatable.
In the end, the episode asks the question, can Rick ever truly change? Is this the beginning of a new dynamic between the duo?
What About Evil Morty?!
And finally, we see the end of the long story arc involving Evil Morty. Was he successful? What are his plans?
The genius of Rick and Morty is that it can be both laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly profound. Episode 10 encapsulates this perfectly.
This episode may be a game-changer, setting the stage for new adventures, new dynamics, and hopefully, even more character development. It will also change how we perceive Evil Morty in the future.
Looking Ahead
Season 5 may have been a wild ride, but the finale suggests that the best is yet to come for Rick and Morty. Get ready for more unpredictable adventures.
So, stream it (again!), analyze it, and get ready for the next chapter of Rick and Morty's interdimensional saga. Wubba Lubba Dub Dub!
