Okay, let's talk Rick and Morty. Specifically, Season 5, Episode 3. You know, the one everyone seems to either love or... politely tolerate?
I'm here to stir the pot a little.
The Episode No One Talks About (Enough?)
We're talking about *A Rickconvenient Mort*. Yes, the one with the environmentalism and the three different planets about to die. Remember?
Rick gets drunk. Morty falls in "love." Standard Rick and Morty shenanigans, right?
But here's my potentially unpopular opinion: I actually... kind of liked it. Shhh, don't tell anyone.
Why I Think It's Underrated
First, the absurdity. Three planets all doomed for wildly different reasons? Come on, that's classic Rick and Morty.
It's like they just threw a bunch of environmental disasters at the wall and saw what stuck. And then made jokes about it. Glorious!
Morty's "romance" with Planetina? Hilariously awkward. The perfect foil to Rick's cynical outlook.
Let's be honest, Morty's love life is always a train wreck. It's part of his charm, isn't it?
And the whole Captain Planet parody? Chef's kiss. They took a cheesy 90s cartoon and gave it a darkly comedic twist.
Plus, the action sequences were pretty great. Rick fighting off eco-terrorists? Always a good time.
It's visually interesting too. The different planets all looked unique and, well, doomed.
The Critics' Corner (And My Rebuttal)
Okay, I know, I know. Some people found it preachy. Too on-the-nose with its environmental message.
And maybe it was a little heavy-handed at times. But isn't that kind of the point?
Rick and Morty often tackles serious issues with a layer of irony. It's their way of making you think without lecturing you.
Others said it wasn't funny enough. That it relied too much on shock value. To them I say: lighten up!
It's a cartoon about a nihilistic scientist and his perpetually anxious grandson traveling through space. What did you expect, a sitcom?
Sure, it's not the *best* episode ever. It's not *Pickle Rick*, that's for sure.
But it's far from the worst. It's a solid, entertaining episode with some genuinely funny moments and some surprisingly poignant themes.
Besides, any episode that features Rick Sanchez getting drunk and making questionable decisions is a win in my book.
Final Thoughts: Give It Another Watch
So, next time you're looking for something to stream, consider revisiting *A Rickconvenient Mort*.
You might be surprised. You might even... enjoy it.
Maybe my opinion is garbage. Maybe I'm just a sucker for environmental satire.
But hey, at least I'm not afraid to say it. Rick and Morty Season 5 Episode 3: I liked it! There, I said it!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go binge-watch the whole series again. For research purposes, of course.
And maybe, just maybe, I'll try to save the planet. Or at least recycle my soda can.
Don't @ me.