Pickle Rick will go down as one of the best episodes of Rick and Morty for its violent absurdity and mindful reflection. Look past the ridiculousness and you will find some poignant themes in this episode: stoicism, choice, and avoidance.
Read MoreRick and Morty S3E2 Analysis: Rickmancing the Stone
Beth and Jerry are finally getting a divorce, but how will Morty and Summer deal with the split?This was one of the darkest Rick and Morty episodes to date, just as the Season 3 trailer predicted. Rickmancing the Stone explores the Smith Family’s emotional handling of divorce and life lessons learned in a post-apocalyptic earth drawing inspiration from Mad Max. I think 3 major themes run the course of this episode: repression/avoidance, nihilism, and strength.
Read MoreWatching Rick and Morty Will Make Your Life Better
For an absurdist, science-based cartoon show with nihilistic undertones, Rick and Morty sure is full of meaning. If you approach the show with an examining eye, you discover it continually prods at deep philosophical and existential questions packaged in absurd humor allowing it to reach adults and children alike. It will make you question your existence. It will make you justify your worldview.
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