The Show's Premise
The show's premise is simple: Rick Sanchez (Justin Roiland), an alcoholic scientist and his grandson Morty Smith (also Justin Roiland) go on crazy adventures across the universe. Episodes usually start with a human problem, which leads Rick to make a ridiculous invention that goes wrong, sending them off into the galaxy. This simplified premise is very successful in establishing the show's humour and mood. It seems that every episode has a flyover song with a unique beat, which does not last very long but is fun to listen to nonetheless. I'm still on the fence if they're necessary for keeping the mood of each episode consistent, but I think it helps.The Animation
The animation is very vivid, and colours are used to depict the mood. For example, in one of my favourite episodes, " Close Rick-Counters of the Rick Kind," an entire scene takes place solely on a planet filled with nothing but grey cubes to mirror the dull life the inhabitants live.Why Do People Follow Their Misadventures?
Why the show has such a cult following lies in its wildly unpredictable storyline. Every episode is unique and ever more absurd than the last: from the "Meeseeks" to Rick's intergalactic fights, every episode delves deeper and deeper into the weird and dopey world of Rick & Morty. Its formula is simple: take a topical sci-fi topic, take Rick's ego and run with it. If you're not familiar with the show, here are some examples of what you can expect from the show:- · Rick is an alcoholic who likes to make bromides and pass out in Morty's room
- · Morty is a fourteen-year-old boy who gets into various adventures with his grandfather Rick (the aforementioned alcoholic scientist)
- · Most of the show's humour involves Rick and Morty going on a random adventure, which often ends in disaster for Morty.
