"Rick and Morty" is an American animated television series created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon.
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- Genre and style: "Rick and Morty" is a science fiction comedy short episodes. The series combines fantasy, adventure and humor elements to create a unique style of storytelling.
- Storyline: The series focuses on the adventures of an eccentric scientist named Rick Sanchez and his less brilliant grandson Morty Smith. Together they travel through different dimensions, galaxies and space-time, engaging in unconventional and often absurd adventures.
- Characters: The main characters are Rick, an eccentric scientific genius with problematic behavior, and Morty, a young boy who often becomes a participant in his grandfather's experiments and adventures. The series also features other characters, such as the Smith family and various characters from other dimensions.
- Humor: "Rick and Morty" is known for its specific and often black humor. The series often explores the absurdity of situations, philosophical concepts and scientific issues while inserting sarcastic commentary.
- Popularity and reviews: The series has gained immense popularity and acclaim among both viewers and critics. It enjoys a loyal community of fans who appreciate its creativity, originality and intelligent humor.
- Emission: "Rick and Morty" debuted on Adult Swim, a programming block of Cartoon Network stations, in December 2013. The series has lived to see multiple seasons, with each season consisting of episodes following different concepts and adventures.
- Inspirations: The creators drew inspiration from various sources, such as science fiction films, science fiction, pop culture and classic animated series. "Rick and Morty" contains numerous references to other works, which attracts the attention of viewers from different backgrounds.
- Cultural reception: The series has gained immense popularity and has become part of modern pop culture, inspiring memes, gimmicks, references in other productions and influencing the language and thinking of many fans.
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- Inspired by "Back to the Future": The "Rick and Morty" series was partly inspired by the movie "Back to the Future." The characters of Rick and Morty are derived from the characters of Dr. Brown and Marty McFly from that classic film.
- Dialogues and improvisation: Much of the series' dialogue is improvised by lead creator Justin Roiland, who also lends his voice to both main characters. This gives the series a casual and natural conversational feel.
- Space esters and symbols: The series' creators often weave hidden content and symbols into the background of scenes. In one episode, for example, there are symbols placed in a QR code in the background that lead to a website.
- Multiversum and parallel realities: The concept of the multiverse and parallel realities is central to the series. There are hundreds, if not thousands of different dimensions and realities, allowing for a variety of adventures.
- Meaning of the digits "27": The number 27 often appears in the series, a hidden joke associated with creator Dan Harmon. According to him, the number 27 is extremely funny and in some episodes it appears in the background or in dialogues.
- Portals between dimensions: The series features portals that allow you to travel between different dimensions. The distinctive sound of these portals is a slowed-down version of the song "Goodbye Moonmen" sung by Fart, a character from one of the episodes.
- Pop culture references: "Rick and Morty" is full of references to other movies, TV series, games and pop culture. The creators skillfully weave these references into the background and dialogues, creating an extra layer of humor for attentive viewers.
- Different versions of the character: Many episodes feature different versions of Rick and Morty from other dimensions. These different variants of the characters give the creators the opportunity to explore different traits and characters.
- Family ties: Although the series is based on adventure and absurdities, there are also touching moments about the family ties between Rick and the rest of the Smith family at its center.
- Advertising interludes: Some episodes of "Rick and Morty" feature fictional commercial interludes that are parodies of classic commercials or educational programs.