[7.5/10] Another fun, endlessly creative episode from the show, one that doesn't try to get too mind-bending or insane (at least by this show’s standards), but which still gives everyone something amusing to do.
My favorite of the three stories is Rick’s defense of his “shy pooper” planet. On the surface level, it’s just an enjoyable outing of Rick going to extreme lengths to exact revenge on someone who’s messed with his intricate plans. But beyond that, I love how the mad pooper correctly diagnoses Rick’s own sense of loss, need for control, and utter loneliness. The way Rick’s anger at this interloper and efforts to demean him are really aimed at himself is palpable, and the way that Rick slowly admits to himself that he does see this guy as a friend and, ultimately, a role model, in his own demented way, is outstanding.
Morty and Jerry’s adventures with the app-developing aliens is a ton of fun too. The way that the initial alien is so polite and friendly, and how he and his overlords are so polite and low key, adds instant comedy to every setup. Morty’s increasing exasperation with his father gets over the top at times, but still gets a few laughs. And the solution to the problem being commiseration between Jerry and the alien at not having a soulmate, and an ad wall, works on multiple levels.
Beth going to her own extreme lengths to “mother” Summer despite Summer going hog wild on the very same act is solid stuff too. While the emotional part of it is a little on the nose, the outsized comedy of every jumping into and out of super-passionate relationship brings the chuckles, and Beth’s increasingly desperate methods to prevent her daughter from going overboard are fun too.
Overall, this is about as “regular” an outing as we get from Rick and Morty these days, so it’s nice to see the show still able to pull off these sorts of adventures!
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParentSpoilers2019-11-20T00:00:44Z
[7.5/10] Another fun, endlessly creative episode from the show, one that doesn't try to get too mind-bending or insane (at least by this show’s standards), but which still gives everyone something amusing to do.
My favorite of the three stories is Rick’s defense of his “shy pooper” planet. On the surface level, it’s just an enjoyable outing of Rick going to extreme lengths to exact revenge on someone who’s messed with his intricate plans. But beyond that, I love how the mad pooper correctly diagnoses Rick’s own sense of loss, need for control, and utter loneliness. The way Rick’s anger at this interloper and efforts to demean him are really aimed at himself is palpable, and the way that Rick slowly admits to himself that he does see this guy as a friend and, ultimately, a role model, in his own demented way, is outstanding.
Morty and Jerry’s adventures with the app-developing aliens is a ton of fun too. The way that the initial alien is so polite and friendly, and how he and his overlords are so polite and low key, adds instant comedy to every setup. Morty’s increasing exasperation with his father gets over the top at times, but still gets a few laughs. And the solution to the problem being commiseration between Jerry and the alien at not having a soulmate, and an ad wall, works on multiple levels.
Beth going to her own extreme lengths to “mother” Summer despite Summer going hog wild on the very same act is solid stuff too. While the emotional part of it is a little on the nose, the outsized comedy of every jumping into and out of super-passionate relationship brings the chuckles, and Beth’s increasingly desperate methods to prevent her daughter from going overboard are fun too.
Overall, this is about as “regular” an outing as we get from Rick and Morty these days, so it’s nice to see the show still able to pull off these sorts of adventures!