Cool I hope it clicks with you. Otherwise, oh well. The first two seasons are still great right?

Thanks I really appreciate that. Also, I like the idea of transitioning the focus of the show's commentary on the world to 'what really makes people succumb to the lies and failings of society.' That could be a great direction if the show did want to continue analyzing the way modern people work. At this point, the…

"When you're an asshole, it doesn't matter how right you are, nobody wants to give you the satisfaction."
"I know, everyone wants people they like to be right. That's why popular people are fucking dumb…"
"Holy shit, you're jealous!"

Fair enough Mr. Underboob.

Fair enough. Structurally the show does rely on Ricks Sherlock Holmsian level of precognition and his carefree moral compass to effectively deliver the satisfying catharsis we've all come to expect. They could continue to follow that same format and continue to deliver some great episodes through it. But I think they…

I'm surprised at all the backlash this latest season has gotten already. I thought this was a great example of what Rick and Morty does, using themes and ideas from pop culture or pop science and taking them to absurd ends which ultimately bring into question the identity of one's moral compass.

What are you doing here you strange man? Did you come with someone? Are you lost? How can we help you?

It's accurate. Story-wise that would be like ending the episode where Rick almost blasts his brains out with BirdMan jumping out of a portal and shooting him in the back of the head, and then motioning in a new Rick who just runs around shouting "Wubba Lubba Dub Dub!" Then he turns to the camera and laughs like…

I think Rick is supposed to be… well not altogether wrong, but not altogether right in this situation. Dr. Wong's rebuttal re-centered the focus of their conversation back on Rick, which Rick chose not to do. It gave us a chance to see what he isn't very good at which is questioning himself, and addressing his own…

A challenge with inserting monologues into a TV show is that every second is precious, and a monologue puts the action on hold. I'm not talking about action like Pickle Rick shooting lasers, I'm just talking about the forward momentum of the story and it's moving parts.

Fair enough. I watched a couple episodes out of curiosity and felt like the joke of 'it's the nastiest things we can think of' wasn't creative or inventive enough to keep me entertained.

It felt like the reviewer was doing a bit, given how absurd the story was, by writing the review through the lens of a hyperactive, distracted child. I don't think it really worked very well, the joke of it wasn't executed effectively, and it made the whole thing abrasive to read. I hope they don't carry that on to…

It's got heart, it just doesn't seem compelled to get sentimental about it. They're approaching the issues of family and relationships without relying on the precedent or tropes commonly associated with them in typical sitcoms. Even the therapist had nothing emotional to say to Rick, essentially just telling him…

I think there's absolutely some intention behind framing Rick's most absurd power trip yet alongside a family therapy session he refuses to participate in. Dr. Wong's speech at the end summates the problem with Rick's stance toward problem solving, and while I don't think the show is done with it's hair-brained…

What do you like about it? I've been baffled by the show's appeal and I'd like to hear your thoughts. Is it just the fact that it's a show that really digs its heels into brutality and absurd shock humor, or is there something more?

What a fantastic episode. I guess the new season has been getting some flak for not living up to it's own reputation, but I've really enjoyed what we've gotten so far, and it seems like this show has really offered the people working on it to go hog wild with their creativity and craft. Some of the jokes were hit or…

Thanks, and to be fair, he's definitely toned down his impromptu interruptions in the last couple months. So that's good at least.

Is there a quiet campaign at the Pixar office to cultivate/ruin the brand of the Cars franchise among older viewers by way of 'leaking' weird or uncomfortable details like this? It feels intentional at this point. Cars is such a surface level franchise in comparison to the other Pixar films, so maybe they're trying…

'Taken' for kids. That could be incredible.

One of the best examples I can think of is actually the new Mickey Mouse shorts they have on the Disney channel. They manage to feel inspired from the sensibilities of classic theatrical cartoons while also updating the humor and pacing in a way that is just addictive. Mickey is actually really likeable in those…