Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast 265. Rick and Morty Seasons 1 and 2 Review (with Carli Velocci, Matt London, John Joseph Adams)
Jul 21, 2017
Join John Joseph Adams, a leading sci-fi editor, Matt London, an author and game designer, and Carli Velocci, a pop culture writer, as they dive into the dark comedic world of Rick and Morty. They explore the show's evolution from Channel 101 shorts and how cutting ties to Back to the Future fueled its creativity. The trio examines character arcs, family dynamics, and the series' unique narrative structures. Plus, they discuss standout episodes, Rick's moral dilemmas, and the impact of gender diversity in the writing room.
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Unflinching Consequences Strengthen Stakes
- The show repeatedly abandons moral tidy-ends: Rick often solves problems by leaving ruined universes behind.
- That willingness to go dark gives episodes real emotional weight.
Multiverse Taken To Logical Extremes
- The show relentlessly explores multiverse implications, like the Citadel of Ricks and variant Mortys.
- It pushes the parallel-world trope farther than most genre works, creating rich philosophical questions.
Hunt Obscure References Actively
- Look for hidden references: the writers mine obscure films and SF (Greg Egan, Zardoz, Terrorvision) for visuals and jokes.
- If you want to catch them, pause and research creator interviews and fan annotations.
