Well, a 7,5 really.
I've watched this ep two times now and still don't know what to think of it. My gut tells me this isn't the season finale I'd expected, that's for sure.
While the President was a nice character in Get Schwifty, he feels off as a primary antagonist in this episode. And although the dynamic between the US government and Rick makes for some amusing moments, it's not the first time an entire world waged war on Rick. And to be honest, at times the humor was bordering on Family Guy level.
Also, please be modest with the fourth walls will you? It's a fun device, but such top notch writers should know how to preserve its value.
I'm ambivalent about the ending. Although it's pretty obvious Beth and Jerry would somehow get together at some point (Jerry not being a suitable character to keep including in a rogue role IMO), I was somehow disappointed. I felt a bit betrayed by an otherwise good writing team making this move. Beth as a single had so much more potential.
Altogether, the lows of this episode consisted largely of lazy/overused devices and jokes.
I think the quality of this finale will depend on how the show will proceed in season 4. Perhaps the return to the good old Smith family from previous seasons ensures character consistency, a factor so very important for the survival of any series. Perhaps in hindsight this episode will feel more instrumental and its flaws more justifiable.
And that's why I'm looking forward so much to the next season. The Rickchurian Mortydate was not a great episode, but still entertaining, and in many ways promising for the season to come.
I've watched this ep two times now and still don't know what to think of it. My gut tells me this isn't the season finale I'd expected, that's for sure.
While the President was a nice character in Get Schwifty, he feels off as a primary antagonist in this episode. And although the dynamic between the US government and Rick makes for some amusing moments, it's not the first time an entire world waged war on Rick. And to be honest, at times the humor was bordering on Family Guy level.
Also, please be modest with the fourth walls will you? It's a fun device, but such top notch writers should know how to preserve its value.
I'm ambivalent about the ending. Although it's pretty obvious Beth and Jerry would somehow get together at some point (Jerry not being a suitable character to keep including in a rogue role IMO), I was somehow disappointed. I felt a bit betrayed by an otherwise good writing team making this move. Beth as a single had so much more potential.
Altogether, the lows of this episode consisted largely of lazy/overused devices and jokes.
I think the quality of this finale will depend on how the show will proceed in season 4. Perhaps the return to the good old Smith family from previous seasons ensures character consistency, a factor so very important for the survival of any series. Perhaps in hindsight this episode will feel more instrumental and its flaws more justifiable.
And that's why I'm looking forward so much to the next season. The Rickchurian Mortydate was not a great episode, but still entertaining, and in many ways promising for the season to come.