I was a strong defender of seasons 3 and 4 - and I still love those seasons - but looking back on them after the premiere of season 5, I kinda understand the criticism now. Season 3 had great continuity and character development. Season 4 had great meta gags and symbolic middle fingers to lore and conspiracy obsessed "fans" who complain endlessly about the show when it isn't about hints at Rick's backstory or Evil Morty. Both those seasons also kinda get lost up the show's own self-important @$$ and forget to just have fun. This episode wasn't crazy deep or revealing, and is honestly one of the weakest premieres so far - at least in terms of the lofty heights this show can reach. But it was the first premiere since "A Rickle In Time" to just be unbridled, goofy FUN. There's just enough heart and nihilism to keep things from feeling completely throwaway (and it will be interesting to see if Jessica remains changed by her experiences as a "Time God", or if she's even still in the show after this) but really, this is just a good time hangout with our favorite characters, except for Summer (mostly). It's the same kinda vibe season 2 started with. I have an unexplainable feeling season 5 will overall pass that high watermark. Rick and Morty is back and feeling inspired to embrace the brilliance of its stupidity in a way it hasn't since 2015. You might think Rick wouldn't understand my willingness to be enticed by the intriguing and disturbing possibilities this could bring, but it turns out he would. Just ask Mr. Nimbus.
Review of Mort Dinner Rick Andre
