One of the best things about Rick and Morty is the enthusiasm to take its comedy to unexpected places. Although many of the stories delve into absurdist meta-humor or spoofs of popular sci-fi tropes, the Adult Swim hit has a serious side as well. The combination of the somber and the silly has become a trademark of the series, leading to some of Rick and Morty ’s best episodes.

In these instances, the same irreverent comedy is present, but concepts of death, grief, and abandonment are treated with care, adding depth and context to well-established characters. By digging deep into the emotional scars of Rick, Morty (both originally voiced by Justin Roiland ) and their family, the characters continue to evolve in a way uncommon in the majority of other animated series. The followi

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