An animated series on adult-swim about the infinite adventures of Rick, a genius alcoholic and careless scientist, with his grandson Morty, a 14 year-old anxious boy who is not so smart. Together, they explore the infini...
An animated series on adult-swim about the infinite adventures of Rick, a genius alcoholic and careless scientist, with his grandson Morty, a 14 year-old anxious boy who is not so smart. Together, they explore the infini...
The show's core subject matter is broad and philosophical, not inherently tied to one political side. Its pervasive nihilism and satirical approach equally deconstruct various societal norms and political tropes from both left and right perspectives, without championing any specific ideology as a solution.
The animated series primarily features traditional casting with a core white family. Its narrative, while satirical of various societal and human flaws, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center strong DEI themes.
Rick and Morty features limited but increasingly explicit LGBTQ+ representation. While some instances are incidental, a notable Season 7 plot point depicts a loving same-sex relationship as a main character's deepest fear, affirming the relationship's positive nature despite the character's internal conflict. The show generally avoids mockery, contributing to a net positive portrayal.
The show features multiple female characters who demonstrate proficiency in close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Space Beth, a skilled warrior, defeats numerous male Galactic Federation soldiers using martial arts and a laser sword. Summer also engages in and wins melee fights against male wasteland gang members.
Rick and Morty is an original animated series, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters are new creations for the show, meaning there are no pre-established canonical genders from prior works or history to be altered. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Rick and Morty is an original animated series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. Characters' races are defined within the show's own continuity from its inception, and there are no instances of core characters changing race from a prior canonical depiction within the series.
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