Rick And Morty Season 5 Episode 9 And 10
Space Beth? More Like... Meh Beth?
Okay, let's be real. Remember when Rick and Morty used to blow our minds? Like, existential dread mixed with fart jokes good?
Season 5's finale, with the whole Space Beth reveal (or non-reveal, depending how you squint), just felt... flat.
Am I the only one who wasn't exactly on the edge of my seat? It felt like they were stalling for time.
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The Cromulons Are Back! (Sort Of)
Remember those giant heads from space? "SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT!" Those guys?
They're kinda back. Sort of. They judge things. It was... fine.
I kinda miss when they threatened to destroy the Earth if we didn't put on a good show. Simpler times, you know?
Rick's Backstory: Too Much, Too Late?
We finally got a glimpse into Rick's past. Dead wife, portal gun obsession, the whole shebang.
Was it emotional? Sure, a little. But did it feel earned after five seasons of mostly avoiding it?
Honestly, it felt a bit like they were trying to tack on emotional depth at the last minute. Like adding sprinkles to a burnt cake.
Evil Morty's Master Plan? A Little Too Complicated
Okay, Evil Morty is cool. We all agree on that.
But his grand plan to escape the Central Finite Curve? A little too convoluted, even for Rick and Morty.
I found myself nodding along, pretending I understood what was happening, while secretly just waiting for another Pickle Rick-level gag.
Unpopular Opinion: It Wasn't Bad, Just... Okay
Look, I'm not saying the finale was terrible. It had its moments. The animation was slick. The jokes were... there.
But "okay" isn't exactly what I expect from Rick and Morty. We're talking about a show that gave us sentient planets and alternate realities!
This felt like a slightly above-average episode of a different, less ambitious show.
The Central Finite Curve: A Victim of Its Own Success?
The Central Finite Curve was a brilliant concept. A universe tailored to Rick's needs. Genius!
But maybe exploring it for too long actually hurt the show. Did it box the writers in? I wonder.
Perhaps breaking free from that constraint is exactly what the show needs going forward. Here's hoping!
So, What Does It All Mean? (Probably Nothing)
Ultimately, maybe I'm just being too critical. It's just TV, right?
But Rick and Morty set the bar so high for itself. We expect brilliance!
Maybe Season 6 will bring the interdimensional shenanigans and mind-bending concepts we crave. Until then, I'll just rewatch "Total Rickall."
My Hot Take: Season 5 Felt Like a Transitional Season
It felt like they were laying the groundwork for bigger, more impactful stories down the line.
Maybe these episodes were just necessary evils to get us to a more exciting place.
Like a really long, slightly boring elevator ride to the penthouse of awesome. Let's hope the view is worth it!
So here is my closing unpopular opinion: I felt like season 5 ending (Episodes 9 and 10), were not the best, they were not terrible but definitely disappointing.
