A long-running storyline in Rick and Morty involved Rick C-137's quest for vengeance against Rick Prime. He achieved his dream in season 7, but many fans believe the show's abrupt demise for its reoccurring villain means the critically acclaimed adult animation series is preparing for its last season of episodes.
Despite being renewed for enough episodes to last through a tenth season, some fans speculate that Adult Swim is reconsidering that choice in light of the turmoil surrounding co-creator Justin Roiland behind the scenes and a significant decline in viewership.
But that's not the case; Dan Harmon, the co-creator of the show, has already discussed seasons 8 and 9.
Speaking to The Verge, Harmon stated, "Season 7 just represents one more brick in that road, and it’s season 8, which is already written, when that comes out, I think it’ll be even more so. It’ll feel like a return to form and kind of like a “we’re back, baby” kind of feeling, and hopefully, season 9 will be that but, you know, even more so. But it’ll be because it’s been a gradual process of just trying to get our wind in our sails again."
Although some Rick and Morty fans are skeptical that Rick Prime is trully dead, the behind-the-scenes video explicitly claims that he is dead and shares the reason why his death was an uncomplicated one.
This is because the real message isn't that Rick Prime is dead and the revenge is pointless, but rather that C-137 must now discover his purpose after losing his entire motivation for existing for most of his life.
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Now that Rick Prime has been eliminated, it appears like Evil Morty will take center stage as the main antagonist of the program.
But considering how abruptly Rick Prime left, don't be shocked if, by the time season 7 concludes, Evil Morty also gets his comeuppance. The show's creative team might be looking to move in a completely different direction for the next few seasons.
There are currently three episodes left in season 7 of Rick and Morty with S07E08: Rise of the Numbericons: The Movie set to air this Sunday on Adult Swim.
Rick and Morty Synopsis: Rick and Morty is the Emmy award-winning half-hour animated hit comedy series on Adult Swim that follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe.