![]() During one of Birdperson's memories, we see him and a younger Rick fighter a group of other Ricks, presumably from the council. This is hinted at earlier in the episode. Birdperson rejecting Rick is the emotional gut-punch that has been lacking on the show this season, and it's nice to see this season finally remember that it can deliver big emotional moments without having to resort to Family Guy-style jokes.Īnd then there's the bombshell lore drop, which is delivered in an incredibly casual manner: Rick's original daughter may be dead, and no, it isn't the one from the Cronenberg universe. Rick and Morty is often at its best when it explores the crux between endless possibilities for sci-fi fun, and the misery that means for the characters. RELATED: New ‘Rick and Morty’ Short Delivers a Better Anime Homage Than Actual Episode of the Show ![]() It is genuinely shocking to see a version of Rick free of his drunk self-hatred, one that just hung out with friends he respected, which adds to Rick's overall characterization. Before he finds Birdperson's consciousness, Rick teams up with a 35-year-old version of himself, one without any of the narcissism and nihilism, but with all the love for sci-fi mayhem. The animation is striking, and we see dozens of inventive alien designs, as well as a stunning action sequence near the end. The episode shows many events that were previously only alluded to, like Rick, Birdperson and Squanchy forming a band, in the closest Rick and Morty has got to a pure flashback episode. The episode's title is a reference to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, as Rick explores memories of Birdperson's past, from his planet being conquered by the Galactic Federation, to the happier days when Rick and Birdperson were freedom fighters.
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