[s5e2] - Mortyplicity

As is tradition, stay for the credits to see a wooden Jerry trying (and failing) to find meaning in his immortality. Final Thoughts

Ironically, one of the Ricks who seems most "real" because he expresses genuine love for his family is the one who has to die, as the show’s status quo demands the "miserable bastard" version of Rick. Highlights of the Mayhem [S5E2] Mortyplicity

The reveal of who—or what—is actually behind the squid costumes is one of the episode's many hilarious and bizarre subversions. As is tradition, stay for the credits to

We never truly know which family is the "original" C-137 family until the very end. Each time a Rick declares himself a "god" or the "true" version, he is inevitably killed by another. We never truly know which family is the

At its core, the episode explores the theme of creations rising up against their creators. The various Ricks and Mortys throughout the episode are caught in a cycle of trying to break free or prove their superiority.