After Justin Roiland's Exit, Rick & Morty Season 7 Surprises Fans with an Explosive New Direction

Summary

Rick and Morty season 7 has received a disappointing audience reaction on Rotten Tomatoes, with a low score of 33%, the lowest for any season of the show.

The recent premiere of season 7 on Rotten Tomatoes has received negative feedback from viewers, despite the show's popularity and critical success. This low audience score is significantly lower compared to the critic score of 73% for season 7, which was already the lowest for any season of the show.

The most recent season of Rick and Morty, season 7, has received a negative response from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes. The animated show, broadcasted on Adult Swim, follows the adventures of a genius scientist named Rick and his 14-year-old grandson Morty as they explore different dimensions in a flying saucer. As of now, the show has aired a total of 62 episodes, with season 7 premiering on October 15. Throughout its run, this well-liked cartoon has been nominated for four Emmy awards, winning two.

Following the release of season 7, Rotten Tomatoes has gathered an audience score based on feedback from over 250 viewers. As of now, the score stands disappointingly low at 33%. This is the lowest audience score of any season and the only one out of all seven seasons to be considered "Rotten" (scoring below 60%). Compared to the critic score of 73%, which was already the lowest critic score for any season, the audience score is significantly lower.

What's Going on With Rick and Morty Season 7?

The audience score for Rick and Morty has gradually declined over the past few seasons. The initial seasons, 1 and 2, received a robust positive consensus, each earning a 97% score. However, there was a slight decrease to 95% for season 3. Seasons 4 and 6 saw a more significant drop, with ratings of 84% and 87% respectively. Season 5 experienced a substantial decline, reaching a low of 60%.

However, season 7 takes a significant decline, following a controversial period in the show's history. Following accusations of domestic abuse and false imprisonment, Justin Roiland, the co-creator and voice of Rick and Morty, was dismissed from the show in January 2023. In order to replace Roiland's characters, Rick and Morty, soundalikes were brought in, with Ian Cardoni assuming the role of Rick and Harry Belden portraying Morty.

The absence of Roiland is evident in almost all of the audience reviews for the season. However, most reviews not only critique the voices but also express dissatisfaction with the comedy, unfavorably comparing it to more well-known adult animations like The Simpsons or Family Guy. Only the premiere has aired thus far, so it remains uncertain if the upcoming episodes of Rick and Morty season 7 can reclaim the audience's adoration. However, at present, the state of this season appears rather bleak.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

Rick and Morty airs on Adult Swim Sundays at 11PM.