Groundbreaking Revelation: Rick & Morty Season 7 Revives Beloved Characters in Unexpected Twist

Summary

The opening credits of Rick and Morty season 7 suggest the possibility of dead characters returning, possibly through the introduction of zombies.

The show's previous capability to explore alternate universes, where deceased characters are alive, could be further developed by incorporating the zombie concept. Additionally, the zombies could be utilized as a clever method to address the replacement of Justin Roiland, by bringing back the original iterations of Rick and Morty, providing commentary on the show's continuously evolving storyline.

The opening credits of Rick and Morty season 7 suggest a surprising way for supposedly dead characters to make a comeback. Consistency has never been a major concern for Rick and Morty. In the earlier seasons, the popular Adult Swim series purposely avoided establishing a consistent canon. However, in recent seasons, the show has taken a more serious approach to the lives of its main characters, even temporarily closing off the dimension-hopping multiverse. Nevertheless, Rick and Morty still plays loosely with its canon.

This works well for the series, especially considering the upcoming changes behind the scenes, such as the replacement of Justin Roiland after his recent controversies. Given these significant changes, it would be logical for Rick and Morty season 7 to reintroduce some fan-favorite supporting characters from previous seasons. This would help anchor the new cast members in a familiar reality. The challenge, though, is that in the early gory seasons of Rick and Morty, characters were frequently killed off without warning or much attention.

Rick & Morty Season 7's Zombie Tease Is Promising For Dead Characters

The upcoming season of Rick and Morty may have found a solution to a previous issue. In the opening credits of season 7, there is a shocking scene where a decaying hand emerges from the ground, causing Morty to be horrified and Rick to be delighted. Although the episode titles for season 7 do not suggest this twist, it seems that the show will finally explore zombies in its sci-fi universe. While the earlier seasons touched on body horror with Cronenbergs and briefly parodied vampires, zombies have never been the main focus of an episode. The inclusion of zombies introduces the possibility of bringing back deceased characters, expanding the storytelling opportunities for the season.

Rick and Morty's ability to travel through different realities has already allowed the show to explore universes where dead characters are still alive. However, the zombie tease in season 7 could provide another means for reviving characters such as Fart, Tiny Rick, Toxic Rick and Morty, Tammy, Nick, and Story Lord. This potential revival could take the form of a Halloween special, which was missed in season 6. It is worth noting that since the events in the opening credits do not always occur in the actual episodes, the zombie tease may not be entirely accurate. Just like the highly anticipated scene of Summer cradling a baby Cthulu, this particular moment may never actually take place in the show.

What Else Zombies Could Mean For Rick & Morty Season 7

Zombies may also indicate the revival of Rick and Morty's former selves, a clever joke that would have a dual meaning thanks to Roiland's recasting. If the show decided to show Rick and Morty (voiced by their new actors) resurrecting their original selves, which were buried in the backyard during season 1, it could serve as a humorous commentary on the real-life changes within the show. Regardless of how Rick is recast, the show must address this change. An amusing approach to accomplish this could be to bring back the original heroes of the show, emphasizing that the canon of Rick and Morty has always been subject to change.