Mind-Blowing Twist: Rick and Morty Creator Unveils the Ultimate Grand Finale for the Show

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Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon has no plans to end the series but has considered how the final episode could play out.

In order for Morty to find true happiness, he must break free from seeking validation from Rick and work on building his own life and self-confidence. This would ultimately lead to the disruption of the relationship dynamics between Morty and Rick as Harmon envisions Morty finding a girlfriend who supports his journey towards independence.

Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon has no plans to end the series anytime soon. However, this doesn't mean he hasn't thought about how the highly acclaimed cartoon of the 2010s will ultimately conclude. Despite the controversy surrounding former writer Justin Roiland, the show remains resilient. It promptly replaced the voice actors for Rick and Morty, with Roiland's active involvement, and Harmon remains committed to carrying the series forward.

But during his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he revealed his thoughts on the potential plot for the final episode of Rick and Morty. According to Harmon, it could revolve around Morty turning 15 and discovering a girlfriend who motivates him to become more independent. This development would lead to chaos as Morty's desires to embrace his adolescence and mature clash with the existing dynamics. Harmon suggested that the catastrophic sinking of the Titanic could serve as a metaphor for Morty's 15th birthday, symbolizing the destructive consequences of his newfound teenage aspirations.

The core focus of the series has always revolved around Morty and his tumultuous connection with his toxic grandfather, Rick. Although Rick does have a twisted way of showing it, he does harbor some affection for his grandson. However, his damaged nature prevents him from expressing this love in a healthy way. Instead, he frequently manipulates Morty to serve his own purposes, taking advantage of Morty's lack of intellect. Over time, Rick has become more friendly towards his grandchildren, especially Summer, who shares many similarities with him. On the other hand, Morty consistently allows himself to be drawn into Rick's schemes and often faces unfortunate consequences as a result.

One of the most heart-wrenching episodes to date is "The Vat of Acid Episode," where Rick gifts Morty one of his most dangerous inventions, a time-saving device. In this episode, Morty finds love with a girlfriend and they construct a beautiful life together until tragedy strikes. Stranded after surviving a plane crash, they resort to extreme measures to stay alive. Eventually, they make it back home, and their bond strengthens. However, their newfound happiness is short-lived when Jerry accidentally activates the time-saving device and resets Morty's life before he meets his girlfriend. Morty retains all the memories of their experiences, while she is left with no recollection, once again illustrating how Rick's presence sabotages Morty's chances of a normal existence.

To ensure Morty's happiness, Harmon's idea proves to be the optimal solution. Regardless of the extent of Rick's character growth, Morty must break free from seeking approval from him. Although assisting Rick in his personal growth, the teenage Morty must also develop into a fully independent individual. Even Rick's daughter, Beth (Sarah Chalke), faces similar challenges in distancing herself from the brilliant scientist. Once Morty establishes his own life and possesses enough self-confidence, the dynamic between Rick and Morty will ultimately come to an end.

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Source: The Hollywood Reporter