The Shocking Truth Behind Rick and Morty Season 7 - Fans are Divided!

Rick and Morty Season 7 began with a rough start, causing fans to express their views on how the latest installment has divided the fanbase.

In Episode 2 of the seventh chapter titled 'The Jerrick Trap', Rick and Jerry's relationship is put under scrutiny as their minds and brains are swapped, reminiscent of the movie "Freaky Friday". This comedic escapade delves into the complexities of the father-in-law and son-in-law dynamic, providing a mind-boggling experience.

The latest episode of Rick and Morty has received positive reactions from fans, who view it as a comeback after a disappointing premiere. Despite this, Season 7 of the show still has a low audience score of 35% on Rotten Tomatoes. This can be attributed to the fanbase being divided, as revealed in a new thread.

Rick and Morty fans explain why Season 7 has “split the fanbase”

U/lilacewoah turned to Reddit for insights regarding the division among fans caused by the release of the Rick and Morty Season 7 premiere. They expressed their confusion, stating their inability to comprehend the controversy since they found the episode comedic.

Rick's jokes are still getting laughs, and I really enjoyed the introduction of Bird Person's daughter. What exactly is causing people to say, "I didn't like the first episode..." and then hesitate to say it's "not like the previous seasons?" The post has generated numerous responses, with some suggesting that it's not solely due to Justin Roiland, the former co-creator and voice actor of the main characters, being replaced.

One commenter expressed their opinion on the content, stating that it was satisfactory but they would have preferred it to be more centered around Morty rather than Mr PB. They acknowledged that this is typical for episodic comedies, where certain episodes may resonate more with viewers than others. The commenter further emphasized that the voice cast did not significantly impact their enjoyment of the content.

Another person commented that they did not consider the episode to be bad, but they also did not believe it was a strong season premiere. They compared it to a middle-ranking spot in a season and likened it to a baseball lineup where they questioned whether it should be the lead-off hitter.

A third individual expressed the opinion that the entire episode felt like a secondary storyline, noting that they had watched it twice. Meanwhile, a fourth person stated that they had no problems with the episode until Jackman's appearance, at which point they found it uninteresting and foolish.

I thoroughly enjoyed the main cast of the show, particularly the focus on Rick and the inclusion of minor characters. Despite their intended small roles, they were given an entire episode, and the show even brought in a real person to play themselves, something that rarely impresses me in any other show. Following Episode 2, there have been several individuals expressing their admiration for it. One person commented, "The cold open of Episode 2 shows great potential, and I hope it addresses the concerns that some people have been voicing."

One person stated that Episode 1 gave the impression of someone attempting to imitate the essence of Rick and Morty, rather than truly embodying it. However, they praised the captivating introduction of Episode 2 and expressed optimism. You can now watch Season 7 Episodes 1-2 of Rick and Morty on Adult Swim, and explore our additional coverage below.