Rick & Morty Season 8 Surpasses Season 7, Fans Are Thrilled with New Direction

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WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Rick & Morty season 8, episode 1.

The opening episode of the eighth season of “Rick and Morty” brings a sense of relief following a generally underwhelming seventh season. After co-creator Justin Roiland’s departure at the end of season 6, many fans were concerned about the future of the popular animated show due to Roiland providing the voices for both main characters. The seventh season received the worst reviews by far compared to previous seasons, earning a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 77% and an audience score of just 51%.

Thankfully, the debut of “Rick and Morty” season 8, dubbed “Summer of All Fears,” demonstrates that the series can thrive even without Roiland’s input. Initial reactions towards season 8 are optimistic for the continued success of the Emmy-winning Adult Swim show, earning a flawless Rotten Tomatoes score of 100% at the time of this writing. The premiere episode of “Rick and Morty” season 8 was dropped on May 25, 2025, with subsequent episodes airing every Sunday in June and July 2025. Despite the controversy surrounding season 7, it’s worth noting that “Rick and Morty” has already been renewed for another four seasons, all of which are expected to hit screens before 2030.

Rick & Morty Season 8 Feels Like A Proper New Start For The Show After Just Roiland Left

It’s Already Off To A Great Start After A Divisive Season 7

The eighth season of Rick and Morty is off to a powerful start with the episode titled “Summer of All Fears,” which finds Morty and Summer stuck within a matrix designed by Rick for an astonishing 17 years. Although the focus is primarily on Morty and Summer in the premiere of Rick and Morty season 8, Rick remains a pivotal figure as he tries to impart a lesson about swiping chargers and failing to return them. As Rick dozes off for extended periods while Morty and Summer are trapped in a realm where stealing chargers is an unthinkable offense, they emerge scarred and wiser upon their return – only to be reverted back to their original selves by the conclusion of the episode.

Producers of the “Rick and Morty” Season 8 have mentioned that it’s not necessary to have watched all the previous seasons to appreciate the latest one, making it accessible to those who are just starting with the show. Moreover, the characters in “Rick and Morty” Season 8 seem less tied to creator Justin Roiland’s past roles compared to Season 7. This is a significant advantage for “Rick and Morty” Season 8 as it has been more than two years since the inconsistent episodes of Season 7, which were last aired in December 2023.

Rick & Morty Season 8 Proves The Show Doesn’t Need Justin Roiland To Succeed

Season 7 Had A Few Standouts, But Season 8 Needs To Bring The Show Back To Glory

There was a sense of uncertainty about the quality of Rick and Morty season 8 following Roiland’s exit, given that season 7 had received the lowest Rotten Tomatoes rating among all seasons and wasn’t as warmly received as earlier episodes. This was exacerbated by numerous online discussions from disgruntled Rick and Morty fans, making it seem like season 8 was a critical juncture for the show – it could either regain its stride, deliver more compelling narratives, and rekindle that signature, thought-provoking Rick and Morty vibe, or continue to grapple with finding its footing post-Roiland’s departure.

To put it simply, the eighth season of “Rick and Morty” is off to a fantastic start, indicating that the creative team has found their stride in the wake of a change in circumstances following Dan Harmon’s departure. Remarkably, while season 7 had its moments with episodes like “That’s Amorte,” “Unmorticken,” and the season finale, “Fear No Mort,” being particularly strong, it seems that the eighth season is already surpassing it in quality. Fans are hopeful that this promising start will lead to even greater heights for the show.

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2025-05-29 01:59