Rick and Morty season 3

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Rick and Morty (season 3)
Season 3
Promotional poster
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkAdult Swim
Original releaseApril 1 (2017-04-01)[a] –
October 1, 2017 (2017-10-01)
Season chronology
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The third season of the animated television series Rick and Morty originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. It premiered with "The Rickshank Rickdemption", which aired unannounced on April 1, 2017 as part of Adult Swim's annual April Fools' prank.[1] The remaining episodes began airing weekly four months later, on July 30, 2017. The season concluded on October 1, 2017 and consisted of ten episodes.

The season has received positive reviews, with critics highlighting its focus on character development. Beth and Jerry are given the opportunity to realize how much they need each other, Morty and Summer seek more control over their lives and Rick remains unable to change his self-destructive behavior.

Cast and characters

See also: List of Rick and Morty characters

The actors and actresses listed below lend their voices to the corresponding animated characters.

Main cast

  • Justin Roiland as Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, the two main characters of the show; Rick is an eccentric mad scientist and Morty is his kind but easily distressed grandson.[2]
  • Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith, Rick's son-in-law and Morty's father; a simple-minded and insecure person, who disapproves of Rick's influence over his family.[2]
  • Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith, Rick's granddaughter and Morty's sister; a conventional teenager who worries about improving her status among her peers.[2]
  • Sarah Chalke as Beth Smith, Rick's daughter and Morty's mother; a generally level-headed person, who is dissatisfied with her marriage.[2]

Guest cast

Other cast members

Other cast members of the season, who each have voiced one or more characters, include: Dan Harmon, Brandon Johnson, Tom Kenny, Maurice LaMarche, Nolan North, Cassie Steele, Kari Wahlgren, Laura Bailey, John DiMaggio, Ryan Ridley, Scott Chernoff, Dan Benson, Clancy Brown, Echo Kellum, Melique Berger, William Holmes, Tara Strong, Jeff B. Davis, Jonas Briedis, Phil Hendrie, Rob Paulsen, Alex Jayne Go, Jennifer Hale and Mariana Wise.

Episodes

See also: List of Rick and Morty episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
221"The Rickshank Rickdemption"Juan Meza-LeónMike McMahanApril 1, 2017 (2017-04-01)0.68[9][b]
232"Rickmancing the Stone"Dominic PolcinoJane BeckerJuly 30, 2017 (2017-07-30)2.86[10]
243"Pickle Rick"Anthony ChunJessica GaoAugust 6, 2017 (2017-08-06)2.31[11]
254"Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender"Bryan NewtonSarah Carbiener & Erica RosbeAugust 13, 2017 (2017-08-13)2.66[12]
265"The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy"Juan Meza-LeónRyan RidleyAugust 20, 2017 (2017-08-20)2.29[13]
276"Rest and Ricklaxation"Anthony ChunTom KauffmanAugust 27, 2017 (2017-08-27)2.47[14]
287"The Ricklantis Mixup"[c]Dominic PolcinoDan Guterman & Ryan RidleySeptember 10, 2017 (2017-09-10)2.38[15]
298"Morty's Mind Blowers"Bryan NewtonMike McMahan, James Siciliano, Ryan Ridley,
Dan Guterman, Justin Roiland & Dan Harmon		September 17, 2017 (2017-09-17)2.51[16]
309"The ABC's of Beth"Juan Meza-LeónMike McMahanSeptember 24, 2017 (2017-09-24)2.49[17]
3110"The Rickchurian Mortydate"Anthony ChunDan HarmonOctober 1, 2017 (2017-10-01)2.60[18]

Production

The series was renewed for a third season on August 12, 2015.[19] Roiland began writing on November 2, 2015,[20] and the first episode was recorded on February 18, 2016.[21] In July 2016, already behind on schedule, the production team admitted that the success of the series has increased pressure to meet the expectations of the viewers. Creative freedom provided by Adult Swim entails taking responsibility for product quality. As the bar rises higher, work becomes harder, improvements are constantly being sought, and this often results in delays.[22] On February 5, 2017, Dan Harmon, answering questions regarding the delayed release, announced on his podcast, Harmontown, that the show was in the animation process, after a long period of writing.[23] On June 24, 2017, when production of the season had beed completed, Harmon wrote a series of posts on Twitter, explaining that the writing process took that long to complete because of his perfectionism.[24] As a result, the third season of the show consisted of only ten episodes instead of fourteen, as was initially intended.[25]

Reception

The season currently holds a 97% approval rating from review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 8.77 out of 10 and an audience score average of 4.7 out of 5.[26] Jesse Schedeen of IGN described the third season of the show as darker and more unpredictable than the first two, and praised its high-concept storytelling and character development. Schedeen gave the season an 8.8 out of 10 rating, saying that it "didn't quite reach the heights of Season 2, but it is the series' most consistently entertaining and ambitious season yet."[27] Julia Alexander of Polygon highlighted the philosophical conflict between nihilist realism and life in ignorant bliss as the season's main theme, and noted that "after an introspective season built on the importance of self-realization and reflection, Rick and Morty’s third year ended on a total reset", with Beth and the kids seeking comfort through escapism and ignoring the realities of their lives.[28] Kayla Cobb of Decider focused on the dynamism displayed by Beth and Summer, as the characters broke the stereotypical conventions of the first two seasons. Cobb stated that "Season 3 is the first time Rick and Morty really handed over the reigns to its leading ladies, and it was a horrifying delight."[29]

The McDonald's Szechuan sauce reference in the season premiere brought huge online attention for the discontinued promotional product.[30] Internet memes spread rapidly on Reddit and Twitter,[31] more than 40,000 people signed a petition at Change.org, asking for the return of the sauce,[32] while an eBay auction resulted in a 20-year-old packet of this teriyaki sauce being sold for $14,700.[33] On October 7, 2017, McDonald's served limited quantities of Szechuan sauce, with the company calling it "the year’s most talked-about dipping sauce."[34]

Home media

Following the conclusion of the show's third season, Adult Swim has made a livestream marathon of Rick and Morty available to watch on its official website in select regions,[35] hoping to dissuade viewers from watching other illegal livestreams.[36] Uncensored versions of the season are also available to purchase on various digital platforms, including iTunes, Amazon and Microsoft Store.[37][38] The digital release also includes commentary on every episode, as well as seven more short videos featuring co-creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland.[39] The season is also available to watch on Netflix, in a number of countries outside the United States, including the United Kingdom.[40]

Notes

  1. ^ The third season of Rick and Morty premiered unannounced on April 1, 2017. The remaining episodes began airing weekly four months later, on July 30, 2017.
  2. ^ "The Rickshank Rickdemption" premiered unannounced and re-ran for four hours straight with improving ratings. This is the viewership of only the first broadcast of the episode.
  3. ^ An alternate title used for this episode is "Tales from the Citadel".

References

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  2. ^ a b c d Framke, Caroline (August 6, 2017). "In season 3, Rick and Morty is still one of TV's most inventive shows". Vox. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  3. ^ Virtue, Graeme (April 3, 2017). "Rick and Morty: how the world's most ingenious animation punk'd its fans". The Guardian. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Greene, Steve (July 30, 2017). "'Rick and Morty' Review: Summer Takes Center Stage in a 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Therapy Session". IndieWire. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c Starkey, Adam (July 19, 2017). "Rick And Morty: Susan Sarandon, Danny Trejo and more set to star in season 3". Metro. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d Greene, Steve (August 14, 2017). "'Rick and Morty' Review: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Gets a Deadly Twist in 'Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender'". IndieWire. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  7. ^ Greene, Steve (September 25, 2017). "'Rick and Morty' Review: 'The ABCs of Beth' is a Touching Father-Daughter Adventure Drenched in Plenty of Alien Blood". IndieWire. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  8. ^ Swift, Andy (October 2, 2017). "Rick and Morty Wage War With the President in Season 3 Finale". TVLine. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  9. ^ Porter, Rick (April 4, 2017). "Saturday cable ratings: Surprise 'Rick & Morty' premiere gets solid numbers". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  10. ^ Porter, Rick (August 1, 2017). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Rick & Morty' returns strong, more highs for 'Insecure' and 'Ballers'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Porter, Rick (August 8, 2017). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Sharknado 5' lacks bite, 'Game of Thrones' hits total-viewer high". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ Porter, Rick (August 15, 2017). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Game of Thrones' scores another series high". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ Porter, Rick (August 22, 2017). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Survivor's Remorse' premiere steady, 'Game of Thrones' down a little". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  14. ^ Porter, Rick (August 29, 2017). "Sunday cable ratings: VMAs hit all-time low opposite 'Game of Thrones' finale". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  15. ^ Porter, Rick (September 13, 2017). "Sunday cable ratings: 'The Deuce' starts off on par with 'The Night Of'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  16. ^ Porter, Rick (September 19, 2017). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Outlander' and 'The Deuce' steady with second episodes". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  17. ^ Porter, Rick (September 26, 2017). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Outlander' hits total-viewer high, 'Fear the Walking Dead' ticks up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
  18. ^ Porter, Rick (October 3, 2017). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' returns, 'Outlander' ticks up again". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  19. ^ Denise Petski (August 12, 2015). "'Rick And Morty' Renewed For Season 3 By Adult Swim". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  20. ^ Justin Roiland [@JustinRoiland] (November 2, 2015). "Great. Going to be hungover for first day of season three writing tomorrow" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  21. ^ Mike McMahan [@MikeMcMahanTM] (February 18, 2016). "We're recording episode #301 today" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. ^ Longo, Chris (July 27, 2016). "Dan Harmon: Rick and Morty Season 3 Has Been Harder To Make". Den of Geek. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
  23. ^ "Rick and Morty Creators Give Season 3 Update: They're Drawing It". The Interrobang. February 7, 2017. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  24. ^ Cabin, Chris (June 24, 2017). "'Rick and Morty' Season 3: Dan Harmon Explains Delay". Collider. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  25. ^ Kettley, Sebastian (2017-08-16). "Rick and Morty season 3: How many episodes does the new season have?". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
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  27. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (November 5, 2017). "Rick and Morty: Season 3 Review". IGN. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  28. ^ Alexander, Julia (October 2, 2017). "Rick and Morty season 3 finale review: hitting the reset button". Polygon. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  29. ^ Cobb, Kayla (October 4, 2017). "'Rick And Morty' Is Better When It Embraces Its Strong Women". Decider. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
  30. ^ Nolfi, Joey (April 2, 2017). "'Rick and Morty' premiere ignites McDonald's Szechuan sauce craze". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  31. ^ Hathaway, Jay (April 5, 2017). "'Rick and Morty' just made a defunct McDonald's dipping sauce the hottest thing online". The Daily Dot. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  32. ^ Menta, Anna (October 9, 2017). "Why are 'Rick and Morty' fans so angry about a McNuggets sauce?". Newsweek. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  33. ^ Lisi, Brian (April 19, 2017). "McDonald's Szechuan sauce sells for nearly $15K on eBay". NY Daily News. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
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  38. ^ "Rick and Morty - Season 3". Microsoft Store. June 29, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  39. ^ "Rick and Morty, Season 3 (Uncensored) on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  40. ^ Harrison, Mark (October 22, 2017). "Netflix UK TV review: Rick & Morty Season 3". VODzilla. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
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