Warning! The following contains spoilers for the Rick and Morty episode “The CuRicksous Case of Bethjamin Button.”
Rick and Morty Season 8 continues to crush it by delivering unexpected moments that I didn’t expect to rock me to my core. For example, I echoed Rick’s thoughts at the start of “The CuRicksous Case of Bethjamin Button” that no one wanted a Beth-centric episode, but I ended up getting emotional by how deep it ended up being.
clone between her and Space Beth. I hoped this episode might finally put that argument to rest. However, instead, I was wowed by a look into the character’s younger self that made me empathize with her a lot more.
Rick C-137’s wife and daughter were both murdered by other Ricks, so he never abandoned his actual Beth at all.
Rick is not unfeeling to Beth, but he’s also not to blame for whatever version of him in a parallel universe did. He cries tears of joy that his daughters (both Beth/Space Beth) managed to get the drop on him, and there’s a real sense of pride in his eyes. I like to think that this episode healed Beth in a major way and can help her let go of some of the issues she’s had related to her father in the past. It probably won’t be all of them, because let’s face it, even if Rick isn’t responsible for leaving his daughter, he’s done some pretty awful things. However, I love to see them taking steps in the right direction.
Rick and Morty Season 8 airs on Adult Swim on Sundays at 11:00 p.m. ET. Season 8 has been one of the series’ best, so if you haven’t watched it yet, I highly suggest you get on board soon!