Rick and Morty: Season 4 Episode 3 - Review

“One Crew Over the Crewcoo’s” has been IMO season 4’s best work. And here’s why… SPOILERS!!

This episode had all of the classic Rick and Morty elements. A Rick and Morty adventure filled with zany characters, intuitive inventions, the word “Crew” (A LOT) and some pretty solid plot twists; even cameos from Mr. Poopybutthole and Elon Musk. It was the total package and really displayed Rioland’s genius.

I feel like I have to briefly mention last episode. I thought episode 2 was a total flop. Episode 2 had a different sort of feel that I personally didn’t like. The dynamic between Beth and Summer was boring and Jerry and Morty only had a few solid moments. I saw what they were going for, but I didn’t think the secondary characters offered any great content. Also, I’ve never been a huge fan of seeing Rick show any human-like emotion and when he does it ruins his persona for me. I want the smartest man in the universe, IDGAF Rick, ya know? This episode, however, went back to the basics and was absolute GOLD.

Here’s a quick summary, with some major plot spoilers.

The episode begins with Rick and Morty pulling off a heist in a very Raiders of the Lost Arc” Esc way. R&M use these boobie suits that are impervious to any and all boobie traps. Once they get to the tomb, they find the treasured jewel had been stolen by a famous Heister.

This brings the episode to a Heist Convention, where all of the galaxies best heisters come and gather in a Comic-Con type setting. But, after being denied access because R&M’s lack of a heist “Crew”, Rick portals from world to world putting together his Ocean’s 12 crew. (Rick references the movie in the show)

Once Ricks crew is assembled and the famous heister has been out-heisted by Rick & his heist robot, Rick then discovers that his invention has a mind of its own.

The rest of the episode is Rick & Morty assembling crew after crew, and teaming up with Elon “T”usk in attempt to defeat his heist robot that has become thirsty for more heists. In the end Rick unveils that he made a second robot, that unequivocally renders the original useless by essentially confusing the shit out of it.

This episode followed a similar plot line to that of the Oceans movies, including camera angles and score. It had some very funny twists and a lot of typical R&M crude comedy, coupled with some awesome visuals. Rick was awesome, in that he played the role of a cool, suave, George Clooney type character. Elon Musk was pretty good, nothing special but definitely a huge cameo that played a big part in the episode. The Lack of Beth and Jerry drama also added to the purity of this episode, leaving Rick and Morty in the spot light.

This was a HUGE bounce back episode in my opinion. Moving forward I hope we get more classic Rick and Morty adventures with all the bells and whistles as this one. I’m also looking forward to seeing if they do an inter- dimensional cable this season/Morty’s Mind Blowers. Can’t wait for Sunday Night.

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