Rick & Morty, Season 1

This animated adult comedy from Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon is on a mission to violate boundaries, while indulging in themes of nihilism and toxicity. We discuss how it's written and animated, along with its representation of women and its non-unionized production team. 

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Rick and Morty Community Ren and Stimpy The Auteur Stella Children’s Hospital T. C. Boyle Stories

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