Rick and Mortyjust crossed a major milestone by topping HBO’s charts. As season 8 continues, the show is evidently back to its peak form, as reviews and audiences have nothing but praise for the show. InScreenRant’sRick & Mortyseason 8 review, Felipe Rangel called it an “all-around gem” and offered a 9 out of 10 rating, and Rotten Tomatoes has been just as positive. It has a 100% Tomatometer score at the time of writing and an 86% Popcornmeter score. As the season continues, that total may change, but it is a positive sign for the series.
Midway through season 8,Rick and Mortyhas already proved to be a sound investment for HBO. According to a report byFlixPatrol, the series is now HBO’s second-most-watched show, havingpassedThe Last of Usto dominate the charts. It sits behind onlyAnd Just Like That…, theSex and the Cityspinoff show.Rick and Mortyis even more popular than most of HBO’s movies, as it is currently only being surpassed by Robert De Niro’sThe Alto Knights.
What This Means For Rick And Morty
It Benefits From A Disappointing Last Of Us Second Season
Adult Swim has already renewedRick and Mortythrough season 12, so this news does not necessarily mean that the show will earn another renewal so soon. Still, it is a massive step for a series that saw declining reviews after creator Justin Roiland exited the franchise due to allegations of misconduct. If this show can maintain its momentum, it could very well earn a perpetual place on HBO, much likeits fellow animated sitcom,The Simpsons, has maintained on network television.
HBO should continue to look at the show as a major investment in the coming years.
While surpassingThe Last of Usis an accomplishment, the show did see a ratings decline during its sophomore season.The Last of Usseason 2thrilled critics but disappointed general audiences, earninga paltry 37% Popcornmeter scoreon Rotten Tomatoes after the divisive episode 2.Rick and Morty, which had its own maligned season two years ago, is experiencing a resurgence among its viewers, so it should come as no surprise that the show is seeing more success. Still, this is a great sign for a show that was seemingly losing its momentum just last year.
Our Take On Rick And Morty’s Success
This Is Excellent News For The Franchise
This milestone is extraordinary for theRick and Mortycast and crew, especially afterRick and Morty were recastafter season 6. With new actors, new scenarios, and the same chaotic misadventures, an accomplishment of this level means that the series is continuing to dominate streaming networks and should do so for the foreseeable future. HBO should continue to look at the show as a major investment in the coming years, especially as its runaway success continues.
