Rick and Mortyseason 8 is still midway through its release schedule, but its stars are already wrapping up season 9. The 10-episode season premiered on May 25 and is poised to run through July 27. AfterRick and Morty’s shaky season 7, season 8 has been a return to form, earning a 100% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and an 87% Popcornmeter score. The season has not yet concluded, so those scores are still subject to change, but it has been a positive development for the show, which remains a breakout hit for Adult Swim.
In an interview withScreenRant’s Grant Hermanns about hitting the midseason mark for season 8, voice actors Harry Belden (Morty) and Ian Cardoni (Rick) teased exciting elements about the upcoming episodes. In particular, Belden emphasized that"season 9 is incredible" and “just keeps getting better”. Cardoni is also teasing that audiences can predict a few major developments, as the season will be building upon everything that is currently being released. Check out their comments below:
Harry Belden:We’re almost done. Well, Ian’s done. I’m almost done.
Ian Cardoni:I’ve wrapped the principal recording on season 9, and I can tell you, we’re very excited for where this show is going.
Belden:So good. I wish I could say anything about it. I can’t, but season 9 is incredible. It just keeps getting better.
Cardoni:The best way to prepare for season 9 is to hone in on 8.Watch very carefully, rewatch it, get all those moments. There’s going to be a lot that is built upon.
What This Means For Rick And Morty Season 9
It Should Build On Season 8’s Success
It is difficult to know exactly what Cardoni is teasing, given the ample amount of material in season 8. The season has explored simulations, assassinations, amusement parks, and a return tothe devastated Citadel of Ricks, and there is still more to come. The show is enjoying a massive resurgence, given that season 7 was generally considered disappointing after creator Justin Roiland was forced to leave the production. Season 8 has been a significant improvement, which is reflected by the show’s ratings on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. This has been the best-rated season since season 3:
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97%
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91%
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96%
95%
4
85%
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86%
65%
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87%
7
77%
51%
8
100%
84%
This improvement has certainly ushered in excitement, which is a much-needed development for Adult Swim, given thatRick and Mortywas already renewed through season 12.Roiland’s exit was controversial, and there was reason to doubt if the show could thrive without him. This success, however, is proof that the series is original enough and loved enough to continue to succeed even without his involvement. With the show building on this season’s success,it should continue to thrive in the coming seasons.
Our Take On The Rick And Morty Season 9 Tease
This Is A Welcome Turn For The Series
It is impossible to predict exactly what Cardoni is alluding to, given thevast amount of content to analyze. With episodes still being released, he could be referring to upcoming scenes or new developments that have already been revealed to audiences. Still, this is a much-needed excuse to rewatch the show in an effort to comb through details in the existing episodes. Anyone who is enjoyingRick and Mortyseason 8 now has the perfect reason to sit back and replay an already-enjoyable season.
