User Reviews

The semi-toxic fanbase for Rick and Morty gave me very low expectations for this episode, and I was pleasantly surprised. It contained more than adequate amounts of the kind of dark humor that drew me to the show back in season 1. Lets hope this isnt an early peak.

It's like Harmon, Roiland and the writing team were trying to release all that contained ingenuity that was bottled for two years; the episode doesn't give you time to pause and stop giggling before it's already on to the next joke. It's not a perfect episode, but it's all I hoped for in a non plot intensive season premiere.

If this is any indicator for the rest of the season, then it could be the best season yet.

So many great moments in this ep. And if the creators are not making it clear enough by basically having rick talk to the audience, they are aware of a need for the show to evolve over time but still keep all its core foundations in check. Like what south park has done. And what the simpsons failed to do.

Here's to 10+ seasons

Glad the wait is finally over! In my opinion this is a great start to the season.

Though its nice to finally have a 4th season, as the title says, it came with one tragic occurrence: The passing of J. Michael Mendel.

Sadly in late September of 2019, Mr Mendel passed of natural causes according to his wife. He was 54 and had worked a long time within the animation industry. According to news sources , Mendel worked "...as a postproduction supervisor on Fox's The Tracey Ullman Show to The Simpsons in 1989 when it was spun off as its own series" as well as remining with the show up till 1999. WInning numerous emmy awards, Mendel also worked with Justin Roiland as his line producer on Adult Swim's Rick and Morty from 2013 to 2017, receiving another Emmy in 2018. Mendel's animation credits also included The Critic; The PJs; The Oblongs; The Pitts; Kid Notorious; Drawn Together; Sit Down, Shut Up; Good Vibes; and Napoleon Dynamite. Thank you for all the wonderful years of entertainment you helped bring to the world. Rest in Peace sir.

Very nice episode,brilliant start of new season. Was going to give 9 but the ending got me. Epic TV series.

This episode answers some questions but asks more questions. Limitless. Mind (tr)ucking. Honestly graphic. Worth any wait those writers/animators need. True definition of a great season premier episode.

Harmon and Roiland continue to find creative ways to keep this show fresh. Absolutely brilliant.

A season premiere that is wild, entertaining, and is the summary of the sheer genius of this show. Never have I ever been more proud to be a part of this fan base.

Keep the goods keeping on gooding.

Rick and Morty promises with some meta-commentary that they'll be putting out more episodes with less of the restrictions they put on themselves that resulted in longer episode turn-around. On the one hand, this might result in fewer masterpieces like Ricklantis, but if they are consistently putting out episodes like this one (solid premise, tight plotting, plenty of the sort of bizarre drama and humor that is oh so Rick and Morty) then I think we are going to be more than forgiving.

Welcome back Rick and Morty!

Great season premiere. It's clever, dark, weird, and fun. I hope NBC execs watch this season and cry, knowing they made the worst mistake by firing Dan Harmon for the fourth season of Community. Now his fans get to see what he can do as showrunner for the fourth season IN A ROW on his other masterpiece Rick and Morty. Thank you, adultswim, for not being a soulless corporation that punishes creativity.

As a big time Rick and Morty fan, one of the things I enjoyed most about this series, in addition to their creative yet plausible story line based on the principles of quantum mechanics, is that you can watch it and withdraw from the realities of the modern day world. I was very excited when I heard season 4 is coming and watched every episode of all 3 seasons twice, before the new premier. However, I was extremely disappointed that all the things I loved most about this series was diminished, and my expectations were not met in any degree because of the story line introducing and emphasizing on the modern day political BS we cannot escape, even through talented animation with strong history it seems. It appears the stereotypes of US politics have plagued their way into my favorite shows. The scenes of well known protester chants and slanders against one particular party are evident. I have to admit it could be worse, but I was hoping this series did not jump on the BAND WAGON every media pocket is following. Rick and Morty in the past has proven to be very creative, out of the box thinkers challenging benchmarks of TV and animation. As a long time fan, it is a shame to see them fall into what seems to be the easiest inspiration to plagiarize, political parodies.

Aside from that, the adventures surrounding the death crystals was an interesting and fun idea that was delightful to watch, with the exception of the inserts referenced above. My expectations for the remaining 4th season have been greatly lowered however I still look forward to finding out myself if they are better than the season premier. I hope by the time season 5 comes out, people will not be so politically biased and traumatized to have the bitterness of modern day affairs seep into our supposed to be creative content, primarily media.

This episode was awesome. S4 is going to be great.

I'm gonna keep short and spoiler free, but this was a really fun start to Season 4 and great way to open up the season. I have faith in the other episode, but they won't be as fun, Hyper energetic, A clap at the end out of joy. Bring me more of Rick And Morty you can give me.

Also, Mike Mendel would be happy to see this episode. Rest easy Mike.

The first episode was extremely fast paced, and the jokes kept coming. This show just keeps getting better and better, and I don't think anybody is complaining about the long breaks between seasons after watching the premiere. The post-credits scene was just lovely, and added to the philosophical depth.

I wanted to go back to the start of "Rick and Morty" and review each episode in turn, but unfortunately it's not worked out for me timewise yet, so I'll start here - in the fourth season's debut.

Rick and Morty set out to an alien land to mine some death crystals, which show anyone who touches them their death. Seeing that one of his options shows him dying an old man in Jessica's arms. Morty then begins to let the crystal guide his decisions, which leads to Rick's untimely death and Morty's further refusal to help with his regeneration. Whilst Morty goes "Full Akira" Rick travels the multiverse restoring in various forms and trying to get home.

As ever, the breadth of ideas, in this one episode alone, is stunning. Not just the central conceit of what Morty is prepared to do to guarantee the death he wants, but also the variety of Rick's returns and what happens there. If that wasn't enough, there is meta-commentary (and actual commentary) about producing a fourth season and trying to find the balance between fan service and new ideas - hence the return of Meeseeks boxes and the man himself. It's a really funny episode too, several laugh out loud moments, several dark concepts and a good few moments of inspiration.

I'm forever worried that the ideas well will dry up, but the writer's room still appear to be firing on all cylinders.

Basic Plot: Rick takes Morty to a dimensions to gather crystals that shows whoever possess them, all the ways they could possibly die.

The series' signature blend of bizarre and situational humour is as prevalent as ever, and most of the jokes land, as opposed to some season 3 episodes. Obviously; my personal favourite was the alternate realities gag . The story is madcap, which does lead to some wonky pacing, the story is engaging enoug to make it not that much of a big deal. . This episode deals with a lot of really interesting themes, which is something the show has been lacking since season 2.

Verdict: "Edge of Tomorty" is fun season premiere with good humour, story and themes, all these elements amalgamates into an episode better than most of the previous season and probably one of my favourites of the show.

Rating: 7.5/10.

Well Summer Ruined the season 4 premiere as rick says Hah , but ; for me its absolutely one of the best episodes WHAT a start just Amazing ....

Been waiting for so long but so worth it - Had to watch it three times just to get all of it.

I actually got on here to see if everyone else was as disappointed in the season premier as I was. I was ecstatic for this season 4 premier. The 10/10 reviews surprised me, I thought it was one of their worst episodes and I hope it isn't a taste of things to come.

Up until this point, R&M prided itself on taking an 'out there' idea and turning it into a packet of fun. This episode basically tried to tie together every good idea the show ever had around a single very loose premise. It just doesn't work, because we have seen it all before. Where is the devilishly witty creativity we have come to expect? I suggest you get back to basics before it's too late.