Rick and Morty

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Rick and Morty
GenreAdult animation
Animated sitcom
Science fiction
Black comedy
Adventure
Surreal humour
Created byJustin Roiland
Dan Harmon
Directed byPete Michels (supervising)
Jeff Myers
Bryan Newton
John Rice
Justin Roiland
Stephen Sandoval
Voices ofChris Parnell
Spencer Grammer
Sarah Chalke
ComposerRyan Elder
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons7
No. of episodes71 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersDan Harmon
Justin Roiland
James A. Fino
Joe Russo II
ProducersJ. Michael Mendel
Kenny Micka (pilot)
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesJustin Roiland's Solo Vanity Card Productions
Harmonious Claptrap
Starburns Industries
Williams Street
Original release
NetworkAdult Swim
HBO Max (2020-present)
ReleaseDecember 2, 2013 –
present

Rick and Morty is an American animated television series created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. It premiered on December 2, 2013 on Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim. Roiland voices the both main characters: Rick, an alcoholic scientist, and Morty, Rick's grandson. The series was announced during Adult Swim's 2012 Upfront presentation, and was picked up for 10 half-hour episodes; an additional episode was added mid-season for a total of eleven episodes. In January 2014, the series was renewed for a second season to air late 2014 or early 2015.[1] In August 2015, Adult Swim renewed the series for a third season, containing 10 episodes, airing unannounced on April 1, 2017.[2] It was renewed again when Adult Swim announced in May 2018 the release of that of the fourth season of the animated series Rick and Morty. The first five episodes were released between November 10 and December 15, 2019, there are five episodes started to be launched starting with May 3, 2020. The show has received critical acclaim.

References[change | change source]

  1. Metacritic staff (2013-11-22). "'Rick and Morty' Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
  2. "Rick and Morty Season 3: Everything We Know". Archived from the original on 15 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.