Rick and Morty

Who it's for

Rick Sanchez is a genius scientist who drags his grandson Morty through the multiverse while drinking constantly and insisting nothing matters.

Feelings it meets

• Existential Anxiety
• Hyper-Independence
• Addiction
• Divorce
• Family Conflict
• Depression
• Loneliness

What it is

Rick and Morty is an adult animated science-fiction sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon that premiered on Adult Swim in December 2013. It follows Rick Sanchez, a cynical mad scientist, and his good-hearted but anxious grandson Morty Smith on adventures across infinite realities.

Where to find it

Adult Swim (Cartoon Network) original. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.

Before you start

Heads up: Suicide attempt and dark suicide jokes.

Age: TV-14 (early seasons), TV-MA (later episodes); suggested 16+

It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Giving”