Rick and Morty S9: Evil Morty's Downfall Was Just The Beginning

Don't write off Evil Morty just yet. While Rick and Morty Season 9 kicked off with his spectacular defeat and arrest, the prevailing wisdom among fans and critics alike is that this wasn't a loss — it was an upgrade. The series opened with Rick finally turning the tables on Evil Morty, destroying the Omega Device and orchestrating a brutal beatdown by the entire Smith family before the Time Cops hauled him away.

But here's the kicker: Evil Morty wasn't merely defeated; he was humiliated. That ignominy, coupled with being imprisoned by the Time Cops (a place that could ironically grant him access to even more temporal power), means he's now a far more dangerous, vengeful force. This isn't the same calculating villain; this is a genuinely pissed-off entity. His mission to hurt them all just got personal.

As the fallout continues, Season 9 Episode 3, "Rick Fu Hustle," lands this weekend. The logline teases: "You haven't lived till you've chested up at Trader Joe's, broh." Rick and Morty are apparently en route to "Boob World" but hit a retail detour. Meanwhile, Jerry's grappling with a very un-glamorous backyard pool problem. It's clear the show is not slowing down after its explosive start.