If you want to get academic, look up Existentialism (Sartre/Camus) and Cosmicism (Lovecraft). Rick is essentially a Lovecraftian god who chooses to live in a suburban garage.
Use the episode "Pickle Rick" as an example. On the surface, it’s an action spoof. Deep down, it’s a study of Rick’s extreme avoidance of emotional vulnerability and family therapy. The sci-fi is just a tool to dissect the ego. 3. The Deconstruction of the "Hero" Rick y Morty
"Rick and Morty" isn't just a cartoon about a drunk scientist and his anxious grandson; it’s a deep dive into wrapped in neon colors and fart jokes. If you’re writing an essay on it, here are the three biggest "hooks" to explore: 1. The Philosophy of Meaninglessness If you want to get academic, look up
How do the characters find happiness despite knowing they are insignificant? It argues that if nothing matters on a cosmic scale, the only thing that does matter is how we treat the people right in front of us. 2. High-Concept Sci-Fi as a Metaphor On the surface, it’s an action spoof