The highly anticipated return of “Rick and Morty” for Season 8 on Adult Swim next year is stirring excitement among fans.
Following the significant developments in Season 7, which included the return of Evil Morty and Rick Prime’s defeat, the creative minds behind the show, Scott Marder and Dan Harmon, have offered tantalizing teases about what viewers can expect in the upcoming season.
Season 7’s finale set the stage for a fresh start for Rick and Morty as they embark on new adventures.
Showrunner Scott Marder, in an interview with Variety, shared insights into Season 8, promising a blend of one-off adventures and canonical moments.
Showrunner Scott Marder Teases Evil Morty’s Return
He described the upcoming season as having a “similar flow and vibes to six and seven,” emphasizing the balance between the show’s signature silliness and intricate canonical elements.
Marder expressed pride in the recent seasons, highlighting them as a perfect fusion of what he, as a fan, seeks in the series.
Addressing the return of Evil Morty, Marder assured fans that the enigmatic character will make a comeback in the future.
While specific details about Evil Morty’s role in Season 8 were not confirmed, Marder hinted at the team’s “plans and grand designs” for the character.
Co-creator Dan Harmon added to the anticipation by teasing a continuation of the show’s randomness evolving into new serialized stories.
Harmon suggested that fans should expect more unexpected narrative threads to emerge and develop into larger serialized arcs.
“Rick and Morty” Season 8 is currently in development and is slated for release on Adult Swim in 2025. The first seven seasons are available for streaming on Max and Hulu.
Additionally, “Rick and Morty: The Anime” is scheduled to premiere on Adult Swim later this year, with streaming availability on Max the day after its debut.
