This animated adult comedy from Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon is on a mission to violate boundaries, while indulging in themes of nihilism and toxicity. We discuss how it's written and animated, along with its representation of women and its non-unionized production team. 

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• Rick and Morty
• Community
• Ren and Stimpy
• The Auteur
• Stella
• Children’s Hospital
• T. C. Boyle Stories

Additional Resources:

• Social Commentary in “Rick and Morty”
• Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland talk bringing absurd to 'Rick and Morty'
• Talking to Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland About Their New Adult Swim Show, ‘Rick and Morty’
• ‘Rick And Morty’ Is Better When It Embraces Its Strong Women
• ‘Rick and Morty’ Creators: How Hiring Female Writers Made Season 3 the Best Yet
• Rick and Morty co-creator addresses toxicity among fanbase
• Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland on Rick and Morty, How Community Is Like Star Trek, and Puberty