And it\u2019s not like there isn\u2019t some pretty stiff competition in that regard. Despite its early potential, "Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim's Morty" does little to advance the season's overarching storyline or take full advantage of Rick and Morty being stranded in a hostile fantasy universe.
It trades the series\u2019 usual sci-fi trappings for something a little more fantasy/sword and sorcery in nature.
The early sequence where Rick bonds with his grandson’s new pet and embarks on a wild, late-night bender is amusing enough (especially with the soundtrack setting the right mood). That being said, “strange” doesn’t automatically equal “enjoyable,” as this episode also unfortunately ranks among the show’s bigger misses.On paper this episode\u2019s premise seems solid enough. We never learn the true secret behind this strange creature, only that it\u2019s enough to drive Rick himself almost to the point of suicidal madness. The plot itself leaves a lot to be desired, but this episode does a great job showing off colorful dragons, outlandish monsters and magical battles. Jerry meets a mysterious talking cat. His gravelly baritone and deadpan delivery make this many ridiculous lines and plot twists seem all the more ridiculous. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using Chromecast. This adventure builds to a climax, but not of the storytelling variety.While Jerry subplots are always a welcome addition to the mix, this episode also falls a little short on that front.
It helps that Game of Thrones’ Liam Cunningham is so perfectly cast as the voice of the dragon. It trades the series\u2019 usual sci-fi trappings for something a little more fantasy/sword and sorcery in nature. The best that can be said for the talking cat storyline is that it has strong payoff. The early sequence where Rick bonds with his grandson’s new pet and embarks on a wild, late-night bender is amusing enough (especially with the soundtrack setting the right mood). The series has come a very long way in that regard. That being said, \u201cstrange\u201d doesn\u2019t automatically equal \u201cenjoyable,\u201d as this episode also unfortunately ranks among the show\u2019s bigger misses.That\u2019s not to say Morty\u2019s short-lived time as a dragon owner is entirely a misfire.
Between the psychic dragon orgies and the talking cat who never moves his mouth, \"Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim's Morty\" easily ranks among the strangest Rick and Morty episodes of all time. The series has come a very long way in that regard.“Claw and Hoarder” does at least serve as another showcase for the show’s animation quality. Clearly, providing closure or answers isn\u2019t the goal in this episode.That’s not to say Morty’s short-lived time as a dragon owner is entirely a misfire. Yet none of the pieces ever really come together to form a coherent story. The whole season is built around Rick’s loss of control over his family and that mounting sense of loneliness and purposelessness plaguing his waking life. It\u2019s also the rare episode where Rick is out of his element and Morty has the upper hand. It’s time for the fourth episode of Season 4, Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim's Morty! That being said, “strange” doesn’t automatically equal “enjoyable,” as this episode also unfortunately ranks among the show’s bigger misses.\u201cClaw and Hoarder\u201d does at least serve as another showcase for the show\u2019s animation quality. The plot itself leaves a lot to be desired, but this episode does a great job showing off colorful dragons, outlandish monsters and magical battles. Despite its early potential, "Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim's Morty" does little to advance the season's overarching storyline or take full advantage of Rick and Morty being stranded in a hostile fantasy universe. Even Summer feels wasted in her first significant team-up role of the season. The best that can be said for the talking cat storyline is that it has strong payoff. But ultimately, the psychic dragon sex gag just doesn’t have the staying power the writers seem to think it does.Well, that was sure… something. His gravelly baritone and deadpan delivery make this many ridiculous lines and plot twists seem all the more ridiculous. It helps that Game of Thrones’ Liam Cunningham is so perfectly cast as the voice of the dragon. We never learn the true secret behind this strange creature, only that it’s enough to drive Rick himself almost to the point of suicidal madness.
Even Summer feels wasted in her first significant team-up role of the season.
It trades the series’ usual sci-fi trappings for something a little more fantasy/sword and sorcery in nature. It’s also the rare episode where Rick is out of his element and Morty has the upper hand.
Clearly, providing closure or answers isn’t the goal in this episode.Rick and Morty's fourth season isn't the show's most consistent, as it continues to alternate one terrific installment with an underwhelming followup. We never learn the true secret behind this strange creature, only that it\u2019s enough to drive Rick himself almost to the point of suicidal madness. Early on it seems as though this episode might dig deeper into that status quo and push Rick closer to the brink, but eventually the plot gets sidetracked by an underwhelming fantasy adventure.