"Promortyus" is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the Adult Swim animated television series Rick and Morty.[1] Written by Jeff Loveness and directed by Bryan Newton, the episode was broadcast on May 10, 2020, in the United States.
Rick and Morty regain consciousness to learn that they have been mind-controlled by face-hugging semelparous alien parasites called the Glorzo. Having no memories of their time as hosts, they strap the dead Glorzo to their faces and learn the Glorzo have created a sophisticated society. Believing they are attempting to use Rick's ship to power a superweapon that will spread them to Earth, the duo manage to fight their way off the Glorzo home asteroid, causing mass destruction along the way. However, upon returning home, they learn that Summer had been with them on the mission and they left her behind. They return to the asteroid to rescue her, only to find that she is not controlled by a Glorzo and is worshiped as a goddess.
Summer explains that after Rick and Morty fell under the control of the Glorzo, she was spared due to a toothpick in her mouth, which prevented the parasites latching on to her face. She convinced the Glorzo to reform their society, abstaining from their usual practice of constant reproduction (a process that kills both them and their host bodies, which burst open as they lay new eggs).
Rick and Morty are captured, and Summer awkwardly improvises an escape plan by sentencing them to punishment by getting back in the ship, then trying to join them. The Glorzo turn hostile, but Rick uses a specifically tuned musical note which causes the Glorzo to involuntarily reproduce, killing them en masse. As they die, several Glorzo accuse the trio of destroying them simply for trying to advance their civilization. Upon returning home, Rick and Morty start feeling severe stomach pain. Fearing they are about to lay eggs, they say their final goodbyes to each other, but it turns out to be a regular bowel movement.
In the post-credits scene, Summer's friend Tricia Lange notices Jerry's new beekeeping hobby, expressing more and more intrigue until she admits she's sexually attracted to him.
Production and writing
The episode, revealed to be titled "Promortyus" on April 14, 2020, was directed by Bryan Newton and written by Jeff Loveness.[2][1]
Reception
Broadcast and ratings
The episode was broadcast by Adult Swim on May 10, 2020.[3] According to Nielsen Media Research, "Promortyus" was seen by 1.34 million household viewers in the United States and received a 0.74 rating among the 18–49 adult demographic.[4]
Critical response
Jesse Schedeen of IGN awarded the episode with a 6 star rating out of 10 saying that the episode "is an amusing addition to Rick and Morty's fourth season, but certainly not one of this season's better episodes. Like so many installments of the series, the plot veers in some pretty wild and unexpected directions. However, the early momentum starts to fade after Rick and his grandson return to their killing grounds in search of Summer. "Promortyus" either needed a few extra plot twists or a good subplot to add more variety."[2] Steve Greene of IndieWire gave it an "C+" rating, who felt that the episode in "borrowing a page from a handful of films in the long-running franchise (and a few outside of it), this is an episode that's mostly on sci-fi reference cruise control."[5]
References
^ abRick and Morty [@RickandMorty] (April 14, 2020). "Imagining episodes based on their name is almost as fun as watching episodes. New #rickandmorty returns May 3 at 11:30pm on @adultswim. [Photo with episode titles and air dates]" (Tweet). Retrieved May 11, 2020 – via Twitter.
^ abSchedeen, Jesse (May 10, 2020). "'Rick and Morty': Season 4, Episode 7 - "Promortyus" Review". IGN. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
^"Shows A-Z - rick & morty on adult swim". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
^Metcalf, Mitch (May 12, 2020). . Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 13, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
^Greene, Steve (May 11, 2020). "'Rick and Morty' Review: One-Note 'Alien' Riff 'Promortyus' Has Facehuggers and Not Much Else". IndieWire. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
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Promortyus is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the Adult Swim animated television series Rick and Morty 1 Written by Jeff Loveness and directed by Bryan Newton the episode was broadcast on May 10 2020 in the United States Promortyus Rick and Morty episodeEpisode no Season 4Episode 7Directed byBryan NewtonWritten byJeff LovenessOriginal air dateMay 10 2020 2020 05 10 Running time23 minutesGuest appearanceCassie Steele as Tricia LangeEpisode chronology Previous Never Ricking Morty Next The Vat of Acid Episode Rick and Morty season 4 List of episodes Contents 1 Plot 2 Production and writing 3 Reception 3 1 Broadcast and ratings 3 2 Critical response 4 References 5 External linksPlot EditRick and Morty regain consciousness to learn that they have been mind controlled by face hugging semelparous alien parasites called the Glorzo Having no memories of their time as hosts they strap the dead Glorzo to their faces and learn the Glorzo have created a sophisticated society Believing they are attempting to use Rick s ship to power a superweapon that will spread them to Earth the duo manage to fight their way off the Glorzo home asteroid causing mass destruction along the way However upon returning home they learn that Summer had been with them on the mission and they left her behind They return to the asteroid to rescue her only to find that she is not controlled by a Glorzo and is worshiped as a goddess Summer explains that after Rick and Morty fell under the control of the Glorzo she was spared due to a toothpick in her mouth which prevented the parasites latching on to her face She convinced the Glorzo to reform their society abstaining from their usual practice of constant reproduction a process that kills both them and their host bodies which burst open as they lay new eggs Rick and Morty are captured and Summer awkwardly improvises an escape plan by sentencing them to punishment by getting back in the ship then trying to join them The Glorzo turn hostile but Rick uses a specifically tuned musical note which causes the Glorzo to involuntarily reproduce killing them en masse As they die several Glorzo accuse the trio of destroying them simply for trying to advance their civilization Upon returning home Rick and Morty start feeling severe stomach pain Fearing they are about to lay eggs they say their final goodbyes to each other but it turns out to be a regular bowel movement In the post credits scene Summer s friend Tricia Lange notices Jerry s new beekeeping hobby expressing more and more intrigue until she admits she s sexually attracted to him Production and writing EditThe episode revealed to be titled Promortyus on April 14 2020 was directed by Bryan Newton and written by Jeff Loveness 2 1 Reception EditBroadcast and ratings Edit The episode was broadcast by Adult Swim on May 10 2020 3 According to Nielsen Media Research Promortyus was seen by 1 34 million household viewers in the United States and received a 0 74 rating among the 18 49 adult demographic 4 Critical response Edit Jesse Schedeen of IGN awarded the episode with a 6 star rating out of 10 saying that the episode is an amusing addition to Rick and Morty s fourth season but certainly not one of this season s better episodes Like so many installments of the series the plot veers in some pretty wild and unexpected directions However the early momentum starts to fade after Rick and his grandson return to their killing grounds in search of Summer Promortyus either needed a few extra plot twists or a good subplot to add more variety 2 Steve Greene of IndieWire gave it an C rating who felt that the episode in borrowing a page from a handful of films in the long running franchise and a few outside of it this is an episode that s mostly on sci fi reference cruise control 5 References Edit a b Rick and Morty RickandMorty April 14 2020 Imagining episodes based on their name is almost as fun as watching episodes New rickandmorty returns May 3 at 11 30pm on adultswim Photo with episode titles and air dates Tweet Retrieved May 11 2020 via Twitter a b Schedeen Jesse May 10 2020 Rick and Morty Season 4 Episode 7 Promortyus Review IGN Retrieved May 10 2020 Shows A Z rick amp morty on adult swim The Futon Critic Retrieved May 10 2020 Metcalf Mitch May 12 2020 Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals amp Network Finals 5 10 2020 Showbuzz Daily Archived from the original on May 13 2020 Retrieved May 12 2020 Greene Steve May 11 2020 Rick and Morty Review One Note Alien Riff Promortyus Has Facehuggers and Not Much Else IndieWire Penske Media Corporation Retrieved May 11 2020 External links Edit Promortyus at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Promortyus amp oldid 1117950054, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
