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.
Analyze the evolution of Morty. He starts as a submissive sidekick but eventually gains "Rick-like" cynicism. The show asks: is intelligence a curse that inevitably leads to misery? Rick y Morty
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" If you want to get academic, look up