'Rick and Morty' Mid-Season Twist: Rick's Revenge and Evil Morty's Rise

Co-creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's animated series takes a dramatic turn as Rick avenges his family and Evil Morty gains unprecedented power

Rick and Morty Season 7 reaches its mid-point with a significant episode, 'Unmortricken', where Rick finally gets his revenge on Rick Prime, the variant of himself that murdered his wife and daughter.
Evil Morty, a super-intelligent version of Morty, gains unprecedented power within the 'Rick and Morty' universe, escaping with a device that could murder any character instantly.
The episode's writers, Albro Lundy and James Siciliano, are credited with pushing for more serialized, canonical storytelling, countering co-creator Dan Harmon's preference for standalone stories.
Rick's self-destructive streak and emotional attachments, which separate him from the nihilist, amoral Rick Prime, are highlighted in the episode.
The aftermath of Rick's revenge leaves him existentially isolated and unsure of his place in the universe, setting up potential new storylines for the rest of the season.