The Ricks of the Citadel simply separated themselves from all the infinite universes where they aren’t. Not because Rick is naturally the smartest man in every universe though. But every Rick within the Central Finite Curve has one thing in common: they are the smartest man in their own universe. He is the exact center of this previously unexplained concept. Rick C-137, “the Rickest Rick,” sits right in the middle. The show made passing references to the Central Finite Curve previously-most notably in explaining how far from its center a particular Rick falls.
What Is the Central Finite Curve? A Wall Between Realities This is definitely one of the darkest aspects of the Rick and Morty finale. A necessary trait when Ricks are generally assholes who treat grandsons like disposable commodities with an endless backup supply. It’s key to keeping them compliant and loyal to their Ricks. This is why we’re alive.”Īs Rick realized himself, Mortys are also bred for forgiveness. And he’s attached to us infinitely through his weakness and our forgiveness. He’s an infinite smear of one shitty old man. “There aren’t infinite versions of our grandfather, Morty. Evil Morty explained why while trying to show Prime Morty why he rejected their role in this nightmare. If that sounds horrific it’s because it is. Making Mortys was easier than scouring infinity for “naturally occurring grandsons.” They also began breeding Mortys in a mass Morty production. It became a “Morty Market.” Ricks, eager to create more grandsons, started manipulating teenage Beth and Jerry to get together in almost every world. That strategy worked so well that it inspired the denizens of The Citadel. Whether the backstory that the Rick and Morty finale lays out is “stupid” or makes him a “crybaby” is open to interpretation.Įvil Morty explained how Rogue Ricks used tortured Mortys to hide themselves from The Citadel of Ricks-a scheme first seen in season one in Evil Morty’s debut. Once his loneliness was too much to bear he found a family to be with. He didn’t want the life he leads, but pain is all he knows. Rick is a sad, lonely man who has yet to find the Rick that killed his wife and daughter. They moved to an exact replica of their own world and replaced its recently deceased Rick and Morty.) Rick and Morty left them behind when Rick Cronenberg’ed that world. (Though not the Beth, Jerry, and Summer whose home he crashed into. It was with his adult daughter that Rick found his Morty, the one he’s had adventures with for five seasons. Instead of ruling over a bureaucracy of Ricks, he found a universe where Beth lived.
It was the only way to maintain peace among Ricks. The remaining survivors pledged fealty to Rick and together they built The Citadel. The alliance of Ricks planned to destroy C-137 before he could kill again. Rick’s backstory only intensifies from there. A sad Rick returned to his home where he began drinking and killing every Rick who came looking for him. And before he could gather the data needed to locate Murder Rick, another Rick in his dying moments destroyed the information C-137 sought. He didn’t find the Rick he sought though. He discovered the location of an alliance of Ricks and began murdering every member there. Then his quest for revenge truly took shape. They fought the Federation, but their time together ended after the Battle of Blood Ridge. The show revealed their younger exploits earlier in season five. But instead of taking “no” for an answer, Murder Rick dropped a bomb into the garage, killing Prime Rick’s wife and daughter.ĭuring his journey through the universe, he found Bird Person. Rick C-137 (the show’s main Prime Rick) turned down his alternate dimension copy, saying that kind of life sounded lonely. A Rick from another dimension showed up in his garage offering him intra-dimensional technology. The fake memory he showed the Federation in the season three premiere was mostly true. Here’s everything we learned from the Rick and Morty finale along with what it all means for the future of the show.Īdult Swim Rick’s “Stupid Crybaby Backstory”īird Person once said wubba lubba dub-dub means “I am in great pain.” Now we know why Rick says it all the time. Don’t worry if you felt confused at times, we’re here to serve as your own personal Morty and help. The season five finale, “Rickmurai Jack,” showed us Rick’s entire backstory, the origins of The Citadel, the truth behind the Central Finite Curve, and the culmination of Evil Morty’s plan. Early in Rick and Morty‘s fifth season, it seemed like the show might never give us any answers.