The show follows the cynical, genius mad scientist and his fretful, good-hearted grandson Morty Smith . They split their time between a typical suburban domestic life and high-stakes interdimensional travel via Rick's portal gun or flying saucer. The narrative is built on the concept of infinite parallel universes , where almost every character has infinite counterparts. The Smith Family Characters
: The series' primary antagonist and the Rick who murdered the wife and daughter of the "C-137" Rick (the show's protagonist). Rick Morty
: A trans-dimensional society populated entirely by various versions of Ricks and Morties from across the multiverse. The show follows the cynical, genius mad scientist
: A sociopathic, narcissistic alcoholic scientist. He is the smartest being in his section of the multiverse (the Central Finite Curve) and frequently drags his grandson into dangerous escapades. The Smith Family Characters : The series' primary
: The original universe of the protagonist Rick, where his family was killed before the events of the series began. Production and Availability
is a critically acclaimed adult animated science fiction sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Adult Swim . Premiering in 2013, the series has grown from a raunchy web-series parody of Back to the Future into a global phenomenon known for its complex lore, nihilistic humor, and mind-bending multiversal adventures. Core Premise and Plot
: Rick’s daughter and a cardiac horse surgeon. She struggles with abandonment issues regarding her father and a complex marriage with Jerry. Key Concepts and Lore