“Rick and Morty has always been a show that's been unafraid to dissect mental illness... “Rest and Ricklaxation” disrupts that trend and acts as one of the few episodes to mark an actual breakthrough for these characters.” Decider · 8 years ago
: IGN specifically praised the "sheer scope and animation quality" of the initial 20-minute mission, even though it was a fleeting sequence meant to show the duo's exhaustion. Perspectives from the Community Rest and Ricklaxation
Critics and fans alike have found the episode's take on mental health and self-identity to be surprisingly profound. “Rick and Morty has always been a show
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