{"id":11898,"date":"2022-03-08T15:59:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T14:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1599058"},"modified":"2022-03-08T16:16:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T15:16:12","slug":"rick-and-morty-season-5-ending-explained-will-we-see-evil-morty-again","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/rick-and-morty-season-5-ending-explained-will-we-see-evil-morty-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Rick and Morty season 5 ending explained: Will we see Evil Morty again?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Naomi Gordon\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 08 March 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Rick and Morty\u2019s mind-bending adventures can take place anywhere, including other dimensions featuring alternate versions of the characters \u2013 and things came to a thrilling conclusion in season 5\u2019s two-part finale.<\/p>\n

Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland\u2019s cult sci-fi animation, which follows the misadventures of alcoholic scientist Rick Sanchez and his nephew Morty Smith, first aired its 10th and final episode of season 5, Rickmurai Jack, back in September 2021.<\/p>\n

The show\u2019s finale featured the much-anticipated return of Evil Morty \u2013 a dark version of the Morty Smith that we know from another universe who appeared to plot world domination in two fan-favourite episodes, and is the regular subject of fan theories and online discussion from viewers who hope to see the story resolved in future episodes.<\/p>\n

Fans were also introduced to a backstory of the Central Finite Curve \u2013 a multiverse wall where Rick is the smartest person in the universe but restricts access to those universes where Rick isn\u2019t the smartest person.<\/p>\n

Previously, Evil Morty and other in-universe plot points have seemed like the one thing Rick and Morty<\/a>\u2019s trademark cynicism couldn\u2019t touch \u2013 but the ending changes all of that.<\/p>\n

Rick and Morty season 5 ending explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Evil Morty shows how he is going to make the Central Finite Curve ineffective by bursting it in order to access the universes outside of it. He manages to do just that with aplomb and travels to other parts of multiverse, beyond Rick\u2019s control and where Rick is no longer the smartest.<\/p>\n

With Rick\u2019s protective curve burst, it\u2019s possible that Evil Morty could come up against some more challenging enemies. The curve prevented Rick from encountering anyone smarter than him, so it raises the question whether he really was the smartest man in the curve. Fans now know the notion of the Central Finite Curve has been the reason why Rick always managed to work his way out of any universe he visits.<\/p>

The finale ended with Evil Morty unveiling a new world before jumping into a yellow portal, believed to signify his emancipation from Rick. Fans were left uncertain as to whether they\u2019ll see him again \u2013 but if he does re-emerge in season 6, it will probably be bad news for Rick.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Rick will be forced to confront the realities he\u2019s been trying to conceal all this time, with the existence of a universe he didn\u2019t want to be revealed.<\/p>\n

As Rick\u2019s barrier has been bulldozed, fans will be exposed to an even bigger multiverse waiting to be explored, where anything can happen. Roll on season 6.<\/p>\n

Rick and Morty seasons 1 \u2013 5 are available to stream on Netflix now. <\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for more to watch check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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