Rick and Morty showrunners discuss handling Rick's alcoholism in season 9
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Sam Nelson
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Summary
Dan Harmon and Scott Marder, showrunners for Rick and Morty, discuss their approach to portraying Rick Sanchez's alcoholism in season 9. They address the challenge of balancing the show's signature humor with the serious, realistic depiction of Rick's drinking problem, exploring how the character's addiction is woven into both comedic and dramatic storylines.
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Balancing the humor with the seriousness of addiction is one of the toughest challenges we face in the writers' room.
Rick's alcoholism has always been part of his character, but in season 9 we're digging deeper into what that actually means for him and the people around him.
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