Roiland’s Exit Is Proving To Be Exactly What Rick & Morty Season 7 Needed

Since Rick and Morty season 7 already needed to upend the show’s tired formula, Justin Roiland’s exit is starting to look like the best thing that could have happened to the series. When Rick and Morty debuted, the show was an instant sleeper hit. Over the following years, its critical acclaim gave way to mainstream popularity as Rick and Morty grew from an obscure but critically beloved Adult Swim hit into a major pop culture phenomenon. However, the hype inevitably led to backlash and, after Rick and Morty’s show-shaking season 5 finale, the series was accused of coasting on audience goodwill in season 6.