Film Theory: The End of Rick Sanchez (Rick and Morty Season 4) 

One thing: Rick actually DID manage to control Morty in the heist episode. He succeeded in getting Morty to not be so obsessed with heist movies.

Theory: The Cat is the creator of the movie Cats. That’s what Rick and Jerry saw.

Well you weren’t far off. Rick looks to be as lonely as ever.

The fact that MatPat has gotten this theory right is why im here. Congrats MatPat you couldn't get star wars but you got something correct.

Matpat: there’s a theme Me: MODERN CLASSIC MOVIES Matpat: Fate Me: oh...

Matpat: the theme is you can’t control fate Me, an intellectual: the theme is animals

Plot twist: Mat actually wrote Rick and Morty season 4 episode 10

I think the arc is Morty's independence. He caused a lot of adventures this season. Death crystals are a result of him actively disobeying Rick, dragon was Morty's idea, Morty bought story train at Citadel (dimensional travel without Rick being aware), even time traveling snakes are a result of Morty flying into space on his own. This season shows that Morty is now well adjusted to Rick's world and way of life and does pretty much the same as his grandpa. Morty uses gadgets on his own, travels between dimensions on his own. I think one episode will be about Morty's invention. This will be the point Rick will lose control over Morty.

Theory: They keep changing the release dates to teach MatPat a lesson about fate and control.

Matpat. "Soul Bonding" with a dragon is literally EVERY D&D Bard player's fantasy.

Who else came here to say that matpats theory was actually kinda correct.

Who’s here after the finale? Looks like MatPat was sorta right.

What if the series finale is just him getting pushed away from his family, so he goes to a dimension where he hasn’t yet reconnected to his daughter, then starts all over?

morty: havent you made enough theories on this? fnaf: weak

The cat is Bill cipher “A different form a different time”

Season 4 episode 10 summer literally says “don’t drag us into your crap just because you’re losing control”

“The end of Rick Sanchez” *Has flashbacks to the Pringle’s ad. Oh no.

Season 4 is stuck in a Pringle’s commercial

omg Matpat literally called it. The finale is exactly this haha

Who else came back to this video because Matt was right about how the season would end?

The saddest part about this even though this is even Rick will be aware its his own fault. He still wont change

Critics: "rick and morty season 4 makes no sense" MatPat: well yes, but actually no

17:32 I was honestly impressed with Jerry's ingenuity here of collecting rainwater with is pants to act as a counterweight, which is saying A LOT for him.

Hearing the description of the episode with the death crystals again got me thinking... Was Morty responsible for Jessica's choice to comfort people with no family who die alone!?

Maybe evil Morty was the first Morty to become disillusioned with our Rick and this is Rick's second attempt at fitting in. Or maybe he's been doing it for years. Maybe the citadel is really just a glorified old person's home for Ricks that gave up on trying to stay relevant in their daughter's lives.

The answer is what rick has been saying since season 1. The answer is “don’t think about it.”

he finally got one right. after watching the finale this is really good. good job mat pat

Pretty close if not correct

MatPat: "selfish content" Me, a fan of Rick n Morty: Yes... "Selfish content"

*_Rick is Palpatine theory_* Sans is Ness: finally, a worthy opponent, our battle will be legendary Wow, thanks guys I really appreciate it

What if Rick see the fact that his family leaves him and when he end up being alone we will get a back story of what made him the way he is , what happens with his wife and from where his problem with control comes from ???? I am putting my money on that as the previous episode and season speck for them self . As you go from S 1 to S 4 you can see that everything has to do with Rick and his past .

holy crap, he was basically right

When Rick & Morty does finally come to a permanent conclusion, I've got a feeling it'll end with the first scene of S1E1.

The fact the family may be leaving Rick behind may have been some of Evil Morty's plan. If Ricks can't maintain their status quo, of their family dynamic, their relationship with Morty, keeping Summers not radicalized, their dominance and hierarchy, then it all falls apart. Morties were meant to just be with Ricks, until Evil Morty changed that, "Rick and Morty for nine seasons/forever" Was what Rick wanted, but now we see that dream starting to fail, and I think Evil Morty was the first to be disillusioned with Rick, and his goal is to end Rick's power in the universe forever. Back when we first saw him, Evil Morty said it was pointless to try to fight back against Evil Rick, as no Morty could ever defeat a Rick. I for a time, thought he said that because he was controlling Evil Rick and didn't want him gone, and that may be true, but there's more to it. He truly believed that a Morty could never stop a Rick, and that's why he made Evil Rick, but Our Morty opened his eyes and showed him that together the Morties were strong, strong enough to stop this, and so he changed his plan. No more using a fake Rick, he would gain power through the Morties, drop into their Sodom, rise from the ashes with their backing, and use them from there to end the reign of Ricks throughout the universe. C137 was just the first universe, if Ricks have no families in any universe to go to nor the Citadel, they have no where left to run Edit: Wow, 129 upvotes, that is by far the most I've ever received.

WHO'S HERE FROM THE SEASON FINALE OF SEASON 4 AND IT REMINDED YOU OF THIS?

Wow he actually predict the season finale

"Your boos mean nothing I've seen what makes you cheer".... for all the people who are complaining about this season.

Morty: Seems like you’re milking this franchise FNAF: _WERE BREAKING FREE, SOARING, FLYING!!_ Thank you guys so much seriously

0:05 That Morty impression was great!

Whoever on Team Theorist provided that Morty impression did an AMAZING job!

The arc of S4 is Rick being more human and Morty being more like him.

Beth did say season four would be just like season one. Season one didn't really have any direction in it's first few episodes either. Maybe this was done on purpose?

The cats secret… “the cat’s secret was something bad.” Thanks Matt

This was pretty much right after all

You know, MatPat, I’ve really enjoyed all of the “selfish content” you’ve put out recently. Not just because the subject matter is personally interesting to me. When a content creator is actually passionate about their work, their creations are far more enjoyable and genuine. I realize the necessity for making certain kinds of content to reach a wider demographic, particularly for those who rely on RU-vid as a full-time job. I just wanted you to know, this “selfish content” is nothing of the sort 😊 It’s not selfish to do what you love.

"A suprising lot of snakes" Rick and morty has got nothing on LEGO Ninjago. That show is full of snakes.

Personal Fan Theory Rick and Morty is a scifi tabletop game being animated, if you look at Dan Harmon's other show Harmon Quest you'll notice significantly similar writing styles (albeit significantly dumbed down) so to skim my thought process, Rick, Morty, Jerry, Beth, and Summer are the core PCs or player characters and opening your mind to that you start to realize slowly that alot of the plot starts to follow DND tropes and escapades and that the reason it might be getting delayed is the campaign its based on has been dying out. Also that each episode is like a session that gets recorded then goes through more advanced editing before being made into a RnM episode.

I saw this theory after seeing the new episodes of the fourth season. Do you think this theme of loneliness is confirmed throughout the season? In the first episode, of which you have already made a theory it seems that there is no theme of loneliness, but a criticism of the fandom and all the others seem to want to analyze the characters' psychology again. in episode 7 Rick and Morty talk about their relationship and how Morty wants to communicate with Rick, much more. in 8 they fight badly and at some point Morty says "maybe we should try to get more in communication ", In Episode 9, Rick and Beth get much closer than ever. Maybe this season wants to highlight how the relationship between Rick and Morty is extremely weak, one day they seem close together, other days they seem complete completely hostile. Rick must show his control and although the family suffers a detachment he is deeply influenced by Rick. in the end Rick does what he wants, gets what he wants and has control over everything and everyone. He Always win Somehow.

Jerry's voice actor had a part in an episode of Love Death and Robots, voicing a similar looking cat that could talk, and caused the human extinction on that reality. I don't know, maybe this was on their minds.

They’re making rick less of a “god” that the fan base idolizes and more of a fallible human being with nasty character traits (manipulative, cold, uncaring, petty, insecure)

When you realize the theory is Right all along

Who’s here after watching the season finale?

me: sees new Rick and Morty Theory also me: you son of a b****, I'm in.

Are we not gonna talk about the fact that first time ever in Rick and Morty they time travelled??

This was the best breakdown of this season I've ever seen. Thank you

Binge watching your vids and I'm really impressed about this one 'cause I just watches the latest ep a while ago

MatPat: Because those stories are linear, they aren't chaotic D&D Players: Well, actually

*THERE IS A UNIVERSE WHERE MATPAT VOICES RICK AND MORTY*

You were actually, right, i just watched the season finale and you're right! great job!

Great job you got one right.

Am I the only one who actually likes the rattle snake episode?

11:04 "Loss" Really, the loss meme behind the word? Clever.

You're right!!!!

Geez you hit the nail on the head with this one

"Roses are dead Love is fake Weddings are basically funerals with cake" -Rick-

Guys, I think what Rick and Jerry saw when they scanned the cat's brain, was just the 2019 cats movie.

Rick replaces his family already in season one. He replaces his entire world pretty easily.

Every time I watch your Film Theory of Rick and Morty I want to watch it now

Me: *sees a pattern beneath the word loss* what is that? MatPat: Oh, this? *shows simplified loss comic* Me:...DAMMIT MATPAT

The theme: Netflix accepts everyone.

i actually enjoyed season 4. enjoy cyber bullying me for this opinion :)

Well hey, this theory was correct. The finale proves that his family is sick of his antics. Rick is losing control.

Rick is losing his control remember how he claimed he could take the family from jerry if he wanted well kno he’s losing the one thing he had

I feel like the theme is more “the universe is always changing” rather than it being random

you all ways make my day with this theories

20:21 if I could I'd rate you 10/5 your videos are among the best and I really love your content, and also your detication to make research instead of assumpations!

Relevent Quotes about Control from Episode 4... Barthromaw: "Your lessers will hunt you down, and you will be owned or slain" Rick: "I have actual power" Wizard: "Not here you don't" Morty: "I started all this when I tried to control Barthrowmaw, and that was %%&* up. Nobody should control anyone, especially that guy up there." Rick: "Well it's your world now. Have fun with empowerment. It seems to make everyone that gets it really happy"

Wasp: *stings someone* Everyone: I don't care what universe you're from, that's gotta hurt!

Actually, the thing about Jerry clinging onto the tree, IS REALLY FUCKING SMART. I wouldn't of ever thought of that. Like Jerry is changing, and YES in his own jerry way because the jerry way is now a good way, or at least its going to be.

Finally you did it, I was waiting!!!

To me season 4 is just taking a deep dive into Rick's mind and all his problems

Kinda Unrelated, but my sister had a little theory that Space Everest was actually just Everest. That it is part of the earth Space Tourism board from when earth was taken over by the Galactic Government. Her theory is that even though the Government is gone, Aliens still come to earth for vacation and dumb people like Jerry have named everything "Space ---" to try to appeal to Aliens. I think it's a pretty funny theory and I like it, because through her version; Tony went to earth looking for Rick after doing a bit of detective work of his own, but decided to go skiing first. Tony died on the same planet as Rick, basically just next door and Rick never knew. His friend just wanted to Space Ski down Space Everest while drinking some Space Egg Space Nog with Space Cinnamon on top. Space.

The fact that you actually got this so right. Just didn’t think it would be so depressing😅

He really got the point with this especially considering the season finale

I think season 4 theme is about how rick is disconnected emotionally and he try really hard to keep them deep down and every time it comes to the surface he pushes it down again

I have never seen the destiny logo so many times in 20 minutes

Mat finally!!!!! You got a theory right it’s been a minute and the show kept throwing you off but you finally got em, and you did it 5 episodes earlier

i love this theory so much along with the characters' growth throughout the latest seasons (even Jerry)

My theory: At the end of this season Rick is going to go through a portal to yet another dimension, and knock on another Beth’s front door, and start season 1 all over again, leaving the audience to wonder how many times he’s done this. Also you should do hiimmarymary part 2.

I can imagine Morty leaving with Rick at the end of season 4, leading into a season 5 focused on just their adventures. I can see this happening as Rick continues to manipulate Morty to the point that Morty feels like running away with Rick is in his best interest.

Theory: pixels is possible? The movie pixels and try to see if that the pixels in pixels is possible.

0:10 I laughed so hard

I had an idea for a continuation of your wall-e theory: Eva packs way too much firepower to be simply searching for a plant, I am suggesting that there were suspected survivors, and she was sent to destroy them because they knew too much. The whole plant operation being a cover story. (Edit: some extra clues are the facts that Eva hovers above the ground as to not leave behind obvious give aways to her presence. She seems very geared toward combat.) (Edit 2: if there were survivors, this would explain why the plant would be found inside the refrigerator, because they knew of Eva's secondary directive. If they hid the plant someplace obvious, then she would find it and leave, buying the survivors more time.)

Matpat: Beth's doing things we have never seen her do before. Me: yeah not since after the clone episode

"Who's milking it now?" "Still you" PFFT I LOVE THE HUMOR HAHAHAHA

Now we just have to wait until S5E1. If Rick leaves, Matpat was 100% right.

I have the mug that says "I turned myself into a mug Morty!!!" With Rick's face so I love this theory matpat.

MatPat: My money on the Storyline of Rick becoming more and more isolated. AdultSwim: *Laughs in money*

The first time it wasn't just a theory

Matt Pat you were right. Your theory was correct.