Rick and Morty: Who's the Real Beth? 

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"Why did Beth marry a guy like Jerry?" She married him because in a way, Jerry is HER 'Morty'.

I thought this was gonna be about the clone problem..

Who’s here after the season finale?

Came in for a supposedly fun ride, ended up getting really introspective and analyzing MYSELF. Now that's good character analysis. Cheers to you screenprism!

I was definitely of the opinion that the reason Beth goes back to Jerry over and over is because he's not her father. Rick could abandon her at a moment's notice, but Jerry is so pathetic and incompetent that he's reliable. He is a man she can love who's not good enough for her, so she's not afraid of him leaving her. Thus, he is a comforting thought. A loved one who will never leave her, thus acting as a safety net in her life where she fears abandonment.

I've noticed a lot of people have animosity towards Beth, while to me she's just Rick with daddy issues and she seems to have more reason behind why she can be cruel, while Rick doesn't.

I just noticed how the kanji on Jerry’s robe means “weak” lmfao 😂

She respects Jerry for his utility but disrespects him when his sensitivity doesn't fit with her needs/goals

these videos are so well researched and well narrated. the best

4 season 10 episode is exactly about the clone of Beth

Then : Who is the real Beth? Now, after the s4e10: Who is the real Beth?

Damn, Rick really has screwed up the libes of everyone that comes near to him. Except Summer. Summer actually started to assert herself because of Rick.

The choice Rick offers Beth can be summed up along these lines; lose the safety net and live a great and (possibly) terrifying life, or cling to the security blanket and be forever mediocre, but at least content that it was her own choice rather than something imposed on her. It's silly to say that Beth could ever be entirely happy with Jerry, he does not possess the facility to satisfy her on any level. But that wasn't the point of Rick's choice. The point was removing the unbearable frustration of feeling trapped into her own life, which is what was driving her crazy. Still, there will always be a part of Beth that loves Jerry and a part of her that needs something more, and that won't be resolved by that one choice, not permanently at least. But having made that choice, she may at least understand her own internal conflict better, and find better ways of dealing with it.

This was such a great analysis! I love Beth and her struggle so much. It's this constant struggle of reality vs expectation and her reconciling with the aftermath. It's so uncomfortable, but very relatable to anyone who feels like their life took a turn they didn't intend. I like to think that Beth is who Rick could be if he'd allowed himself to be more vulnerable and put even a modicum of effort into his children. Like, still not happy the majority of the time and still very much a selfish jerk, but someone far less isolated and alienating, and with far more of a hopeful future.

Can't believe this question is relevant today two years later.

I love how well you analyze these characters! I feel like by watching these videos I get better at analysis as well. 😂 Keep up the good work, guys! And happy holidays!

Did anyone hear Rick say "A parent trap" when he was showing Beth her old toys? You could see this as a clue by the creators as a reference to the movie "The Parent Trap"; meaning, the Beth at home is the clone. Just a thought.

That part about faking your way into a real life that you didn’t know you wanted hit me over the head like a ton of bricks. This channel is amazing.

Has anyone here read Kurt Vonnegut's "Mother Night"? "We must be careful what we pretend to be, lest we become it."

oh boy, this aged like a fine wine

Man that was really good, and talks about a concept that teenage me could never accept. That "settling" into an adult life is somehow cursing yourself to misery. Not everyone can be special or famous or amazing. If you're ok being ordinary, there's no shame being happy with that. We live for more than just our own identity.

Holy crud you analyzed the hell out of beth’s character. whatever the creators say she’s like, your description fits super well in understanding who she is. That’s a great video

Wow...that was deep. I thought this would be about the "clone" issues. Somebody at ScreenPrism was a Psych major.....

i love character analyzations like these , love you ScreenPrism!

Growing up, I was in a similar situation, so that video was particularly hard for me to get through. It was worth every minute though because the ending is so motivating and wholesome. Just a reminder to all those out there who live with absent and emotionally unavailable parents. The needy feeling of wanting to impress your parent (or parents) doesn't go away, but if you live with someone who really loves you, then it doesn't really have much of an impact on your life anyway because your SO will always be impressed with who you are because you're the one they fell in love with. That's why Beth would rather choose Jerry in the end, because despite all his flaws, Jerry's love is like a bandaid that fixes the feeling of emptiness left by Rick.

This reminds me of my favorite quote from Mother Night: "Be careful of who you pretend to be. Because in the end, you are who you pretend to be."

As a follower for some time now, I must say you guys get better with each episode.

Was I the only one who was randomly recommended this video right after watching the season 4 finale?

this analysis is so cohesive and compelling. i come back to this video every once in a while and it blows me away again each time!

amazing video and detailed anaylsis of Beth! i feel like the depth of her character is often overlooked and Im so glad you've taken the time to really explain her

When you thought they were talking about who is the clone and who is the real Beth from season 4... :(

My assumption is the real Beth is the one who’s conscience would be transferred to the clone in case she died, so one of the Beths would have to die in order for the real Beth to be revealed. That or Rick is really such a horrible father he wouldn’t care if his real Beth lived or died (but that may be counterintuitive cuz he did put the device on both Beths’ necks.

Honestly one of the most cutting and precise R&M videos I've ever seen... Like really well done.

This essay was really deep and heartwarming. Thank you so much for your content!

Good analysis with a deep message! Keep up the amazing work, Screeprism!

your character analysis videos on Rick and Morty are seriously awesome, thanks for the insight

I found this channel through the analysis about 500 days of summer and I stayed for EVERYTHING ELSE. God I love this channel so much

Beth and Rick are my favourite characters If Rick is the most funny character, then Beth is the character who makes my eyes watery the most. "He is not coming back, is he?" She is acting so tough and strong when it comes to her own ambitions to achieve and Jerry's inferior state in a family, but she is extremely vulnerable before Rick. Such contrast catches my heart.

I hope she picks the clone option and turns out to be like an interstellar overlord at some point in the series

Please, be my therapist.

Im always blown away by how smart you guys are. Like how do you think of this, and then explain it so coherently. That is truly unique

I don't think Beth did clone herself. I think what she likes about Jerry is that he's genuine, honest, and affectionate, as opposed to Rick, who's emotionally distant, manipulative, and cold. She knows she can trust Jerry; that's why he's the person she goes to for help when she has her identity crisis. I do think she was originally just looking for someone safe, and that she kind of stumbled into finding what she needed there... Not to say that they're exactly good together, either, but what I mean is, I don't think that what Beth really values in Jerry is what she was looking for in him originally. As for identity being a construct... I don't think that's necessarily true. I mean, sure, all of who you are comes from your genes and environment, so who you are is a construct in that sense. But, while we all have ideas about who we are... For self-aware people, those ideas aren't what you've constructed but what you've noticed. I'm neurotically aware of my emotions and beliefs, my motivations, my strengths and flaws, all that. I can't escape being aware of it, because... how could I not be, when it's right there in front of me? Although it's not something that can be summed up in a few adjectives, I have a strong sense of identity, and I'm very comfortable in my own skin. I do make value judgments about my attributes, but it's based on how they affect myself and others. And when I fall short of my own ideals... I can't lie to myself about it, because I can't avoid seeing the truth.

I did not expect this RU-vid TV analysis to leave me adrift with so much feeling for Beth. We aren't what we think, we are what we do. Ain't that the truest thing. :)

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new to the show. but i love these analysis of each of the characters. it keeps me watching the show and keeps following this page!!!!!! kudos!!!!

And this is why I say I'm more Beth than Rick. Every guy is always saying they're Rick and everyone else responds with "nah, you're a Jerry", but what if I think I'm a Beth?

these videos are actually really good

Great video, very interesting how a show like Rick and Morty has a point about life in a way like this. And the way this video is produced is amazing. Again..great job

Nice video and straight facts

Beth is Elliot from Scrubs.

wow you guys are awesome and totally underrated. I wish you guys nothing, but more success. God knows the world needs more of what you make. I would definitely support you guys on patron if I had more the 50 bucks to my name.

These are awesome. Very insightful.

The complexity of Beth really shows the brilliance of the writing. She's rarely the lead in an episode and the fact that a video this deep (and grounded) can be made about her character really says something.

You do awesome analysis, Great Job.😍😍😍 This channel deserves more and more views.😙😙

Who's here after season 4 finale when we met beth and beth's clone

you dig deep, screenprism! very good video

This reminds me of Eduardo Galeano's words: "We are what we do to change who we are."

I love this videos and the voice is soothing and great!

Ouch! You guys are blowing my mind with this one. I smoked a little chronic too though. This is a really cool playlist!

*sits in corner and questions all life choices, identity, the world. Everything*

Love ur deep analyse so much, especially this one about Beth make me have tears

Awesome! Thanks for this. This show is fantastic on so many different levels!

such a calming voice

Who came back here after season 4 finale?

Now that the finally for season 4 is here we are screwed

I came from the future to tell you there's two Beths now.

Wow. Very well narrated. This is one of the best and what’s that music in the background? Please and thank you.

Your analysis is so good! You sent me back to therapy 😅

I have a question When Rick's wife died, beth was with her too and she died too since when Rick became what he called the "unfeeling ghost" So who is this Beth we see everyday

Awesome Channel ✌️

I expected this deconstruction to be the least interesting of the bunch and it ended up being the one that hit home the hardest. Well done.

Weird. I was thinking just a while ago the episode about Jerry and i was convinced that the next episode of the series will be about Beth. Do you want to know your future, I guess?

I really appreciate your analysis

Hi😍 love your videos ❤

2 years later and we still just as confused 😂

*D A D D Y I S S U E S*

Just came back from the future, there's two of them

Great breakdown(as usual) and the narrator has a great voice, very pleasing. I must have missed it but what happened to Beths Mom ?

THIS CHANNEL IS FUCKING OWESOME. GIVING HIM A EMMY PLEASEEE

This is such a fantastic analysis oh Beth’s character. It deserves so much more love

Great video

"This Beth trying to be this Beth resulted in this Beth" LOL 😀😁

2.5 years later, the question is still valid :)

This is a show where I can honestly say I love every character. I actually do think it's the clone and Rick just said it wasn't so Beth didn't have to come back. He knows he has to play along, even let Jerry back in so the cover isn't blown. I can definitely see someone thinking they want a certain life forever then losing their current situation and realizing it's what they always wanted, but I think Beth is so much like Rick she can use the clone as a way to not feel guilty about leaving her family. Whether it's for a bit or forever. But I don't know and I don't think any of us can really know until we see her in the new episodes. I love your videos. They're very in depth and show the genius of the creators.

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!

I always loved that he actually made all those crazy things Beth asked for. 😆

came back after season 4 finale!!

Holy shit that was amazing. These video analysis of Rick and Morty characters are blowing my mind with intelligence, insight, and cathartic exposition...

Hahahah who watched the season finale? Lol even Rick don't know whose the real Beth.

This was surprisingly wholesome

Wow this was really deep.

This channel is going to get to 1 million any day now

This video needs an update after the season 4 finale.

You guys should make a video about Alexander Payne’s movie Election!!! Beth’s character reminds me of Tracy Flick

Wwwwwhhhhaaaaatttt!? You guys are incredible! Blew my freaking mind, going to appointment tomorrow.

Wow this is a very good character analysis

Very relatable to my own life, I've always felt a connection with Beth. Great analysis

I can't believe I hadn't subscribed to this channel before.

Great Video 🔥 💯