The various families wind up killing each other off and. The premise really needs one last big swerve in the climax, but that final twist never comes. Unfortunately, 'Mortyplicity' does suffer from a pretty common problem for the series. The post-credits scene is just sublime, especially with that Queen needle drop heightening the absurdity of this Jerry's existential plight. That's to say nothing of Ventriloquist Dummy Jerry, who quickly comes to rival Cronenberg-verse Jerry as the show's most entertaining Jerry offshoot. Jerry's unique brand of self-serving cowardice never fails to entertain.

While 'Mortyplicity' is mainly Rick-focused, it's worth pointing out this is another of those episodes where Jerry manages to steal the show whenever he does take center stage. The fact that both Season 5 episodes have delivered quick Interdimensional Cable references is probably a sign we won't be getting a dedicated clip show installment this time around. The 'When-Wolf' clip is among the more memorable faux-shows introduced so far, to the point where it really deserves its own spinoff. Sidebar - this episode's nod to the Interdimensional Cable format is a welcome treat.

The episode also builds on its little gags in amusing ways, whether through clever nods to films like Blade Runner and Highlander or the various ways each family differs slightly from the next. That chaotic, fast-paced approach works well. No sooner do we touch base with one family than they're taken off the board and the focus shifts to the next family. It gradually evolves from a story about mysterious, squid-like aliens hunting Rick to a Battle Royale among countless decoy families. 'Mortyplicity' excels at keeping the viewer off-guard with its premise.

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