Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon talks about how adapting a simple new strategy in the writers room could keep a show fresh and relevant

&#8216;Rick and Morty&#8217; Co-Creator Dan Harmon Reveal The Key To Keep The Series Fresh and Relevant

It has been 10 years since we first got to dwell in the universe of Rick and
Morty. Utterly dark and delightfully crude humor, the Adult Swim series is a
portrayal of bonkers adventures through space and time. Even after 5 seasons,
and 51 episodes, it continues to hold our interest in a way only a few shows
can.

[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]

Notably, the sitcom was created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, the former of
whom provides the voices for both of the show’s titular characters and the
latter of whom has invested a lot of himself in the role of mad scientist Rick.
Now, although we cannot contact the dimension-hopping duo to know their secret,
we were lucky enough to come across an interview with Dan Harmon
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-rick-and-morty-i-guess-thats-the-big-cheat-code-rick-and-morty-creator-opens-up-about-multiverse-marvel-dc-and-their-use-of-the-concept/],
where he gives us insights on how he kept the show fresh and relevant.


DAN HARMON TALKS ABOUT HOW RICK AND MORTY PERSISTS TILL THE VERY DATE

Perhaps it persists because of its sci-fi tropes, clever pop culture riffing,
and raw hilarity. Or maybe the grandson-grandpa duo knows their audience all too
well! They are capable of both great and terrible things. However, that is not
true in its entirety. According to Harmon, the true magic lies within the hands
of young writers.

[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]

“I’m 49 and the show is 10 years old, so what is its hope of staying fresh and
relevant? The answer is younger writers and not me going away but me deferring,
trusting them, listening to them,” he told
[https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_166127344143510&key=df10cab76273c1045e8e961336f37c82&libId=l7687exb0103ilug000DLcxflqgke4gpa&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fscreenrant.com%2Frick-morty-dan-harmon-collaborators-trust-response%2F&ccpaConsent=1---&v=1&opt=true&out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slashfilm.com%2F974947%2Fhow-rick-and-morty-taught-dan-harmon-to-trust-his-collaborators%2F&title=Dan%20Harmon%20Reveals%20How%20Ricky%20%26%20Morty%20Taught%20Him%20To%20Trust%20Collaborators&txt=Slash%20Film]
the panelists. He further said how if he would just impose the rules, he would
become a villain, and hence, he doesn’t do that. Instead, he tries to become
Uncle Gandalf and says, “I did this a long time ago. So I can tell you what’s
going to be difficult about it. Like, let’s figure this out.”

https://youtu.be/WOkeB4ZTjFM

ALSO READ: Will ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 6 Have More Inside Jokes?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-rick-and-morty-season-6-have-more-inside-jokes/]

Although Harmon’s statement undoubtedly shows his personal development, it also
speaks highly of the impressive creative team he and Roiland have assembled. Are
you excited to travel through the universes with Rick and Morty as they arrive
at Netflix’s world on September 4th? Do let us know in the comment section
below.

Prithvi Shah

Comment

&#8216;Rick and Morty&#8217; Co-Creator Dan Harmon Reveal The Key To Keep The Series Fresh and Relevant - Netflix Junkie

Home

Netflix News

Netflix Junkie

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/nj_bg_transparent-1.png

Prithvi Shah is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie and has contributed over 650 articles. Having an English major, she has built expertise in journalistic writing, story writing, and reviewing. In her stint of over a year at NJ, Prithvi has developed a good understanding of putting forward a balanced and unbiased perspective without hurting the sentiments of millions of fans and readers across the globe. 

Prithvi finds joy in writing scripts for short films and implementing them successfully by being a part of the production team. She holds a black belt in Karate and when not immersed in the world of books and movies, you can find her playing the piano or exploring new places.

https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-rick-and-morty-co-creator-dan-harmon-reveal-the-key-to-keep-the-series-fresh-and-relevant

&#8216;Rick and Morty&#8217; Co-Creator Dan Harmon Reveal The Key To Keep The Series Fresh and Relevant - netflix-junkie

'The Root of the Game' on Netflix: Everything to Know About the Cast, Plot, and
Release Date

‘The Boroughs’ Ends After One Season as Netflix Pulls the Plug

“Honest and Brave”: Netflix’s ‘Maternal Instincts’ Director Hails Reagan
Hancock’s Fam Opening Up on Taylor Parker

Britt Lower Calls Journalism and Acting "Spiritual Cousins" as She Hypes
Netflix's 'I Will Find You'

Top 10 Suspense Thrillers to Watch on Netflix This June 2026

Eric Dane’s Highly Rated Post-Apocalyptic US Navy Drama to Land on Netflix This
June

52 weeks, 1 billion hours: Inside the unprecedented streaming dominance of
'KPop: Demon Hunters' on Netflix

'The American Experiment': All You Need to Know About the Netflix Docu-Series
Marking America's 250th Anniversary

Netflix Shuts Down Lionsgate Takeover Rumor amid M&A Speculations

It has been 10 years since we first got to dwell in the universe of Rick and Morty. Utterly dark and delightfully crude humor, the Adult Swim series is a portrayal of bonkers adventures through space and time. Even after 5 seasons, and 51 episodes, it continues to hold our interest in a way only a few shows can.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-47814 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/rick-and-morty-dan-harmon-comicbookcom-1124647.jpg" alt="" width="828" height="462" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/rick-and-morty-dan-harmon-comicbookcom-1124647.jpg 767w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/rick-and-morty-dan-harmon-comicbookcom-1124647-300x167.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px" />
Notably, the sitcom was created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, the former of whom provides the voices for both of the show&#8217;s titular characters and the latter of whom has invested a lot of himself in the role of mad scientist Rick. Now, although we cannot contact the dimension-hopping duo to know their secret, we were lucky enough to come across an interview with <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-rick-and-morty-i-guess-thats-the-big-cheat-code-rick-and-morty-creator-opens-up-about-multiverse-marvel-dc-and-their-use-of-the-concept/">Dan Harmon</a>, where he gives us insights on how he kept the show fresh and relevant.
<h2>Dan Harmon talks about how Rick and Morty persists till the very date</h2>
Perhaps it persists because of its sci-fi tropes, clever pop culture riffing, and raw hilarity. Or maybe the grandson-grandpa duo knows their audience all too well! They are capable of both great and terrible things. However, that is not true in its entirety. According to Harmon, the true magic lies within the hands of young writers.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d3/f6/0c/d3f60c590c365e5dbb4966890510dc35.gif" alt="" width="819" height="457" />
&#8220;I&#8217;m 49 and the show is 10 years old, so what is its hope of staying fresh and relevant? The answer is younger writers and not me going away but me deferring, trusting them, listening to them,&#8221; he <a href="https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&amp;jsonp=vglnk_166127344143510&amp;key=df10cab76273c1045e8e961336f37c82&amp;libId=l7687exb0103ilug000DLcxflqgke4gpa&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fscreenrant.com%2Frick-morty-dan-harmon-collaborators-trust-response%2F&amp;ccpaConsent=1---&amp;v=1&amp;opt=true&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slashfilm.com%2F974947%2Fhow-rick-and-morty-taught-dan-harmon-to-trust-his-collaborators%2F&amp;title=Dan%20Harmon%20Reveals%20How%20Ricky%20%26%20Morty%20Taught%20Him%20To%20Trust%20Collaborators&amp;txt=Slash%20Film" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told</a> the panelists. He further said how if he would just impose the rules, he would become a villain, and hence, he doesn&#8217;t do that. Instead, he tries to become Uncle Gandalf and says, &#8220;I did this a long time ago. So I can tell you what&#8217;s going to be difficult about it. Like, let&#8217;s figure this out.&#8221;
https://youtu.be/WOkeB4ZTjFM
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-rick-and-morty-season-6-have-more-inside-jokes/">Will &#8216;Rick and Morty&#8217; Season 6 Have More Inside Jokes?</a>
Although Harmon&#8217;s statement undoubtedly shows his personal development, it also speaks highly of the impressive creative team he and Roiland have assembled. Are you excited to travel through the universes with Rick and Morty as they arrive at Netflix&#8217;s world on September 4th? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Will ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 6 Have More Inside Jokes?

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflixjunkie-logo-2.jpg

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PRI_161199984.webp

'Rick and Morty' Co-Creator Dan Harmon Reveal The Key To Keep The Series Fresh and Relevant - Netflix Junkie

Prithvi Shah is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie and has contributed over 650 articles. Having an English major, she has built expertise in journalistic writing, story writing, and reviewing. In her stint of over a year at NJ, Prithvi has developed a good understanding of putting forward a balanced and unbiased perspective without hurting the sentiments of millions of fans and readers across the globe. Prithvi finds joy in writing scripts for short films and implementing them successfully by being a part of the production team. She holds a black belt in Karate and when not immersed in the world of books and movies, you can find her playing the piano or exploring new places.

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/Prithvi_Shah_NJ.png

description

&#039;Rick and Morty&#039; Co-Creator Dan Harmon Reveal The Key To Keep The Series Fresh and Relevant - Netflix Junkie

https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-rick-and-morty-co-creator-dan-harmon-reveal-the-key-to-keep-the-series-fresh-and-relevant/

‘Rick and Morty’ Co-Creator Dan Harmon Reveal The Key To Keep The Series Fresh and Relevant

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

EDITORS' PICK

The World of NJ

Connect With Us

General

Legal