"Rick and Morty" Delivers Shocking Spaghetti-Centric Episode with Therapeutic Nihilism
In the fourth episode of "Rick and Morty" Season 7, titled "That's Amorte," the Smith family's Spaghetti Night takes a dark turn when it is revealed that the spaghetti is made from the corpses of people who committed suicide on a specific planet. This discovery leads to a system of incentivized self-harm and a booming spaghetti trade. The episode explores themes of exploitation, cannibalism, and the ethics of convenience. Despite the absence of co-creator Justin Roiland, the episode maintains the show's nihilistic absurdity and emotional tension. The episode's emotional climax features a montage of a terminally ill man's life, highlighting the detours and disappointments that shape a person's journey.