: Rick becomes obsessed with collecting five mechanical "Gotron" ferrets found on different planets. When combined, they form a giant robot used to fight space monsters.
: The episode's narrative shift mimics a classic mob movie rise-and-fall, with Rick acting as a "Don," complete with a voiceover from Morty and themes of betrayal and greed.
: Specific scenes reference the staircase shootout in Scarface (with Rick yelling "Say hello to my little me!") and the general structure of The Sopranos or Goodfellas .
Fan and critic reactions were mixed . Some praised the dense layers of parody and the commitment to the "mob movie" bit, while others felt the characterization of Rick was inconsistent or that the episode relied too heavily on gross-out humor related to the "incest baby" subplot.
" Gotron Jerrysis Rickvangelion " is the seventh episode of the fifth season of Rick and Morty . It is a genre-blending parody that primarily lampoons anime like Voltron and Neon Genesis Evangelion , while simultaneously operating as a homage to mafia films like The Godfather , Goodfellas , and Scarface . Plot Summary
: A major subplot involves the "Giant Incest Baby" (Naruto) from a previous episode, which returns to play a pivotal role in the climax. Key Pop Culture References
: The title and visuals reference Neon Genesis Evangelion and Voltron .
: The episode features a montage set to themes reminiscent of classic anime and mob dramas. Critical Reception