The fifth season of Rick and Morty, following an original run last summer during Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming, appeared on Hulu and HBO Max on February 5th, 2022. For those who missed out on the initial hype, the critically-lauded animated show returned alongside favorable reviews from critics as per usual. This time around, fans quickly took to the forums in outcry over the new season’s quality. Why are these fans decrying these episodes, and how could such a vast discrepancy exist? Get caught up on the drama below!