Rick and Morty (franchise)

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rdf:langString Rick and Morty is an American animated science-fiction comedy franchise, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, whose eponymous duo consists of Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith. Rick and Morty were created by cartoonist Justin Roiland for a 2006 parody film of Back to the Future for Channel 101, a short film festival co-founded by Dan Harmon. After six years, the sketch was developed into Rick and Morty, a half-hour prime time show that was a hit for Adult Swim, receiving universal acclaim across all seasons. The popularity of Rick and Morty has made it a billion-dollar merchandising and media franchise. Alongside the original television series, the characters of the show have been featured in a variety of media, including , , and . The series centers on the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez C-137 and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith (Prime), who split their time between domestic life and interdimensional adventures, with the characters travelling to other planets and dimensions through portals and Rick's flying car. Different versions of the characters inhabit other dimensions throughout the show's multiverse and their personal characteristics can vary from one reality to another. The Rick and Morty franchise has received widespread critical acclaim, winning two Annie and Emmy Awards.