by Chris Snelgrove
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Love it or hate it, there are few TV shows more influential Rick and Morty. Not only did it shape the course of Western animation for years to come, but the writers for this show went on to shape other franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, Cartoon Network's cheesy cartoons seem to have shaped the most influential sci-fi franchise in history for the better. It wasn't just that Basement floors It was created by former Rick and Morty writer Mike McMahan, but he confirmed in a recent interview that his old cartoons inspired what he hopes will be a bold new direction for Star Trek.
Star Trek multiverse
If you are more of a fan Rick and Morty Instead of Star Trek (or vice versa), you'll need a brief refresher on the ending Basement floors To understand this connection. With the caveat that you'll encounter some spoilers, here we go: Basement floors A series finale recently aired in which Starfleet gains a stable wormhole for the multiverse. Now, instead of occasionally ending up in other dimensions through cosmic luck or other strange alien phenomena, the Federation can explore the multiverse in peace whenever and however they want.
In a recent interview with CinemaBlend, McMahon spoke about his experience writing Rick and Morty It shapes what he sees as the future Star Trek. “I worked for four seasons Rick and Morty “I'm talking about the multiverse,” he said. “I've thought a lot about what the multiverse could become as interesting as warp travel.”
And in the end, he came up with an idea we wish more franchise creators had: “Star Trek isn't about getting together and having a nice talk… I mean it is, but it's also about learning about the possibilities of life itself, right?” For this reason, he feels that “learning about the possibilities of humanity and having a map of a quarter of the multiverse is really exciting for me.”
In other words, McMahan seems to think so Rick and MortyStar Trek's past should be Star Trek's future and future spinoffs should focus more on exploring the multiverse rather than just juggling from point A to point B. It's unknown how impactful the film's ending will be. Basement floors It would be a privilege. discoverywhich takes place centuries later, certainly never mentions that Starfleet easily roams the multiverse. However, one or more of the future Star Trek series Pick up where Basement floors Discontinuing this ancient franchise could provide a much-needed shot in the arm.
This is easy to say because most everything is in the journey Horizon Looks very disappointing. We are excited for the next season of Strange new worldsbut it's hard to be equally enthusiastic Starfleet Academy (Part of early cancellation discovery) or the original Star Trek movie (which seems like it will do little but treads familiar ground). Live action officeThe series-like show starring Tawny Newsome sounds interesting, but there is currently too little information about it to generate interest.
Considering the amount of time and energy Paramount Streaming on the original Star Trek movie, it's safe to say that the studio is currently more interested in playing it safe than shaking things up. But this is unfortunate, as is the early cancellation of both discovery and Basement floors Point out a franchise that needs a creative shake-up (the more dramatic, the better). Take a page from Rick and Morty's book may be the best if only because it allows Star Trek to do what it should have done all along: boldly go where the franchise has never gone before.
There is, of course, a certain paradox Rick and Morty Helping shape the future of Star Trek. when Basement floors It was first announced, and there was a lot of concern about whether it would be more than just a Star Trek look Rick and Morty-Storytelling style. Fortunately, Basement floors It quickly developed its own air of comedic nostalgia, but now, we can only hope that Star Trek embraces the infinite possibilities of the multiverse with all the flair of Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith.
And if that doesn't happen anytime soon, fans may have to petition Cartoon Network to loan Paramount a few copies of Mr. Meeseeks. Surely it's easier to get Star Trek writers to write Star Trek well than it is to help Jerry take two shots off his golf swing… right? If it doesn't, fans will have to channel those demons who think pain is pleasure to enjoy the NuTrek era in a way more painful than anything we've seen yet.
source: Cinema Blind
