Star Trek Helped Rick And Morty Make Adult Swim’s Ultimate Villain

Recently, Rick and Morty showrunner Scott Marder explained to ScreenRant how they developed Evil Morty as a powerful, unpredictable force, similar to the character of Q from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Q was known for testing Captain Picard and the Enterprise crew with challenging situations, and Marder’s team wanted a similar figure for Rick. They envisioned Evil Morty as someone who always seemed to be one step ahead, possessing a unique power that allowed him to manipulate events and even challenge Rick himself. This concept heavily influenced the direction of the season, starting with the premiere episode.