Story Circle Examples | The Structure of Rick and Morty Explained
In this video I cover the way the plot of Rick and Morty falls into the Story Circle by Dan Harmon which is a narrative structure created by, as you probably already guessed, Dan Harmon. But it just so happens Dan Harmon is the writer of Rick and Morty, so what better story to analyze in the context of the story circle?
This analysis covers Rick and Morty season one (episode one and two), so there are NO Rick and Morty Season 4 spoilers in this video.
The point of this video is to give context and examples for the Dan Harmon story circle video I did a while back (https://youtu.be/CoUSX4Y_WS0). Dan Harmon’s Story Circle is a narrative structure to help writers plot and outline their stories. It’s great for all writers from screenwriting to novels, though it was created by a screenwriter.
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What's your favorite episode? I am personally very fascinated by the Ricklantis Mixup and would love to analyze it in a video essay someday. Are there any episodes you'd like to see me analyze?
You have been extremely helpful!!!!!! Thanks for putting this SIMPLE yet powerful information together!
That into omg lmao
I think you misinterpreted the Unfamilliar situation for Rick. The big alien has no effect on the plot and as a gag, but the empty portal gun was the actual situation they had to adapt to.
don't listen to them, make it detail, you're greate
Super interesting!
Haven't watched Rick and Morty, but the analysis of the episodes was helpful.
Wisecrack talked about this already
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The portal entrance… A+ LOL
R&M makes a great story circle example, since the show is VERY formulaic, but somehow manages to not feel that way.
I always struggle with Campbell "Hero's Journey" … it feels too abstract and never fails to lead me straight into Sagging Middle. Watts' 8-point arc and similar variations seem to click a lot better for me, personally.
First ha ha!