How RICK & MORTY Tells A Story - Dan Harmon's Universal Theory of Storytelling

The video explores the storytelling structure of 'Rick and Morty', focusing on Dan Harmon's 8-step story embryo. It contrasts TV and movie storytelling, emphasizing TV's focus on maintaining the status quo. The analysis of the episode 'The Ricks Must Be Crazy' illustrates how the show follows this structure, highlighting the futility of change in TV narratives.

What are the eight simple steps that every story follows according to Harmon?

How does television's goal differ from that of movies according to the text?

How does Morty's reluctance contribute to the narrative of the episode?

What role does the concept of 'status quo' play in the structure of the episode?

What is the significance of the 'Microverse' in the episode discussed?

How does the episode illustrate the theme of existentialism through its characters?

What are the consequences faced by Rick and Morty after they achieve their goals?

Describe the relationship between Rick and Zeep as presented in the episode.

What does Harmon mean by 'the futility of change' in the context of the episode?

In what ways does the episode challenge traditional storytelling methods?