The story begins with Rick and Morty still separated after their breakup in the previous episode. Rick is gallivantes through the galaxy with two crows, while a desperate Morty uses an aging serum from the to turn himself 40, hoping to guilt-trip Rick into coming home. After the crows abandon him, Rick returns and realizes Morty’s transformation is a mess that only the Citadel can fix. The Citadel's Dark Secret
The season 5 finale, "," isn't just an episode; it's a massive "lore dump" that shatters the show's status quo. Here is the story of how it unfolds: The Breakup and The Return Eps10Rick and Morty - Season 5
: A "Prime Rick" offered Rick C-137 portal technology, which he refused. In retaliation, Prime Rick killed Rick’s original wife, Diane, and young daughter, Beth. The story begins with Rick and Morty still
: Rick spent years hunting Prime Rick, killing countless other Ricks in the process. The Citadel's Dark Secret The season 5 finale,
Evil Morty’s ultimate goal was never to rule the Ricks, but to escape them. He destroys the Central Finite Curve by hacking the Citadel's portal fluid, turning the station into a massive weapon that kills thousands of Ricks and Mortys.
Upon arriving at the Citadel, they meet (Evil Morty), who reveals the horrifying truth behind the station. The Citadel isn't just a city; it's a "Morty Market". Ricks have been:
During a lunch meeting, Evil Morty scans Rick's brain to complete his plan, allowing Morty to finally see Rick’s real past in a wordless montage: