Adult Swim's "Rick and Morty" Season 3 has been delayed and the show's co-creator Dan Harmon explains why. The animated sci-fi TV series has left fans with a huge cliffhanger in the previous season.
Rick sacrificed himself to the alien authorities after he hears Jerry badmouthing him in the small planet. The mad scientist calls the federation and surrenders in exchange for his family's safe return to Earth. Now, fans are anxious to see what happens next in the new season of the show, which was originally expected to be released in Dec. 2016.
Harmon spoke to Indie Wire in an interview saying that the "Rick and Morty" season 3 was delayed because of them as they argued what jokes to use in the episodes. He added that he cannot really share the release date because it was Adult Swim's territory.
"We have fights all the time and then we have fights about why we're having fights," said Harmon. "'Well, we didn't fight during Season 2, that's why it's taking longer! All this fighting! So OK, let's stop fighting!'"
Earlier speculations suggested that the delay was because of the animation. Bringing life to the characters takes time and revisions can also disrupt the timeline even more. However, the new explanation from Harmon suggests that the animation has not even started yet.
"Rick and Morty" Season 3 is expected to be the longest season yet with 14 episodes, Geek Exchange reported. The longer season was reportedly because of the positive feedback the show has gotten over its previous seasons.
Harmon also took to Twitter to explain his statements in the interview. He said that there is really no one else to blame for the delay and that it was because they wrote slow. Harmon also added that he and Roiland were perfectionists which may also be another factor for the delay.
"Rick and Morty" Season 3 release date has not been announced yet and Adult Swim's contract with the showrunners may mean that they cannot actually reveal it to the public. The show is expected to be out this year.
Watch the development process of the show below: