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:
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. Eps10Rick and Morty - Season 5
across infinite timelines to ensure they fall in love and produce Mortys. Upon arriving at the Citadel, they meet (Evil
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 He destroys the Central Finite Curve by hacking
: 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 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
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: