While trying to manage a date with his long-time crush Jessica, Morty repeatedly enters a pocket dimension where time moves much faster (a "Narnia-like" world) to retrieve aged wine for Rick and Nimbus . His brief visits inadvertently cause centuries of war and societal collapse for the dimension's inhabitants, who come to view Morty as a mythological "Dark Child" . Critical Consensus
The subplot involving Beth and Jerry exploring their marriage through a potential threesome with Nimbus was seen as a refreshing move away from their constant fighting in previous seasons . Watch Rick and Morty S05E01 WEBRip x264-ION10 1
The conclusion of Jessica's arc in this episode—where she becomes an "all-seeing time god" after being trapped for centuries—was called "funny and insane," finally giving her character depth beyond being just a love interest . Minor Criticisms Rick and Morty Season 5 Episode 1 Review - Den of Geek While trying to manage a date with his