The Ricklantis Mixup — [s3e7]

" The Ricklantis Mixup " (also known as "Tales from the Citadel") is the seventh episode of the third season of Rick and Morty and is widely considered one of the series' most ambitious and critically acclaimed installments. Premiering on September 10, 2017, the episode subverts expectations by abandoning its titular adventure to Atlantis in favor of a dark, multifaceted examination of the Citadel of Ricks.

The episode's climax reveals that the newly elected President Morty is actually , a recurring antagonist first introduced in Season 1. Upon taking power, he immediately executes the Shadow Council of Ricks and establishes a totalitarian regime. This shift transformed the Citadel from a loose confederation into a dictatorship, setting the stage for future series-wide arcs. Production and Reception Rick and Morty Season 3 Episode 7 Review - Den of Geek [S3E7] The Ricklantis Mixup

A charismatic "Candidate Morty" runs for President of the Citadel, eventually winning the election in a surprising landslide. The "Evil Morty" Reveal " The Ricklantis Mixup " (also known as

A coming-of-age parody similar to Stand by Me , where four Mortys leave their school for a "Wishing Portal" before being assigned new Ricks. Upon taking power, he immediately executes the Shadow