So I've seen a lot of people discussing Rick's real motivations, and after binge watching it, I'm gonna lay my theory down right now.
You see, the truth is, Rick DOES care. At the very least, about Morty. But he doesn't want him to know.
Rick wanted Jerry out of the picture. That much is certain. It's clear he only tolerated him until Jerry's suggested betrayal. Then the gloves came off.
But there's a problem. Morty isn't exactly a fan of this decision and clearly states it. But again, Rick still cares about Morty, so he's pretty much forced to play the crazy genius card so Morty won't leave him. In his vitriolic rant about szechuan sauce, he makes doubly sure (or tries to) that Morty will have to be by him.
It's very sweet actually in a toxic sort of way, but then, Rick is bitter and so sad. And insanely smart to boot. So Rick does what Rick does best. He plans and manipulates. Because it's the only thing he knows how to do right now.
You see, the truth is, Rick DOES care. At the very least, about Morty. But he doesn't want him to know.
Rick wanted Jerry out of the picture. That much is certain. It's clear he only tolerated him until Jerry's suggested betrayal. Then the gloves came off.
But there's a problem. Morty isn't exactly a fan of this decision and clearly states it. But again, Rick still cares about Morty, so he's pretty much forced to play the crazy genius card so Morty won't leave him. In his vitriolic rant about szechuan sauce, he makes doubly sure (or tries to) that Morty will have to be by him.
It's very sweet actually in a toxic sort of way, but then, Rick is bitter and so sad. And insanely smart to boot. So Rick does what Rick does best. He plans and manipulates. Because it's the only thing he knows how to do right now.