However, beforeRick and Mortyseason 8arrives, the show has one recurring problem that it needs to iron out.

Namely, Rick and Mortycant seem to branch out beyond the franchises original flagship series.

The shows only spinoffs to date both flopped badly.

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Both shows failed as spinoffs.

Despite each episode lasting only a minute or two,The Vindicatorsstill dragged due to its lack of jokes.

The biggest issue was that, visuals aside,The Vindicatorsfelt nothing likeRick and Morty.

Rick looking mad while Morty tries not to cry from Rick and Morty

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In contrast,Rick and Morty: The Animetook the opposite approach.

UnlikeThe Vindicators,Rick and Morty: The Animedidnt diverge far enough from its inspiration.

Instead,Rick and Mortys second spinoff was far too similar to its predecessor.

Birdperson and Mory in Rick and Morty

FromYoung SheldontoFrasier, every successful spinoff series needs to eventually differentiate itself from its predecessor.

NeitherThe VindicatorsnorRick and Morty: The Animecould quite manage this, resulting in their unimpressive receptions.

This isnt necessarily a problem forRick and Mortyyet.

The Vindicators assembled in Rick and Morty

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