Ok let's talk about Emorty and his depiction in S9E1. As well as the dynamic displayed between him and C137.
I'm going to start with the most common criticism I've seen, which is regarding EM being "nonchalant". We're all talking about the guy who hates Rick's so much he executed an elaborate plan in order to leave the finite curve, right? As "calm" as he may be depicted outwardly, I think its worth remembering the core of his character lies in his hates for Rick's and how they treat Mortys, a fact the drives his character so aggressively he takes things to extremes. Inside is anger, and intense emotions - and without that his character motivation would completely fall apart. I can only imagine, with such strong feelings also comes intense jealousy for Morty Prime, who possesses what every Morty wants, a Rick who actually cares. So consider that jealousy when you look at his actions.
His actions have long been selfish, like any 14yr old, he is still a kid afterall, he is still going to be rife with things like impulsivity. So consider he thinks, maybe he can have some of what Morty Prime has? A Rick that cares? Could he manipulate and hope for something with C137? Even with that generalisation, I think both C137 and EM hold deep respect for eachother. They're eachothers best rivals, they can accomplish a lot together, but at the same time their pride also keeps them from ever admitting it.
Of COURSE they'd have fun on missions with theor matched intelligence, but there is an underlying, idk, longing of some sort that sticks to EM. To have his own Rick who CARES. Who enjoys going on missions, and making weapons, and the omega device simply served as their "excuse" to carry on with their dynamic without an admittance of those feelings.
I think we can maybe agree that Rick's quick destruction of the device came with Prime Mortys discovering of what was going on. His pride couldn't be wounded, but we see real remorse in the way he apologises to EM about whatever being "ruined". And at the end of the day, EM is emotional, very much so. Nonchalant based on his outward appearance is ignoring the vast majority of his characters motivations. He wants that connection, even had it for a bit, waved it in Primes face and exploded with anger over the end of it. I think we saw something fleeting but meaningful. And I unfortunately think aspects of fandom have possibly clouded the perspection of the underlying truth underneath some of the writing choices. I really love what we can take away from this episode at its core.
Let EM feel his anger and hurt strongly, however he chooses to be perceived outwardly. All I saw was a hurt, abused, teenager wishing for connection with his grandfather.
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