Dan Harmon Talks Overhauling ‘Rick And Morty’ Workplace, Fears & Hopes For Future Of Adult Animation – Contenders TV Nominees Studio

There was “a great deal of turbulence,” Dan Harmon acknowledged, following co-creator and star Justin Roiland’s 2023 ouster from Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty ahead of Season 7, amid domestic violence charges (which were ultimately dropped) and other allegations of misconduct.

Despite its popularity, 'Rick and Morty' holds a unique distinction of being one of the few animated series to have its own dedicated fan convention, Rickcon.