Dec 07, 2016 07:00 AM EST By yasi bilangel, UniversityHerald Reporter

"Rick and Morty" season release date may follow Mr. Poopybutthole's prediction in "Rick and Morty" season 2 that the new season will come after a year and a half, setting it on March 2017. Moreover, co-creator Dan Harmon hinted that Rick will be able to escape prison and may even live in Hawaii.

"Rick and Morty" season 3 has been confirmed by Adult Swim after a successful two seasons where viewership was consistently increasing. The sci-fi black comedy, which critics are now calling as a modern classic, began as a simple parody of the "Back to the Future" franchise featuring Marty MacFly and Doc Brown.

"Rick and Morty" soon became household names as its black humor resonated with various viewers form different demographics. Though it is shown in Cartoon Network, it is still very popular with adults age 34 to 44-year-olds particularly because of the eighties look of the show.

It is not surprising then that "Rick and Morty" season 3 has been heavily anticipated by both young and adult fans. Co-creator Dan Harmon has indicated a December 2016 release date, but it looks like it will be pushed next year.

Mr. Poopybutthole in "Rick And Morty" season 2 said that the popular Adult Swim show may come back after one a half year, putting that to March 2017 in the calendar, CinemaBlend reported. Redditor Pop David, who may be involved as a design assistant for "Rick and Morty" season 3 has revealed that Dan Guterman has already finished writing all of the scripts, but only one full animation good for one episode has been completed.

Judging from these revelations, "Rick And Morty" season 3 may get to have a 2017 as predicted. Despite the seemingly long wait, fans have come up with various theories on what is in store for "Rick and Morty" season 3.

Alcoholic genius Rick Sanchez has surrendered to the Galactic Federation and been sent to prison, from which Morty's sister, Summer, will have a vital role in Rick's rescue. This is in line with Harmon's earlier report that Rick's trials will be over soon and that the storyline will bring "Rick and Morty" season 3 in Hawaii, Den of Geek has learned.

Fans may still need to wait a few more months for "Rick and Morty" season 3 to premiere. However, there is good news that fans will surely welcome for "Rick and Morty" season 3 will have four additional episodes, bringing that to a total of 14 when last season's was only 10 episodes.

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