In Memory of Birdperson - Rick and Morty

*WARNING MAJOR SPOILERS*

You should probably watch Rick and Morty before reading this.

Rick and Morty is a hilarious and great show that focuses on the titular characters, Rick his grandson Morty, and the sci-fi adventures they go on. But, today I’ll be talking about a particular side character who unfortunately died in the season two finale, Birdperson, who is voiced by co-creator of the show, Dan Harmon.

Birdperson was a comically serious character, who made his first appearance in the season one finale, “Ricksy Business”. He is introduced when he arrives to the party, after he got an emergency message from Rick. Rick then greets him at the door and invites him in, to join the party. Later, he is seen talking to one of Summer’s friends, Tammy, who is very drunk. Toward the end of the episode, he gives Morty some good advice on whether he wants to keep adventuring with Rick or not, and then leaves with Tammy.
He appears again in “Get Shwifty”, when he saves Morty, after he’s been traveling through dimensions trying to get home. It is then revealed that Tammy now lives with Birdperson, and they’re dating. Birdperson once again gives Morty some great advice on his Rick situation. He also provides a little bit of vague exposition on his and Rick’s past. He then helps Morty get back to Rick.

In the episode “The Wedding Squanchers”, Birdperson makes his final appearance. In this season finale, Birdperson and Tammy get married on Planet Squanch. At the wedding, Birdperson gets intoxicated, and reveals to Beth, that He, Rick, and many of the people attending, are intergalactic criminals.

The ceremony and the beginning of the reception are very cute, like most weddings, but after Rick gives a speech, Tammy comes out as an undercover intergalactic cop, and then kills Birdperson. This moment was very shocking to many fans, as Birdperson was a beloved character among the fandom. His death was so devastating, it drove Rick to turn himself into the police.

Birdperson was a great character that brought a lot to the show, even though he only showed up in three episodes. He shall be dearly missed.

R.I.P. BIRDPERSON