The Season 5 opening sequence is . It does its job: hypes you up for 30 seconds, shows off improved animation, and doesn’t spoil too much. However, it lacks the creative weirdness or meta-commentary that made earlier intros feel like part of the show’s humor.
Here’s a review of Rick and Morty Season 5, specifically focusing on the opening sequence (often called the “openh264” intro — a playful nod to the video codec, though the show itself doesn’t use that term).
The Season 5 intro maintains the show’s tradition of a rapid-fire, chaotic montage, but with a notable shift in tone and content compared to earlier seasons.
— Perfectly fine, but you won’t rewatch it on YouTube like you did the Season 3 or 4 openings.
If you meant you wanted a review of the entire Season 5 (not just the intro), let me know — that’s a very different conversation (many fans consider it uneven, with episodes like “Amortycan Grickfitti” and “Rickdependence Spray” being low points, while “Rickmurai Jack” is a highlight).
