Critics and fans alike have found the episode's take on mental health and self-identity to be surprisingly profound.
Rick and Morty “Rest and Ricklaxation” Review - Flipfrog, LLC Rest and Ricklaxation
: Multiple reviews, including those on Rotten Tomatoes , find Morty’s transformation into a soulless, hyper-confident "American Psycho" stockbroker to be a fascinating take on how his insecurities were the only thing keeping his intelligence from becoming truly dangerous. Critics and fans alike have found the episode's
“The idea is that Rick and Morty removed all the parts of themselves they thought of as weaknesses... but the harsh reality, embodied by Rick, is that these very idiosyncrasies make them who they are.” IGN · 8 years ago LLC : Multiple reviews