Before I came across this show by reading a little about one of the characters on the Disney fandom site, I think I might had already known about this for some time, somehow or for some other reason, despite never catching it on Disney Junior when it was running, I'm just not that sure. But from what I read about this show itself, it ignited enough of my curiosity and interest in wanting to check it out on Kiss Cartoon and here's yet another show I don't regret seeing. I'm working on a list of my top 20 favorite animated T.V. series of the 2010s and this is among them. I must say, this is one of the better/best T.V. cartoons of the last decade. Not only that, but also one of the more underrated toons it seems, as this doesn't get brought up much, as that's evident from the few reviews there are on here and Common Sense Media currently. Additionally, it's since become amongst my favorite space/sci-fi shows, educational shows, and CGI shows. One of the smartest and most impressive in recent years that proves that, despite some clunkers in the Disney Channel/Disney Junior's repertoire, the studio is still quite capable of coming up with some great, strong, newer material. Programs of this caliber are what restore my faith in cartoons and verify that there's so much more to them than the stereotypes. I can say without doubt and hesitation that this is one of those that are worth watching and enjoying as much as an adult as I would if I were still a kid. Just a few late nights/early mornings ago, I binge-watched four episodes (eight segments) of the first season back-to-back as a mini marathon and I'm almost done and on my way to viewing the second. One of the best things Walt Disney Television Animation has ever done, I can't praise this enough.
The original title is a nice, clever nod to the Disneyland attraction, even if the reference is somewhat indirect and the show doesn't exactly revolve around that. One of the reviewers before me already explained the premise of this and I think the explanation is better than how I can explain it. I'll make mine shorter and make some notable points about it differently. Rather than focusing on Tomorrowland, the Disneyland attraction, it's really about a family of four, futuristic Earthlings, The Callistos, and their pet robotic ostrich, Merc, who are members of an organization or agency called Tomorrowland Transit Authority (TTA) and they have adventures traveling around the galaxy to various other planets, basically helping out others in need. In addition to the educational values about the solar system, the plots of the episodes often find the family and/or some others getting into a jam and a solution to the predicament needs to be found. So amid the positive aspects about this are the emphases on problem-solving and teamwork. Just when one may think everything there is to discover in space has been discovered, there's always something new up there and out there for one to find, and see.
From all that I've seen so far, I can't complain much about this. High-quality CGI art/animation, superbly written stories, many likable to lovable characters, well-composed music, the regular/recurring/guest voice actors, all great in their roles, everything about it is just about flawless. That is, up until the third season, according to a couple, other reviewers on here. Under the title of Mission Force One, the other commentators claim that's when the series began to decline. I haven't gotten to see the third season yet, but I'm kind of hesitant and wary to see that when I do, because of whatever content there is in that ruining the image and memories of the previous seasons. But I'll still check that out too eventually, anyway, despite the claim that it's not quite as great as the first two seasons. Although I haven't seen it yet, I presume the third has the son, Miles, his sister, Loretta, and their crew of two alien friends, Blodger and Mirandos Ariellian, along with fellow human, Haruna Kitumba, become more of the focus rather than he, his sister, and their parents as they continue their aspirations to be space explorers. From the complaints I briefly read about Mission Force One here, it seems like it that couldn't and wouldn't have been as bad probably if it were treated more as a spin-off rather than an extension or continuation of Miles From Tomorrowland. The crew behind this and whoever came up with that idea might had been better off doing it that way instead and keep the original format as it was. For this reason, I give it one less star than I would've were it not for the decline in quality later.
Regardless of whatever problems there may be with the third and last season, I say this is still worth giving it a go anyway. It hasn't been a disappointment to me from what I've seen to date and it's miles or lightyears ahead of Ready, Jet, Go. The factoids are always good to learn about and know. But this one that Disney has done it again. One of the most entertaining I've ever seen. Recommended.
