The only reason I watched "Milo Murphy's Law" is because of a YouTube channel called 2nd Dimension (formerly Phineas Flynn's Law). He mentioned that this is set in the world of my favorite show when I was a kid: "Phineas and Ferb." I also found out that there's a crossover episode. Since it gives more P&F content, I decided to watch with it caution: I had to expect that it may or may not be as good as P&F because it wasn't renewed for season 3. For better understanding of the story, I watched the show based on their production order just like what I did with P&F
SEASON 1: (8.45)
AN ADVENTURE WITH PERFECT HIGHLIGHTS YET TOO MUCH "OKAY" PARTS
First half of season one:
It's.....pretty good. I love that there are some story arcs in this show. While not great enough to get me excited, these arcs still manage to tell a fun story. Also, as a huge Phineas and Ferb fan, I appreciate the easter eggs, callbacks and voice actors lending their voices in the show (Vincent, Alyson, Olivia, Dan). These references just make me smile. However, the episodes themselves and the jokes can be hit or miss. Some were really good while most were okay. Good thing the characters are really likeable.
Second half:
The second half of the season really kicks of with episodes like "Missing Milo" and "Fungus Among Us." Sadly, the highlights are not enough to save the episodes that were mostly okay and not very funny. I am not a huge fan of the guy with the stop sign. He isn't funny yet he got an episode focused on him. Also, I am not a fan of Diogee. I like him but I do not think he is funny.
BEST EPISODES:
"Murphy's Lard" - I appreciate the "Phineas and Ferb" pilot episode reference. Also, this episode's really funny
"Secrets and Pies" - Chop Away at My Heart is a great song. Also, I love it when we learn something new with these characters. Now I finally get what that "Candace Against the Universe" reference is.
"Missiong Milo"- WOW! What a fun, funny and action and science fiction-packed episode. I am now more excited to watch this show! This really proves, along with all of the Phineas and Ferb specials, that Dan, Swampy and their staff can do and tell terrific, fun and amazing stories if they're given more time.
"Fungus Among Us" - As a Milo Murphy's Law viewer, this is my second favorite episode so far. It is very creative with its story and I just fun. I kinda wish we had more Melissa and Zack this episode. Also, Dakota and Cavendish are both hilarious!. As a P&F fan, I feel mixed about the contradicting details the episode gives regarding the P&F timeline.
WORST EPISODES:
"Love Toboggan" - It has a date subplot that is not funny! I love to the song, though.
SEASON 2: (7.95)
A FUN BUT DISAPPOINTING SEASON
First half:
As this is the main reason why I started to watch the show, I'll start with the crossover episode:
I wanted to love "The Phineas and Ferb Effect." I love Phineas and Ferb and I've enjoyed most of Milo Murphy's Law, but I can't help but feel that the Phineas and Ferb characters are the ones that brought this crossover down. It's still good but not great like "Missing Milo"
First, the good stuff: Cavendish and Dakota's scene in the island is touching. It just shows the love and friendship these two have. Next, the "Melissa-Zack" couple joke. I now ship them but I am still okay if they don't end up together. Third, I am a Phinabella shipper and any time Phineas worries about / shows love and care for Isabella (or vice versa) is just a win for me even if it's just for 1 second of a 45 minute special episode. Fourth, Doofenshmirtz. No explanation necessary. Lastly, the introduction of the Phineas and Ferb characters (especially Buford and Baljeet when they sing Zack's song)
Now for the things that really disappointed me: First is Candace. She is very out of character here. I know that this takes place after the finale of P&F, but I just don't think that the Candace in the finale would be this....calm. Also, her "arc," which pretty much lasted for one scene, was rushed. Next, the lack of Isabella. She's my favorite female character from P&F (only third to Doofenshmirtz and Phineas) and it makes me sad that she only has two lines this episode. Third, the show became P&F's shadow. What I mean here is that there isn't enough MML elements and this episode feels like "a not great P&F special that's slightly better than The OWCA files". Fourth, the stakes were high but I don't feel the danger. Fifth, the action scenes were meh except for the third act. Sixth, it feels like this should have and could have been a Disney Channel Original Movie like "Across the 2nd Dimension." Some elements just feel rushed (like Candace's story, the plot, action) and cut for time (Isabella might have had a separate storyline, Zack and Melissa might have had more screentime that focuses more on them and not with the P&F gang). Lastly and most importantly, except for the introduction of P&F characters, I don't think the episode was fun. It has a "here is Phineas and Ferb after 4 years off air" vibe. The unfortunate thing is that I started watching this show after seeing/rewatching all of the Phineas and Ferb episodes.
As for the rest of the first half of the season, I felt the fun the crossover was missing. Episodes focused more on the characters surrounding Milo and I loved them, especially Cavendish and Dakota. There are still some problems (Diogee) as well as a couple of forced/shoehorned characters (Perry and Monogram)
Second half
The second half of the season is pretty much on par with the first half. Some episodes were pretty good, some are okay. Also, I officially prefer the first season's and the crossover's villains over the aliens. It's sad to know that this might be the final season. I enjoyed the show and I think that it wasn't given enough time to shine.
BEST EPISODES
"Doof's Day Out" - It's a Doffenshmirtz-centered episode. What could be better?
"Managing Murphy's Law" - A terrific and fun episode even though I am not on the Milo-Amanda ship yet (But I am shipping Melissa-Zack)
"Field of Screams" & "Spy Little Sister!" - I love that these episodes were paired with each other. Both are fun episodes that focus more on Milo's friends. Also, I caught Amanda's line "He's mine. He's mine." but I am still not on board with that shipping mainly because I don't know much about Amanda.
"Sphere and Loathing in Outer Space" - a wild adventure that could've been better if it was 45 minutes long. I love the action, the touching friend moments between Perry and Doof and Cavendish and Dakota as well as the developing relationship between Melissa and Zack. Also, I love Cavenpuss.
WORST EPISODES
"Agee Ientee Diogee" - Doofenshmirtz is funny, but I am not a fan of Diogee. The episode showed a small role from my least liked Phineas and Ferb character, Major Monogram. The episode also makes me think that they just want to make this show more like Phineas and Ferb and less like Milo Murphy's Law. Sadly, the show loses its identify and the attempt itself is not quite successful.
"Cavendish Unleashed" - Terrific cliffhanger aside, the episode had too much of the joke that I disliked in "Candace Against the Universe." It's where characters say some things, an obvious joke is coming and we wait for it, then the comes or doesn't come, lastly, repeat.
