Milo Murphy's Law

**Milo Murphy's Law** is a Disney XD series that premiered on October 3, 2016, co-created by Phineas and Ferb creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh.

## Summary

As the descendent of Edward A. Murphy Jr, (the namesake of Murphy's Law that states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong) Milo Murphy has an exreme misfortune and bad luck. But he is very optimistic, and always manages to overcome and solve his misfortunes. And gets help from his best friends Melissa Chase and Zack Underwood, and his space-less backpack with supplies that helps him when things don't go so well.

## Why it Rocks

1. The plot is very creative and amazing.
2. Very interesting characters. Especially Milo Murphy, Melissa Chase, and Zack Underwood.
3. The voice acting is incredible. Especially "Weird Al" Yankovic as Milo Murphy.
4. This show teaches that even when bad things happen, never give up and always try to overcome them.
5. The theme song is incredible.
6. There have been some easter eggs that this show takes place in the same universe as Phineas and Ferb.
7. It had a crossover with Phineas and Ferb.
8. The songs in the show are incredible. Especially since "Weird Al" Yankovic performs most of the songs as Milo Murphy.
9. Decent animation.
10. The subplots with Balthazar Cavendish and Vinnie Dakota are very good.
11. Although it is all about Murphy's Law, the premise never gets in the way of the episodes.

## Bad Qualities

1. There are a few unlikable characters like Elliot Decker.
2. There have been a few moments that gets mean-spirited. Like Elliot Decker saying that the world would be much better and safer if Milo was never born.
3. It still has a long way to go to escape from Phineas and Ferb's shadow.
4. It was put on hiatus between the first and second seasons for a year.

## Reception

Common Sense Media rated the show 4 out of 5 stars, stating : "Parents need to know that *Milo Murphy's Law* is a hilarious animated series from the creators of *Phineas and Ferb*. It suggests that the fabled Murphy's Law (whatever can go wrong will go wrong) is a real condition that afflicts its titular character and puts him through all sorts of unpredictable trials. As a result, there are lots of scary and potentially painful accidents (falling off a cliff, being chased by wolves, getting caught in a subway turnstile), but Milo always approaches them with a can-do attitude that positively influences his friends as well. As for his friends, they prove their worth by sticking with him regardless of what that exposes them to, so there are lots of good messages there".

Common Sense Media rated the crossover episode titled "The Phineas and Ferb Effect" 4 out of 5 stars, stating : "Parents need to know that *Milo Murphy's Law: The Phineas and Ferb Effect* brings together the characters from *Milo Murphy's Law* and *Phineas and Ferb*, all of whom share a hometown in their series. The story blends the best of all three titular characters -- optimistic Milo's severe misfortune (he's the descendant of the man for whom Murphy's Law was named), and Phineas and Ferb's perpetual good luck in their harebrained schemes -- into a crossover special that's geared toward fans of both shows. The story takes off running without introducing either the characters or the setting, so newcomers to the characters' identities and relationships will feel a little lost. Expect a lot of action involving oversized plantlike monsters who don human identities and turn some people into plants themselves, but no real violence. If this is your kids' introduction to any of these characters, know that this fun mix of personalities will encourage them to seek out more of their separate escapades".