'Phineas and Ferb' was one of the few Disney Channel shows in (relatively) recent years that was watched by me and my siblings, also Disney fans, since its inception and continued to watch completely hooked, the re-runs being holiday highlights. That's no joke. The earlier episodes are better than the later ones, funnier and more creative, but even when the show was not at its best it was better than quite a lot of the shows airing on Disney Channel, which has not been the same it used to be for years, at the time.
Once again, it was great to see my favourite 'Phineas and Ferb' character Perry the Platypus play a large role (even if he doesn't have the character development that he had in "Sidetracked") and to have a different main antagonist. "Primal Perry" also features one of the most creative Phineas and Ferb plans in a while and both Baljeet and Buford at their most interesting in some time. It is a wonderful episode, while not one of my favourite 'Phineas and Ferb' episodes it is in the better half.
Everything works. The animation is bright and colourful, with such vibrant colours that literally pop out at you and beautifully detailed backgrounds. The music is in the style that is not usually my style of choice when listening to music, but it is very catchy and pleasant to listen to. The theme song is irresistible with a melody that sticks in the head for days without being an earworm and with very quotable lyrics.
The writing is very funny and intelligent. Once again, the right balance of being easy to understand for children while not being too juvenile for adults is successful. The humour is not childish or distasteful. The Perry plot has a good deal of tension and it is easy to root for Perry, as adorable and feisty as ever, Liam is a suitably menacing main antagonist and Doofenschmirtz is true to character and amusing. Can't fault the voice acting.
Making every bit as strong an impression is the Phineas and Ferb plot. It was interesting seeing a different dynamic to Buford and Baljeet bully vs bully victim's chemistry, where there is here something of a role reversal. Despite Buford being a bully, some sympathy is felt for him and how he's treated doesn't come over as too cruel or too far (despite it sounding so from the synopsis). Phineas and Ferb's invention is a wildly creative one and is put to truly creative use.
Concluding, wonderful. 10/10.
Once again, it was great to see my favourite 'Phineas and Ferb' character Perry the Platypus play a large role (even if he doesn't have the character development that he had in "Sidetracked") and to have a different main antagonist. "Primal Perry" also features one of the most creative Phineas and Ferb plans in a while and both Baljeet and Buford at their most interesting in some time. It is a wonderful episode, while not one of my favourite 'Phineas and Ferb' episodes it is in the better half.
Everything works. The animation is bright and colourful, with such vibrant colours that literally pop out at you and beautifully detailed backgrounds. The music is in the style that is not usually my style of choice when listening to music, but it is very catchy and pleasant to listen to. The theme song is irresistible with a melody that sticks in the head for days without being an earworm and with very quotable lyrics.
The writing is very funny and intelligent. Once again, the right balance of being easy to understand for children while not being too juvenile for adults is successful. The humour is not childish or distasteful. The Perry plot has a good deal of tension and it is easy to root for Perry, as adorable and feisty as ever, Liam is a suitably menacing main antagonist and Doofenschmirtz is true to character and amusing. Can't fault the voice acting.
Making every bit as strong an impression is the Phineas and Ferb plot. It was interesting seeing a different dynamic to Buford and Baljeet bully vs bully victim's chemistry, where there is here something of a role reversal. Despite Buford being a bully, some sympathy is felt for him and how he's treated doesn't come over as too cruel or too far (despite it sounding so from the synopsis). Phineas and Ferb's invention is a wildly creative one and is put to truly creative use.
Concluding, wonderful. 10/10.
