Although all the 'Phineas and Ferb' episodes follow the same sort of formula in terms of how the stories are structured, there is mostly enough variety in the story ideas (a lot of them on the show are very imaginative) and writing to stop the formula from being repetitive. Have said more than once about 'Phineas and Ferb' being one of the biggest surprises in a good way the year it began and am still very fond of it deep down now, particularly the earlier episodes.
Of which both "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World" and "The Ballad of Badbeard are. Both of them are terrific, especially "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World" which was close to a favourite, and do not waste their concepts at times. Despite not being able to drive myself for medical reasons, that didn't stop me from finding "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World" easy to identify with due to having siblings who can drive. "The Ballad of Badbeard" is great fun and nostalgic, though not quite as inspired.
Some 'Phineas and Ferb' episodes do have too manic pacing, and that is the case with particularly "The Ballad of Badbeard". It was less of a problem for "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World" as the manic energy was needed for the type of story it was.
The animation in both is rich in detail and very colourful. Especially in "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World", with some clever visuals when in action. The music is dynamic with the action and the theme song is insanely catchy with very clever and quotable lyrics that anybody still in school fishing for how to spend their vacation will relate to.
Loved the writing in both, again though in "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World". It is very funny but at the same time it is very tactful in its portrayal of fear in the driving seat and conquering it. That is relatable for anybody who has felt the same when first learning to drive or who has struggled at a certain manouevering (personally know many that struggle with parallel parking so Candace is not alone). The message also resonates, due to being so true to life, and was not executed in a preachy manner. "The Ballad of Badbeard" also has a lot of smart and funny dialogue.
Both "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World" and "The Ballad of Badbeard" succeed in the storytelling. Connected more with the story in the former, with it being an identifiable situation which was done with both tact and hilarity, and the Perry and Doofenschmirtz subplot (in a rare connection with the main plot subject-wise) is wonderfully insane. The latter is very nostalgic and has great energy and the surreal quality of Candace's subplot doesn't feel too jarring.
All the characters are great as is the voice acting.
Concluding, terrific. 9/10
Of which both "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World" and "The Ballad of Badbeard are. Both of them are terrific, especially "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World" which was close to a favourite, and do not waste their concepts at times. Despite not being able to drive myself for medical reasons, that didn't stop me from finding "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World" easy to identify with due to having siblings who can drive. "The Ballad of Badbeard" is great fun and nostalgic, though not quite as inspired.
Some 'Phineas and Ferb' episodes do have too manic pacing, and that is the case with particularly "The Ballad of Badbeard". It was less of a problem for "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World" as the manic energy was needed for the type of story it was.
The animation in both is rich in detail and very colourful. Especially in "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World", with some clever visuals when in action. The music is dynamic with the action and the theme song is insanely catchy with very clever and quotable lyrics that anybody still in school fishing for how to spend their vacation will relate to.
Loved the writing in both, again though in "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World". It is very funny but at the same time it is very tactful in its portrayal of fear in the driving seat and conquering it. That is relatable for anybody who has felt the same when first learning to drive or who has struggled at a certain manouevering (personally know many that struggle with parallel parking so Candace is not alone). The message also resonates, due to being so true to life, and was not executed in a preachy manner. "The Ballad of Badbeard" also has a lot of smart and funny dialogue.
Both "It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World" and "The Ballad of Badbeard" succeed in the storytelling. Connected more with the story in the former, with it being an identifiable situation which was done with both tact and hilarity, and the Perry and Doofenschmirtz subplot (in a rare connection with the main plot subject-wise) is wonderfully insane. The latter is very nostalgic and has great energy and the surreal quality of Candace's subplot doesn't feel too jarring.
All the characters are great as is the voice acting.
Concluding, terrific. 9/10
