Phineas and Ferb Returning for Two Seasons on Disney+
As part of a new deal between Phineas and Ferb co-creator Dan Povenmire and Disney Branded Television, Phineas and Ferb has been revived. The series will return for two 20-episode seasons on Disney+. Likewise, Povenmire’s latest Disney project, Hamster and Gretel, has been renewed for a second season. A release date for the new seasons is unknown at this time. Check out a statement from Disney Branded Television president Ayo Davis here:
“Dan is renowned for his ability to create universally beloved stories and characters with both heart and humor. We couldn’t be happier to continue our collaboration with him and bring back the iconic Phineas and Ferb in a big way.”
And Dan Povenmire:
“It has been the greatest pleasure of my career to see how an entire generation of kids and parents have embraced the characters and the humor of Phineas and Ferb. I’m eagerly looking forward to diving back into the show for them and for a whole new generation.”
The original show aired from 2008-2015 and was followed up by TV movies and specials, most recently 2020’s Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe. I absolutely loved Phineas and Ferb when it was airing, and I’ve always believed it’s precisely the type of project Disney – and Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network, for that matter – should focus on. The deluge of live-action sitcoms populating animated networks irritates me to no end. I’d rather watch the most uninspired cartoon that required some artistry and creativity than another sitcom set in a high school. And don’t give me “it’s for kids;” don’t kids deserve good content? If people are working on kids and family content, they suddenly don’t have to try? I hate that line of thinking. Kids and family content is and can be some of the best stuff out there, so the bar should be high.
Back to the topic at hand, I didn’t care much for Phineas and Ferb: Candace Against the Universe. I actually planned to review it when it hit Disney+, but I didn’t think it was funny or clever like the show or Phineas and Ferb Across the Second Dimension. I’m delighted to hear that it won’t be the end of the series, as I’d like to see it go out on a high note. I have some reservations because Disney+ original shows haven’t been all that so far. This also furthers their reliance on existing characters and brands; they’re lazy. But I love this show, so I can’t help being a little hyped for more episodes!
But what do you think? Has anyone seen Hamster and Gretel, and is it any good? Talk to us in the comments!
