Murphy's Law

Stanford-prison-experiment patient Murphy is taking his job as Bellamy's second in command too seriously, so when his knife is found and people suspect him of killing Wells, all hell breaks loose.

This fourth episode of season one is an action packed episode, filled with quite some good moments and nice plot developments. The series is keeping the pace high and not letting the viewer fall asleep. There's still too much "love" going around (it's been one week, so a kiss or two should be expected, though). Putting one-note character Murphy as the center of the episode lets violence take center stage, as he is not one to take things down and Richard Harmon does a good job of making the character feel more human than till now.

On the Ark, Clarke's mother decides to get into a pod and get to Earth to see if her daughter is fine. This helps to keep the tension of power struggle between her and Councillor Marcus Kane (how can he keep that hair-style?).

On the down side, there's also one of those cheesy moments when characters have to act, time running down, but decide they have time to talk, hug and cry. Otherwise, great episode.

Clarkes mom: How long does it take you to install a pressure regulator?

Expert young genius mechanic working on a spaceship to earth holding a pressure meter with two hoses attached:

"Hmm a couple hours maybe?"

I love the episode ,it was quite a dark tone and touched on a more adult themes. I felt both stories on earth and the ark were equal in terms of being interesting and entertaining and the last half was great

This was easily the best episode this season, but while the writing can be pretty fantastic, the acting is all over the map. The amount of time between reveals was a bit short, however, which took some of the wind out of the sail of the episodes two big plot points. That said, with the large shakeups this episode did unleash, hopefully the episodes going forward will have more material to work with.

The series has potential, and barring some missteps, this was a change for the better. And ultimately, that's about the best way to summarize the midseason mark. As an individual episode, it was fairly decent, but the amount of variables it has thrown in to the mix now, with several threats on the ground surface, and questions about whether or not establishing contact to the station above will be even possible with the political actions underway spaceside, this could help make things better, by going in two polar directions: Either by shrinking the amount of groups to worry about, and thus giving both the individuals and the threats more focus time, or by expanding them, and thus minimizing the required amount of "fluff" episodes needed to keep the universe interesting.

Either way, this was perhaps the episode that made me the most excited for the series going forward.

"Murphy's Law" has always been one of those shows you can count on for solid storytelling, engaging characters, and clever, if not sometimes predictable, twists. The 100th episode stays true to that formula, delivering a well-paced and entertaining experience that keeps you hooked but doesn't necessarily go above and beyond what we've come to expect.

One of the highlights is the strong performance by James Nesbitt, whose portrayal of Tommy Murphy is still as gritty and compelling as ever. His ability to balance vulnerability with toughness remains a core strength of the series, and it shines particularly in this milestone episode. The supporting cast also has their moments, although they don't always get the screen time or depth that they deserve.

The plot, while exciting, feels a little too familiar. Longtime fans of the show may find some of the twists predictable, as "Murphy's Law" tends to follow a certain pattern. However, the episode still delivers enough tension and drama to make it an enjoyable watch, especially for fans who have been with the series since the beginning.

Where this episode excels is in its nods to the show's history. There are some great callbacks and references that long-term viewers will appreciate, adding a layer of nostalgia and depth to the experience. However, these moments might not resonate as strongly with newer viewers who aren't as invested in the show's past.

In summary, the 100th episode of "Murphy's Law" is a solid entry in the series. It's not groundbreaking or revolutionary, but it doesn't need to be. It delivers what fans have come to expect-gritty drama, solid performances, and enough intrigue to keep you watching. If you're a fan of the show, it's a satisfying milestone, though it may not convert new viewers into die-hard fans.