Miraculous Ladybug is a show that's seen as a "guilty pleasure."
Not considered a good show, but enjoyed for its wackiness.
Revolves around two junior high students, Marinette and Adrian, who become superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir.
Main Characters and Story
Marinette (Ladybug) and Adrian (Cat Noir) earn superpowers for helping an old man.
They fight villains created by a character named Hawkmoth.
Hawkmoth sends out akumas to people feeling negative emotions, turning them into supervillains.
Ladybug can create things (power of creation) and de-evilize people.
Cat Noir can destroy things (power of destruction), but cannot de-evilize people.
Character Dynamics
Marinette and Adrian are portrayed as opposites: Marinette is socially enthusiastic, while Adrian is more reserved due to homeschooling.
Both have reciprocal but unrequited loves: Marinette loves Adrian (sees him as a friend) and Cat Noir loves Ladybug (but her heart belongs to someone else).
They can't know each other's identities, or Hawkmoth will win.
Episode Examples
Villains are created from trivial negative emotions, leading to ridiculous scenarios:
Nino: didn't like not having a party.
Random girl: sore loser.
Nathan: from bullying.
Marinette’s dad: because of Marinette pretending heartbreak.
Even a baby: cried and got akumatized.
Writing Quality
Writing is considered atrocious but hilariously bad.
Described as a "hilariousity." Despite bad writing, the show is entertaining.
Notable Episode: Cat Blanc (Season 3, Episode 22)
Highlighted as the best-written episode.
Major spoilers: Marinette gives Adrian a present, reveals her identity by mistake.
Cat Noir gets akumatized upon learning all truths: Ladybug’s identity, Hawkmoth is his father, his mother is in a coffin.
Cat Blanc has infinite power of destruction but is defeated by being outsmarted by Ladybug.
Episode is a commentary on impatience in the fanbase for Marinette and Adrian to be a couple.
Teaches the lesson: "There is always a time for everything."
Rated 8/10: Good, but not perfect.
Conclusion
Cat Blanc is favored for decent comedy, action, drama, and writing.
Cat Blanc described as the strongest villain Hawkmoth has ever created.
Lecture ended with encouragement to like, comment, and stay safe.