After two stinkers, the absolute best MLP:Fim episode EVER (except maybe the premier) · 2:53am Jul 5th, 2015
Really. Finally. Just wow!
An episode that made sense, had an actual moral, real feelings, Spike respect - in fact it was his astute observation that set the whole thing in motion! It was an absolute pleasure from the first to the final frame, with a truly heartwarming series of appearances by Minuette (I love how she handled Twilight's re-appearance in her life, and then helped her on her quest to find their other friends. Moon Dancer was also exceptionally well written, and the evolution of her character in this episode is a pleasure to watch.
It's also heartwarming to see that Twilight has learned the lesson of going to her friends when she has a problem she can't solve other own. What a wonderful lesson for everyone watching!
All-in-all, this episode was gold and I have to rate amongst my very favorites of the entire series!
I hope the fandom's reaction will give Hasbro and DHX a clue and give M.A. Larson more respect and more episodes!
Oh, I completely agree!
I'm always hesitant at declaring it a new best episode... but I do think it's the best in S5 so far.
I think, actually, this is "fan pandering" done right. (not that I hated ep 100) It takes a few background ponies and puts them in logically into the plot, acknowledging that they have all the background appearances (including as Cadance's bridesmaids) they actually have.
It's the kind of thing you have to be a really big fan to notice.
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Exactly. But it's also an episode that put friendship first, and the only crisis was regarding what it takes to be a good and true friend. No pointless slapstick, no gratuitous Spike bashing, just good lessons about life.
To me, it was simply perfect!