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Episode directed by Denny Lu and Tim Stuby
We’re back with another episode of Everybody Hates Dash! Now the episode from last week was pretty disappointing and felt like a script they had rejected three seasons ago but decided to fish out of the junk drawer to fill out this season. Sure, the episode before that was pretty excellent, but this is still not how you want to come back from a mid-season hiatus. Can this episode make up for that lackluster effort, or did they expend all their creative energy bringing Patton Oswalt into an episode? Let’s find out!!
The episode begins on a DARK and (not quite) STORMY night where Fluttershy is trying REALLY hard to ace that slasher movie audition by getting into character and walking through the woods at night. Her excuse for this is that a picnic went on too long (things got WAY too crazy when they brought out the Dijon mustard!) but you’d think the ONE person who’d be looking out for that would be the one who’s already terrified of everything!
“A whole lot of help YOU turned out to be Mr. Bear! GO OUT THERE AND KICK THAT MONSTER’S ASS!!”
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Episode directed by Denny Lu and Tim Stuby
We’re back with another episode of CMC: After Story! The CMC have had their Cutie Marks for some time now, but since they’re the only other group that episodes in this series can focus on (something I’d like to change at some point, but whatever), there has to be new justifications for them to go on their wacky adventures. Not really a tall order considering the Mane6 have episodes that don’t tie directly into their duties as Warriors of Friendship or whatever, but so far there hasn’t been enough episodes post crusade to get a sense of how they’ll work without that specific goal to get things started. Will this be a sign of things to come for the CMC, or are we going to get more of the same only now it’s less interesting? Let’s find out!!
The episode begins in the Ponyville Schoolhouse (it’s a good thing all the kids are the same age) where everything is… fine. The CMC aren’t blowing up the playground, Diamond Tiara isn’t spreading anti-Cutie Mark propaganda, and Pip’s reign as Student Body President hasn’t ended in catastrophic failure! Things are just… okay. Cheerilee must have realized how boring this is (either consciously or subconsciously) and has decided to have the class do the most dangerously stupid (and lawsuit inducing) thing she could imagine!
“You’ve got twenty four hours to build a fully functioning four wheel vehicle to strap yourselves into and be thrown down a cliff in. Any questions?” “Can we use power tools without adult supervision??” “I don’t see why not!”
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Episode directed by Denny Lu and Tim Stuby
We’re FINALLY back with another episode of The Daring Doo Chronicles! After a month long hiatus that felt like it would go on forever (I should know; I have the view counts to prove it!), we’ve got more pony goodness to keep us all entertained in between Steven Universe, Adventure Time, and the recently concluded Wander Over Yonder! Does the series come back in full form; rejuvenated from the break it took, or did ALL that free time make them sloppy and dispassionate about returning to the show? Let’s find out!!
The episode begins as a dramatization of the latest Daring Doo novel, though the franchise seems to be running out of steam considering how lackluster the situation is. How is she afraid of falling off a collapsing bridge when she can FLY? Oh well. The fans will eat this latest book up just like the other hundred bajillion books in this series, and we get confirmation of that as the dramatization turns out to be Twilight reading about the latest adventure to Rainbow Dash; the latter packing up for Saddle Diego PonyCon while the former is lamenting the fact that she can’t go. Even a princess can’t get a ticket to that! Well, not really. I’m sure she’s already received an engraved invitation begging her to lend her star power to the convention, but she’s got work to do at some friendship summit in Griffonstone which, if I were to guess, is about five percent about actual friendship problems and ninety-five percent about stimulating their failing economy. The worst part though is that AK Yearling who they met in Daring Don’t and is the author of Daring Doo who’s apparently ALSO the real life Daring Doo (so which one is her real name!?) is going to be there and she never goes to conventions to Twilight’s chagrin. Basically AK Yearling is Alan Moore if the guy learned what razors are and merely let the hatred of their own work simmer inside them rather than broadcasting it to the world. Rainbow Dash does her best to try and undersell how awesome the convention is going to be, but is doing (or should I say… DARING DOOING!? Hee hee hee) a poor job of it, especially when we smash cut to her surrounded by all the nerds of Equestria and loving it!
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Episode directed by Denny Lu and Tim Stuby
We’re back with another episode of Fluttershy in the Middle as this is an episode that drops a pretty sizable bombshell on us which is that Fluttershy actually has a family! PONY SHOCK!! For such a big revelation to put in an episode, does this manage to do all it can with this latest development, or is it too little too late to be of any significance? Let’s find out!!
The episode begins with Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash (the latter decided to tag along to get a break from the Wonderbolts) having a nice lunch at her parents’ house which is still something I’ll have to get used to. Seriously, of the three major pegasi in the series (Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Scootaloo), none of them have had families that have shown up in the six seasons this show has been running. Hell, now that THAT cat is out of the bag, I guess we might as well move onto the tragic death of Applejack’s parents! Her mother doesn’t seem to have much going on design wise, but Dear old dad is basically if you took Mr. Rogers and Ned Flanders and put them in the teleporter from The Fly. Not OG Ned Flanders who was kind of a pompous ass or modern day Ned Flanders who has stopped taking Homer’s crap; the middle Ned who was a total pushover.
“Well howdily doodily Flutter-rino! I would let you borrow our lawnmower, but the neighbors been borrowing it for about seven years now.” “SHUT THE HELL UP OVER THERE! I’M TRYING TO DRINK!” “You’ve got it best buddy!”
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Episode directed by Denny Lu and Tim Stuby
We’re back with another episode of The Rarity and Applejack Adventures, which is the closest thing we’ll get to an American Absolutely Fabulous! Okay, CANADIAN Absolutely Fabulous! Whatever! Despite their differences in occupation and lifestyles, Rarity and Applejack do have quite a bit in common; not the least of which is their business sense and drive for personal success. We haven’t gotten an episode with these two characters specifically since Made in Manehattan from season five, and that ended up being a highlight of that rather underwhelming season. Does this episode accomplish the same for season six, or has the dynamic between the two been explored to the extent the writers are willing to go? Let’s find out!!
The episode begins with Rarity enjoying a day at the spa and eagerly waiting for the arrival of Applejack in the steam room. Sadly enough Applejack is overburdened with chores recently and doesn’t arrive until several hours later; setting up the conflict for the rest of the episode and giving us a sight gag in the process. I don’t think that steaming can cause your face to melt off, but maybe they’re using magic steam.
“LOOK WHAT YOU’VE DONE! Do you KNOW how long it will take for them to put my face back on!?”
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Episode directed by Denny Lu and Tim Stuby
Welcome back to another episode of Rasho-Pony! So far, season 6 has been a somewhat more successful version of the underwhelming fifth season. While last season promised change and exploration but failed to deliver on it, this season feels a bit more assured of itself and has tried some new ideas here and there to keep things fresh. Does that work for this episode where it’s essentially one big flashback to piece together the story up to now, or will this be a gimmick that wears out its welcome all too quickly? Let’s find out!!
The episode begins with five of the Mane6 frantically racing towards Rarity’s house in the hopes of stopping her from reading a review of the opening night at her Manehattan Boutique. The reason why is not clear yet, but it has something to do with information that they apparently divulged to the fashion critic which is presumably NEGATIVE information based on how they’re rushing to stop her from reading it. Unfortunately they are too late as Rarity has the newspaper in hand and is merely waiting for her friends to arrive so she can read it with them. For the sake of conflict, she refuses to listen to anything they say and proceeds to read it out loud; the others deciding to start hiding behind heavy objects while she does so.
“If you want to kill me, you’ll have to go through these outfits first!!” “DAMN! My one weakness!”
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Episode directed by Denny Lu and Tim Stuby
We’re back with another episode of The Taming of the Starlight! After last week’s respite from the newest member of Twilight’s inner circle to focus on Rainbow Dash, it’s time to check back in with our not-quite-yet reformed former dictator. Not only that, but it’s SOMEHOW Hearth’s Warming Eve time already which is odd considering it looked very much like Spring in the last episode, so maybe the show is trying to make up for lost time or something. Anyway! Will Starlight learn about the magic of Hearth’s Warming Eve, or will they let her be a Grumpy Gus until the ornaments are put away? Well you can probably guess which one it is, but let’s find out!!
The episode begins with everypony singing a Hearth’s Warming Eve carol throughout the town and leading into Twilight’s Doom fortress where the main festivities are happening; presumably leaving the chosen people of Pony-rael to their own devices as they celebrate Horse-anukah in the privacy of their own homes.
“Can I go home now? It’s the last night and we’ve got to light the mare-norah.” “Oh quit being a spoil sport!”
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Episode directed by Denny Lu and Tim Stuby
We’re back with another episode of The Wonderbolt Years! Rainbow Dash’s ongoing quest to become a member of the prestigious group might be reaching its ultimate conclusion with this episode that puts her among their ranks once and for all! Will this manage to be just as good as the LAST time a major series long plot line had gotten a resolution which was Crusaders of the Lost Marks or is this a hasty conclusion that doesn’t adequately capture the magnitude of this event? Let’s find out!!
The episode begins with Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash expositing to each other about an upcoming Wonderbolts event in Ponyville that Rainbow Dash will be a part of. Rainbow Dash corrects her about one thing which is, as you know, she’s actually a RESERVE member which means she’ll be there but not in the main event. Well that’s too bad. If only there was a way for her to get a chance to fly with them, or if the Wonderbolts finally gave her a shot in their ranks. If only something like that were to happen…
“That’s right Rainbow Dash! We’ve got your wife!” “But I’m not married!” “You are now! TO THE WONDERBOLTS!!”
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Episode directed by Denny Lu and Tim Stuby
We’re back with another episode of Everybody Hates Starlight! She has been a bit of a contentious character, hasn’t she? Some people weren’t happy with her becoming a main character at the end of season five, while others have found her to be the injection of new blood that this series needed. I’m still optimistic, but I’m worried that they won’t take full advantage of what her character can represent and will just try to go the safe route. We’ll have to see as this is the most Starlight centric episode yet! Will they finally make good on the promises of this character, or will she be just as poorly utilized as the Cutie Map from season five? Let’s find out!!
The episode begins with Twilight and Starlight setting the table for an upcoming dinner with Princess Celestia. Why they’re setting the table a whole day before she shows up, I have no clue, though I’m willing to assume that was Twilight’s idea. Maybe she wants to make sure it’s done perfectly? Nope, because she gets crabby when Starlight sets it immediately (and impeccably) using her magic and I guess Twilight wanted to use the time to lecture her about friendship… or something.
“What could we POSSIBLY learn by setting the table slowly?” “Uh… friendship is about patience? Alright fine! YOU GOT ME! I just wanted to show off my custom made dinnerware! HAPPY!?” “it actually is pretty nice.” “Thank you!”
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Episodes directed by Denny Lu and Tim Stuby
It feels like it was just yesterday that this show was still on the air and not living up to it’s potential, doesn’t it? Season five was overall a disappointment, mainly due to the MacGuffin they introduced being underutilized (the Cutie Map) and the finale not really having the kind of punch and significance that we are used to getting from this show. There were more than a few important and satisfying episodes throughout the season (The Cutie Map, Slice of Life, Rarity Investigates, Crusaders of the Lost Mark) but taken as a whole it just didn’t do much to advance our main characters or the world that they inhabit. Fortunately, the best thing Hasbro could have done was to minimize the hiatus between season which means we can move forward right away so that fans (like me) aren’t moping for too long about the mediocrity of the last season. Can they manage to recapture the magic of this series with a smart and exciting season premiere, or will the mediocrity continue as we slowly realize that the show has reached its peak? Let’s find out!!
The episode begins with Starlight Glimmer walking through the halls of Twilight’s Doom Fortress; looking for the library and hanging lampshades along the way.
“It sure is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside! I wonder if that’s a reference to something… *COUGH* Badwolf *COUGH* Excuse me. Must have something in my throat.”
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