Previous Post Actually, I was a little let down by the episode - the two-parters are usually a lot better than that. I'm not sure why either - the episodes weren't at all bad, and there were lots of individual bits that were very good. On the other hand, I really liked the ending Spike got. He is too often overshadowed by the rest of the cast, and it's nice to se him get the credit every so often.

...and that 9 of those episodes are going to air before the New Year, I figure one may as well grab some new pony whenever one can. Hopefully the evidence/speculation that points to a 3-episode long direct-to-DVD film following that is accurate. I suspect that might be where Discord makes his return. Why air those episodes for free if you can charge the adult fans to see them first?

I think a 3 episode long story would be great, as I tend to feel like the 2-episode ones could always use just a bit more room to breath and flesh out the themes/characters a bit. Still, I quite enjoy them and this one was no exception. I understand a fair amount of fans were let down by the villain, who was more looming presence ala Sauron than fleshed-out character, but I didn't much mind. I really enjoyed the stuff with Spike, the little hints at some larger continuity to come, and a bunch of little bits throughout.

Ultimately, where else can one hope to see ponies replicate the Colossus/Wolverine "Fastball Special" by throwing a half-comatose, newlywed, princess bride?