Thoughts on the show "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic"?

[FredWolfLeonardo]

I haven't talked much about it here, but I decided I'll come out of the closet. I really love this show, after having discovered it last year. Although I'm not a hardcore fan like some of the internet people who call themselves "bronies", I am a casual fan who enjoys it as a cute little show and I really appreciate it for that.

So, what are your thoughts, do you like the show, love the show, don't care for it or downright hate it? I might be putting my reputation on the line by asking this, but I couldn't resist the thoughts of the drome

[Wildcat]

There was an MLP topic awhile back. Anyway I absolutely love it. I'm a 32yo guy and I'm not embarrassed to admit it. It's a great show. Seen every episode.

If anyone thinks thats weird or its only for little kids has obviously not seen this version. I checked out a few prior generations and Friendship is Magic is clearly different in that it's like a lot of other cartoons and enjoyable for all ages.

It's fun, cute and does a good job with the "teaching" element that doesn't come off cheesy.

There's supposed to be a movie next year. Ive seen some say it might be the series finale but I wish it would go on as long as possible.

[Candy Kappa]

I think it's a fun and cute show, but I fell off around end of season 4 I think or whenever Twilight got her wings.

[Eiko]

I love this show really well done. I also read the comics from time to time depending if the storyline is good.

[drgon78]

I love the show, if only other 80's remakes could be this well done or animated shows in general.

[Shark_Blade]

Too tame and mushy for me. The story is so girly too. Boring.

Though I do like Rarity and Applejack design.


Imagine if they make the show like this:



That'd be wicked.

[DestronMirage22]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Too tame and mushy for me. The story is so girly too. Boring.
Imagine if they make the show like this:



That'd be wicked.

That would be crazy. Admitedlly, I'd watch a show like that.

[ZariusTwo]

I prefer the fanon material over the canon material to be honest, especially Doctor Whooves.

[Utrommaniac]

Isn't it five years too late to start this topic?

I used to watch it, even binge watching the whole first season in one night. This including trying to go to sleep at 6 am, realizing too late that I had stayed up all night. And so I attempted it, and gave up...while Winter Wrap Up echoed in the depths of my mind. But I've started getting bored with it in the most recent season. It started to feel too 'pandering', especially with so many former background characters pushed too far forward. With the exception of the 100th episode, which was fun. But after that, it just started to sink a little.

[TMNT_Guy]

Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

I think it's a fun and cute show, but I fell off around end of season 4 I think or whenever Twilight got her wings.

That was me too. Oh, Twilight's becoming a princess to sell more toys and to make matters worse the episode is done entirely in song...great. As someone who respects but doesn't like musicals, the episode seemed like it would be a chore to sit through, not to mention Equestria Girls was announced around that time so I just gave up on the show.

Until about a month ago, I stumbled upon a Youtube video called "Fluttershy Plays Weird Pony Games" and it got me interested in the show again. Was the episode where Twilight becomes a alicorn as stupid as I thought it would be? So I watched it...and it was as dumb and painful to sit through as I thought it would be. But I gave the show another chance and I'm glad I did because season 4 became my favorite season yet. Season 5's "The Cutie Map" also became my favorite two parter, Starlight Glimmer is easily one of the most unsettling villains I've seen in a kid's cartoon in a while. The way she speaks with that kind, welcoming voice...and then explodes into yell of pure rage is amazing. Heck, when Twilight starts giving her Friendship is Magic speech and Starlight cuts her off with "QUUIIEETT" legitimately caught me off guard. Not to mention what she did, kidnapping ponies and trying to brainwash them by locking them up in a dirty, dimly lit shed with a loudspeaker repeating the same message of conformity over and over again is pretty creepy for this kind of show.

So yeah, I wouldn't call my self a huge fan but I do like the show. I'm a bit apprehensive about the movie coming out next year. On one hand, the movie is conformed to have eight songs. Ugh. But as an animation fan I'm looking forward to it because this will be the first major 2D animated film in theaters since Winnie the Pooh in 2011. This is also the show to take something as stupid as Equestria Girls and make it...not really good, but above average. I'll definitely be checking out the movie next year regardless, maybe I'll even take my niece. It might be a good movie for her first time at a theater.

[Allio]

dropped the show after slice of life, dropped the comics as of the "Return of King sombra' arc, but since I haven't kept up with the show. I'm more into Ever After High myself; alot more chance to delve into despair.

[Raph's Girl]

If you think Twilight's bad you should see her niece, Princess Flurry Heart. Demonic little thing that was BORN an Alicorn. Even Luna and Celestia were going "WTF?!" over her.

I love the show.. Luna is best princess, Apple's are best family, and Maud Pie is best sibling!