Re: S04E25-26: Twilight's Kingdom
Headless Horse wrote: I can only hope they're going to use it as a teachable moment about letting go and cherishing memories and so on. They won't have any trouble bringing the feels if they decide to milk it. But I'll be fascinated to see whether they think that's appropriate material for the weekly texture of this candy-colored horsie cartoon.
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There, that's better.

FiM has had some pretty emotionally intense moments already in the course of its run, and they've gone through some pretty complex and tough emotional and social conflicts and circumstances.
That said, not sure if they've ever really gone over the pain of loss yet, which is what such a contemplative episode would have to face. I would love for Twilight to acknowledge the library as also a living tree that she cared for. That would be really sweet.

Headless Horse wrote: I think they're treading new ground here.[...] What I'm saying is, this was a choice on McCarthy's part, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if this is part of a new vision that she's going to try to bring to bear.)
I still believe that there is a great deal of dramatic 'epic' influence from the original series as well. It was like having to watch ponies go through the toughest paper & pen RPG campaigns sometimes!

That said, there is a lot more than just G1 going on here. I'd have to say this might be the most satisfying season finale yet. There's a whole world of possibilities waiting out there for the Circle of Friendship Knights of the Friendship Table now.

Oh and I made a haiku... well, the syllable kind anyway.

The elder sisters
sharing concern together
for Twilight’s sad heart
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Amethyst_Gem
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