While i think FIM isn't a waste it has an issue with being overly predictable leading to sub-par reactions leading to widespread disappointment,I do think for a final season it's been a major let down, I was kind of hoping for a season with a solid story finisher, not another season of pointless build-up where the only episodes that matter are the first two and last two, would've preferred the last season to be based around one solid storyline to send it off with a bang rather then a whimper, S9 is my least favourite season and is a disappointment but isn't a massive bore.