Silver Stream.

As someone mentioned, I would think it'll be better for them to have "shorts" than a spin off series. Their adventures will be too played out to the point that they wouldn't be special anymore. Maybe they could be a small show for the really younger viewers? where a repetitive problem can happen every day and they come in to save the day? Otherwise, I don't see i happening nor do I see it will work out. BEsides, I don't think they got their cutie mark based on their talents...I think it was based on how they can make a difference to others...which isn't a talent since many other ponies do the same thing but in their own way. Maybe that's how cutie marks are revealed? When a pony realizes...or think they have realized...what their purpose is in life and how they pursue it

Interesting. Though I would think they did help Diamond understand her cutiemark as they did with Troubleshoes...somewhat at least. I think it means that instead of using her cutie mark as a symbol of taking advantage of people and using her power for herself, she can use her power to help others. She was too busy living up to her mother's expectations AND her cutie mark, she failed to realize just what kind of difference she could make if she could do it the right way? *shrugs* as I said, the plot itself wasn't well thought out and it was too random of a cliche. To me, that might be the reason why the ending disappointed you...because it was such a weird result from what you saw throughout the episode. Also, I think them getting their cutie marks would have defeated the main focus of their journey: they've been best friends throughout everything that happens to them. Even when each is facing an individual problem that doesn't even need the other two, they still manage to appear to support the other. But at the same time, they are their own person, and their talents and even their cutie marks sets themselves apart. It made sense for them to receive their cutie mark at the same time because we are so used to them being nearly inseparable

That has already been foreshadowed in the episode. In fact, that's how they received their cutie marks: by realizing it's more important and fulfilling to help others discover themselves instead of obsessing over their own talents. So I'm sure they will remain together while also helping others. The CMC adventures may never end for them and hopefully, they won't

I'm not saying I hated the episode, but I was definitely disappointed. I had to watch it twice to make sure my opinion was the same because the first time I saw it...I was a little out of it. But nothing changed: I think this episode was the weakest CMC episode throughout the all 5 seasons so far. While I usually forgive Hasbros for sometimes missing the mark when it comes to FiM, I don't think I can forgive this. They created a huge hype ever since the CMC got together, Every episode up until now was satisfactory and at times beyond entertaining in my opinion so much that THEY were the main reason I gave MLP a chance in the first place. There were too many short musical numbers and the plot was one of the biggest cliches in the business. These are my two main problems. As I stated in another thread, it's more than likely Diamondtiarra's development (what little of it) was lazily put together to satisfy the fans because...because I guess they were wondering why she was such a [insert names here]? In an earlier episode, her father seems like a nice guy who was considerate of others and respected the people no matter their social status. The mother turned out to be the "pushy, mean, "I know what's best" parent that encourages Diamond's behavior. I also felt it was rushed. Pip ask the CMC to run his campaign, they sing, and boom the votes are in and Pip wins. Silverspoon all of a sudden notices how Diamond is a jerk, and stands up to her aaannnnd you know the rest. The ONLY reason why I wouldn't call this episode a complete fail is because of the ending. The shock was genuine because we never expected for them to get their cutie marks...maybe the sloppy build was intentional to give us that sort of reaction to such an ending? Not sure...but it really had me screaming "WAIT WHAT??" The cutie mark designs were....amazing. I, and I am sure many others, was afraid what would happen to the CMC if they were to get their cutie marks. Will their adventurous end? What would be their purpose, etc....this episode DID give them a new purpose: to help others who are struggling to find themselves which is something many viewers can relate to. Their cutie marks are like a symbol of how far they've gotten TOGETHER while also recognizing what sets them APART. Beautiful, inspiring, and just too cute for words. I also loved how their big sisters (and yes I do recognize Rainbowdash isn't actually scoodaloo's sis, but hey.....you can't argue she deserves the title) had a part in the last number by saying how proud they were of them. It was just...beautiful. And it's sad that everything was deemed lazy and rushed up until this final moment. What are your thoughts?

I was going to point out that the talents were not wasted because they still have individuality within their cutie marks to show what they are good at. Honestly, I think the design of their cutie marks were brilliant. Since a few people already explained my exact thoughts, I don't think I should repeat them. But yeah...great way to give them their cutie marks WITHOUT ruining the CMC group because they are better together in everything they try to accomplish.

Yep referring to him in the friendship games. I don't HATE spike, but I like him better as a normal dog. Even when he was able to speak later, he seemed more bearable imo

From how many background ponies we have, I don't think we'll ever run out. I see nothing wrong with having curiosity about the MAJOR minors within the FiM franchise despite there being a heavy possibility that they have no.true background and might not get any development. More than likely, if the demands are high enough, the writers will pull something out of thin air just to satisfy the fans which is what I think they did with Diamond Tiara. Her situations was a heavy cliche that even while I was tipsy drinking with my friends, we were like "oh let me guess, her mother is a b**** which makes Diamindtiarra a b****. It was only in this episode where you clearly see how Silverspoon is tired of Diamond....in all the others, she seemed perfectly fine. I mean there is a strong possibility she had these moments OFF screen, but that doesn't count. Odds are, Silverspoon might not get the main spotlight though I see nothing wrong for wanting to see that. Neither do I see anything wrong with wanting spotlight for snips and snails. I just think they will only be used as a minor supporting cast to fill in cliches unless there is high demand for development.

I have mixed feelings. I feel as though this trilogy was an ending in a way...for Sunset. Her arc is now complete. Equestria girls was created BECAUSE of her. In every EG movie, she has indirectly been the main focus all along. Not Twilight, the mane six....it is her. What I wouldn't want is to never see her again though. As far as the EG franchise...I think they have enough juice for a few more movies or at least one season and then that's it unless they build more on the writing. There are a lot of things unexplained and a lot more new characters that deserve proper development. If they end it, I wouldn't be satisfied. On the other hand, it seems to be a lot of people in the media bashing heavily on EG because of high expectations on realism. It's starting to get out of hand, so if they do end EG soon, I hope they at least cover a few things to get the brony community to calm down. It's a shame though...EG has a lot more.potential. They just need to improve on the writing and it could be just as a good as FiM

I don't think they should write him out....despite him being annoying and learning.the same lesson over and over again about him realizing he isn't useless, I think he has a lot of potential. He saved the Crystal Empire after all which is a big deal. As 13MON said, he has helped Twilight in many cases. I think he needs to learn to do his own thing. I know he is still a baby dragon though so maybe we are asking too much from him....but hopefully we'll see him behave more independently .

I don't think it'll make sense for her to permanently stay in Esquestria if she ever does go back simply because she feels better accepted in the human world anyway. In the deleted scene though, she did feel a little homesick so it may be possible for her to visit time-to-time and at least make amends with Celestia and gain other friends there like how Twilight gained friends in the human world but remains in Equestria; it might be the opposite for Sunset While the writing could be better in Equestria girls, and there are a few things that aren't being covered (yet), I feel as though EG is starting to stand on their own anyway without heavily leaning over FiM like they were doing before. I feel as though they have been good enough to continue. IF they do end it at some point and decide to not create a spin-offs series, Sunset may remain in the human world break a million hearts within the fandom since we wouldn't be able to see more of her. However, the only reason I can see her actually returning to Equestria for good is if her real human counterpart makes an appearance and fills in for her in the human world OR MAYBE the pony universe....who knows? The real human sunset might find Equestria to be more of a home? Just throwing the possibilities out there.

This is so precious on so many levels Also, I'm not the only one who's sure that Sunset will be returning to Equestria soon right?

While I agree that perhaps Pinkie Pie is 100% the same as all the other seasons, I feel your explanation for Rainbowdash is a bit contradictory. Compared to the last few seasons, I think Rainbowdash is growing. Previously, all her lessons were basically about how to be a good sport and not be a sore loser....I recall that one time her lesson was to actually be loyal to her friends which was ironic since her element is loyalty. While I personally think she hasn't gotten enough screen time to make a definite conclusion if she's learning more than what she did in the previous seasons, that one episode TFTM was more.insightful and honestly more deeply impacting towards Rainbow than all her other episodes combined. Which is a shame because it shouldnt be like that, but imo it is true. As for Rarity, I never saw her as a shallow character at all. I am aware that half the brony community thinks so. I think it depends on the individual and how relatable they are with that character. It's about perspective. I don't even find myself relatable with Rarity, but even I can she she is more to than meets the eye. I blame the inconsistency in how they developed on her character. She shows her generosity a few in Season 1, then they expose her flaws (which is vanity imo) . I think that was nice and all, but "Made in Manehatten" threw me off. I didn't like how thickly they laid her element on this as if the only purpose was to satisfy the brony community that saw Rarity as a shallow character. It was too random and poorly written.

Everything I know now has been a lie up until now. I should've known.... Also agreeing with what Rarity fan pointed out

Spike, specifically, I cannot say since he hasn't had a lot of screen time so far into the series. That's why I didn't say he was better in Season 5, only that Season 5 in general seems to be getting better with the mane six and their development. He's still in question for me as far as growth goes

I have to admit, I really am.enjoying the 5th season more than the others mainly because I'm actually starting to see some GROWTH in the main cast. I feel like things we're repetitive before when it came to a few of their struggles. The only character who has an excuse would be Fluttershy in my opinion because a person like her is expected to struggle everyday with her problems but even with her, I'm seeing that she is getting better. But seeing three episodes about Spike learning to accept he's not as useless as he feels was a bit annoying and I felt that the writing lacked originality when it came to making him learn the same lesson "with different story lines" Same with the Mane 5 still having issues with taking Pinkie Pie seriously when she's trying not tell or show them something important. I know it's really.difficult to take a pony like PINKIE seriously with anything but I think there has been plenty of predicaments where Pinkie's crazy antics do lead to saving the day where they should be used to it. I just notice this happens through 3 seasons and half of the 4th. I appreciate its not so repetitive so far.into the 5th series. Maybe I'm over analyzing it? Could be a misunderstanding on my part and it WASN'T repetitive as I saw it. What are your thoughts?

I didn't see much of a difference. He was still fairly annoying either way. He became more bearable (and super adorable) when he was just a normal puppy without a voice. In the series, he gets ahead of himself and constantly has to learn the same lesson. But it's sort of okay being he's only a kid and his maturity level isn't exactly up the charts. In RR, he was the same way....setting the bar high for Twilight without considering how she felt first.

I wouldn't think so. I believe Pinkie just had a mental breakdown because emotionally, she can't handle being alone and miserable. She came from a rock family and was born into a very depressing a low life....which led to her becoming an unrealistically optimistic person to cope with how messed up the world can really be. Plus her passion is to have fun with friends and make people happy....without that, then who is she? She depends on it. There is most likely a medical term for this, but schizophrenia isn't it. And as someone stated earlier within Thai thread, insecurity issues could've been a factor being she jumped straight to the worst thing that could ever happen to her without considering less extreme reason why her friends were acting weird

I try not to lean on the fact that the movie is made for children because I know that there are other kids movies and shows that have better writing. I just think that we shouldn't be too harsh on the plot holes because not everything that's "too hard to believe" can be explained realistically like some people look for. As I pointed out in another thread I made discussing this same topic: I think we expect too much from them when we shouldn't/

*nods* I do hope they take advantage of this and develop more on the new characters later in future films. If they don't, then the mistakes they made in this movie would have been for nothing and we'll be left with characters we really want to see more of, but won't get it.

I think that applies Principle Celestia and Luna as well. I find it a little ironic that Luna wanted magic to be kept out of the games ONLY because she didn't want to risk forfeiting the games when there were bigger risks than that. But then they choose six of the magical students to participate...

Just curious. I found him adorable and less annoying especially since he was such a pain in RR in my opinion

I think pretty soon Eg will be standing up on it's on. Not sure but it'll be interesting if they did