Aurora Storm

Like every season, it has had some hits and misses. I think it's overall a good season.

I see what you're saying, but I still think that it makes RD and Scoots relationship all the more meaningful with RD take Scootaloo under her wing (excuse the pun) than if they were blood relatives and "stuck with each other." Even if the other CMC crusaders weren't siblings of the mane six, I'd still think that way. And it's nice for us only children to have someone to relate to. Everyone has a sibling. It often seems the only time a character is made an only child is to bring out how spoiled they are like Diamond Tiara or someone equally unlikable (prior to her redemption.)

That seems a bit formulaic. Especially with Rarity already having to learn how to be a better sister and less self centered herself. It's all the more meaningful because Rainbow could easily just look at Scootaloo as a fan. She had no obligation by blood towards her and considering Scoots disability (or delayed development, depending on what ends up happening down the line) and admiration of Rainbow Dash it's all the more touching when she finally does reach out to her.

As an only child I really love Scootaloo and RD's relationship. Everyone has a sibling on most shows, it's nice to have only child representation. (That said, I hope either of them suddenly has a brother appear or something...though i did like the episode with Fluttershy and her brother.) I remember reading an interview which Lauren Faust said she didn't think RD would make a good older sister because she was too impatient or too self centered or something like that. I'm glad the new writers didn't go with that concept because it made for excellent character development for RD.

I wasn't sure how they were going to handle this but they did a really good job with it. I liked the callbacks to the other episodes, the song was really fun and Scootaloo empathizing made her the real stand out (besides Gabby of course).

Spike and AJ had some good lines in this episode. AJ's various movie quotes made me chuckle as did her mention of the Cider Squeazy 6000. I actually liked Starlight's regression into mind control even though it makes her seem like she hasn't learned anything from the mistakes she has made in the past. When someone struggles with a certain mind set, it can be really hard to overcome, especially when you don't have ill intent. I found it very credible. Starlight is very flawed but she tries to improve and I find her to actually be one of the most believable characters at this point, which is interesting since I did not like her at all in the beginning when I learned how weak (in my opinion) her back story was. Also, not to go off on a tangent about it, but I do keep finding it strange that Starlight has the same skill in magic as Prince Twilight, element of magic and was "traumatized" because her childhood friend was so gifted in magic he was taken away from her. She's clearly a prodigy and those little details don't really make sense to me. I'm nitpicking though, because as I said, I do like her character and really enjoyed this episode. Just because she may not feel as close to the mane six as Twilight does doesn't mean they're not friends. She's just a bit socially awkward or uncomfortable around those she doesn't have much in common with, that's why she connected more with Trixie. You can be friendly with others without being close friends.

I want the show to keep going for another several seasons. I feel like I'm in the minority but I am enjoying season 6 quite a bit and even if some episodes are weak, every season had that. Every season had strong episodes too. And I always look forward to getting a new song. The only part of the franchise I dislike is Equestria Girls. I just am not into high school type stuff. Maybe if they were humanized as adults I'd have enjoyed it more, but really I think I just prefer them as ponies and want them to stay that way.

This episode wasn't epic but it was cute. It catered more towards the younger audience I think, teaching about competition vs fun and how both personality types have their place and respect differences etc, etc. I liked Pinkie and Fluttershy interacting together though. They're both adorable but different and it's not often that they focus on them together like that, evening showing somewhat of a common mindset. I would have loved to watch Andrea and Ashleigh record this episode so it was all about their characters.

I think she's portrayed realistically. Someone with that many issues is going to snap at times and she does. Also, anxiety and lack of confidence are not something you overcome overnight ("baby steps"....believe me I know first hand that's probably why my favorite characters are Rainbow Dash and Rarity. They have aspects that I really admire and aspire to emulate despite their own faults). I like that's getting more assertive but hope she doesn't lose her sweetness overall. I like both aspects of her personality and like that she's finding a healthy balance at last. She's not my favorite pony but she's the one I relate to the most...well a cross between her and Scootaloo lol.

I love season 6 actually. I'm like RD with Daring Do. I'm one of those fans that thinks the show gets better as it goes on, in general though there are a few episodes that I'm not crazy about. (Just my opinion, feel free to disagree as I know many will) but I especially feel Fluttershy has FINALLY shown some real development. Not just baby steps. I think she would be a hard character to write for since she still has to maintain that shy sweet persona or else she wouldn't be her but to make her more assertive while keeping that in her character really is a difficult balance. This season is pulling it off wonderfully.

This wasn't my favorite episode by any means, but I liked seeing Big Mac and Spike as friends and this was far better than Discords last episode by a long shot. It's nice seeing the "sidekicks" get an episode. Now if we could get a Princess centered episode (preferably with some musical numbers since Cadence, Luna and Celestia sound awesome together, Twilight optional. I like her but she's had enough spotlight time).

I thought so This was my least favorite episode of the season thus far and possibly of the series. It just felt rushed...or maybe forced....Rarity, AJ and RD were being obnoxious to the point were any character development they had in their own episodes was lost. Derpy beating Rarity in the flashback made me chuckle though and I'm not even that big of a Derpy fan, still it was cute/amusing.

Yes! ( I am behind as I watch them only on Netflix when time permits.) I loved it. I was hoping for new duets between the two since May the Best Pet Win.

I laughed at RD's impression of Rarity. I like when the characters imitate the other characters. RD imitating everyone, Twilight imitating Pinkie at the end of her HWE song, Rarity (intentionally on Tabitha's part) butchering AJ's accent in the previous season (or was that season 4?) etc.