Aethylynn

I usually get depressed when a favored TV show comes to an end, so I will probably get depressed over MLP too. The fandom will still be around. There are plenty of fandoms that have persisted long after their respective shows ended, and this one is unlikely to be different. There will be less volume of discussion, but artwork will continue to be made, and fanfics will continue to be written. And, of course, there will likely be a next generation, or a revival.

Take a moment to look at the character appearance sheet at the MLP wiki, and notice the increasing prevalence of red as the seasons progress. Indeed, we do not need yet more major characters diluting the show.

At the end of the finale, the pillars expressed a desire to return to their homes, while Starswirl expressed a desire to travel. This suggets that they will not be regulars on the show. They may make the occaisonal guest appearance, but I wouldn't expect them to show up every other episode.

Stygian played an active role in putting the group together, and then tried to duplicate their powers to become like them. Spike, on the other hand, was more of a tag along, who, when he did do something, usually acted on his own. I don't really see the connection, unless you are seeing them both as sidekicks. The same with Starlight. I don't see a connection unless you're going for the 6+1 angle, with Stygian annd Starlight being the +1s. Not everything has to be connected.

Technically he is not one of the pillars, so he wouldn't necessarily have a counterpart. He was sort of like their manager. You know, the one who books their appearances, and pays off the hotel when they trash their room.

Many people have expressed that Spike's origins are a loose end and that he needs to find his parents etc. But I always felt that this eposide resolved those issues. Spike decided that it was not important. As far as he is concerned the ponies are his family, and that concludes the story. On another line of thought, my beef with this, and other dragon episodes, is that they took something which is supposed to be badass, the dragons, and simply made them look like ass.

I would say that the reason Sparity should end is because it's become stagnant. In the early seasons they actually did something with it. There was a dynamic between the two characters that lead to interesting stories and funny jokes. But now there is nothing. No stories. No character development, Not even jokes. It's just ... there. Like a bad smell you can't get rid of. The poor guy now just simply endures a one sided love affair that just isn't going anywhere. For a show that's big on progression, for this to just linger around is sad. If they are not going to do anything with it, they should end it and let Spike move on.

He hasn't been referred to as a baby for many seasons now, so I doubt he is seen as one. But none of the child characters have shown growth. The CMS's, for example, should be well into adolescence by now, but we still see them in foal form.

Starlight really grew on me in this episode. It really brought out her vulnerable side. Seeing her anxious about her friendship with Sunburst shows how she's still struggling to put her life back together. I agree that Sunburst was a little insensitive at first, but he doesn't come across as a particularly socially adept pony, so it is understandable. But he made the effort in the end. They should have had Spike join in the Dragon Pit game. He wouldn't even need to dress up. Maud in the group hug was adorable.

Do you really think it's wise to comment on the weight of the most powerful alicorn in Equestria?

Some of the extra spice - Pie pyramid - Pies pinned to the investigation board - Pinkie keeping a record of every pie she ever baked - Plasma beams from evil RD's eyes. - Pinkie's hugs are never too tight Pinkie did a pretty good investigation this time around. That makes three mystery solving ponies (Twilight, Rarity and now Pinkie). I wonder if they will start driving around in a van with Spike going "Spikey dikey doo!"

A pretty solid episode. Some of things I thought added spice to it. - Iron Will - Cool looking zeppelin - Twilight Velvet is a thrill seeker - Spike being family to Twilight is official - Spike predicting Twilight's OCD - Twilight's family overall - Poor Shining Armor's going to get teased relentlessly for getting airsick Right after an Ogres and Oubliettes marathon.

Because Twilight was there and Celestia was not. You cannot expect someone to always know the optimal course of action in a given situation, particularly if they are young. To dump on Spike for not having the best ideas at all times is unfair. That's putting dragons on a pedestal. Besides, there is nothing disgusting about being a servant. It may not be as prestigious as princess or dragon lord, but it is a perfectly valid occupation. Tara is not a writer. Her statements do not qualify as Word of God. As for Spike being a slave, he is currently underage, and therefore subject to the same restrictions that any minor would be subject to (Although it is implied that if Spike chose to stay in the dragon lands, they would have let him). But can you point to any piece of evidence that suggests that, when Spike comes of age, he would not be allowed to leave? It can be argued that Spike is a servant, but there is no evidence that he is a slave.

While it would be neat to see such a protective instinct, there isn't much evidence of this from the show. I would conclude that her character doesn't include such a beserk button, so I wouldn't expect to see it.

Hey guys. Maybe we should wait until after the episode has aired before pronouncing gloom and doom. We don't know for sure that Spike's not going to be in it. Plus also I'm getting the vibe that people don't really get what the angst is about. This isn't about screen time, or whether Spike is well treated, or a badass. This is about answering one of the biggest, most important questions in MLP history. Is Spike family, or is he just a favored servant? This episode is the hinge that all the Twimum and Twisis fans have pinned their hopes on, and it doesn't look good. Come Saturday they will on the edge of their seats, hoping for the best, fearing the worst. Some, it appears, have thrown in the towel. Others still hold out hope. So what will it be? Join me, when the moment of truith arrives. WILL HE BE THERE?