This was the episode that got me hooked too. Such lovable characters and an interesting intro to Twilight as the all I need is books, bad friend with good intentions type. Twilights library/observatory home in Canterlot was pretty awesome and I wished such a library existed so I could visit. “...the fate of Equestria does not depend on me making friends!” That made me laugh as it let me know the writers might be a clever bunch. The mane 6 intros were well handled, as soon as Pinkie Pie gasped dramatically and flew away when Twlight said “Hello” I was pretty sure she’d end up being my favorite. The only exception was Rainbow Dash’s intro, her dialogue was a bit awkward at first but maybe the voice actress hadn’t quite got into the character yet, it quickly got better of course. Rarity’s reaction to Twilight’s wind blown mane was amusing too. Applejacks trust fall part was a bit forced as it was unnecessary to not tell Twilight WHY she should let go, but I’m not sure now I would’ve handled introducing Honesty. When Twilight said “Please tell me she’s not....” at Pinkie’s song, that was another funny part. Stephen Magnet was completely annoying but it set up Rarity well as Generosity, especially later as we seen how vain she can be, I also loved the ‘GASP, Rarity just killed him!!’ Look on everyone’s face after she swung the scale blade. The part that got me, the part that made me a fan, was when the spark ignited in Twilight’s eyes. “But it did, a different kind of Spark.” When twilight said this and I almost teared up I was in. I agree that Nightmare Moon wasn’t a very formidable villain, and she suffered the ‘I’ll stand here and wait for everyone to transform and then stand here again while they defeat me’ cliche, but overall it works. Celestia’s reunion with Luna was great but why was Luna younger? I also love the song that plays after Pinkie says “A party!!”, if anyone knows if there’s a longer version of that somewhere I’d be grateful to know. Anyway just my 2 cents, I’m late to the fandom but you’ve all been so welcoming so far!