Plonkett 345 May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 (edited) http://www.equestriadaily.com/2015/05/ratings-for-make-new-friends-are-in.html Seriously, it's been one thing after another with FiM being owned by Discovery. The premiere constantaly getting advertised every week, the show being put on the backburner in favor of past gen stuff, a week long delay, and now this. How do we know that the ratings for the next episode will be just as bad, if not even worse? It's just becoming a snowball effect at this point. If this keeps up, how long will it get to the point when Discovery decides that the show is no longer a viable source of income for them? Edited May 20, 2015 by vgmaster9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmeraldRarity 102 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Generally all shows have a few low score episodes every season, mlp has seeded itself as a seasonal show and a somewhat of a long runner in the world of entertainment even more so I. Cartoons, most cartoons are ending after five seasons, and many end before that point. Mlp isn't going anywhere for at least 2 more years after the mlp movie set for release in 2017, as long as sales are good they won't axe something making thrm money. AND those Stats are more than likely US bound, here in Canada we just aired "Castle Sweet Castle" as a dubut episode for the network than has the rights to play the show. And shouldn't be indicative of seasonal rot. Discovery is usually very good with business choices and aren't known for axing shows with little cause, have a little faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggg-2 3,553 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 (edited) Wow, and here i thought I was paranoid. Edited May 21, 2015 by ggg-2 2 Don't be a nerd. Join the herd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesme Rize 15,690 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Who cares? The ratings aren't what's really important. It's the toys that keep this show alive. 7 My OC Mesme Rize: >https://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/mesme-rize-r8777 Thank you Randimaxis for this Wonderful Avatar. Please, don't be afraid to talk to me. I am not as unapproachable, as you might think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Obama 298 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Who cares? The ratings aren't what's really important. It's the toys that keep this show alive.^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS is the truth. I make up like 60% of the MLP toy revenues. (A welcome would be apreciated) XD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawkes The Phoenix 737 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 As long as kids keep buying the toys the show's not going anywhere. 2 Equestria's best unicorns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Piranha 29,480 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 http://www.equestriadaily.com/2015/05/ratings-for-make-new-friends-are-in.html Seriously, it's been one thing after another with FiM being owned by Discovery. The premiere constantaly getting advertised every week, the show being put on the backburner in favor of past gen stuff, a week long delay, and now this. How do we know that the ratings for the next episode will be just as bad, if not even worse? It's just becoming a snowball effect at this point. If this keeps up, how long will it get to the point when Discovery decides that the show is no longer a viable source of income for them? Dude, chill, one episode with lower ratings is no doomsday signal Sig by Discords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RarityFan01 2,444 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Season 3 was a terrible season, and I know I'm not the only one who thinks that. We have season 4 and now season 5. If MLP can survive an entire season being bad, I think a few episodes here and there is nothing to worry about. Rarity Fan Club My Ponysona My Drawing of Rarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmik Vek 764 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 It's honestly nothing to worry about, view ratings does not usually mean anything and if you worry about it then you should not, it's no alarming sign or anything. If the show is being watched then it's all good, nothing really disastrous here. tamereenshort.ca Former name(s): ExperimentalMLPguy, ObliveonBr0ny, ObliveonRapt0rBr0ny, ObliveonVortex Angelus Corruptus (My OC) My PMVs and YTPs channel 100+ Underrated Metal Bands in 100+ Days (Blog) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megas 27,970 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 (edited) My Little Pony is doomed! DOOMED Season 3 was a terrible season, and I know I'm not the only one who thinks that. We have season 4 and now season 5. If MLP can survive an entire season being bad, I think a few episodes here and there is nothing to worry about. And I call bullshit Edited May 21, 2015 by Megas75 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RarityFan01 2,444 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 My Little Pony is doomed! DOOMED And I call bullshit I've seen a lot of people talk poorly about season 3. Rarity Fan Club My Ponysona My Drawing of Rarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megas 27,970 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 I've seen a lot of people talk poorly about season 3. Sounds like a very vocal minority to me 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RarityFan01 2,444 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Sounds like a very vocal minority to me So you liked season 3. Of course it was a vocal minority... Only people who like Rarity didn't like Season 3 anyways. Rarity Fan Club My Ponysona My Drawing of Rarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix 1,363 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Personally I agree with one of the commenters on the article. There was a delay for the episode, so even if that wasn't particularly the reason it definitely didn't help. I even liked this episode more than the last. 2 Credit to Kyoshi for the awesome signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt_following 169 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 they've got us. I think they're set. Come join the Equestria Big Band project! "A little glass of water, please..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawkes The Phoenix 737 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Season 3 was a terrible season, and I know I'm not the only one who thinks that. We have season 4 and now season 5. If MLP can survive an entire season being bad, I think a few episodes here and there is nothing to worry about. That's subjective, but anyway, the ratings have nothing to do with how good or bad the episode was. Equestria's best unicorns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RarityFan01 2,444 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 I'm stupid. Most people did love season 3 and thought of it as their favorite. Most people hate Rarity and love Rainbow Dash, so it only makes sense for a season which cuts out Rarity and makes Rainbow Dash good to be the best. Rarity Fan Club My Ponysona My Drawing of Rarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plonkett 345 May 21, 2015 Author Share May 21, 2015 Sounds like a very vocal minority to me Quite the opposite actually. Almost everybody in the fandom has voted season 3 as the worst season. But me personally I thought it was alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcheoPony 76 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 This show didn't get so popular because people watched it on TV, most people watch it online anyways. Watching an episode when it premieres or watching it a few hours or days later, the kids will still want to buy Hasbro's toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashen Pathfinder 16,163 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 http://www.equestriadaily.com/2015/05/ratings-for-make-new-friends-are-in.html Seriously, it's been one thing after another with FiM being owned by Discovery. The premiere constantaly getting advertised every week, the show being put on the backburner in favor of past gen stuff, a week long delay, and now this. How do we know that the ratings for the next episode will be just as bad, if not even worse? It's just becoming a snowball effect at this point. If this keeps up, how long will it get to the point when Discovery decides that the show is no longer a viable source of income for them? Only a select few non-sporting-related shows get consistent high ratings. As much as we love FiM not every episode is going to receive a standout amount of viewers, and you shouldn't be too shocked to see this. In any case I'll take this over what IndyCar fans continually carry on about when it comes to ratings. 2 Pathfinder I Sojourner I Corsair | Zu'hra I Autumn | Scarlet Willow | Gypsy | Silverthorn | Crystal Whisper | Radiant Historia | And many other OCs~ Matching signatures with mah Bestie MOONLIGHT <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyvangelist 732 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Ratings Are Like, So Superficial, You Know? The air date delay could have cost some momentum, and the title is a bit clumsy, so those may be factors. And while Discord has a lot of fans on the Internet, non-fans may not have tuned in on Discovery Family simply because it was a Discord episode. Or maybe not as many viewers liked the episode, simple as that. On the bright side, I thought it was a great episode, and Tree Hugger (voiced perfectly by Nicole Oliver) is like, totally Best Pony as far as my chakras are concerned, so I'm hoping we'll see her return in future episodes as Fluttershy's groovy organic, recyclable friend. Blessings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekutree64 713 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Kind of surprising since it aired on the same day as the Preakness horse race. I thought that would get everyone excited about horse things. But this episode was so good, I bet the chatter about it will lead to more people watching the next one. Place your bets on viewer count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider float 2,539 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Maybe it should be in the Discordery Channel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 The delay between that and the episode before it did not help, there were probably some people that may have thought the season was over or simply didn't know there would be a new one the following week. Not every fan follows this stuff as closely as many of us on this site do after all. This should only concern us if it keeps happening. Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Awesome One 1,315 May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 (edited) Not every episode is a hit for one reason or another. Not to mention that we had wait a while for this episode so that might have put off some potential viewers. Even the best of shows can produce content that is sub-par in terms of quality of the plot. You my friend, are over reacting. Edited May 21, 2015 by The Awesome One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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