S08:E01+02 - School Daze

[Dark Qiviut 22,379]

Note: This is discussion for the S8 premiere, and as of late, some content originally leaked (e.g., the School Six's names) have been officially revealed. But as always, please keep all leaked content not officially revealed yet — and/or if you're unsure if you're revealing too much — under the "spoiler" tag. (Hit the eye icon to trigger it and type within it.)

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Title: School Daze, Parts 1 & 2

Air Date (U.S./Disc. Family): March 24th at 11:30am (Pt. 1) & 12 noon (Pt. 2)

Writer(s): Michael Vogel & Nicole Dubuc

Summaries:

Part 1: "When the Friendship Map grows bigger to reflect the world beyond Equestria, the Mane 6 realizes they'll need a way to spread the message of friendship far and wide. Luckily, Twilight Sparkle knows just what to do -- open a School of Friendship!"

Part 2: "When the School of Friendship is closed by Chancellor Neighsay of the Equine Educational Association, Twilight Sparkle must reunite her students, inspire her friends and buck the rules to stand up for what she knows is right for everycreature, pony or not."

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DailyMotion:

Part 1:

Spoiler

 

Part 2:

Spoiler

 

 

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Hey, Season 8, bring it on!

[Buttonmash1973 1,026]

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[Hierok 11,831]

I really like the concept of a school. Hope the students will have interesting personalities and I wonder what king of lessons will be given.

[Midnight Seashell 206]

You had me at "buck the rules". Also, l'm willing to bet that Chancellor Neighsay will cancel the school because friendship studies is not a real subject

[Drunkfrank 1,125]

I
AM
SO
HYPE

This may not be a high stakes villain two parter, but it will still probably be better than Celestial Advice and The Crystalling.

[Will Guide 21,360]

I look forward to seeing exactly how the school will be established.

[ggg-2 3,552]

First Pokémon becomes all about school, now MLP? These new characters better be interesting.

[Rhythm Red 6,484]

I personally dislike the school idea, but I hope they can prove me wrong.

[Will Guide 21,360]

1 hour ago, ggg-2 said:

First Pokémon becomes all about school, now MLP? These new characters better be interesting.

Wait, when did Pokemon become a school? Elaborate.

[King of Canterlot 9,603]

I bet Twilight builds the school by razing the Ponyville hospital 

I'm kinda unsure how to feel about this whole school thing apparently being such a big factor in this upcoming season, but like what @Rhythm Red said, I'll be open to it if it actually turns out to be any good. 

[ggg-2 3,552]

57 minutes ago, WiiGuy2014 said:

Wait, when did Pokemon become a school? Elaborate.

In the Sun and Moon arc, rather than travel the islands of Alola and do the Island Challenge like he normally would, Ash decides to enroll in a Pokémon school and do the trials on the side. Yeah.

[Frostgage 7,975]

4 hours ago, Midnight Seashell said:

You had me at "buck the rules". Also, l'm willing to bet that Chancellor Neighsay will cancel the school because friendship studies is not a real subject

I love when this situation arises in fiction xD a new character can voice legitimate objections but no one will listen to them if they come across as a jerk

[Dark Qiviut 22,379]

2 hours ago, Califorum said:

I...couldn't care less about the school idea, that could change though. 

As long as the stories are good, I don't truly care.

4 hours ago, Midnight Seashell said:

You had me at "buck the rules".

Considering Twilight underwent a panic attack because she forgot to follow an important rule in her studies, this would mark a grand transition to her character. Hopefully, they capitalize on her growth.

[Ashen Pathfinder 16,161]

All righty, consider this thread pinned and featured. HYPE PEOPLE, HYPE!!! HYPE TRAIN!!!

Okay, wrong train, but still...

[Hierok 11,831]

2 hours ago, PathfinderCS said:

All righty, consider this thread pinned and featured. HYPE PEOPLE, HYPE!!! HYPE TRAIN!!!

Okay, wrong train, but still...

Right train for me though! 

[FlareGun45 2,221]

What makes me excited about this episode is that we get alot of these races together! Thanks to Pinkie for befriending the griffins, yaks, and hippogriffs, and Spike for befriending the dragons and changelings, now we see their work really pay off by having a multi-race school! Really interesting, brahs! This season is probably gonna surpass every past season of this show!  

[MAIKUN 262]

I was hoping there would be a betrayal between Starlight and the Mane Six, if it happens then I will be happy!  

[Drunkfrank 1,125]

1 hour ago, MAIKUN said:

I was hoping there would be a betrayal between Starlight and the Mane Six, if it happens then I will be happy!  

Spoiler alert: It won't happen, not in the premiere, not in the finale, not in the s9 premiere, not in the s9 finale, not in any single episode will that happen.

[Jeric 46,850]

The second part conflict may revolve around Chancellor Neighsay stating that Rarity, AJ, Pinkie, etc aren't properly credentialed to teach. Interesting if that's where they take this.

[heavens-champion 1,905]

Somehow, I get the feeling that some fans are going to say that this is proof that Equestria is imperialistic, despite the fact spreading friendship all over the world has nothing to do with imperialism.

[Buttonmash1973 1,026]

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[MAIKUN 262]

3 hours ago, Ryanmahaffe said:

Spoiler alert: It won't happen, not in the premiere, not in the finale, not in the s9 premiere, not in the s9 finale, not in any single episode will that happen.

It will happen, just wait and see, ya.

[Drunkfrank 1,125]

I am super confident this episode will heavily foreshadow the events of the finale, or at least end openly so it can be continued in the finale. Much like season 5.

[Hierok 11,831]

41 minutes ago, Ryanmahaffe said:

I am super confident this episode will heavily foreshadow the events of the finale, or at least end openly so it can be continued in the finale. Much like season 5.

What makes you say that? Episode 13 (mean 6) will foreshadow more I think. 

[Drunkfrank 1,125]

6 minutes ago, Hierok said:

What makes you say that? Episode 13 (mean 6) will foreshadow more I think. 

Spoiler

Well, the finale seems to have a new villain, I don't think she will come out of nowhere, I think she will be hinted at in the premiere, Also, this one is more tin foil hat like, but the finale and premiere have similar titles, last time two parters did that was in season 5.

Let me hope

Edited February 12, 2018 by Ryanmahaffe