spoiler The Writers Don't Have The Final Say in What Happens, Hasbro and DHX Media Do

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With "Rollercoaster of Friendship" recently airing, the redemption at the end of Vignette Valencia, has gotten everyone talking again about how redemption should be utilized in both shows, when it comes to redeeming certain characters.  And apparently Vignette's didn't sit well with a majority of the fans.  And from what I understand, is for good reason, 1. the way she was portrayed throughout most of the special, seem to not really warrant a redemption or for fans to feel sympathy for her.  And 2. Her actions spoke and showed that she's a character that needs more development before a proper redemption.

 

But here's the thing, the writers/creative staff, they may write a good to great story for an episode/Special/Movie for EQG or FIM, but at the end of the day, they don't have the final say on how it's presented, Those above them at Hasbro, and DHX have the final say.  Don't believe me, ask M.A Larson, he discussed this during a panel last year, when it came to how "Fame and Misfortune" was presented.  

 

For example, if it's decided that Cozy Glow gets redeemed at the end of this current season, despite what she has and will do, that's going to happen.  If it's decided that Principal Cinch or Finch in Friendship Games gets redeemed in a future EQG Movie/Special, despite what she's done, it's going to happen.  Same can be said for Cryissy, Triek, Lighting Dust, Wynn Rider, etc....    The point is, wither we as fans or the creative staff themselves feel a redemption should happen or not, in the end, it's the heads at Hasbro and DHX that have the final say on that decision.

 

A good outside example of this, is WWE, and how despite everyone telling them otherwise, Roman Reigns is still getting pushed down all the fans throats, and getting a possibly rematch at the upcoming WWE SummerSlam event against Brock Lesnar for their Universal Title.  And why is this happening, despite everyone outside and inside WWE saying otherwise, because at the end of the day, despite being able to book and write a good show, the creative staff don't have the final say on who should be pushed, Vince McMahon does.

 

And in a strange way, the same can be said here.  Because again, even if the fans and even the creative staff believe a redemption is needed or not, they don't have the last word, those above them at Hasbro and DHX have the final say.

 

Anyway, that's all I have to say about that, let me know what you think about what I had to say here. Take Care and God Bless.

 

 

[Roughshod 719]

Yeah, what you're saying is true. The bigwigs up top make the final call. Doesn't mean I have to be happy about it. Also doesn't absolve the writers of all their mistakes, whatever they may be. They have responsibility too, perhaps not so much in pivotal scenes meant to push toys or worldbuilding but definitely in matters of dialogue and character growth. I understand that they can be on a tight leash in many respects but bad storytelling can be called out. I'm not going to tacitly accept that the writers are completely blameless and that 'if only it weren't for the big bad bosses everything would be perfect'. Not trying to strawman you here or imply that the writing on MLP is generally bad, it isn't. Only that using others as a scapegoat isn't the answer either.

And you've got to be kidding me with Roman Reigns. That guy is STILL getting pushed? Geez. It's not working Vince, sorry to break it to you. That place needs some fresh ideas and some fresher people.

Also, not that it really matters but why did you tag like half the main characters of the show?

[cuteycindyhoney 13,316]

Well, they do own the show.

[SaburoDaimando 1,196]

Its' more about execution than it is about what they are told, but you are right.  It did feel a bit rushed on Vignette Valencia's redemption.  Perhaps by having Rarity and Applejack explain further about Vignette's actions and what should be done to make sure it doesn't happen again, the ending would have been better.

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1 hour ago, cuteycindyhoney said:

Well, they do own the show.

One day the true owner of this show will return and take her place on the throne!

28 minutes ago, SaburoDaimando said:

Its' more about execution than it is about what they are told, but you are right.  It did feel a bit rushed on Vignette Valencia's redemption.  Perhaps by having Rarity and Applejack explain further about Vignette's actions and what should be done to make sure it doesn't happen again, the ending would have been better.

I agree, Vignette Valencia should have been executed. That's what you meant right?

 

Money talks, gripers walk. There's a reason why some members of the writing staff have left the franchise(among others). The profit motive will not be denied!

[cuteycindyhoney 13,316]

7 hours ago, Roughshod said:

One day the true owner of this show will return and take her place on the throne!

 

If you mean Lauren Faust, she was never owner of the show. She created it for Hasbro. That's what they hired her to do.