What would you consider to be the "true" Applebloom solo episode?

[Arcanel 3,041]

The question lies in that, technically, we've had at least 3 episodes where Applebloom was the main protagonist. This being "Call of the Cutie", "The Cutie Pox", and "Family Appreciation Day".

 

I believe that Call of the Cutie is the "true" Applebloom solo episode and here's why.

 

The Cutie Pox has a plot started because of more CMC shenanigans, instead of something that Applebloom started on her own. Yes, I know that technically the plot is her using the Heart's Desire to quickly gain a cutie mark, without realizing she had "poisoned" herself into getting Cutie Pox. But I'd rather have Applebloom get an idea that didn't part from the CMC somehow.

 

Then there's Family Appreciation Day, but the problem lies in that a good chunk of the episode was the story of how Ponyville was made and such, even though this time Applebloom had a certainly different idea on this case, and the second "protagonist" that I allow that would be Granny Smith.

 

And finally we have Call of the Cutie. While this also treats about Applebloom getting a cutie mark, she also has that "second protagonist" which would be Applejack in this case, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon aside, and has her with more interaction with that second protagonist, considering the fact she gets lots of solo moment in here as well.

 

And I don't think I made my explanations the best, but it's all I could really form up right now.

 

What do you think?

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

I'll say that Granny Smith stole the show in Family Appreciation day, so I'm on board with you there.

 

In The Cutie Pox and in Call of the Cutie I'd say she received an equal share of focus, but Call of the Cutie seemed to concentrate much more on developing her character where in Cutie Pox the attention was mostly on the crazy antics brought on by the disease.

 

So yeah, I agree. Call of the Cutie.

Edited December 5, 2012 by DashForever

[Radiance64 7,054]

Call of the Cutie was Applebloom's episode, no doubt about it, everything in it was about her. Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo didn't even show up until the last 5 minutes, so they were technically secondary characters for a while until the first true CMC episode, The Stare Master.

[Arcanel 3,041]

in Cutie Pox the attention was mostly on the crazy antics brought on by the disease.

This is pretty much the reason I thought about for The Cutie Pox. While the focus was obviously there, it was more of a hilarious episode than a character development one like Call of the Cutie.  I didn't know how to word it, so thanks for saying it so I could find the way.

[Fluffy Pinkie 417]

I say call of the cutie. The episode was really just focused on Applebloom being afraid of being made fun of because she was a blank flank and her solo adventure to try and gain a cutie mark with her trying to sell apples and make cupcakes.

 

[quote name=SBB64' timestamp='1354682202' post='972860] Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo didn't even show up until the last 5 minutes

 

Exactly and sweetie Belle and Scotaloo showed up at the end.

[SrFrog 928]

Without question it would be, Call of the Cutie for the true Applebloom solo episode. Why? simple, the storyline was mostly driven solely by the conflicts of Applebloom. Simply, the other two episodes relied on supporting characters to much for the story to advance.

[Champion RD92 8,658]

Aren't they all technically Applebloom episodes? Why does there have to be one "true" Applebloom episode?

 

Although I'd probably say Call of the Cutie.

[Arcanel 3,041]

Aren't they all technically Applebloom episodes? Why does there have to be one "true" Applebloom episode?

 

Although I'd probably say Call of the Cutie.

Well, when I say "true", the main reason is that it is the best that develops Applebloom's character. I know they are all Applebloom's episodes, and I don't intend to take that away. I also wanted to related this to another thread I had made, which talks about CMC solo episodes, Since the main idea seems to be that Call of the Cutie is the "true" Applebloom solo episode per se, it seems I had hit the mark on that. Plus, I also wanted to see what people thought about it (and to be fair, my favorite AB episode is The Cutie Pox).

Edited December 5, 2012 by Arcanel

[pinkiefan1287 610]

I agree with you that Call of the Cute, would the one episode that develops Applebloom well, but their is one more that kinda develops her well to. The episode, Bridle Gossip also did a good job into looking at Applebloom. It showed her being a character who is not afraid to go into the unknown, while everypony around is afraid of that. True Zecora was in it, so it's not a solo episode, but it is one that looks at her well to. 

[Stalliongrad 982]

"Bridle Gossip" was all Apple Bloom in my oppinion. "Family Appreciation Day" as well. I dont think Granny Smith stole the episode, it just worked really well teaching Apple Bloom a lesson not to be embarrased of your roots. She is my favorite of the CMC. Her accent is probably one of the best parts of the show to me

[Arcanel 3,041]

Bridle Gossip also did a good job into looking at Applebloom.

"Bridle Gossip" was all Apple Bloom in my opinion.

To be completely honest, I don't think I would have thought of Bridle Gossip.

 

"Family Appreciation Day" as well. I dont think Granny Smith stole the episode, it just worked really well teaching Apple Bloom a lesson not to be embarrased of your roots.

I agree, and don't get me wrong, I think the lesson for AB was great! However, I don't think there was enough Applebloom in here to be the one I call as I said "true". Plus, let's not forget the CMC shenanigans that happened there as well, which also kind of steal the spotlight.

[angels_gal 204]

I would have to say  call of the cutie mark  because  It started with  Applebloom  and her desire to earn her cutie mark by helping applejack. this episode also helps  with her character development.

Edited December 5, 2012 by angels_gal

[Alex Kennedy 1,228]

Call of the Cutie is definitely the episode in which Applebloom stands out most, and I don't see how any of the others can really be seen as solo episodes, because they may focus more on Applebloom, but by that point it isn't really about Applebloom as an individual, but more about the CMC as a group. Call of the Cutie is the only episode where Applebloom is really portrayed as an individual instead of just a part of the CMC.

[Winona the Dog 1,984]

 

Call of the Cutie is definitely the episode in which Applebloom stands out most, and I don't see how any of the others can really be seen as solo episodes, because they may focus more on Applebloom, but by that point it isn't really about Applebloom as an individual, but more about the CMC as a group. Call of the Cutie is the only episode where Applebloom is really portrayed as an individual instead of just a part of the CMC

 

 While Call of the Cutie is the true Applebloom episode I still think The Cutie Pox was truly focused toward Applebloom. It showed her more than anyone else within the episode and it explored her intention to get her cutie mark even by extreme measures.

[Dusty Soul 2,614]

Call of the Cutie was definitely Applebloom's episode.  I mean it had her in the beginning the middle and the end.  The other CMC weren't in it nearly as much as she was, so without a doubt it was Call of the Cutie.

[TailsIsNotAlone 3,696]

Wow, tough decision. She demonstrated her free spirit and healthy skepticism in Bridal Gossip. We got our first taste of her frustration in Call of the Cutie. She struggled through an uncommon illness with determination in The Cutie Pox, learning a valuable lesson. Her most entertaining bouts of chaos with Scoots and Sweetie were seen in The Show Stoppers and Ponyville Confidential.

But I think we got the clearest look at her character in Family Appreciation Day. For me it summed up Apple Bloom as she is deep down inside. On one hoof she has an independent spirit, pride in her family and a desire to find herself (i.e. get her mark). On the other hoof she does care about what others think of her, is embarrassed by Granny Smith's eccentricities and enjoys just running around with her friends. Granny is a good character, but she only stole the show if you allowed her to. That was definitely an Apple Bloom episode to me.