The Future of My Little Pony and the Brony Phenomenon

[Dreadmallon 353]

It will end in 4 seasons.

[FlutterDerpy582 89]

Honestly, I would like it to stop with the thirteen episodes confirmed for season three, and a finale movie. The longer a series go, the quality usually suffers; I'd rather have three kickass completed seasons than seven more subpar ones. Unless the awesome guys at Studio B can keep the show fresh akin to something like The Simpsons or South Park, I would want them to essentially "quit while their ahead."

 

For those concerned about the fandom dying off once the show ends, don't be. If anything, we as the brony community would probably grow stronger as more importance would be placed on fan projects and charities than the show itself; the community would have a more solidified sense of self.

 

And hey, when the show ends, it would call for an increase in the quality of fanfictions since all the facts about the land of Equestria and the characters have been finalized.

 

Completely agree with your points. I would much rather 3 solid seasons, then have it drag on like most older shows that are still running. If they can still make MLP entertaining with a 4th season, they should by all means try, but I would like to see quality over quantity, especially with a show like this. Also I agree with you that once the show inevitably ends, no matter how many seasons they make, the fan base will no doubt grow stronger. These very forums will go much more into depth once all the cards are on the table and fans are able to talk about the series as a whole.

[Gigabyte 8]

Expect 20. PPG and Foster's had 6 seasons each (3 MLP seasons) which lasted a few years, and they didn't have as big of a fanbase as FiM, so with Hasbro wanting money, they'll extend for years. If you don't think it's possible, what about Sesame Street?

[---------------------- 1,645]

Here is the way I look at it, they have allot of room for creativity right now, granted I hope it does not go past 5-6 seasons unless they continue to keep doing what they are doing, I rather have them have an epic ending to show while its still awesome,

[PandemoniumKnight 16]

However many seasons it lasts, it will not have lasted long enough. However, I'd rather it not last long enough than stagnate.

[Stoner Spike 185]

As much as I want to say that it will last long, I'd rather the show ends while it's still good, or maybe when it's only on the verge of even starting to get stale. Like others say, quality over quantity.

 

Probably 6 or 7...

[Smokescape 58]

It's not something I really like to consider, but it is always a thought that won't leave the back of my head. I know that one day the series itself will eventually end, and I wonder "What'll happen to the community after it all ends?" Will we continue to strive and produce more fan stuff? Will we just slowly die down? Or will we just remain at a point between the two? What are your thoughts on this? Just the thought makes me feel sad.

(I apologize if this has already been posted before).

[Prince Midnight 817]

ehh, i believe we will be between the two, but what if it still goes on, granted not as long as the simpsons, but still mabey 5 awsome seasons of MLP, think of all the awsome RERUNS

[Aureity 3,055]

To me, MLP feels like something special that no other show I've seen has achieved. And I know that for many, it's lifted them out of the pits of depression, even suicide. MLP has given meaning to many people, from all over the world, and taught them love and tolerance-and how to strive to make the Earth a better place.

 

One does not simply forget a life-changing lesson like that. MLP will always be in my heart.

 

~Thoughts are fleeting. Actions, emotions, even more so. But memories... are eternal.

[Chigens and Kay 3,832]

WE WILL RISE FROM THE ASHES, STRONGER THEN EVER!!

[TomokoKuroki 1,707]

The show will end eventually, all things do. But I feel that as long as people put out content, the fandom wont ever really die. I mean people are still fans of Mickey Mouse for example.

[Smokescape 58]

To me, MLP feels like something special that no other show I've seen has achieved. And I know that for many, it's lifted them out of the pits of depression, even suicide. MLP has given meaning to many people, from all over the world, and taught them love and tolerance-and how to strive to make the Earth a better place.

 

One does not simply forget a life-changing lesson like that. MLP will always be in my heart.

 

~Thoughts are fleeting. Actions, emotions, even more so. But memories... are eternal.

 

I absolutely love and agree with this. No show today has managed to accomplish what MLP has, nor will they be able to. It's fun to watch and it even teaches lessons that a lot of people could truly learn from. Hopefully, we continue to strive.

[JhonHipster 124]

I suspect some of the community will leave to other communitys. However I figure the community will stay, lots of other dead shows still have a community.

[Pizzly 57]

I mean look at star trek quantum leap and mash those shows have been off the air for decades and still have fans

 

I mean look at star trek quantum leap and mash those shows have been off the air for decades and still have fans

[ΞMorningstar 77]

I actually think the Friendship is Magic gen will go on for quite awhile. I mean look how well its doing, look how many fans and products their selling off it, why ever end it when its doing so well.

 

If Hasbro are smart and don't end it in about a year and keep it going as long as possible then i think the fanbase will grow to a point where everyone on earth is a Brony. Scientists will then try to communicate with the Pony dimension and forge a portal into their world. Architects will design real life replicas of buildings from Ponyville. Everyone will be involved in the Brony religion and see Celestia as our God. Medical professionals will modify human genes to enable us to spawn a Cutie mark on our butts and human evolution will evolve into us walking on all fours and growing tails and stylish manes.

 

So if it ends, eventually, it will be sad, but who cares? We'll be a pony :]

[SrFrog 927]

I don't think I'd become sad, cuz' than I'd be able to look back and say that this was one of the better communities I have belonged to. Plus it seems unlikely that everyone would forget about it either, for better or worse.

Edited April 15, 2012 by SrFrog

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

When FiM ends, the next generation of ponies will learn from their old mistakes, and the new show will rise from the ashes of FiM like some kind of TV phoenix. Then it will be good to be a brony. Remember, Hasbro knows bronys will buy and watch, and hopefully they will script accordingly. Or maybe MLP will turn back into its old format, and bronys will continue reminiscing of the FiM days, producing fan content still. Either way, MLP as a franchise will not stop until no-one is watching and buying. Again, either way cannot possibly stop the bronys. I like to think bronyism is about to see its golden age.

Edited April 15, 2012 by Swordfishtrombone

[Randomiser 115]

The show really has changed a lot of lives. Plenty of fans of dead series exist and FiM won't be any different. The community is so large there will always be people to put out more content. Even right now most of the appeal of the show comes from connections made through the community. It won't just be forgotten and disappear overnight.

[Starshine 16,333]

MLP gonna end sometime in the future? No biggie

 

This community will continues to grow. Even other fandoms could survive long after their favourite writers put down their pen, why can't we?

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

Yes, all good things must come to an end; but that doesn't mean FIM couldn't spawn a sequel. If the developers know what they'll be doing, it would be like Star Trek all over again. You remember how the Original Series was legendary in its own right, and the sequel, The Next Generation, was just as masterful. I for one, do hope it follows that path. Edited April 15, 2012 by Devin Dash McCourty

[Smokescape 58]

I actually think the Friendship is Magic gen will go on for quite awhile. I mean look how well its doing, look how many fans and products their selling off it, why ever end it when its doing so well.

 

If Hasbro are smart and don't end it in about a year and keep it going as long as possible then i think the fanbase will grow to a point where everyone on earth is a Brony. Scientists will then try to communicate with the Pony dimension and forge a portal into their world. Architects will design real life replicas of buildings from Ponyville. Everyone will be involved in the Brony religion and see Celestia as our God. Medical professionals will modify human genes to enable us to spawn a Cutie mark on our butts and human evolution will evolve into us walking on all fours and growing tails and stylish manes.

 

So if it ends, eventually, it will be sad, but who cares? We'll be a pony :]

 

That would be... the most amazing thing EVER!

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

Indrick Boreale said something about this very subject:

"And if this show dies this deh it dies in gloareh, it dies a heroes' deff, but it shall not die, no! It is the haeters who will tehste deff and defeat!"

[SydneyGrey 32]

... I think the fanbase will grow to a point where everyone on earth is a Brony. Scientists will then try to communicate with the Pony dimension and forge a portal into their world.

This made me laugh so hard. LOL.

 

I think even after the series ends, it will live on forever in DVD form, like the totally cool and amazing "Invader Zim." People will hoard complete DVD collections of all the episodes to eventually show to their own children, and grandchildren. This is my plan, at least.

 

Edited April 15, 2012 by SydneyGrey

[Cloud-Kicker 103]

I'm sure even if Hasbro DID try to end FiM prematurely, the brony community would probably revolt and find a way to keep it going.

I can easily imagine something like all the bronies coming together, buying the MLP franchise, and continuing it separately from Hasbro. Or a big brony rebellion!

 

I know nothing like that is likely to ever happen, but I know that the fans of the show would be dedicated enough to do anything necessary to keep the show running if it were ever on the chopping block.

We're just that awesome and committed!

[Parties like Pinkie 385]

I believe that the day MLP:FIM ends will be the day the Zombie Apocalypse occurs.