Season 3 Having 13 Episodes

[HomuraBL 851]

This pulls a hole into my heart, as my gut saying, "GAME OVER MAN! GAME OVER!" and my brain is like, "give it a chance, It might not turn out as bad." then my soul is like, "This is going to end in horrible pain.... unless it continues with a 4th season."

 

I am not liking the 13 episode season, I demand more ponies *sour face* Mighty Faust don't fail us now.

 

First off, its basically sorta confirm there is going to be a fourth season.

 

2nd: Laruen Faust doesn't work on the show anymore. She stepped down for season 2 and then completely left for season 3.

[Comet Tail 808]

As this pony put it:

 

Don't care, as long as I get my Pony fix, for even thirteen episodes, I am highly content.

 

The only thing I would be mad about is if those are the FINAL thirteen episodes...

 

I would love for there to be a movie, for the episodes to be twice as long, for a shorter gap in-between seasons or whatever.

 

But all I'm asking for is for this to

NOT BE THE END!!!

 

Counting from the season one and two and the planned three, there will be 65 episodes. That number somehow spells huge red DOOM on me.

 

65 episode

 

1st: MY hype of season 3 just got cut

 

2nd: People who say that now the show will be 2x better are way too optimistic. It going to be better because its the third season, they are probably are not going to try harder because its been cut but because they have more experience.

 

3rd: The whole waiting speculation is just speculation. Plus, 13 episodes plus waiting time still isn't a good deal.

 

4th: If there is a bad/mediocre episode, the fandoms going to probably be pissed.

 

5th: Less ponies

 

6th: In conclusion. I hate this.

 

7th: Last thing, season 3 is done, however they are still working on the show...

 

not only that, they have a new writer and this was decided after the season 3 voice recordings started. So I am very sure there are going to be more episodes.

 

I love those last two posts. And I dearly hope those executives are smart enough to realize they can keep milking this for a long time.

 

Though part of me is terrified that Hasbro is scared of the brony community,

1. because they're not used to working with it

2. because of the Derpy incident

 

But actually, men are a much safer demographic to work with than potentially angry mothers, so that doesn't make sense, and not to mention companies are all about profit, and there's a LOT more profit to be had with this demographic, so long as we don't pirate or whatnot.

 

All things considered, though, it would probably be one of the worst business decisions ever to drop the show.

 

But, it's not like that was necessary. If the hired writers AFTER doing voicework for season 3, then it's pretty set that either they're making a movie, or a fourth season. Though it worries me that they're getting new writers!!!

 

 

 

But honestly, look at the fandom. We're probably up there with Star Wars, Doctor Who and Star Trek in size, and look what happened to those series! So I'm pretty hopeful.

[Starshine 16,333]

 

But honestly, look at the fandom. We're probably up there with Star Wars, Doctor Who and Star Trek in size, and look what happened to those series! So I'm pretty hopeful.

 

The thing is, those three fandoms you mentioned never got any backlash at the magnitude we got at the few cases where we pretty much screwed ourselves. Not to mention we are a fandom about talking colorful horses, which I'm pretty sure will lose its charms after a few years.

Really doubt we will reach any ascended state like those legendary fandoms.

[Comet Tail 808]

The thing is, those three fandoms you mentioned never got any backlash at the magnitude we got at the few cases where we pretty much screwed ourselves. Not to mention we are a fandom about talking colorful horses, which I'm pretty sure will lose its charms after a few years.

Really doubt we will reach any ascended state like those legendary fandoms.

 

http-~~-//www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTlP6LoMeTo

 

Might I remind you we put "a little girls' cartoon" as Netflix's number one show for awhile? That Hasbro has accommodated us with their toy lines? And MLP-related things are common searches on Youtube and Google?

 

I would stick around and type more, but there's an enormous army of mosquitos on my roof, and I really wish I was joking. So I'm going to go downstairs and return to this tomorrow, when hopefully they'll be gone

[Creamy Arty 6,252]

I'm still fairly new here, but I've stated on other forums and on reddit for a long time that I believe season 3 will be the last. Cutting season 3 down to 13 episodes reinforces my fear. It doesn't matter how loyal we are or how much money they stand to make from bronies of all ages, all they care about is the target demographic. That may not make much business sense but that's how it is. Or maybe not; after all, they aren't Warner Brothers or Disney.

 

A 5th series and any number of incarnations following the fifth will never enjoy the success that this one has. Hasbro should realize that canceling Friendship is Magic is essentially killing off the entire franchise. Friendship is Magic will have to be the final run of My Little Pony, or at least the final one to enjoy this level of success. Any that follow, even if highly profitable, will be failures in comparison. The smartest thing to do would be to let this show run indefinitely if they hope to keep cashing in on MLP. But management doesn't always or often make the smartest of decisions.

 

 

Sorry to drag in a stifling air of pessimism, but I'm seriously alarmed.

[Starshine 16,333]

Might I remind you we put "a little girls' cartoon" as Netflix's number one show for awhile? That Hasbro has accommodated us with their toy lines? And MLP-related things are common searches on Youtube and Google?

 

I would stick around and type more, but there's an enormous army of mosquitos on my roof, and I really wish I was joking. So I'm going to go downstairs and return to this tomorrow, when hopefully they'll be gone

 

 

Point taken. Under such short time, this show's popularity already soared through the roof and proceed to pierce the heavens, the angels themselves screamed in terror.

 

But still, served as the number one on netflix and be a common sight in popular media alone won't ensure our longevity. Lots of others shows already got their own share of on-the-top moments, and yet only a handful of them remained true.

 

Meh, only time will give us the answer.

 

P.S. Buy a few cans of raid

Edited July 27, 2012 by Dreamwalker

[3005 332]

I heard Season 3 may be the final season...

 

Do you think this is any sort of indication towards that?

[SrFrog 927]

I'm cool with that, might not be what we were expecting but it's enough to get me by. Hopefully, the shorter season might mean that they are willing to give the idea of a movie a shot.

[Scatterbolt 15]

I highly doubt they will make episode 13 a cliffhanger as that would probably upset their target audience, more then likely they would have 12 and 13 as the finale. If they make the episodes twice as good, then I guess that would make up for it.

[Abstract 832]

Counting from the season one and two and the planned three, there will be 65 episodes. That number somehow spells huge red DOOM on me.

 

65 episode

 

I'm slightly worried about that as well - it seems to be more than a coincidence for certain. But at the same, Hasbro has to know how huge the backlash would be. Angry bronies carrying torches and pitchforks outside their headquarters and what have you. They can't possibly not see that coming as a result of ending it like that.

[StarDust01 3]

We need a full season not just a hald -_- still I dont really care as long as I get more PONIEEEEEES.

[pinkiefan1287 610]

I'm not sure what to think of this. Well get episodes about the 6 or well it be focused on something else. If they are planning to end it early, maybe they have something planed for us, like a movie or something.

 

This is so stressful right now.

[Nothing392 61]

Hasbro would be IDIOTS if they stopped the show now. It's extremely popular and obviously getting them money. If it isn't broke, don't fix it.

 

I actually like the idea the original poster has. That would be interesting and very exciting.

Edited July 27, 2012 by matau

[Flutter 42]

got any sources for this? ive been hearing about the 13 episode rumor for months now, but i refuse to believe it until i know its confirmed

[JhonHipster 124]

The whole '65 episodes' is a reason to fear. Most Disney franchises only ran for 65 episodes. Also once hasbro reaches 65 episodes they will be able to sell the epiodes to other TV chanels I think. If this is the case they could probably makes more money selling it now then they would in the future when there out of ideas and the episodes suck.

 

Why would other channels want to buy FIM? Well if the did bronys and the target demographic would flock to there channel to see FIM in doing so they would also see all advertisements on the channel making it a hot spot to advertise. Various company's would pay top dollar to get there advertisement where it is viewed the most.

 

Let's just hope that the 13 is just so they can throw episodes at us faster.

[Pinkazoid 3,493]

As long as they have a movie with Lord Smooze on it, at somepoint in the future.......

 

 

 

But it's kinda sad, 13 episodes in one season? .....But with ballerina Spike, this season is sure to be worth it xD

 

Let's just hope that the 13 is just so they can throw episodes at us faster.

 

for some reason I imagined the MLP crew trying to write episodes, and bronies rampaging for them xD

[Haven Celestii 9,385]

I totally hope thats just a rumor. I can deal with 13, but Id rather have a full 26 like the others.

[John 793]

 

Im pretty sure that these 3 pics sum everything up well.

[coolant1 36]

shortage of pony stuff? hahaha.... no....

 

over 1000000000000 fanfics, music and fangames are already here... so, we'll live.

[AngryGamer432 155]

Who cares? Most tv shows only have 13 episodes in a season. I personally think that it is enough episodes

[coolant1 36]

As long as this isn't the end, I am fine, but if they are trying to tell us that this is the end, then I will be seriouslly pissed. I loved having 26 per season, so unless the episodes are fantastic, or maybe an hour long or something, or the next season comes insanely soon, then I will be pissed. Hopefully it just does mean season 4 will be out faster, or that the episodes will be better. Hopefully. I will miss thoses other 13 episodes though.

 

the way I see it, it should have atleast 6 seasons because, more than that.... let's just say that we don't want it to overstay it's welcome like the simpsons or spongebob... of course, if it stays in the right hands... it may become as sucessful as southpark and have alot of GOOD seasons but, I doubt that...

[HomuraBL 851]

I totally hope thats just a rumor. I can deal with 13, but Id rather have a full 26 like the others.

 

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Its actually not. Its depressing but we got confirmation and its entirely true.

 

Meghan said they worked on 13 episodes and "it would be a shorten season."

Edited July 27, 2012 by Bandana RaccoonBLee

[Haven Celestii 9,385]

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Its actually not. Its depressing but we got confirmation and its entirely true.

 

Meghan said they worked on 13 episodes and "it would be a shorten season.

 

 

*sigh* at least it says there will be more episodes and it doesn't end just yet. That is definitely something to be happy about.

[Dusty Soul 2,611]

*sigh* at least it says there will be more episodes and it doesn't end just yet. That is definitely something to be happy about.

 

I agree, I don't really care that there's only going to be 13 episodes, all that matters is that its not ending yet.

[weegeez 150]

If season 3 is 13 episodes...season 4 is 39? I doubt it, I'm a little bothered by this, maybe they are running out of ideas, but then again they might be trying to make more quality episodes, both of the last 2 seasons had a SMALL amount of bad episodes or just filler episodes with little to take from it (also HUGE emphasis on the small) but I'm still a bit unsure about this move and kind of worries me TBH