The Direction/Focus of the Show as of S3 Finale

[Party Cannon 876]

My biggest concern right now is actually the direction of the show itself.

 

As you can tell I am not a fan of Alicorn Twilight. What is odd is that I liked Equestria Girls. I think the reason why I disliked Magical Mystery Cure, liked Equestria Girls, and disliked this episode is one premise: The Focus. 

 

To me, the focus of the show (and even a lot in Equestria Girls) was friendship, particularly of all the Mane Six. With Magical Mystery Cure and Princess Twilight Sparkle the focus is on Twilight, and specifically her being a princess. I am a fan of this show because I enjoy entertainment focusing on group dynamics, not one particular individual.

 

With this new focus on princess-hood, I feel the writing is on the verge of going backwards, meaning it is now starting to appease the classic "original target audience" as opposed to us bronies. Maybe I was delusional in thinking the writers were aiming for us bronies. Either way, I feel like this is a slow goodbye, like that us bronies who liked the [now] original focus and aspects of the show overstayed our welcome.

 

After seeing the premiere, I feel pretty bummed as a fan right now, with only some hope for the next episode. I am happy that some bronies are pleased. I have a feeling though I am not alone in this sentiment.

 

[Scootalove 10,692]

I think the direction of the show will probably change as Season 4 progresses on, but I do feel that the writers will know what they are doing.

[Static Electricity 729]

Erm, I'd wait for more before making a judgement

[Party Cannon 876]

Erm, I'd wait for more before making a judgement

 

Oh believe me I will continue to watch and all.

 

Where is the line drawn in the sand though? When is it "fair" to make a judgement? I guess that if this season was personified, they made a bad first impression.

[Static Electricity 729]

Oh believe me I will continue to watch and all.

 

Where is the line drawn in the sand though? When is it "fair" to make a judgement? I guess that if this season was personified, they made a bad first impression.

I'd guess around mid to late season

[Rough Pathway 157]

I didn't like Alicorn Twilight at first, and I was worried about the direction the show was going in too. After seeing the season four premiere though, all of my worries are gone. Twilight is very modest about being a princess, and the show (from what I can tell) is still focused around friendship. All throughout that episode they were talking about how they needed each other and all of that. Plus, we already know that there is going to be lots of episodes focused around the other mane six, and I highly doubt Twilight will take the spotlight away from her friend's episodes. I know with Twilight becoming a princess they're going to focus on that a bit, but they'll focus on her friends and their friendship too. The premiere showed that it isn't just going to be about Twilight being a princess, and the writers wouldn't do that, anyway. What exactly in the premiere made you worry?

[Renon Strike 67]

The show was never intended for us, we were a consequence of reaction to the show, albeit a great  consequence and it should still focus on the intended audience. The whole show was still focused on friendship this episode proved that the writers ensured that friendship is as and important than ever, Twilight still needs to depend on the others. From the first 2 episodes of the season i can see the  show h shown considerable growth and can still be enjoyed by kids and the Brony fandom.

Edited November 23, 2013 by Renon Strike

[Party Cannon 876]

I didn't like Alicorn Twilight at first, and I was worried about the direction the show was going in too. After seeing the season four premiere though, all of my worries are gone. Twilight is very modest about being a princess, and the show (from what I can tell) is still focused around friendship. All throughout that episode they were talking about how they needed each other and all of that. Plus, we already know that there is going to be lots of episodes focused around the other mane six, and I highly doubt Twilight will take the spotlight away from her friend's episodes. I know with Twilight becoming a princess they're going to focus on that a bit, but they'll focus on her friends and their friendship too. The premiere showed that it isn't just going to be about Twilight being a princess, and the writers wouldn't do that, anyway. What exactly in the premiere made you worry?

 

Very in depth analysis. Nice.

 

What may have added to my bleak viewing of the episode in the first place was the new intro. Snips and Snails? Really. Small details like that make whoever created the new intro (at least the new "group shot") seem out of touch with who these ponies are.

 

I am trying to figure out what is truly bugging me about it too. One thing was that the dialogue had the word "princess" every 30 seconds. Another thing was how Twilight has wings but teleports anyways, showing how stupid the unnecessary appendages are. Another thing was the writing refuses to explain what Twilight REALLY is the princess of? Not the sun. Not the moon. What is it? Is she just "vice-princess" of Equestria? If so, that explanation would have been good enough for me. "Royal Duties?" What are they?

 

Because of this, I live for the other Mane Six episodes, and am counting the days to Pinkie's episode. That's what morsel I can at least walk away with in Season 4.

 

As Season 3 progressed, I liked Twilight more and more. Once this Alicorn business happened, I actually feel bad for her. I think she is thinking the same thing as me "Now that she's princess, what is she supposed to do?" Upper Management (aka Luna and Celestia) still haven't explained that. THAT bugs me most of all. In the meantime, it seems like a waste of magic and wings.

[Renon Strike 67]

 

 

As Season 3 progressed, I liked Twilight more and more. Once this Alicorn business happened, I actually feel bad for her. I think she is thinking the same thing as me "Now that she's princess, what is she supposed to do?" Upper Management (aka Luna and Celestia) still haven't explained that. THAT bugs me most of all. In the meantime, it seems like a waste of magic and wings.

 

I think we might get all those answer later on as the story progresses.

[Party Cannon 876]

The show was never intended for us, we were a consequence of reaction to the show, albeit a great  consequence and it should still focus on the intended audience. The whole show was still focused on friendship this episode proved that the writers ensured that friendship is as and important than ever, Twilight still needs to depend on the others. From the first 2 episodes of the season i can see the  show h shown considerable growth and can still be enjoyed by kids and the Brony fandom.

 

 

What's weird is that indeed you are absolutely right that they reassured friendship is most important, however if they really wanted to show that, have Twilight give up the crown. That sacrifice would have been a beautiful thing and would have shown Celestia how much more of a priority friendship is over a (unexplained) royal title.

I think we might get all those answer later on as the story progresses.

 

I REALLY hope so. The writers promised answers for this premiere, and they were not delivered. Amazing writers, but man they got to write out of a big hole that Hasbro's marketing campaign demanded. Like I said, will continue to watch, but this episode left a bad taste in my mouth.