Ill go back and watch the first episodes again at some point but I think it wasn't too bad, I mean we only got to see her very briefly after her evil or whatever side was... whatever, I thought the royal wedding had lots more holes in it, like why would twilight have princess Cadance as a foalsitter before she got her cutie mark and why did twilight keep telling her friends what the fake Cadance do when she could have just gone to princess Celestia and presented her concerns to her since princess Celestia actual knew Cadance.
I don't know if discord is coming back but I've heard that John de Lancie will be doing voice work in season 3.
She didn't use the royal voice to apologise so yeah. I thought Candace's whole existence was a bit of a plot hole. I was under the impression that Luna and Celestia were unique deity like ponies with space altering powers. Then along comes Candace who is never mentioned before and all she does is baby sit even though she is a princess, sort of defeats the point of being a princess if you need a day job doesn't it? However we must remember that this is a show for five year old girls and a sturdy cannon is not going to be likely.
Who told ya De Lancie was coming back for season 3??
To me the whole wedding episode seemed like it was kinda thrown together at the last minute and wasn't planned as carefully as some episodes, I'm really hoping its not an indication of what season 3 has lined up since Laura Faust wont have any part of it, apparently over the course of season 2 she had less and less she was doing on mlp before she left the series all together like half way though or something. I'm ok with Celestia and Luna having relatives, I mean gods were always either having kids or pulling bits of themselves off or other less wholesome activities to make more gods.
The early and late episodes of season 2 were pretty great, but for a while during the middle of the season they just didn't capture my attention much at all. I wouldn't say they were bad necessarily, just not particularly good. Season 1 on the other hand I'd say was consistently between good and great, so I'll go with that.
Plus... You know... The Greatest and most Powerful pony of them all sadly only appeared in one of these two seasons. I'd be lying if I said that didn't factor into my decision at all.
To me the whole wedding episode seemed like it was kinda thrown together at the last minute and wasn't planned as carefully as some episodes, I'm really hoping its not an indication of what season 3 has lined up since Laura Faust wont have any part of it, apparently over the course of season 2 she had less and less she was doing on mlp before she left the series all together like half way though or something. I'm ok with Celestia and Luna having relatives, I mean gods were always either having kids or pulling bits of themselves off or other less wholesome activities to make more gods.
Although I agree with you the Canterlot wedding episode, is poorer quality structure wise than the others. To be honest a series I like has to go pretty astray to even phase me, I would probably happy if the characters went on a quest for the ultimate pair of pants. The only thing that can kill mlp for me is if they add *shudder* human children...........
I quickly came to terms with Candace's existence and I was always very happy about her, despite her lack of explanation. In fact I am delighted because it means despite my penis and stubble, I can now start a tumblr account where I pose as Princess 'Cutsie Fart' and people will accept me as cannon friendly. Oh yes the internet Bronies will be delighted by my charming flatulent (cannon friendly) antics ...............(kidding)
Plus... You know... The Greatest and most Powerful pony of them all sadly only appeared in one of these two seasons. I'd be lying if I said that didn't factor into my decision at all.
Yeah I was upset the donkey is only in one episode as well :(
To me the whole wedding episode seemed like it was kinda thrown together at the last minute and wasn't planned as carefully as some episodes, I'm really hoping its not an indication of what season 3 has lined up since Laura Faust wont have any part of it, apparently over the course of season 2 she had less and less she was doing on mlp before she left the series all together like half way though or something. I'm ok with Celestia and Luna having relatives, I mean gods were always either having kids or pulling bits of themselves off or other less wholesome activities to make more gods.
Although I agree with you the Canterlot wedding episode, is poorer quality structure wise than the others. To be honest a series I like has to go pretty astray to even phase me, I would probably happy if the characters went on a quest for the ultimate pair of pants. The only thing that can kill mlp for me is if they add *shudder* human children...........
I quickly came to terms with Candace's existence and I was always very happy about her, despite her lack of explanation. In fact I am delighted because it means despite my penis and stubble, I can now start a tumblr account where I pose as Princess 'Cutsie Fart' and people will accept me as cannon friendly. Oh yes the internet Bronies will be delighted by my charming flatulent (cannon friendly) antics ...............(kidding)
Plus... You know... The Greatest and most Powerful pony of them all sadly only appeared in one of these two seasons. I'd be lying if I said that didn't factor into my decision at all.
Yeah I was upset the donkey is only in one episode as well :(
It would be nice if they could keep mlp awesome but its one of those things that only time will tell, I mean its main target audience tends to get rather insipid stuff aimed at it so hopefully they can keep mlp from becoming that again.
Season 2 for me it deffinetly took more risks then the first season and even when there was an episode that didn't seem too exciting on paper I.e. Family Appreciation Day, Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000, or Read it and Weap, each one had some amazing moments like the history of Ponville segment, Flim and Flam's con artist personalities (not to mention their song), or an Indiana Jones parody. Also I prefer both the premear episode and finale of season 2 over season 1's.
The first season did a great job showing the darker sides of each in the Mane 6, proving that all is not sunshine and butterflies. It was also because of that, that I developed my respect for the writers.
The second season was more fanservice to us Bronies, with Derpy talking, fluttershy being a tree etc. which was awesome to see! It really served to establish the bond between Hasbro and the Bronies.
It would be nice if they could keep mlp awesome but its one of those things that only time will tell, I mean its main target audience tends to get rather insipid stuff aimed at it so hopefully they can keep mlp from becoming that again.
Which donkey? cause there are like four of them.
Yeah fingers crossed it doesn't nose dive into the swamp of tedious, run of the mill child entertainment. (I meant the one pinkie tries to befriend)
I pretty much prefer season 1. While the newest appeal of it had some factor to it but my main reason is mainly there were a couple of episodes I dislike in season 2. Granted season 2 was still good.
Xaio30: The first season did a great job showing the darker sides of each in the Mane 6, proving that all is not sunshine and butterflies. It was also because of that, that I developed my respect for the writers.
The second season was more fanservice to us Bronies, with Derpy talking, fluttershy being a tree etc. which was awesome to see! It really served to establish the bond between Hasbro and the Bronies.
I love the both equally.
About that first season point. I reckon the first season did show a lot more of the darker side of the characters (Lesson Zero was still Twilight's darkest episode). Season 2 had so much more of characters overcoming their weaknesses, and it actually staying. For example, after "Putting Your Hoof Down", Fluttershy became overall less tolerant of bullshit and asserted herself more. After the reading episode, Rainbow's seen reading much more often and is generally more tolerant of Twilight's geekiness.
I like your choice of best pony! But I do not like your choice of best song... the Smile song is so much better than Winter Wrap Up! I also can't wait for AJ's song, Ingram needs to get it right and make it a pure country style song to show off her singing voice. Leave the disney style, happy go lucky orchestral songs to the others.
Well, Imo the best episode was that one where pinkie pie goes insane, which I think was in season one. Had me in stitches for the entire of her little dream sequence with the inanimate objects. Also, I felt that season 2 didn't have enough of the Mane 6 together, and way too much of the cutie mark crusaders. I really don't like their episodes. I have to hand it to season 2 though, because as has already been said, in general the episodes were better and made me laugh way more than the first season. Probably because they tried to tailor it more towards the bronies as well.
Season 1: Paradoxically non-shit colourful pony show that has good writing, characters, setting and all that crap.
Season 2: Paradoxically non-shit colourful pony show that has good writing, characters, setting and all that crap.
Yeah, they're about the same. I'm heartened to see that leading the poll. Now if only there were favorite pony polls reflecting "there is no best pony, all are awesome."
Lunncal: The early and late episodes of season 2 were pretty great, but for a while during the middle of the season they just didn't capture my attention much at all. I wouldn't say they were bad necessarily, just not particularly good. Season 1 on the other hand I'd say was consistently between good and great, so I'll go with that.
Plus... You know... The Greatest and most Powerful pony of them all sadly only appeared in one of these two seasons. I'd be lying if I said that didn't factor into my decision at all.
What are you talking about? Rarity was in most of those episodes.
Lunncal: The early and late episodes of season 2 were pretty great, but for a while during the middle of the season they just didn't capture my attention much at all. I wouldn't say they were bad necessarily, just not particularly good. Season 1 on the other hand I'd say was consistently between good and great, so I'll go with that.
Plus... You know... The Greatest and most Powerful pony of them all sadly only appeared in one of these two seasons. I'd be lying if I said that didn't factor into my decision at all.
What are you talking about? Rarity was in most of those episodes.
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OT: I preferred season 2, just because it felt took more risks, built it characters better, and was taking a slightly more mature feel.
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While i voted that i like both seasons, i have to say that i think the season finale of season 2 was awesome. and i hope season 3 is made of the same sort of awesomesauce :D
NaumWolf: While i voted that i like both seasons, i have to say that i think the season finale of season 2 was awesome. and i hope season 3 is made of the same sort of awesomesauce :D
I'm gonna have to watch that again I guess, after seeing the brony reaction vid to it and hearing how some people loved it. Maybe I can turn off my brain enough to not get annoyed by all the little holes in it... I wonder if beer would help with that, it sounds like an experiment Ill have to try next weekend.
I liked them both fine. Season 1 was pretty much of even quality and good all the way through, season 2 had some really great eps and a couple that weren't as good so it probably averages out.
Season 1 tried to establish more character and "slice of life".
Season 2 tried to be bolder, and with more setpieces and bigger stories.
They're both to the same show, but, these seasons went out for different things. I could definitely feel something very different between the two. I can well imagine how certain things might have been different if a certain episode's concept was in the other season.
I mean, if Boast Busters had been in Season 2, the climax would probably have been more violent. And if A Friend in Deed had been in Season 1, we'd probably be seeing Pinkie Pie actually stay in character. Seriously, I was rather ticked off at how much they blatantly made her turn a near 180 on her already-established character. Lauren Faust stated that she was NOT. TO. BE. A. PEST. Remember what she was in that episode? An uber-nuisance. What happened?
Seriously, what's with the assumed hatred? I haven't watched any MLP, but I don't mind its existence and I certainly don't care about other people watching it or not. Why are the only options either like one, both or hate it all the way? Some Switzerland option perhaps?
Creator002: I liked them both almost equally, but if I absolutely had to choose, probably season 2. Mainly for that Mysterious Mare-Do-Well episode. That was fun.
Colour me surprised. In my experience it's generally the lowest rated episode, but to each their own.
As for me... As much as I loved season 2's two parter opening, I'd probably have to go with season 1. The characterization was overall more consistent, as was the quality of the episodes. Don't get me wrong, I like S2 fine, but it felt very uneven. I suppose they did experiment a little more though, so props to them for that. Here's hoping season 3 can give us the best of both worlds.
Ytomyth: Seriously, what's with the assumed hatred? I haven't watched any MLP, but I don't mind its existence and I certainly don't care about other people watching it or not. Why are the only options either like one, both or hate it all the way? Some Switzerland option perhaps?
I'm used to seeing allot of threads dealing with this series get... no necessarily high jacked but more than a few posts from haters and more than a few posts from people going "another pony thread, I'm gonna post about how much Ill just watch the fire storm". As for why there is not a neutral option... I forgot to add one, I kind of assumed that either fans or haters would check this thread out.
To me the whole wedding episode seemed like it was kinda thrown together at the last minute and wasn't planned as carefully as some episodes, I'm really hoping its not an indication of what season 3 has lined up since Laura Faust wont have any part of it, apparently over the course of season 2 she had less and less she was doing on mlp before she left the series all together like half way though or something. I'm ok with Celestia and Luna having relatives, I mean gods were always either having kids or pulling bits of themselves off or other less wholesome activities to make more gods.
Apparently he said he was coming back at comicon.
http://www.derpyhoovesnews.com/the-return-of-john-de-lancie-to-mlp/