My Little Pony, Friendship is Magic, again!

[cypsiman2]

I was really, really, really pleasantly surprised by Episodes 13 and 14; Having Applebloom realize it was okay that she hadn't gotten her cutie mark yet and she didn't have to try to hurry it along...and not giving her one anyway to ruin the entire message? And acknowledging that Rarity's first designs were the right ones and not turning Hoit-Toity into the bad guy at the last second? Seriously, why is this show so good?

Comments

[elle-white.livejournal.com]

I told you it was good! I was expecting Applebloom to get a cutie mark at the end of the episode. But it didn't contradict its message! Disney does that sort of thing all the time, so that was very refreshing.

I am continually impressed with the shows depiction of Rarity. Most shows would treat her as simply The Libby, but here she's treated as a capable artist who honestly tries to do her best for her friends. I love her.

All the characterizations are nuanced and don't the negative stereotypes they normally do.

I have to ask this because she's my favourite; how awesome was Fluttershy in episode 7?

[cypsiman2.livejournal.com]

And you were right! Yes, the handling of the characters on this show has, by and by, been exemplary, Rarity especially.

And Fluttershy was unbelievably awesome. "But, that one pony kicked me". "Yes, and she was wrong to do that, but you still have to leave!"

[elle-white.livejournal.com]

Many people (including me) were surprised by how genuinely good it is. And I think that's because of the characters. They're all just so well-rounded and likable.

Rarity averts many of the typical ideas about fashionistas in different ways. Episode 14 was a big example of that, but many little things in interactions with the others show this as well. She's not judgmental at all. In a recent episode, Rarity nearly turns down an offer that would benefit her out of consideration for the pony who made it. I've come to hate how a lot of cartoons treat prim and proper characters as shallow and mean. You can be stylish AND nice at the same time!