Okay, let's talk ponies. Specifically, "The Ending of the End - Part 1." Season 9, episode 23 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. A big one, right? I have… thoughts.
The Bad Guys Are Back? Again?!
Grogar's back. Cozy Glow, Chrysalis, and Tirek are along for the ride. Honestly, are we really doing this again? It feels like the writers just emptied the villain recycle bin.
I get it, high stakes. But did we really need all the baddies? It's like a villain potluck where everyone brought the same dish: global domination.
And maybe this is an unpopular opinion, but I kind of miss the standalone villain episodes. Remember the simpler times? Before world-ending threats were a Tuesday thing?
Cozy Glow: Still Creepy
Let's be real, Cozy Glow is terrifying. A filly with plans for pony-world domination? Brrr. That tiny smile gives me the chills.
She's got the mastermind thing down. You almost have to admire her dedication. In a very, very disturbed way.
Chrysalis: Needs a New Hobby
Chrysalis just can't let it go. She's the ex who keeps showing up at the party, uninvited. Seriously, girl, move on! Find a new hive.
I mean, she's powerful and all, but her motivation feels a little…stale. Someone get her a therapist. Or a hobby. Competitive cupcake baking, maybe?
Tirek: The Muscle (Literally)
Then there's Tirek. Big, strong, and apparently easily manipulated. He's the muscle of the group. A pony-sized wrecking ball.
He always seems a bit… slow. Like he's just happy to be included. Maybe he just wants friends? Poor Tirek.
The Mane Six: Still Rocking It (Mostly)
Okay, the Mane Six are still awesome. But even they seem a little tired of saving Equestria every other week. I feel you, girls.
Twilight Sparkle is stressed. Big surprise there. She's got the weight of the world (or at least Equestria) on her horn.
I do love seeing them work together, though. That's what makes the show great. Friendship is magic, after all.
Discord: The Wild Card
Discord! Oh, Discord. Is he good? Is he bad? Who even knows anymore? He’s the ultimate chaotic neutral.
He’s always stirring the pot. You just know he's going to do something completely unexpected. Probably involving rubber chickens.
Secretly, I think he just likes the drama. A true agent of chaos.
The Stakes Are High...Again
So, yeah, Equestria's in danger. Again. The fate of the world hangs in the balance. Again. Anyone else feeling a little déjà vu?
But hey, at least there will be a cool final battle. And probably some heartwarming moments. Gotta love those pony feels.
My unpopular opinion? I kind of wanted a low-stakes season. Maybe just a baking competition. Or a road trip. Just ponies being ponies.
Final Thoughts: Still Watching!
Despite my gripes, I'm still invested. I mean, I’ve been watching these ponies for years. I can't just quit now!
I'm curious to see how it all ends. Will friendship prevail? Will Cozy Glow finally get a time-out? Only time will tell.
Bring on the finale! Even if I'm rolling my eyes a little, I’ll be cheering for our favorite ponies. And maybe secretly hoping for a cupcake cameo.
