That superhero bit also looked pretty good, because it seems to know how to do a superhero story; With wit and charm, not like Mare-Do Well did. shudder
Scootaloo having a disability (or at least a slow flight learner)
100%. This is in line with the original vision for that character and opens new possibilities.
Superhero ponies
80%. It looks as if they stepped inside a superhero comic book (and maybe that is the premise). Maretropolis looks way too modernized, in my opinion, but I feel there’s actually a good in-universe reason since the camera pan was meant to evoke a feeling of alienness. Also, everytime Spike goes around giving high complements to the Mane6, he gets left behind (as part of BNE’s storyline), which makes me just slightly jaded since in all the episode’s he was in back in S3, he never really got to make a real impact.
The Apple family and Pinkie Pie singing.
100%. I don’t know what will bring this up, but I like it on its own terms.
Return of Nightmare Moon
60%. I don’t think this will actually be NMM’s return. I agree with people saying this is probably a flashback because it has been suggested in a recent Hot Topic video that she’ll be visiting the past. I submit that Luna was actually talking to Celestia (the “bathing in your light” bit one YouTuber pointed out), and Twilight was there as a ghost. The action bit was hard to make out, but it looked to me like Celestia was behind Twi and got attacked.
If this were not the case, several problems would exist. The dialog would be odd, since it would suggest Luna has become abruptly jealous of Twilight’s new fame, which defeats her character development all the way back in the pilot. It may also contradict the recent comic arc, which would personally disappoint me as I consider the comics extended universe canon.
Under the more likely flashback interpretation, I would hope the episode gives us real insight into the princess’ characters or reveals unexpected facts. I feel it’s hard to make a truly engaging flashback-based story because it’s merely a verbatim review of past events, with mystery and gradual exposition thrown out the window, and in this case, it’s literally everything we already know from the start of the show. Of course, the previews are good for warping viewers’ expectations a bit (which was part of the S2 experience for me), so I’m still a bit optimistic.
I may sound cynical or unimpressed here, but actually, I’m quite excited.
I’m pretty certain the last scene has something to do with an history episode. Celestia was probably sharing her memories about Luna’s transformation with Twilight.
Nope, I’m far from being hyped for S4 (insert liarjack)
@The_Mungoman
Watch the video. Luna shows up, gets uber pissed and villainy. Big (presumably black) ball envelopes her like a cocoon and she emerges as Nightmare moon
Shhh shhh
Just let the awesomeness take you and join us in the excitement.
I agree.
That superhero bit also looked pretty good, because it seems to know how to do a superhero story; With wit and charm, not like Mare-Do Well did. shudder
If this were not the case, several problems would exist. The dialog would be odd, since it would suggest Luna has become abruptly jealous of Twilight’s new fame, which defeats her character development all the way back in the pilot. It may also contradict the recent comic arc, which would personally disappoint me as I consider the comics extended universe canon.
Under the more likely flashback interpretation, I would hope the episode gives us real insight into the princess’ characters or reveals unexpected facts. I feel it’s hard to make a truly engaging flashback-based story because it’s merely a verbatim review of past events, with mystery and gradual exposition thrown out the window, and in this case, it’s literally everything we already know from the start of the show. Of course, the previews are good for warping viewers’ expectations a bit (which was part of the S2 experience for me), so I’m still a bit optimistic.
I may sound cynical or unimpressed here, but actually, I’m quite excited.
Rewatching it, that makes more sense. Luna’s line about “basking in your precious light” in particular is a giveaway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3zr6Z_c0MA
Woo, woo!
Make way!
Nope, I’m far from being hyped for S4 (insert liarjack)
dat fucking song.
you magnificent bastard Ingram!
Indeed!
HOLY CRAP
THAT IS AWESOME
Watch the video. Luna shows up, gets uber pissed and villainy. Big (presumably black) ball envelopes her like a cocoon and she emerges as Nightmare moon
*Luna
In the vid, Lina relapses over Twilight.
WHAT
HOW DO YOU KNOW
THAT SOUNDS AMAZING BUT HOW