...because let's face it, that's what this. There are complaints that it isn't more of the same. There are complaints that some aspects of the story remain a mystery. But it's the first episode of a new series. Of course there needs to be mystery. It didn't end with this, it just begins.
What is the Earth Pony Magic implied by the rainbow hoof prints? What or who caused the divide in pony societies? Two questions to answer in an upcoming series.
But taken simply as what it is, episode one, it's beautifully animated and deals with tricky social issues in a way that doesn't necessarily treat children like idiots. It's characters are archetypal but strong. At its core, the message is that ignorance and fear leads to segregation. That friendship and social harmony develops from understanding.
There are going to be a lot of people downvoting this because the notion of friendship being a magic brought through understanding is "too political" and lambasting that this isn't MLP:FiM season one. But I think enough people are sensible enough to realise that at its heart, this new generation carries the same message.
Looking forward to seeing where this new series goes.
What is the Earth Pony Magic implied by the rainbow hoof prints? What or who caused the divide in pony societies? Two questions to answer in an upcoming series.
But taken simply as what it is, episode one, it's beautifully animated and deals with tricky social issues in a way that doesn't necessarily treat children like idiots. It's characters are archetypal but strong. At its core, the message is that ignorance and fear leads to segregation. That friendship and social harmony develops from understanding.
There are going to be a lot of people downvoting this because the notion of friendship being a magic brought through understanding is "too political" and lambasting that this isn't MLP:FiM season one. But I think enough people are sensible enough to realise that at its heart, this new generation carries the same message.
Looking forward to seeing where this new series goes.