History Awesome / MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicSeason5

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* A meta example: the subtle way how Starlight is revealed to be the villain is awesome in and of itself.

* Meta-example: You know you have a well-written story when ''[[http://io9.gizmodo.com/here-are-the-2016-hugo-award-finalists-1773157497 it gets nominated for a]]'' ''UsefulNotes/HugoAward''![[labelnote:Note]]The Science-Fiction equivalent of [[UsefulNotes/AcademyAward the Oscars]].[[/labelnote]]

* Meta example but, as of the airing of this episode, ''Friendship is Magic'' is now the longest running TV series in the history of Hasbro. Let that sink in.
** Longest running TV series with a continuous generation run, at least, but still, an awesome achievement.
* Another meta example: Creator/JohnDeLancie has become such an integral part of ''Friendship is Magic'' as Discord, that he's no longer listed as a guest voice, but as just another part of the regular cast!

** Meta example--the fans have liked to pair up DJ and Octavia as room-mates who share an OddFriendship long before this episode. Now the writers have stepped in and validated most of that speculation!

* Meta-example: A lot of people called out Pinkie for forcing Twilight to keep a secret that could have solved a problem (namely, by appearing in unlikely places and shouting FOREVER!) back in "Green Isn't Your Color". Here, she gets a taste of her own medicine, and does it bite back HARD. Even RealityWarper ponies aren't safe from the [[LaserGuidedKarma hand of karma]].
** It's even better if you believe that [[AlternateCharacterInterpretation Twilight had already figured things out but was deliberately stalling during the scavenger hunt for just this reason.]]

* The three previous villains explored in-depth were Sombra, Chrysalis, and Nightmare Moon. Sombra and Chrysalis have both driven Equestrian society to its knees in their wars when Twilight discovers those futures, but Nightmare Moon seems to have already won, with no signs of a resistance or war left, and is the only explored future where none of the mane six are shown to be still fighting the villain. It also pretty much confirms Luna is at least Celestia's equal in power, dark magic notwithstanding.

* Party Favor gets a few during "The Cutie Map." First, when Starlight Glimmer [[SadisticChoice tells Fluttershy to point in the crowd]] and identify [[spoiler:who it was that told the Mane Six about the cutie mark vault]], Party Favor steps up and announces it was just him, causing him to be thrown into prison. Later, [[spoiler:as Starlight Glimmer is fleeing from town with the Mane Six's cutie marks in tow]], he manages to swiftly create binoculars and a bridge out of ''balloons''! That's Pinkie Pie level of CrazyAwesome, right there! But his most awesome moment of all came when ''he'' was the one to call out Starlight when she tried to preach her philosophy one too many times.

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[[folder: Castle Sweet Castle]]

[[folder: Bloom and Gloom]]

[[folder: Tanks For The Memories]]

[[folder: Appleoosa's Most Wanted]]

[[folder: Make New Friends But Keep Discord]]

[[folder: The Lost Treasure of Griffonstone]]

[[folder: Slice of Life]]

[[folder: Princess Spike]]

[[folder: Party Pooped]]

[[folder: Amending Fences]]

[[folder: Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep]]

[[folder: Canterlot Boutique]]

[[folder: Rarity Investigates]]

[[folder: Brotherhooves Social]]

[[folder: Crusaders Of The Lost Mark]]

[[folder: The One where Pinkie Pie Knows]]

[[folder: Scare Master]]

[[folder: What About Discord?]]

[[folder: The Hooffields and [=McColts=]]]

[[folder: The Mane Attraction]]

[[folder: The Cutie Remark Part 1]]

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* Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo win the competition! Even though they are both pegasi, and ''supposedly'' don't have earth pony strength. Also a bit of a HeartwarmingMoment.

* "The Magic Inside" is not only AwesomeMusic, it demonstrates Coloratura publicly coming to terms with her true self. And both in- and out-of-universe, it is a resounding success.

[[folder]]: Brotherhooves Social]]

[[folder]]: The One where Pinkie Pie Knows]]

[[AC: The Cutie Map Part 1]]

[[AC: The Cutie Map Part 2]]

[[AC: Castle Sweet Castle]]

[[AC: Bloom and Gloom]]

[[AC: Tanks For The Memories]]

[[AC: Appleoosa's Most Wanted]]

[[AC: Make New Friends But Keep Discord]]

[[AC: The Lost Treasure of Griffonstone]]

[[AC: Slice of Life]]

[[AC: Princess Spike]]

[[AC: Party Pooped]]

[[AC: Amending Fences]]

[[AC: Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep]]

[[AC: Canterlot Boutique]]

[[AC: Rarity Investigates]]

[[AC: Brotherhooves Social]]

[[AC: Crusaders Of The Lost Mark]]

[[AC: The One where Pinkie Pie Knows]]

[[AC:Hearthbreakers]]

[[AC:Scare Master]]

[[AC: What About Discord?]]

[[AC:The Hooffields and [=McColts=]]]

[[AC:The Mane Attraction]]

[[AC:The Cutie Remark Part 1]]

[[AC:The Cutie Remark Part 2]]

* Another meta example: JohnDeLancie has become such an integral part of ''Friendship is Magic'' as Discord, that he's no longer listed as a guest voice, but as just another part of the regular cast!

** Even better is Celestia being willing to fight it in spite of it cornering her and everypony else at the Gala counts as this. Even when close to defeat she is a BadassPrincess. [[spoiler: As it turns out, she was actually ''enjoying'' the Smooze and Discord, so she might actually have been ''pretending'' to be unable to stop it!]]

* There's at least one where the [[NotSoHarmlessVillain Flim Flam Brothers win]]. You have to give some respect for somehow pulling that off, considering who they likely had to defeat to end up on top.

* Speaking of villains, there's at least one where the [[NotSoHarmlessVillain Flim Flam Brothers win]]. You have to give some respect for somehow pulling that off, considering who they likely had to defeat to end up on top.
* Props to Starlight, she holds her own against Twilight in a magical battle and the time spell is incredibly powerful. We've seen Twilight self-levitate before, but Starlight not only demonstrates the same ability, she maintains it for a ''long'' time and is even lithe enough in flight to avoid Twilight's attacks. Twilight Sparkle herself, the element of magic, acknowledges that Starlight Glimmer is very talented at the end. [[spoiler:And this convinces her to change up her tactics and fight her with friendship, giving her a crowning moment of her own.]]

** Keep in mind, Zecora does all this while pulling a YouShallNotPass on Queen Chrysalis her self so Twilight can SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong. And is ''aware'' that if Twilight succeeds, [[RetGone her timeline will cease to exist.]] If there was ever any doubt about Zecora's character, this puts them to rest.

* Twilight planning the summit.
* Spike managing to make sure Twilight got some much needed rest.

* Party Favor gets a few during "The Cutie Map." First, when Starlight Glimmer [[SadisticChoice tells Fluttershy to point in the crowd]] and identify [[spoiler:who it was that told the Mane Six about the cutie mark vault]], Party Favor steps up and announces [[IAmSpartacus it was just him]], causing him to be thrown into prison. Later, [[spoiler:as Starlight Glimmer is fleeing from town with the Mane Six's cutie marks in tow]], he manages to swiftly create binoculars and a bridge out of ''balloons''! That's Pinkie Pie level of CrazyAwesome, right there! But his most awesome moment of all came when ''he'' was the one to call out Starlight when she tried to preach her philosophy one too many times.

* In turn, we see Diamond Tiara standing up to her domineering mother, then finally revealing what her special talent is. [[spoiler:She has a talent for leading others, which she uses to coordinate the repair of the school playground.]]
* [[spoiler:After nearly five years, it finally happened! The Cutie Mark Crusaders HAVE THEIR CUTIE MARKS!!!]]

** If, as some think, [[spoiler:Daybreaker from ''A Royal Problem'']] was responsible for the ashy wasteland, the Map gets one by ''enabling Starlight, Twilight, and Spike to breathe'' when all the oxygen has been used up in combustion.

* Alicorn Big Mac.

* That Cloudy, Pinkie, and Marble are all alive is one for Equestrian medicine, as apparently it is dangerous for horses to bear twins.