Are you feeling down? Work or school got you in the dumps? Is life just generally leaving a sour taste in your mouth?
Well have we got a show for you!
While it's true that some of its fans overhype it, "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" is an extremely wonderful viewing experience. While your enjoyment of the show is very dependent on your tolerance for cheesy kids' fair, those who are able to look past its flaws will find a fun, candy-coated show that never attempts to talk down to its viewers, be they kid or adult.
The real charm of the show is built upon the diverse and complex personalities of each of the main characters. While the plot of episodes may occasionally steer into the extremely familiar staples of kids shows, the various ways in which each Pony's personality bounces off of the others makes sure that one is never bored by what can occasionally be a predictable show.
Another plus in the show's favor is the excellent composition of not only the musical numbers (yes, there are musical numbers, but they're the GOOD kind) but the background music and the incidental pieces. The animation is nothing to sneeze at either, as while there's the occasional flub or blooper, everything moves very fluidly and when it needs to, what you see on screen becomes very impressive, not only visually but on a technical level.
The only major downside is (as I mentioned before) that the plots of the episodes sometime feel all too familiar. There's the staple of nearly every sitcom from the last 30 years, of a character having an extra ticket to some place special and each of their friends badgering them for it. Or the tried and true, 1 friend shows up another at something they're talented at and the other gets jealous. While it may have the effect of reminding older viewers of nostalgic shows, it may also make things too predictable for some.
Still, while it has its flaws, "Friendship is Magic" is a well written, imaginative, enjoyable, and sweet show for viewers of any age, and I certainly recommend it to anybody looking for a pick-me-up at the end the day.
A Welcome Dose of Positivity
Are you feeling down? Work or school got you in the dumps? Is life just generally leaving a sour taste in your mouth?
Well have we got a show for you!
While it's true that some of its fans overhype it, "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" is an extremely wonderful viewing experience. While your enjoyment of the show is very dependent on your tolerance for cheesy kids' fair, those who are able to look past its flaws will find a fun, candy-coated show that never attempts to talk down to its viewers, be they kid or adult.
The real charm of the show is built upon the diverse and complex personalities of each of the main characters. While the plot of episodes may occasionally steer into the extremely familiar staples of kids shows, the various ways in which each Pony's personality bounces off of the others makes sure that one is never bored by what can occasionally be a predictable show.
Another plus in the show's favor is the excellent composition of not only the musical numbers (yes, there are musical numbers, but they're the GOOD kind) but the background music and the incidental pieces. The animation is nothing to sneeze at either, as while there's the occasional flub or blooper, everything moves very fluidly and when it needs to, what you see on screen becomes very impressive, not only visually but on a technical level.
The only major downside is (as I mentioned before) that the plots of the episodes sometime feel all too familiar. There's the staple of nearly every sitcom from the last 30 years, of a character having an extra ticket to some place special and each of their friends badgering them for it. Or the tried and true, 1 friend shows up another at something they're talented at and the other gets jealous. While it may have the effect of reminding older viewers of nostalgic shows, it may also make things too predictable for some.
Still, while it has its flaws, "Friendship is Magic" is a well written, imaginative, enjoyable, and sweet show for viewers of any age, and I certainly recommend it to anybody looking for a pick-me-up at the end the day.
Also, Rarity is Best Pony. JS.