Welcome to ponyville
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I’m amazed by how much information this pilot episode gets across without feeling bogged down by exposition. She completely steals the show whenever she’s on-screen, but some future villains get a bit more to do than she does. Her sympathetic backstory and wickedly malevolent design make for a memorable (if slightly under-utilized) villain. By the end, we are also introduced to Nightmare Moon, the episode’s main antagonist. The show wastes no time to paint a clear picture for what each character is all about within minutes, which is no small feat when introducing seven major characters within a twenty minute episode. Introductions for each of the main cast are quick and to the point, but also memorable. (or “The Mane Six”) Within 22 minutes, we are properly introduced to Twilight Sparkle, Spike the Dragon, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy. Part 1 of this two part premiere is easily the strongest, as it spends its time introducing each member of the main cast. We are also introduced to the Elements of Harmony, a collection of powerful artifacts that play an important role within the show’s lore. This explains the relationship and fallout between the two rulers of Equestria, Celestia (who raises the sun) and Luna (who raises the moon). The first thing we’re treated to is a beautifully presented history lesson told in a storybook fashion.
#Welcome to ponyville series
This is the first and only episode to be solely written by series creator, Lauren Faust, and she makes sure that the land of Equestria is well defined from the very beginning. However, Twilight is preoccupied with the impending return of Nightmare Moon from her thousand-year banishment.įriendship is Magic does a remarkably efficient job at setting the stage for its world and characters. Under Princess Celestia’s Instructions, Twilight Sparkle goes to Ponyville to supervise the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration and make some friends.