MLP:FIM The Times They Are a Changeling

This episode introduces us to two new writers. Kevin Burke and Chris Wyatt. They co-wrote this episode with Michael Vogal, who also started writing for the show this season. This episode was storyboarded by Ward Jenkins (who began boarding for the show earlier this season) and Hanna Lee (who has been storyboarding for the show since season 2).

This episode was fantastic. The story wasn't that original, yet it was done so well I didn't care. I enjoyed every moment of it. This is probably my favorite episode centering around Spike and with good reason. The characters were extremely likeable (including the new character), the animation great, the writing fantastic, the song number very good, and most of all this was just a joy to watch. Really everything about this episode was excellent, and I can't wait for what these new writers will write for the show next. Also this is the first time we have seen Starlight since we came back for the mid-season break, and it is so good to see her again. I love that character.

-Michael J. Ruhland