MLP:FIM To Where and Back Again Parts 1 & 2

We have reached the season finale of season 6. It has been great writing and sharing some background information as well as my thoughts on these episodes with everypony, and I look forward to doing the same for Season 7. However right now I have 2 episodes to write about.

These episodes were written by Josh Haber (who has been writing for the show since season 4) and Michael Vogel (who started writing this season, but had been working the production department since season 2), These episodes were storyboarded by Megan Willis (Who started boarding for the show this season) , Jeffery Amey (who started boarding for the show this season), Thalia Tomlinson (Who started boarding for the show since season 5) and Karine Charlebois (Who started boarding for the show this season). The Changling hive was designed by Tanya Lehoux. The new Changling designs were by Kora Kosicka, Charmaine Verhagen and Fe Ribeiro.

This is a fantastic episode. While it is a big villain vs. heroes episode, the main focus is Starlight stress about being a leader and whether she is really reformed. This is very relatable as we all (or at least me), have stresses of weather or not people will forgive you when you have don e something wrong. This is so real and understandable, it makes this very fantasy based story more personal and real. However the big fight with the villain, and the element of fantasy are still quite exciting.

It is also great to see the show trying out new things like they do here. While the big villain episodes have been done before, this is the first time one didn't center around one of the main six. It doesn't hurt that Starlight is one of my new favorite ponies, and she is handled so well here. However Trixie, Discord and Thorax are all delightful here.

See you for season 7 everypony, and remember friendship is magic.

-Michael J. Ruhland