After the Fact: The Beginning of the End

And so we begin the final season... How badly can I annoy the mane cast this time around?
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[@323starlight]

Well at least cadence and Shining Armor had a good reason to surrender. Sombra was holding their freaking daughter hostage for crying out loud.

[@amandajohnson3531]

Thank you! I keep seeing people say how they didn't try to stop him when all I can think about is, he has their daughter! Fighting him risks hurting her. Like, come on guys.

[@paulrasmussen8953]

But they had t8me to activate the crystal heart and end the threat. Idiot ball in play

[@Mysticgamer]

@@paulrasmussen8953 The last time the heart was used it needed all the happy crystal pony subjects to channel enough power to vaporize him. They probably cant just use it on a whim whenever they want...otherwise Cadence, Shining Armor, Celestia, and Luna are really dumb for not trying it against Tirek.

[@carrot708]

@@paulrasmussen8953 Also, the Crystal Heart might not work on him again, now that he's whole and fully pony.

[@paulrasmussen8953]

@@carrot708 he was whole when it was used on him last time.

[@Bladewarriorcat]

Twilight is slowly becoming like Celestia, she even has a word after her! Love it

[@thing.8073]

Dusk Darthon I might actually USE “twilighting” as an actual word, lol

[@janniepate5533]

There's also twilynanas

[@iceluvndiva21]

Ok but to be fair? Shining armor was being smart by not picking a fight with THE GUY WHO'S *HOLDING HIS DAUGHTER HOSTAGE!* This is what I love about villians like sombra... He messes with you on a psychological level before deciding what to do to you. He even makes sure to have traps set up to either slow you down or hault you. Season 3 premiere really did good on showing what kinda baddie sombra is and omg! I love it. That's a not just scary smart but a very resourceful villian. However I noticed that most times? He's a villian with little to no resistance. Shining armor and Cadence get a pass due to the fact he was holding thier daughter hostage. (Though in that same respect? They lose said points because where they keep the crystal heart: outside, at the base of the palace, and mostly unguarded. Yeah... That's not gonna cause problems.) Each time? Sombra takes over or invades successfully with minimum resistance from any pony else. I know he's supposed to be a fear driving tyrant but heres the thing... Some folks respond to fear with fight. (NO I DON'T COUNT THE GAURDS!) Rarely do we see the fight aspect shown, especially with sombra. Still love HOW he messes with you but I do kinda wish his oppents would resist a bit more. Also... Took 8 seasons and a movie to get luna a throne along side celestia. "Meant to rule together" my tail.

[@jiado6893]

True, but the way Sombra got his mitts on her so quickly doesn’t do them any favors.

[@matthewcrombie3630]

@Jacob Bielski All they had to do was either show Sunburst(Since he's supposed to be her "Royal Crystaller"), or a pair of Crystal Guards knocked unconscious, or mind-controlled, and this would be a non-issue. But nope. We don't even get a mention of Sunburst at all. What was he doing when Sombra came back, visiting his mom in Sire's Hollow?

[@iceluvndiva21]

@@matthewcrombie3630 Pretty sure that being the Royal Crystaller was only for that one episode. It's not the same thing as being the go-to baby sitter.

[@iceluvndiva21]

@@jiado6893 Fair enough.

[@matthewcrombie3630]

@CrystalOtaku93 Fair point. I just wish they'd do more with Sunburst, and this was one of those times they could have. Ah well.

[@monicalukomski8884]

When I found out that Sombra was going to capture Flurry Heart, I thought he was going to do a Jareth/Goblin King and hold her hostage or corrupt her. Sombra singing Magic Dance would have made my year.

[@sumponeighknotyew9757]

The mandatory prerequisites wasn't there; step sister/baby sitter hadn't offered child to goblin king.

[@manoftruth0935]

Bold And Brash David Bowie is dead so it wouldn’t work.

[@monicalukomski8884]

@@manoftruth0935 Still, I was hopeful.

[@jasminemiller7485]

Great. Thanks to you, now all I hear is 🎵Dance, crystal dance🎵. I hope your happy.

[@BugsyFoga]

Might as well call it My Little Pony : Endgame

[@mrliminal6247]

Nathaniel Foga season 9 endgame

[@formlesscorvid5336]

Iron Will dies

[@catinabox3261]

XD

[@mynameapp2909]

😭😭😭

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

Nathaniel Foga Boooo

[@beatrixthegreat1138]

"Die aquatic spawn of evil!!" who knew gen 1 seaponies would be a call back to sanity.

[@thing.8073]

beatrix the great lol!

[@iceluvndiva21]

Sombra? Not everyone shuts down when shown their deepest darkest fears. Some people retaliate. You uh forget that? XD

[@thing.8073]

CrystalOtaku93 hmm, But I bet he wouldn’t be expecting it. If the couple timed it right, they could catch Sombra off guard and teleport the baby away (Also, don’t attack beatrix’s joke, it’s rude. If you don’t like it, ignore it)

[@iceluvndiva21]

Maddie Moonshine I wasn’t hating. I was playing around too.

[@thing.8073]

Uh. I don’t even remember what this was about lol.

[@dashzilla9358]

I see Twilight's wavy hair as foreshadowing for the finale. Tell me I'm not the only one that thinks this? lol

[@weelzneal4768]

I wanted it to be permanent lol

[@spectrumscribble1498]

Spoiler alert: It will be permanent in "One Last Problem".

[@thing.8073]

Becky Deitz oh dude! No way!

[@Lisa3975]

what time?

[@BugsyFoga]

I love the fact that discord could've easily defeated Sombra , but he didn't just to teach Twilight a lesson 😄👌

[@MrConredsX]

Thats because he wants Fluttershy to be able to defend herself when he is gone in S9 finale

[@cartoonishidealism582]

They’re still probably gonna nerf him in the finale though.

[@thebeavpercabethftw9604]

@CartoonishIdealism. I mean, considering Grogar can raise the dead, teleport creatures out of Tartarus, and empower Tirek to look like he did after stealing magic from several ponies without it being much of an inconvenience, I could definitely see him being a match for Discord.

[@kaiogiovanni]

What I imagine, and also was mentioned on DrWolf's video, is that Grogar was the Creator of Discord, and Discord is pretty much like all the other fused creatures we've seen in Tartarus. The only problem with this theory is that even when Discord lost his power by the hands of Tirek, he didn't unfuse like the other animals did. My imagination would tell me that Discord would be like an experiment, that is an unicorn fused with different creatures, and Grogar actually holds the power to unfuse Discord and nullify his powers. That would be epic, but its probably not going to happen.

[@brolytriplethreat]

@@kaiogiovanni I think Discord is just a being a chaos. Not something created or born in any conventional way. Especially since he has his own pocket dimension thing

[@fanusobscurus]

Anyone else wish Sombra had taken the Hugo Strage route of body armor? "I find this young Flurry adorable." *produces baby carrier* "Now if you try to hurt me... the kid gets it to!"

[@Shade400]

Shoot for the kids - Neia Barja 2018

[@iceluvndiva21]

Pretty sure that's the implied route

[@zaithehedgewolf4587]

Silver: if he ask a glass of water shoot him again - silverquill 2019

[@weldonwin]

They can borrow Silver's Bolter

[@zaithehedgewolf4587]

weldonwin his immortal

[@weldonwin]

@@zaithehedgewolf4587 Nothing is immortal when you have sanctified Bolt rounds, the Grey Knights can tell you that for certain

[@BNuts]

In my opinion the most dangerous villains are those who can convince the heroes they are not technically wrong. They make the heroes question themselves and what they do, punching huge holes in their entire sense of selves and their motivations, which the villains can exploit. This is why I imagined Sombra to be the highly-persuasive type were he ever to regain his full power, and be able to rule the Empire. I also imagined that, being a being of darkness, he could control the corrupting powers that turned Luna into Nightmare Moon (in the comics these are the Nightmare Forces). An enemy that can turn one's friends and allies to their side with mere words would be incredibly dangerous and frustrating to face.

[@satanbrony9235]

I think it depends o how you view the word "dangeoras", some use it in a differentlym mostly as "likely to cause harm"

[@Mangaka-Knight]

I agree. It's a very dangerous ability to have. I think of Naruto and the infamous "Talk No Jutsu", which Naruto changes the hearts of villains to the side of good. Imagine if a villain could do that with heroes? I think one of the biggest wastes in the series is the Pony of Shadows. I really thought King Sombra would seek more power if he was revived by Grogar, that he would learn of the Pony of Shadows and then seek it out. It would possess him for a moment before King Sombra gains control and becomes the big bad.

[@Shidyk]

I personally found Sombra enjoyable too. He had a lot of confidence and was actually smart in how to deal with the heroes. Now if he had just mind controlled them, Discord would've also been easier to deal with

[@sarafontanini7051]

he's not only egotistical, but has a REASON for being so!

[@Shidyk]

@@sarafontanini7051 Agreed. Though if we're talking egotistical, then Silver Quill wins hands down. XD

[@KamenIXA]

... A bolter? The Codex approves of your action brother

[@windwalker5765]

Eh, not killy enuff. Need some big shootaz fer *MOAR DAKKA*

[@slacxthemad9683]

Yes, let them fight, then once there forces are deplited will crush them, for the dark g- BLOOD FOR THE BLOODGOD!! Why must you ever time :(

[@daltonhall5888]

He is no brother, he is a traitor of the Luna's Children Chapter.

[@silverthorn9759]

There's something I didn't expect

[@countsnowyofgwainn3996]

For The EmperorAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!

[@rikuwisteria583]

As Tywin Lannister once said: "Any man who must state 'I am the king' is no true king."

*state

[@rikuwisteria583]

@ EEP!!! Curse my typing fingers. Thank you.

[@lemonlimekebab5064]

*tyrion

[@rikuwisteria583]

@@lemonlimekebab5064 No, that's the Imp.

[@MrMarinus18]

That's true. If you have to actively remind people you're the king that means you're not acting like a king. If you were acting like a king you wouldn't have to remind them.

[@Peter_Strike]

Wait ... ... So Silver Quill is scared of Mantine? (Note to self: start planning full Mantine Pokemon team)

[@ShadwSonic]

Wrong idea. If he's SCARED of Mantine, he'll load his team with those strong against them... so make YOUR team one that's strong against THAT!

[@dragon1130]

I think it's more he is triggered by aquatic life in general. Reminds him of....the dark times *cue dramatic sting*.

[@masteroflag]

Peter Strike he brought it up in the MBs show review I commissioned on Pokémon 3

[@OtomostheCrazy]

ShadwSonic Or he can train his Mantine to power through attacks they’re weak against, since it’s the anime, and not the games.

[@santinobenavides8127]

Peter Strike I think Mantine is adorable

[@icarusthefoxkidd]

My Head canon for the first showing of Sombra was that his attack of the Empire was just his shadow, that's why it's speech was so stilted. I really wish he would have stayed an evil mastermind rather than a petulant man-child.

[@BlueDragonknight375]

If I use Sombra I'll probably give a different personality since I plan on making Darth Vader's student in a cross-over story.

[@icarusthefoxkidd]

@@BlueDragonknight375 the funny thing is I already use him in a fanfiction. I have him as calm and collected until his past comes out.

[@Bullboy_Adventures]

When he returned in the comics, he was WAY better.

[@AmythestVaporeon]

Okay. The part with Mantine actually kind of pissed me off... until I saw that it was a joke about the old Seaponies. Clever AND unexpected! Well done!

[@Mare_Man]

Sombra made the Cakes bake an *evil* cake for him. Honestly a 10/10 move

[@seradt7771]

A power move

[@LightningSpiritVA]

1:03 Damn bird boy is packing heat now XD. (Ok fix my comments:) Thanks for letting me know)

[@pierre-mariecaulliez6285]

... And he's the red team's heavy in TF ;7

[@jsdotigboigamer]

*heat

[@gunjfur8633]

Dame? Dont you mean damn?

[@LightningSpiritVA]

gamer oops my bad XD.

[@LightningSpiritVA]

@@gunjfur8633 well my face is red now XD

[@theboneman7379]

This is the fastest review of a recent episode in a long time by you lol.

[@RagingBeansEpicFable]

Well he did say he would focus on season 9

[@MrMarinus18]

8:30 He always kind of was that. If you tried to imagine what a "pony villain" would look like Sombra is pretty much exactly that.

[@williamcrowe2576]

I bet you liked Sombra better when he was running the 7Eleven, right?

[@fiadhearthpony6177]

*CONTINUITY!*

[@uncle2794]

Imagine if Grogar gave Sombra the power to send one pony to the eather, Aim's at Fluttershy but knows Discord will intercept, Discord in the eather, No power, And the main six thinks he's dead.

[@AntiVillain26845]

Sombra already had the power to trap people, with crystals that had an effect similar to Chrysalis's throne. The writers just gave him the Idiot Ball and had him spam basic beams instead.

[@maddie9602]

I like how when Twilight started freaking out, her friends just immediately started taking steps to help guide her through her standard freak-out steps, almost as if they've been friends for a _very_ long time at this point (canonically, one year passed between Friendship is Magic and Magical Mystery Cure, and season 8 seems to have taken place over the course of one school year, so they've been friends for at least two years, probably three, four, or even five depending on how much time elapsed between the end of season 3 and the beginning of season 8), and have developed a system for handling her freak-outs. Also, even though it was part of his plan, the way they came in like a well-oiled machine to curb-stomp Sombra also drove home the point that they've been doing this for a _long_ time now, and have a system clearly worked out.

[@MegaDeath458]

And he pulls out a *bolter* Holy shit, brother! This premiere two-parter was the *best* premiere two-parter we've ever seen in MLP! Goddamn! (in my opinion)

[@transformersfan8923]

“I ate them, and they were quite tasty too!” New quote for me to recite! Thanks Silver!

[@ItalianPokeMage]

I like how at 7:46 when all the mini Silverquils are gushing at the bottom of the screen, Pinkie's eyes will sometimes be looking down so it looks like she actually sees them.

[@CircuitReborn]

Wow...Josh will either laugh or rage when he sees what you said about Equestria and Crystal empire soldiers.lol

[@untitleduntitled4740]

Can’t wait to see u review the finale, mr quill

[@johngervais230]

When Gen4 is supposed to end in 2019, but Gen 4 books and shorts are both scheduled for release on 2020. "Wait, that's illegal."

[@kaiogiovanni]

Tell me there will be a second movie in which Discord's crazy ex-girlfriend will be the main antagonist. I would pay whatever price to see it on the big screen, something that I rarely ever do.

[@johngervais230]

@@kaiogiovanni Hmmm...maybe!! We know it is a relatively self contained story, like the first movie, so it really could be any villain!

[@thedoruk6324]

Who thinks Silver Quill would be a perfect Role for *Darth Nihilus* ? :)

[@dmitridimitriev]

I am curious as to why specifically Nihilus? What similarities do you see? I feel some elaboration would be fun. :)

[@thedoruk6324]

@@dmitridimitriev He would make an excellent nihilistic and self-centered villain. These two qualities somewhat seem ultra/fitting/ to him. Along with the fact that having achieved unlimited amounts of power /Doom by his definition/ would make him an absolute power lord ;)

[@eaglehood224]

I have great respect for Silver. But giving him the role of Darth Nihilus might change that a bit... I'd have *immense* respect.

[@dmitridimitriev]

@@thedoruk6324 Ah, I see now. That does indeed sound fitting. A self-centered nihilist with an eternal insatiable hunger for power/pony content in this case. :) Thank you for the elaboration. This is quite amusing to think about.

[@nightbreaker3187]

We missed you and your amazing videos

[@jesslight06]

I didn’t realize that Sombra’s new voice actor was the same guy who partake in Transformers too! Thanks for pointing that out, Silver. 😊👍

[@thedoruk6324]

GroGar = *The Master of **-Sauron-** Err, He is the Morgoth!*

[@Bullboy_Adventures]

That theory is YEARS old, and it finally happened.

[@DementedDuskull]

Silver: "Grogar is such an interesting, unique, and compelling villain!" Discord: "Oooo, should I tell him?"

[@georgiaboyd2507]

Rarity: "NO SPOILERS!!" 😡

[@DementedDuskull]

Georgia Boyd Discord: *whisper whisper* Rarity: "Really?" Discord: *whisper whisper* Rarity: "The whole time?" Discord: *whisper whisper* Rarity: "And they did _what_ to him?" Discord: *whisper whisper* Rarity "Wow."

[@georgiaboyd2507]

@@DementedDuskull *Twilight walks into room* "Hey Rarity, Discorrrrrr....... Um, do I even want to know?" *Discord winks at reader* "Not to fret, dear Sparklebutt. In fact, *adapts singsong voice* Everything is certainly fine!" *Twilight gives deadpan stare* Me: *tip-toes out of room very, VERY cautiously* Yeah.... Nice knowing' ya, Discord!"

[@KyProRen]

This two part premiere is without a doubt the King Sombra Encore we all wanted. Also this season so far is turning out so good that if they keep this up it might be on par with Season 4 (A.K.A. the BEST season of MLP: FiM), which would be perfect for the show's season/finale.

[@xx_tpot_xx9688]

“Mom-ma” “OH HER FIRST WORDS” That made me chuckle.

[@dr4c0blade]

12:11 Ohhhhhhh boy, does EVERYTHING said here about Discord suddenly have new context after the last episode.

[@jasonsmith7633]

I'm just going to say this. The Ether sound like it's the Equestrian's Shadow Realm... Now I'm just picturing all the mane six shouting out "Mind Crush". XD

[@adambriton5394]

Twilynanas is my new favourite dezcription for these pony breakdowns

[@BBBHuey]

09:31 Silver... Are you telling us that... Sunset Shimmer's plan would've WORKED??!!! o_O *Dun Dun DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNN~!*

[@Fullmoon_Cafe]

5:42 as someone who grew up with transformers armada, it's nice to hear you acknowledge the show.

[@battlecross8540]

0:58 AAAAAHHHHHH! DON'T DO THAT!

[@thebeavpercabethftw9604]

To be fair, I think the reason they didn't try is because Flurry was in danger.

[@Gresekjr122]

Thank you I knew King Sombra voice sounded like Demolisher. You confirmed it makes you 120% cooler. I really enjoy these videos. Have a wonderful day Silver Quill.

[@cailaeballe61]

A perfect day to end my day before I go to sleep! Thank you Mister Quill, thank you for your hard work for this series! ^^

[@LeonReal77]

Just imagine what a mantine would look like in the "Detective Pikachu" movie. Sombra here is a prime example of what Red, over at "Over Sarcatic Productions", described as the pure evil trope. Down to the part were a tiny dent in his armor destroys all overconfidence and bravado.

[@liamwarner5749]

Two other interpretation is that even with all the breakouts, the attacks, the weird magical incidents this is in Celestia and Luna's view the most peaceful time recently or that they're so eager to leave that after a few months or a year with no major catastrophy they've taken that as the most quiet time in "recent years" i.e. since Luna's return.

[@Dark_Tale_2077]

Can't wait to see your take on the 200th episode. There is a lot to unpack there but it is also a very fun episode.

[@cipherquest3024]

Too be fair, Sombra could've made it so Cadence hit Flurry so shining probably stopped her to prevent that

[@phobiawitch835]

I was just thinking that myself, seeing as he was easily moving her about. A blast from Cadence meant for beating a full grown unicorn could be deadly for the baby alicorn.

[@cipherquest3024]

exactly. While yes it's depressing to see best princess do nothing (again) this time it's understandable

[@koalafromtomorrow5656]

@@cipherquest3024 yes this time ukcedtsbl its not undertsble what luna did nothing in the movie

[@Nazo-kage]

12:00 it’s amazing after watching the final three episodes how prophetic this statement about Discord ends up becoming.

[@pearldragon6508]

7:30 - 7:44 - I can't stop laughing! I've lost track of how many times I've played it! XD

[@tianoc-g4811]

Props to the King Sombra animation it's always great to see him on display!

[@sonictoons2087]

16:29 silver-quill: hey there bucko

[@sonictoons2087]

16:38 just keep repeating I am the king and this will be over in no time

[@sonictoons2087]

0:23 lol

[@FoxNinja4000]

Sombra, while arrogant to the point of foolishness, was quite impressive with what he can do by himself. All the while still being a blank flank! Seriously he has no cutie mark. Now I gotta wonder what his talent could've been along with what his cutie mark could've been. (I bet his cutie mark would've been his own face.)

[@BlythePennyBicycle21]

I figured you would've talked about Rainbow Dash's line about how Celestia and Luna barely do anything.

[@MadMunchkin]

The temptation for me to draw Mantine as a gift for you for Bronycon has risen significantly after seeing the full video. What can stop me?

[@MLPSilverQuill]

No power in the universe, I'd wager!

[@MadMunchkin]

@@MLPSilverQuill *gasp* was that prermission?! You FOOL! You're doomed now.

[@Actionfan19]

I didn't realise this until today but Grogar made your Equestrian society of major threats a reality.

[@NobodyC13]

"I can't wear hats." I feel your pain, dude.

[@missedthebandwagon976]

I thought it was a great premiere, and with how effortlessly Discord dealt with Sombra, it makes me think something will happen to him in the finale to make it so he couldn't bail them out of a tough fight. I've always wondered why Discord didn't just poof away every problem, and seeing him turn Sombra's spells to confetti and butterflies was quite satisfying, but I'm sure this was set-up for taking away his magic in the finale, or maybe his magic just plain doesn't work on Grogar, time will tell.

[@TheTravelerww]

16:39 Any man who must say "I am the King" is no true king.

[@buttercupkat]

Silver Quill: What's in the box? Guy: I SAID, WHAT'S IN THE BOX?! Prisoner: ... Guy: I SAID... WHAT'S IN THE BO-O-O-O-X?! *Shoots*

[@RKStrikerJK5]

6:30 Yeah, this also really angered me. They folded like a house of cards in a hurricane. And the Crystal Heart took care of him last time, so them not going for it? Ugh!

[@sethmoss8671]

What happened to Sombra's 7/11 job?

[@dragon1130]

Obviously he's been promoted to corporate management. You didn't think they give those mind control helmets to just anybody, did you?

[@MrKenichi22]

dragon1130 Probably.

[@bc-ls7579]

What are you talking about?

[@ztyran]

@@bc-ls7579 Old episode, check near the beginning of his reviews.

[@bc-ls7579]

@@ztyran Okay?

[@eshaanreza832]

7:22 Typical silver quill

[@astrocitizen]

8:00 -- Damn! Sombra got extra-double hyper-snapped!!!

[@supersnackbros2423]

I've long stopped watching this show, but I still enjoy seeing where it's going because getting into it was such a liberating feeling to me. That's why I'm still subscribed too. Stay fresh.

[@autumbreeze1129]

I love that when he showed you your biggest fear (though, seriously, dude, I can think of WAY more terrifying and disturbing Pokemon than Mantine), he never considered that you'd try to fight the thing you feared as opposed to the fear itself. Hilarious, my feathered fellow

[@tianoc-g4811]

Also have you noticed that when Discord this play Twilight on the throne she looked reminiscent to Twivine Sparkle: a reverse version of Twilight created by the tree of Harmony that was corrupted by discord, Magic yet wields dark magic parallel to King Sombra with the signature glowing eyes and ambition!

[@yvonnethompson844]

feeding on fear, and love, and phisicaly draining energy, and understanding relationship dynamics, and one creature trying to make them come together under his control.. glad Sombra went out on his own, had they cooperated, it would have been extremely toxic..

[@FIR-3]

0:43 that’s the effing snail from adventure time

[@DarknessIsTheTruth]

I just want one thing in this season: To find out once and for all where Spike's dragon parents are. Folks can go "But they've done episodes explaining how Twilight and company are Spike's family!" all they want. It doesn't change the fact that this question has loomed over my head since season 1. They pretty much flipped Spike fans the middle finger last season with that Sludge episode. I want that mistake rectified with this final season. Is that so much to ask? EDIT: Said episode when I meant season. Oops.

[@satanbrony9235]

Same, I would have wanted to see Spike's actual relatives too. Although it might have ruined one of my OCs :(

[@crovax1375]

Sombra's mind control powers and willingness to use body shields shows just how vile of a creature he is.

[@jiado6893]

3:27 Better than walking out when everything happens to be going to hell (ssuming that the people still want you around).

[@weirdogirl1275]

Meanwhile, at the legion of doom… (Tirek yeets cozy glow with a flick) Okay

[@Mysticgamer]

Did anyone else notice that the outside of Groger's lair kind of looks like the villians lair in The Challenge of the Suprfriends? Edit after 14:50...Never mind, he brought it up.

[@MrMarinus18]

8:40 People always liked that about Sombra. Unlike the relatable but misguided motivation of NMM, the apathy to any consequences of Discord and the somewhat justified motivation of Chrysalis Sombra is truly evil. All the others are not truly evil, just misguided, arrogant or have a legit point. Sombra truly is an evil force and nothing about him should exist.

[@Emma-fu8mi]

On the title card for this vid, Diamond tiara's tiara makes it look like starlight has a giant bug eye.

[@slacxthemad9683]

Just finished and, oh my. Loved the vid! Hope you have a great day.

[@LegendPurpleDragon152]

Surprised we didn’t get a Lord Shen joke when Sombra captured the Crystal Empire Sombra: “Good afternoon, your Highnesses. Now that we’ve got the pleasantries out of the way, please leave my house!”

[@andraewalkerii8037]

Princess Celestia: Your house!?!

[@Flintieboii]

I haven't seen most of season 9, but a while back, when season 4 or something just came out, I read some theory (I can't credit them because I forgot who they were) that King Sombra is actually a Colt that got infected by some power or something, IDK, I don't know how plausible it actually is, but I've always kind of liked it in the back of my head. Gosh I'm awkward.

[@someoneintheinternet757]

12:59 Soo Gracefull!

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

8:22 And, if you consider the possibility that all the trees of the Everfree Forest are actually cursed, sick ponies...

[@FrostTheHobidon]

I agree, these 2 parters are a game changer

[@cid76]

15:30 I agree that this episode is a 'manifesto' of declaration about where the season will be headed...the only thing that as brony I would have preferred is if Starlight Glimmer would have become an alicorn to create a stable time loop in the future (like Avengers endgame in a sort of way) where she acts as aged principal that keeps remember the lessons and lifes of her Mane 6 friends commemorated through monuments, books, movies and videogames (like in the famous fan video) to newer generations

[@kingspadepony1983]

Silver Quill you look like my dad's face 10/10 For sombra like a boss and grogar like a undertale by asgore SIGN HANNAH CALL ME SOUL HARMONY

[@kingspadepony1983]

Show your name and reveal on me SIGN HANNAH

[@katmaresparkles9578]

Hey Silver Quill what if the reason for Cadance's actions in this instance is because she is with foal again

[@allisongriffin1939]

That's would be interesting

[@maddymiller4146]

0:13 Hey, what’s wrong with fedoras? I love the fedora hats. 0:32 Sombra shouldn’t have shown Silver Quill his fears, you never know how he’s gonna react. 1:47 Plus Pinkie didn’t see Spike there, and he never brought it up because he’s ok with literally being pushed around. 3:18 Well they wanted to retire because they feel it is necessary, plus they knew Twilight could handle it. 4:08 When you said a newbie but an oldie, Grogar was introduced in G1 and now skipped a bunch of generations and popped back up in g4, old Mlp fans will appreciate that the show reintroduced a character from the original generation. 6:40 That was so cute. 7:09 Twilighting, Twilinanas, either way, it’s a way she’s freaking out. 7:23 Knew you would say “continuity” it’s A whole lotta continuity 8:49 Yep, doom on him for not controlling the mane 6. 9:44 More doom 10:24 That “Mine” joke never gets old 14:36 Another death in My Little Pony, I’m still wondering if it’s for kids. 16:20 A wonder review like always {17:30}

[@thebardofshale304]

Im with you there. I love the classic gangster/detective fedoras. In fact, I own one.

[@maddymiller4146]

The Bard of Shale Really?

[@thebardofshale304]

@@maddymiller4146 Yes, I got a fedora as part of my senior prom outfit. It worked well with the Great Gatsby theme that year. I believe it was with that hat I won Best Themed and Best Dressed Male.

[@maddymiller4146]

The Bard of Shale Cool, I love fedoras because they look good on me and I feel like a more confident girl than i already am, yes I don’t need the fedora to feel confident, it’s still a good hat that I’ll most likely pick from the bunches of other hats I already own.

[@thebardofshale304]

True, I mean it's best not do anything to a hippogriff prone to things like breaking the universe! This show is for all ages. Have you seen all the references to franchises meant for older audiences? They have Dr. Who, Slender, Metal Gear, Legend of Zelda, Bioshock, even a clear reference to Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Franchise. I like the character of Grogar, he has that air of an intelligent overlord. As a writer, I know that in any story, one must get the villain right or else the whole plot falls apart. Who do you think Grogar will Recrute next? My top 3 guesses are Flim and Flam, Gladmane, or Ahuizotl. If worse come to worse, he might bring in the sirens. hat are you're thoughts?

[@nikolasntais3947]

7:30Congratulations you made something as annoying as your army of your inner fanboys

[@chipthebluewolf5927]

I feel like this episode was probably the scariest.

[@TheStarryArcher1213]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, Silver! It's funny that being reminded of G1 Sea Ponies, of all things, can interfere with Sombra's mind control. That certainly backfired. XD Your comment about Sombra's desire to bully his enemies makes me wonder if that has its roots in his bitter backstory from the comics. Sort of a case of the tormented becoming the tormentor. Was it really necessary for Twilight to become Equestria's prime leader? Maybe she could have worked with an alternate successor and helped with diplomatic events like she'd already been doing. It also feels like Twilight was pressured into the role with everyone else, esp. the princesses, insisting that she could do it. I actually found a good fanfic a while back that revolved around these ideas. I sort of get what the show's creators were apparently trying to do with the villains and the "Grogar" twist in Season 9, but it makes me wonder if "Grogar" was even necessary. What if Chrysalis had assembled the villains instead? Chrysalis could have broken Tirek and Cozy Glow out of Tartarus by maybe hypnotizing a guard and leaving behind tree clones. The Bewitching Bell could still make an appearance later. Replacing Tirek with Chrysalis in the Season 8 finale also could have fixed a few plot holes and set her up as a "smart" villain who kept getting away. The hardest thing to wrap my head around is the Tree of Harmony's silence regarding the villains. I guess the Tree's spirit only focuses on villainous plots that overlap with "friendship problems"? MLP magic, how do you work?

[@nicholaspokorny5058]

Fun fact: Sombra's VA also did Tigertron from Beast Wars.

[@Mysticgamer]

Really? I wonder what other characters he did?

[@nicholaspokorny5058]

@@Mysticgamer I know he also did Flutterguy.

[@michaelkindt3288]

@10:12-.-The Virgin Canterlot Royal Guards Vs. The Chad Crystal Empire Royal Guards.

[@scorchinganimationstudios3204]

I like that even when silverquill is mind controlled he still finds a way to just be chaotic It's hilarious

[@evfan13]

Plot twist: feng shui is where Equestrian magic comes from.

[@Redfoxjack]

Silvers got a Bolter all right so he clearly broke in to a sisters of battle armoury because based on the sound and size that’s clearly a godwyn-deaz pattern boltgun I’m betting he’s been hanging out with the bloody magpies

[@MrMarinus18]

6:00 Sombra really was the only one that was truly 'evil'. Nightmare Moon was more corrupt rather than inherently evil. Discord was not really evil, just selfish. He didn't intent to destroy things; he just didn't care. Chrysalis even had an understandable goal and was part of a race that would come into conflict with ponies no matter what. In most fanfictions he became more of an anime like villain. One who's powerful and has a warped logic.

[@ErikButterworth]

Glad you enjoyed this final season premiere, Silver Quill. Keep up the hard work with your After the Fact videos.

[@Ryodraco]

One of your best After the Fact episodes yet!

[@tinastringer4068]

In most of your work I noticed you gotten more to the point I like it keep it up