"Every Little Thing She Does" Review

[@aidoll3692]

Yeah pony hangover! now to see them drunk!!!

[@tumorwhorse6822]

Cider.

[@RueAvenger]

I loved this episode! I also loved how Pinkie was actually the most reluctant to forgive Starlight. That thew many of us off!

[@bubblesdraws7]

Seriously! For some reason, I really loved that it was Pinkie who took the longest to forgive her!

[@FoxofMaysville]

Hay there was cake. You do not disrespect cake.

[@black97_0]

the cake is a lye

[@gutsmasterson2488]

I agree with only Pinkie

[@sneal8526]

the cake is a lye? is the cake used to wash yourself?

[@FoxofMaysville]

I see this as a Starlight Glimmer backslide mistake. Any bad habit a person is trying to brake is going to have a moment of, or two, of backsliding. The important thing is getting up and trying again. To learn from the mistakes made.

[@robertreiss4658]

I agree, it's mistakes like this the make her reformation more beleivable

[@RedfurredPikachu]

Well it's not like she fixed her overuse of spell thing, remember she did it before with Big Mac.

[@artific3r_]

i dont know, but i feel like the apology was too fast. SHE PRACTICLY ENSLAVED THEM!!!! sorry, inner mega rose speaking. (ep gardian angle of tf2, just incase you dont get the refrence) i dont know, i really didnt enjoy the episode that much....

[@robertreiss4658]

The speedy reformation is a problem but I've come to expect it from the show. I new they wouldn't hold a grudge, this is FRIENDSHIP is magic

[@BlorbHunter]

My main thoughts were 'Starlight NO' 'NO' 'HOW DO YOU NOT SEE THE BAD?' XD It was funny but kinda disturbing how little she seemed to care about the unsettling implication of her actions.

[@CrowRider1999]

"ONE MILLION YEARS DUNGEON!" Unexpected,but hilarious. xD

[@pixelvapour1960]

Lemongrab :P

[@SevenEllen]

That made me laugh! X-D And "There is no Dana, only Zuul" was awesome! ^_^

[@jsl151850b]

I was hoping to find out once and for all whether or not the Castle of Friendship *had* a dungeon. It already has a dragon.

[@Gungelion]

It's also interesting to note that Pinkie pie took the longest to forgive

[@Mirality]

To be fair, most of the other problems were reversible. But those cakes really did lose their lives...

[@Envy_the_Darksider]

Didn't Pinkie and Apple bloom burnt some cupcakes in Season 1?

[@liborkundrat185]

@Ltspongebob3 That was because it's been wasted for the sake of Apple Bloom's progress and learning. In this episode, the loss was needless and didn't really help anyone anyhow.

[@Envy_the_Darksider]

Libor Kundrát Didn't Pinkie say they "Turned out better than the last batch" even though that was the only batch Apple Bloom made? So if that's the case then... what happened with the batch before that?

[@oscarstainton]

Yeah, turning an apple into a live bird is basically playing God... It's a good thing that Twilight chooses to use her powers for good, because their implications if she did turn evil could make Sombra wet his pants in fear! Also, Applejack's past can be expressed through famous movie and literature quotes, never would have thought it possible. :P

[@2015Drama]

Agreed, DR Wolf. This episode was so much fun, though at the same time a bit disturbing, but still a lot of fun. I can only imagine how entertaining it was for Andrea, Ashley and Tabitha to record their lines for this one.

[@shadowldrago]

It occurs to me, a lot of people are surprised Starlight hasn't gotten her just desserts for using basically a mind control spell, yet Twilight did arguably worse in Lesson Zero.

[@tylerharris7081]

She did. She had to fix her mess and everypony expects better behavior from her in the future. What do you want? The death penalty?

[@gutsmasterson2488]

Lily Peet does

[@robertreiss4658]

And Applejack poisoned the town in the first season. And Rarity hexed the town in "Inspiration Manifestation". And lest we forget Rainbows industrial sabotage in "Tanks for the Memories". Ponies are very forgiving

[@gutsmasterson2488]

Robert Reiss But we as the audience often are not

[@fruitycream986]

Don't forget about pinkie pie bringing in a swarm of other pinkie pies causing chaos.

[@RynKen]

What I really like about this episode is that, after the ponies were recovering from the mind control, they actually remembered what they did while under the spell.

[@SigEpBlue]

One thing I couldn't ignore was Starlight's propensity toward controlling others, a character flaw we've seen as a key plot-point in previous episodes. That element, mixed with some overboard magic à la _Lesson Zero_, gave us today's tale.

[@amandaslough125]

I loved this episode. It was so fun and so fluid. I fully enjoyed the pony hangover. Yes, Starlight's situation is fairly straight forward, and Dr Wolf explained her focus on magical shortcuts. But I also can relate to Starlight as a half-art student. Starlight not getting the point of the lesson is like an overly-analytical artist. Or student in general. You over think the assignment's requirements so much you lose sight on the freedom of creativity (or in Starlight's case, bigger picture)

[@charadreemurr1818]

This episode really got me thinking on Starlight...Like here are a few things about her. 1. Starlight is really good at one thing but not much else in all honesty. 2. She sees logic over morals (as you see when she was wondering what went wrong with her spell) 3. She has a hard time empathizing with others and can often come across as rude. 4. She has a hard time making friends. Even as a filly she only had one. 5. She has a hard time talking to others, starting conversations, and maintaining them. Does anyone see where i'm going with this? It reminds me of a certain developmental disorder if you ask me.

[@backinnam9696]

"Don't use magic spells on your friends!" -possibly quoted in D&D as well

[@StrikerFX47]

I found the new magic spells to be one of my favorite parts of the episode. It shows just how powerful Twilight and Starlight are.

[@julianemery718]

When I realised what was happening in this episode, I thought. "Yup, of course she would." Old habits die hard, right?

[@sonicgen20]

This episode was hilarious! Kinda dark, but so much fun to watch!

[@7Seraphem7]

Yup this pretty much sums up my thoughts.

[@natejacobson4339]

Anyone notice how much mind-affecting magic there is in this show? Between this, Lesson Zero, Keep Calm and Flutter On (where Twilight tries to find a "reforming spell" to use on Discord), and others I probably forgot, I get the feeling that Equestria is a bit of a disturbing place at times. I did like all of those episodes regardless, though...

[@thelostdiamond1697]

now thinking about it I can agree

[@gutsmasterson2488]

To quote Brawny Buck "OH GOD THE IMPLICATIONS!"

[@MasterSwo]

Actually, I did a little digging, and one of the names of the spells Starlight used was Latin for "Compels Confidence". So maybe, just maybe, the majority of these spells are meant to be used as a form of therapy. Real Therapists use hypnosis from time to time, so, why not say the say here.

[@thelostdiamond1697]

MasterSwo wow, good research... and again this show wows me (and makes me laugh) at it's reference you have to research to get...

[@taddad2641]

it is also a place where everyone could potentially destroy a human being in an instant and has fucked up magic everywhere. so yeah, idsturbing XD But mind contorl magic does seem ineffective. Remember discord, the most powerful singular entity, outside of hte Tree of Harmony that is, had his mind alteration magic broken by force of will. Also if ou subdue someone's mind enough that they have no self motivaiton they become ineffective. Though pretty sure if in either situation someone tried to make them harm someone they knew, it would not end well.

[@general5stars651]

Fluttershy: there is no fluttershy, only zule Me: what a lovely singing voice you have.

[@AzariahMarinaStarcaster]

Doc, your Josh Scorcher is showing...

[@animegx45]

All he needs now is a "Ka-BOOOOOOM!"

[@TheMistyPhantom]

I think they've been hanging out a bit too much. Lol.

[@dracotheshadowphoenix]

or maybe you all take it too seriously^^

[@TheMistyPhantom]

Kaaaa-BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

[@fireline4765]

I like the mane style on your OC.

[@OverTheMoon891]

I feel like this episode is meant to be Starlight's "Lesson Zero" Think about it. IN Lessson Zero, Twilight was so freaked out about not being able to find a friendship lesson that she attempted to make one using magic, it blew up in her face and she got in trouble for it with her mentor. In this, Starlight can't face her friendship lessons, so she uses magic to do it for her, it blows up in her face and she gets in trouble for it with her mentor. I like how understanding Twilight was in the end because it calls back to the fact that she's been through something similar enough to know how to handle it and might be feeling a bit like Princess Celestia scolding herself all those seasons ago. I really, REALLY love this episode for how completely everything came full circle and I hope other people have noticed this as well. :D

[@WeegeeSlayer123]

Well, at least Equestria will never have to worry about extinction

[@blesstheponies7515]

MULTIPLE. TERIKS.

[@RubberyCat]

"Terik" is Dr Wolf's brother, TIREK is the magic-absorbing villain.

[@tiagotiagot]

Nightmare Moon, Discord, Tirek, Changelings; and that's just the stuff we've seen, in the time-span of an year or so. There are plenty of ways things could get pretty bad with very little ponies could do to fix it, much less take care of other species.

[@cozmicdoodles7167]

I'm still impressed by how awesome Starlight is at magic. She almost seems... BETTER at it than Twilight in some cases. If she could learn how to control her magic and not be so impulsive with it then she could be extremely powerful. Also, I like the fact that they have episodes like this that show a bit of Starlight's old self. As others have said, it makes her sudden reformation more believable. Like she's TRYING to be good but still has a lot of issues to work out and still has trouble getting away from her old habits. It's much better than just, "Oh deary me, I've seen the errors of my ways. I'm suddenly a perfect saint now who can do no wrong." She's still imperfect, and I like it.

[@yeahbutthendragons152]

I like this episode because of it's pacing. A lot of recent episodes have felt like they lingered on something for too long, or I would look at how far I had gotten into the episode and go "Really? That's all that has happened?" so this was a nice change.

[@robertreiss4658]

I agree, I was afraid they were going to spend to much time with everypony under that spell. I was grateful for things going bad quickly and for Twilights return

[@bourne2crimson397]

You know, it is rather unsettling and disturbing how Starlight's actions doesn't arouse any emotional distress on her part. Just think about this; she essentially casted a spell that subverted other ponies' free will and forced them to do as she said. This sounds basically like the magical equivalent of rape and the fact that this doesn't register for Starlight suggests a complete lack of emotional empathy. Mind control seems to be treated lightly in children's shows.

[@XainRussell]

Starlight's only character trait has been "I'm a screw up. Please forgive me." And after four episodes of that, I'm getting REALLY sick of it. Yes Starlight, we get it, you're sorry, please contribute something more than your passive aggressive and manipulative self flagellation. I could not laugh at anything in this episode either, just because I felt that Starlight brainwashing every one was such an absolute BETRAYAL of their trust that I couldn't help but be disgusted by it. "One Million years dungeon" sounds like an appropriate responce if you ask me.

[@Tokuman100]

Sounds kinda like how some bronies accuse Fluttershy of learning the same lesson over and over again. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if at least one of them said something similar to what you said about Starlight here: "Okay Fluttershy, we get it. You're meek and timid. Please contribute something other than eye candy."

[@nhoJzenithraM]

Hey Doc, great review. As to the transmogrifications, life is a dream, as Snails would say “Don’t think about it”, Snails is not ignorant, he just doesn’t fill his mind with the superfluous as we are apt to. Have A Happy. PS: loved FlutterZule

[@Kraigon42]

I just managed to watch this episode this morning, and I felt like it was a fantastic return to form from much earlier seasons. The opening bit with Twilight and Starlight in particular reminded me heavily of Too Many Pinkie Pies, but the whole episode had that uncomfortable feeling that much of season 1 had in its steadfast refusal to address moral problems that were present in the episode such as mind control. Plus, the hangover joke. That right there is what I missed, is what originally lifted up MLP above the cartoon cannon fodder that populates much of children's television, and it was fantastic to see.

[@izzahhadirahvioletbloom4051]

OMG Doc I didn't expect the beginning of the episode to make you nearly crack for a bit in this review XD

[@blackmist5575]

Anybody remember lesson zero? So why is twilight taking a lesson she learned in that episode and literally forcing starlight to do the opposite of what she learned that episode??

[@Reflect33]

"They can take our farm, but they can't take away our freedom!" and the hangover were 2 best moments in that great episode! Also, I like to belive that the transmutation magic is temporary.

[@No1ofgreatimportance]

My first impression of this episode, "Oh look, it's the Sorcerer's Apprentice scenario, where the student relies on Magic to complete their tasks for them, and ends up making a big mess instead"......(seriously, all we're missing is the music from Disney's Fantasia playing in the background)

[@AJponyAPschannel]

My biggest grip is that it wasn't an episode about how controlled friends arn't any better than dolls, and you need differences and conflicts to grow and enjoy life

[@flmafrank1726]

Goldenfox is gonna have a field day with the mention of super speedy

[@TheIndigoEclipse]

First, I gotta say, Spike is being written pretty well this season. He's the sarcastic voice of reason and I love it. Second, Starlight's spell had Dark-alicorn magic coloring to it. Mind control is a pretty dark spell type. Perhaps Equestrian magic has light and dark elements in addition to the standard four. Not good or evil, mind you.

[@oktappasvartvatn3946]

McGonnagal was teaching the students how to transfigure animals into water goblets in Harry Potter. I'm pretty sure transfiguring an apple into a nest full of eggs isn't that bad. As for the episode, I thought it was a lot of fun too. While you loved Applejack's book and movie quotes, I actually found that her rambling about a pie tin ending with a backstroking pig was even funnier considering that I can relate to that on several levels. As for the story quotes, I love the Braveheart one the most. "They may take our lands, but they will never take our freedom!"

[@laceyb8345]

This episode king of reminded me of "Lesson Zero" when twilight was late on her weekly friendship letter and she created this huge fight over a doll and princess Celestia had to come in and sort things out

[@ShadowStorm78]

+DRWolf001 did starlight glimmers sheild remind you of Captain America's sheild or is that just me

[@Torterra625]

Nope. It made me think of that too. I think the only thing else that would have made it for me is if during magic practice, Starlight said "I can do this all day."

[@ShadowStorm78]

Lol

[@FrankenXANA]

Either Captain America's shield, or Steven Universe's shield. Take your pick. :D

[@pancakes8670]

starlight glimmer=captain America confirmed.

[@Torterra625]

Sunburst Eh... she's more of a Scarlet Witch if anything. I know you may have a huge crush on her, Sunburst, but let's not pick favorites here.

[@alphawolf4714]

Honestly it felt like the main six were teaching a LOT of in between lessons that tied into the "might isn't right" lesson of the episode. like AJ's line you featured in your review lol.

[@endlessnonsense2813]

The mind control was creepy, but what really disturbs me is that Twilight has books about mind-control spells in her library in the first place. Why does she have those?! 0_0

[@gutsmasterson2488]

She has to keep Flash Sentry under somehow

[@robertreiss4658]

I approve of your hilarity sir

[@gutsmasterson2488]

Robert Reiss thank you

[@MrAnimeLover1]

Great crowd control spell, it will come in handy. Any riots against the princess of friendship will be stop in 3 seconds and no one will be harmed, Super Effective!

[@gutsmasterson2488]

Lambdadelta Two words, Princess Spike

[@dustinfreeman1451]

Imagine if Starlight uses that spell on the CMC. Guess what hilarious things would happen to them like what the five ponies did in the episode.

[@noahgabriel2096]

Just watched the episode, and your review... it's 3am in the morning here... and that '1 000 000 years ; DUNGEON!' bit just got me bursting out of laughing. Thanks for that. Great review as always.

[@12345678927164]

It works like this. The spall teleports the object targeted away and replaces it with something ease randomly.

[@rickxhoshinji]

A well written and hilarious episode. One of the best in this season!

[@fritz9494]

It seems they made that spell like a heavy alcoholic beverage. When they were hypnotized they were drunk and the next day they all have a hangover

[@lyrebird2073]

What really spoke to me in the episode was near the very end when Starlight finally admits to Twilight how nervous she was about the friendship lessons because I felt that I could relate her. Usually when I try to learn something new, I get nervous about failing and being rejected by people because of said failure. That's what really made me enjoy this episode. As for the comedy, my favorite mind control moments would have to be Applejack. The movie quotes! LOL! Great review as always :)

[@Gungelion]

At first I thought this would be a good opportunity to explore the Castle consuming as we have not actually seen that much of it. To quote Jeannie from Disney's Aladdin "mixing magics is very dangerous" for somebody who so smart and surprised she made such a mistake. One should never mix together different elements without testing, even in the most basic science this is a fact. This does however confirm that starlight is a perfectionist and that she and Spike have some fantastic chemistry as characters, they really bounce well off each charter. Also, pony hangover.

[@mrchaos-mlp]

I loved this episode when I reacted to it. It is a 10/10 in my heart. Your review was actually very funny which in my opinion is pretty rare coming from you. Excellent review as always Dr. Wolf. /)

[@134darklight]

I enjoyed how they showed us Starlight was capable of being in two places at once, because I immediately thought after, "oh, that's how she's going to solve this friendship problem", but then she just ended up mixing other spells to figure it out! Kinda threw me for a pleasant unexpected loop c:

[@Arindam1262]

Must admit, my first thought when the mind control first started is "Hoo boy, Silver Quill is gonna have a hayday with this one." The "turning inanimate stuff into living stuff" doesn't make my head reel nearly as much as the "subjugation of free will" stuff. Can you imagine what would happen if someone managed to get a spell like that off on Celestia when she wasn't expecting it? Or Discord? Heck, even Pinky could cause a lot of problems with her "able to use cartoon physics" abilities.

[@links5957]

That last part got me good. XD "What a lovely you have"

[@89taklung]

was I the only one remembering Lesson zeor and Twilight basically enchanting the whole village to fall for smarty pants just to even GET a friendship problem???

[@K4RN4GE911]

I was waiting for Starlight to say, "Would you kindly" throughout the whole episode.

[@liamholland7824]

Loved the Sorcerer's Apprentice vibe in this one. Kept picturing Mickey and the brooms from Fantasia the entire time. Particularly with Pinkie never stopping in her cake making like the brooms kept bailing water out of the well.

[@sethcarlow8363]

in the being it was a wow ep. then near the end it was " what could go wrong " part. i was happy and fun ep.

[@shibumi8]

Honestly the best scene has got to be that pic of Big Mac and that pig hiding from whatever the hell that was. Their whole "Is it gone? Shh, it'll hear you. " reaction is just gold. XD

[@killgora1]

This is definitely one of the best episodes of the season. It was funny witty, and was just overall enjoyable. At first I thought this would end with everyone just being pissed at Starlight, and they kind of were, but they managed to work it out just fine.

[@NthDoctorWho]

I like to imagine this episode takes place _before_ No Second Prances Just ignore the Trixie mention Makes more sense that Starlight warms up to Friendship Lessons after she actually has a friend of her own she can talk to that isn't a hypocritical princess

[@thelostdiamond1697]

I can agree and also love your username the name/picture

[@HayleyCometra]

I agree that this episode and "No Second Prances" should've switched places. Would've made more sense.

[@robertreiss4658]

I think this story still works even if "No Second Prances" comes first. The real problem she has in this episode, I think, is doing activities with ponies she doesn't know very well. She got along well with Trixie because they had something in common, which is always helpful in making a new friend. This episode is the most interaction Starlight has had with the other main ponies. The whole point of the lessons Twilight assigned were to bring them closer together. BTW: I agree with TheSoulOfDiamonds, your username and pic AWESOME!!!!

[@thelostdiamond1697]

Robert Reiss hey first time someone got the spelling right without adding spaces and adding the right capitals... and i've been on here for what 3 years now... lol off topic...

[@robertreiss4658]

Off Topic? That NEVER happens in comment section (sarcastic tone}

[@sambeckettcat]

I also couldn't help but notice that the after effects of mind control in Equestria is the same as a hangover...

[@sastov1681]

I did not know the synopsis of this episode going in. The way it started I really thought the conflict would have something to do with Starlight being a more powerful unicorn even though she is in the student role. I think that would be something really awesome to explore. Twilight has yet to out magic her.

[@MrPikaFan]

Well, here's my take on the episode from today: I can actually understand Starlight's hesitance to make friends with other ponies, because there are some people in the world who are either just shy or don't do so well in public social situations. I have Aspergers, so I understand all about starlight being nervous with her friendship lessons and wanting to do them because sometimes I feel like I just want to stay home and not mingle with others sometimes. But, sometimes if there's someone we know who gives us the encouragement we need, and just says "I believe in you", sometimes that's all we need to get out there and try new things. Also, I just loved the humor in this episode from fluttershy gathering up all the animals, dash bringing storm clouds into the castle, to pinkie's faceplant into the table after exclaiming she never burns cakes!

[@TripleCCC05]

Hey Dr. Wolf, I just had a crazy idea for a future episode. What if Twilight, Moon Dancer, and Starlight got together for an episode and magic hi-jinks ensued? It could be like a "Witches of Eastwick" parody or something. What do you think?

[@CalebBelyeu]

I give the episode a 9 out of 10. It was a very entertaining episode.. When Starlight began messing with her friends' minds, it was dark and kinda creepy, yet enjoyable at the same time.

[@Longma1]

Then again. . . you know what came to mind while puzzling over the bird? Those points in the Harry Potter series where transfiguration magic was used, like when someone turned a . . . something on someone's desk into a gerbil, or the lesson about turning animals into water goblets. And then in "Methods of Rationality" which had that whole thing on the rules of transfiguration. Transfiguration, hmmm. . . Another point I'm thinking of is in "Past Sins" where Nyx turned Fluttershy into a tree, and it was explained that transfiguration is temporary, and the object would return to its original state. . . . Ah, that poor bird! =( And poor Fluttershy too, if she heard of it!

[@Gungelion]

In hindsight juggling those on shaped pieces of wood would be a pretty decent exercise for using telekinetic abilities

[@robertreiss4658]

This was great. I gotta say as I was watching Starlight's spell going haywire I thought to myself, "She's learning more from Twilight than I thought. Lesson Zero, anyone?" Bringing up that Starlight hasn't learned any friendship lessons since Trixie felt more like the writers making an excuse for why she hasn't been in the last several episodes. I feel like this episode should have happened earlier in the season. But that being said I still loved this one and how Starlight is progressing. I also thought it was cool that we actually got to see her room. I mean I was sure she had one, but you can always tell a lot about a person from there living space. Overall definitely one of the highlights of the season so far.

[@matthewdinode]

It was interesting to see how the different characters (especially Pinkie) reacted to her mind control in the aftermath. Also, Starlight still doesn't entirely get the point, as evidenced by her inability to chillax. As for the transmutations, I'm pretty sure it's temporary, and the birds are pretty much just animatronics.

[@Tonyten39]

DRWolf, when it comes Twilight's animal-transformation spell, "just don't think about it"...

[@Lucius1958]

Pretty much: analysis is only a fine line away from over-analysis. 7@=e

[@K4RN4GE911]

"Seriously, I don't think about anything. *"EVER."*

[@Titan360]

Dr. Wolf: Ugh. No, no, don't think about it. (meanwhile in the Fallout: Equestria verse, Project Horizions division...) Blackjack: ....why are my ears burning?

[@Takisan111]

I was suprised when they took the mind control route when, just minutes before, Starlight used a duplication spell.

[@TheGroundedAviator]

In a couple of week there'll be an episode I think you'd like... that is if it shows how AJ, AB and Mac's folks died like I think it does.

[@closetofaraway]

The morale of the episode: Using mind control to make your friends do your bidding, whether through magic or hypnosis, is really bad and Starlight Glimmer is just lucky to have such understanding friends.

[@DavyEddyBenny]

I may say, you Doc are pretty funny in your own way, pretty quiet and subtle. I really like that constant segway with that scene from the apple turning into living birds :P

[@iferlyf8172]

That the ponies transformed the ecosystem to become what they were used to could explain why they have to work so hard just to make nature work. (taking care of the animals, weather, seasons...) I suppose Equestria used to be more like the Everfree forest before colonization (And it would explain why it's named Everfree, since it's ever free from the control of ponies)

[@MLPDethDealr32]

The Title is a reference to a 80's rock song btw XD, The Police: Every Little Thing She does Is Magic >:). + the scene where Starlight's eyes go white, just gave me material for a YTP.

[@blueteller]

Taking into account that every magical transformation (except Twilight becoming an Alicorn) in the show thus far was only temporary... For example: remember how in "Cutie Mark Chronicles" little Twilight turned her parents into potted plants? I don't think any unicorn in Equestria would use their magic like that as a long-term solution, Dr. Wolf. It seems that transforming spells only work for a little while, and only really powerful beings (like Discord) can change reality permanently.

[@Kartoffelkamm]

Man, I wish there was a unicorn in a major role in my fanfiction. Then again, my main protagonist, one of my OCs, has a mental structure unicque to him, making mind control almost impossible without studying his mind in advance...

[@LeBluinator]

That moment where Applejack says "How would you like me to organize them, Starlight?" and she tilts her head. I had an Animated James moment of grabbing a large cross and holding it up to the screen

[@XanderKHD]

I'm beginning to wonder if there's gonna be an episode dedicated to how all these magical shenanigans get out of hand because of how EASY it is to get out of hand. First, we had Twilight enchant the entire town for her doll, in the comics, there was an issue where the Mane Six somehow became evil and were nearly unstoppable, and NOW we have Starlight Glimmer using a mind-control spell with almost little effort. I have a feeling that eventually, someone has to address this whole problem, as a "Who Watches the Watchers" theme, cause there has to be a way to reverse these problems just as easily before they cause so many problems. The Ramifications of ALL these events are astounding, and if it's that easy, I'm surprised Equestria is as intact as it is. :P

[@star-stonelegend]

I was confused at first after seeing the promo, but when I saw half the episode had a bad feeling about what starlight did. but I enjoyed the whole episode. I have to admit this twilight and starlight reminds me about the relationship Obi wan and Anaikin had in star wars. except unlike Anakin who became Darth Vader starlight joined Tiwlight so she can learn both magic and friendship. twilight and starlight had a master and apprentice relationship it was if they were sisters.

[@moodring9338]

1:36 Um. Didn't Twilight ALSO use a rather untested spell that affected her friends greatly? Look at what SHE got out of it.. HMMMMMMM?

[@HayleyCometra]

Considering how much of a "Sorcerer's Apprentice" vibe I got from the episode, I am a little disappointed that we didn't get to see Twilight fixing Starlight's spell gone wrong. But seeing the so-called hangover made up for it.

[@RosieSievers]

Hehe this was a great episode to watch, the animation and comedy was top notch, Starlight had some great character development and the moral was relatable. If I had one nitpick, i think it was predictable in the second act. I give this a 9.5/10 ^^

[@RaphaelRavenwing]

3:00 When all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

[@ShatoraDragondore]

I dont think the transmutation is permanent but then that make its even crueler as Twilight killed the apple-chick when the spell broke/timed out

[@sokesamurai]

Sentient plant life, like Vash the Stampede? Now that would be interesting since it could mean their lifespans could potentially be 100+ years on average. Which might give even more weight to how old Granny Smith is.

[@schroedingerscat5405]

5:28 I wonder if the Unicorns tranformed the Wildlife into Oranges and the like to have some food.

[@Derleks]

"with a whole lot of power, comes a heck of a lot of responsible" thank you spider-mac

[@venomousbook]

everything you know us a lie, every object is now an animal

[@TheDarkEvilLord]

Dr> Wolf just have a cookie and you'll feel a whole lot better when you've finished.

[@ShadwSonic]

My guess is that the "animals" made from the apple were only constructs, i.e. not really alive in the same sense as an actual animal. Think the biological equivalent of an automaton. As for that old "frog into orange" instance... I guess that just proves you can't kill someone directly via transmutation, so if, say, Fluttershy were turned into a tree, it wouldn't damage her mentally. The isolation might if that form were prolonged enough, but not the transformation itself.

[@jlight7446]

Perhaps the thinking of plants into animals and vice versa is a little more advance then the show was intending. However, there is some plants that can survive harsh cold so to perhaps to save animals from a natural disaster, such a spell could be used and reversed once the danger passed. If anything, this episode prove that starlight could potentially take for twilight but has a long way to go yet in terms of friendship. So many theories, so little time.

[@Darkdragon659]

This was probably my favourite episode of season 6. I'm not sure about the whole show but definitely season 6. It had a believable spiral into madness and also a believable conclusion. Twilight and Starlight seem to be improving their magical abilities off each other which could make for an interesting episode all in its own. As for this episode it was a nice segway into the main conflict. I think the staff did a good job at showing just how nuts Starlight could be. Spike basically outright saying that she's more panicky than Twilight puts everything into perspective. We've seen Lesson Zero. Starlight just needs even less of a catalyst and unlike Twilight doesn't actually have anyone she feels she can talk to. Twilight blew up because her friends shrugged her off, Starlight sort of blew up of her own accord because she let everything build up WITHOUT talking to anyone. We also finally get to see Starlight's room! How different it is from the rest of the castle shocked me a little. It was nothing like I imagined. There was almost no crystal and even the door was mostly wooden. I can't help but wonder if she did that herself. She's certainly got the power to. The whole levitating blocks as a stress relieve was oddly adorable too... This whole episode was adorably funny. The shenanigans were genuinely hilarious. That's about all I have to say about them. They were just... so funny. My favourite part was the ending. Twilight coming and fixing everything, then not getting angry was nice. Starlight finally admitting that she was freaking out about the simplest of things. Then her friends giving her a stern talking to but forgiving her anyway, though still being a little abrasive in Pinkie's case. Plus all the adorable moments afterwards, my favourite of which was definitely the failed attempt at baking a cake. "Time travel, piece of cake. Actually baking a cake...working on it." Then the chillaxing shows that she's still herself, and is still obsessive over every last detail. My one little niggle is a line in "Times are a Changeling" where she says "I don't want to fall behind on my friendship lessons back home" If she's been avoiding them then that doesn't make sense. Though one way it could be taken is that she's feeling guilty but only has the confidence to bring it up on the train. She's sort of underhandedly trying to convince Twilight that she is doing them when she's really too terrified to. I dunno that's just one theory I have right now. Overall, loved the episode with just one little continuity niggle. Also... that theory about unicorns transfiguring all life paints a pretty, dark picture. I'm gonna need to digest that a little I think. Anyway, keep up the good work. This comment has went on long enough.

[@robertreiss4658]

Are you kidding!? There need to be more commenters like you out there. This was like getting a second review. I also agree with your Starlight on the train theory. I'd be lying if I said I'd never used that tactic on my own teachers

[@Darkdragon659]

It's one of the oldest tricks in the book. Bring something up when it's advantageous to you so it looks like you're engaged but then hope it never comes up again. Hehe, anyway, thanks for reading my rambles and have a nice day.

[@gc1823]

Starlight , to me, is best pony

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

(sarcastically )Thanks for analyzing the transfiguration stuff, Doc. This morning's broken china, this afternoon's chikenlegs, tonight's nightmare fuel everypony! (Grintch's themesong plays.) :D

[@finnthepony]

Doctor Wolf used an Adventure time quote! EEEEEEEE! ^w^ (Also, excellent review as per usual. X) )

[@mangoblaze]

A spell that makes a pony completely obedient .... oh great Celestia, I can only imagine the kind of fanfics that are currently being written. D:

[@mediadetective1425]

0:50 it was said that Darth Twilight the Wise could manipulate the magic of Equestria to create life.

[@williamcrowe2576]

I'd rather not think more on the concept of unicorns (or Alicorns) using alchemy to replenish an Eco System either. The very idea of occultic magic in a "children's show" frightens me.

[@laylam7979]

You know, when I saw that the ReMane 5 got mind-controlled, I got flashbacks of an old comic strip where Twilight used the Elements of Harmony to hypnotize her friends as payback for not believing her about the Imposter Cadence. Also, great review, Doc!

[@briarpelt2333]

Time to revisit Silver Quill's "magical ethics" video... or maybe make your own?