What's with this season of MLP?!

It started strong, remained strong with a couple hiccups (Appleoosa's Most Wanted, even though I loved the slapstick; and Princess Spike), and now they delivered this bombshell. If I ever really needed to use the term "I can't even" - and I often don't - this'd be a very good occasion.

So, lemme start with Diamond Tiara. I was thinking her behavior'd have to be a direct result of one of their parents' influences, though I was betting it'd have to be her mother. And by golly, I was right! Okay, common trope, but still! I was right! XD

Not sure if I'm okay with DT being redeemed and all, but at the very least we now know why she (used to) act so bitter all the time. And one of my images was kind of on the spot regarding Silver Spoon. She was actually being influenced by Diamond Tiara's behavior!

Now, the CMC finally... FINALLY got their cutie marks! And... At first, I wasn't so sure about their designs, but that quickly went away the more I thought about it. Of course, it was a clever way to keep the crusaders together, but still, it makes sense. And I'm happy with it. ^^

But of course, me being an Applejack fan, I need to address one thing...

"If mom and dad were here, they'd be so proud..."

Okay, I know the staff and writers talked about this ad nauseam, but I think most of us still wanted for an actual confirmation of her parents' situation IN THE ACTUAL SHOW. And bloody hell, they did confirm it once and for all.

For an episode that could've felt more like Magical Mystery Cure, this one actually did things right a whole lot better than MMC!

To wrap this journal up, for some reason, I have this need to listen to this song over and over again... It kinda fits in the mood, I don't know. ^^