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In terms of visual quality, Season 2 is clearly a step up from the previous, perhaps due to having key assets already established, they have a bit more time to use for refinement and polish. In terms of story, I question if the show is either hitting a limit on the development of the existing main characters within the existing narrative structure, or if the show is trying to subtly build an arc of less flattering portrayals of the flaws of these characters. Perhaps a lead up to a final about being humble despite the vices everpony has. Though perhaps there have simply been enough episodes that aside from expansion of the world, the lessons are becoming less profound and closer to echos of what we've already been told. The rest of the cast is having their Applebuck Season. Where is AJ's Rainboom?
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@retl also, some of the lessons have a somewhat weak link with the actual episode. Purposely upstaging friends to teach them about humility? Talking only about physical compettiveness when a more obvious lesson could have been about ALL types of impairments(or even better, that pet ownership is a hufe responsibility)?
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@lilytheamazingfaintingpony I guess my next question then is are the lessons and letters to Celestia even necessary anymore? What would the show gain and lose by abandoning that portion of its structure?
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@greydragon412 Those lessons are already written and available as a reminder. If it's a matter of lost memories/lessons, why not repeat the same solution as from Return of Harmony? (Because repeating resolutions is not very fun to watch, I'm pretty sure the writers will stay away from necessitating an equivalent solution.)
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@greydragon412 Possible, but I think trying to make a scenario like that simultaneously teach a new lesson pertaining to friendship would be a bit of a stretch without some loose links, pulling us right back to the doubts about writing options for this season.
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@greydragon412 Savor and enjoy every episode.
Wednesday, 30-Nov-11 22:46:18 UTC from web
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