MLP SEASON 8 -- Marks for Effort [Review]

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The Crusaders sure have learned a lot over the past several seasons. They have shown us that giving a helping hoof to anypony and working together will always solve problems. This is something that they are best known for, but can they build upon this by joining Twilight's new school? One thing I am most hopeful for from this episode is that Scootaloo will consider joining Rainbow Dash's class to enroll in some flying education. Now this is something that could be a big hit, or a big miss for this episode. I can't really think of a real good reason for these fillies to join this school, except to build upon their friendship capabilities. These three fillies have nearly already had full development, but hopefully Twilight's school can bring something new to the table for Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo!









 




This was quite the turn for this episode! As I said before, I did not really have a good idea as to why these three fillies would even want to join Twilight's school because they really have mastered the art of friendship. They have really tried absolutely everything possible to even get to be a part of this school. From the craziest of ideas, to a mischief of a friendship problem. Nothing could really workout to get them accepted into the school. The Cutie Mark Crusaders to us really have mastered friendship over so many seasons. Of course, they still can make small mistakes, but they are always made up for in the end. I was quite surprised at first that Twilight didn't even allow these three in her school to learn at all. There is always the saying... everyone makes mistakes. This episode was quite the touching one from a learning perspective though, I can totally say that I actually learned yet another lesson within this episode. The direction the Crusaders took with helping Cozy Glow was just too precious that my heart could melt. I'm so, so happy for her and the Crusaders that are now going to be the official tutors for the School of Friendship.















From Cozy Glow, to the funny setups that the Crusaders had to get into the School of Friendship, this episode was very enjoyable the whole way through! One of the more important things from this episode is that it was a lot more touching later down the road. What was funny is that the Crusaders had to deliberately be bad at something just to get themselves inside of a school. This was very questionable inside of the Mane teacher's head's. They just knew for a fact, that something had to be up and it was just a matter of time until these Crusaders admitted to what they want. That whole scene with them arguing was very believable, even to me. The way they set their tones, to the way they got up close and personal just made it all so real that it was hilarious!

Jumping later into the episode we're introduced to Cozy Glow who is having trouble learning about friendship. These 3 Crusaders were so determined to help teach rather than learn. I was so happy to see that teaching is definitely their calling because of Cozy Glow passing all the test's except the last, major, friendship test in which she failed. This part certainly shocked me the most and was a total game changer. Luckily I was glad to hear exactly why Cozy Glow failed the test. The answers Cozy wrote down though were freaking priceless! After hearing Twilight say " "What are the six Elements of Harmony? Five turtlenecks and a cheese grater?" As well as... "Who is the Princess of Friendship? Your mom?" This part right here was just too funny and "your mom" as the answer was totally the icing on the cake! In regards to this happening, Cozy just wanted the Crusaders to help teach her some more in the School of Friendship. Starlight was a huge help for this and right here is where we hit the feels. Something so super touching to happen like this, it is as almost if she mastered friendship already.



















From Starlight being the best counselor ever, to Twilight admitting it... things sure are shaping up here in the School of Friendship. I can't wait to see just what else they have in store for their 3, new, tutors!









NEXT EPISODE...







The Mean 6


Queen Chrysalis returns to plot her revenge on the Mane Six.


Queen Chrysalis is finally back. After one whole season, she is definitely plotting her revenge on each of the Mane 6!
This episode seems like a very exciting one considering that it is the last episode before the mid-season hiatus. Judging by the title, I think we all know exactly how this episode will be set up.


(( Duplicate Mane 6 intensifies! :3 ))








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OddEyesDragoon's avatar
Another good episode, since it shows that the CMC don't really need the lessons: they're already experienced in Friendship.

And of course, those faces Starlight makes though. :XD:
I loved her role in the episode as well: she wants more out of her role as counselor, because she wants to contribute as well.