Mlp the Times They Are a Changeling Review
The Times They Are A Changeling
SPOILER Warning! Those of you who have non seen the testify, be warned. This review is going to contain spoilers about the episode. If you have not seen it yet, watch it right at present and read my review in twenty minutes, or prepare to have some of the critical plot mentioned before you view it. I am assuming many of you are bronies, or fans of the show, and yous are reading this review for an interesting insight on an episode you lot accept seen countless times already (as accept I), in which case, continue reading, and enjoy!
I'yard going to become to the point with this i because I am tired and want to go to bed. Okay, who am I kidding? This postal service is going to take forever to write, and I am going to become sidetracked as always. I volition endeavor my all-time to actually keep on topic this time, though.
Twilight, Starlight and Spike (pretending non to be Spike) are all heading to the Crystal Empire. Twilight wants to meet her niece, Flurry Heart, and Starlight is sure to learn a friendship lesson along the way. Information technology seems like it'south been a while since I saw Starlight, merely that might exist due to the hiatus. Update: after getting sidetracked and doing inquiry, the last time Starlight played a major role was in episode eight. "The Times They Are A Changeling) is episode sixteen. It has definitely been a while since Starlight got to be the star.
The trio arrives in the Crystal Empire and it seems deserted. Spike the Brave and Glorious deems it to be prophylactic and takes off the disguise. He is immediately surrounded by crystal ponies who worship him, at least until someone questions whether or not he is the real Spike the Dauntless and Glorious. The title gives abroad what is going on, and information technology becomes apparent that the Changelings are back in the Crystal Empire.
Twilight, Starlight, and Spike the Brave and Glorious (STBAG, seeing as that whole title is quite a lot to type) head to the castle to visit Cadency and Shining Armor. Guards terminate them at the entrance and inquire to run into some ID. Since I am assuming none of them had their ID, this would have been bad. Thankfully, Cadence decides to proof them by doing the "Sunshine, sunshine" chant with Twilight. Since Twilight knows the rhyme and dances along, it must be the existent 1. It's not the about foolproof method, but ID isn't either, as those tin exist faked.
Speaking of ID, do ponies demand to bear witness ID to buy alcoholic beverages in Equestria? Is at that place a drinking age? Do alcoholic beverages even exist in Equestria? There is cider, but that does non necessarily mean it is difficult cider. (I am non doing and then good at staying on topic.)
After it is determined that they are not impostors, Sunburst reveals that there is a Changeling somewhere nearby. Cadency explains to Starlight that when she and Shining Armor got married, Queen Chrysalis used her transformation power to have her place and put a mind control spell on her husband. Although all was sorted out, Chrysalis and her Changeling army terrorized the land. Changelings feed off of love, and since Flurry Centre'southward Crystalling at the beginning of the season, the Empire has been filled with dearest.
STBAG is invited to join in the search for the Changeling. STBAG and the Majestic Baby-sit head out looking for it. He sends the guards off and is left all alone. STBAG accuses a rock of beingness a Changeling, kicks it, falls through the snow, and slides down a slippery gradient. He nearly goes off the edge of a cliff, but just barely survives. He comes across what he believes to be his reflection. I accept no idea why he thought it was his reflection when in that location is a Changeling nearby, but I judge that'due south why he isn't called Spike the Brilliant and Genius.
The "reflection" slips on the snow and STBAG discovers it is a Changeling. Most time. STBAG runs from the Changeling and falls off the cliff, only the Changeling, who can fly, saves STBAG and says he doesn't want him to go hurt. The Changeling isn't evil and just wants to have a friend, unlike the others, who but want to be evil. Rather than feeding off of others' dear, this Changeling, Thorax, wants a friend to share love with. After what happened at the wedding, he was unable to be with the rest of his kind, since they do non share his feelings near friendship.
All of the honey in the Crystal Empire drew Thorax at that place, and he is hungry for dear. Without a friend, his hunger grows, yet he seems unwilling to give into the hunger and steal honey from others. When his hunger manifests, Thorax turns creepy. His nasty Changeling tongue sticks out and he hisses. I know I am not showing dearest and kindness right now, but it gives me the heebie jeebies when he does that. Despite this, STBAG wants to exist his friend, and tells Thorax he'll use his celebrity influence to convince the residuum of the Empire to befriend him likewise.
When Spike goes to talk to everypony about Thorax, it doesn't go well. They think he's making a joke about befriending him, and Shining Armor tells him the joke isn't funny considering of what happened with the wedding. Spike pretends information technology was a joke and returns to Thorax.
Plan B involves Thorax taking the form of a pony. STBAG brings him to meet everypony, and introduces him as his friend and pen pal, Crystal Hoof. The ii of them attempting to cover up the truth is pretty funny, as it is horrible lying. Twilight believes the lie, somehow, and lets STBAG and Crystal Hoof walk effectually town. Everyone seems to like Crystal Hoof as a pony.
Upon meeting Flurry Center, the love is besides much for Crystal Hoof to handle, and he turns back into a Changeling. The others warn STBAG to get abroad from him. I wouldn't want a hungry Changeling anywhere nigh me or my baby (if I had one). Sunburst says that the Crystal Hoof disguise was just a style for the Changeling to get close to the babe and steal her dear, and ST non and then Handbag agrees that must exist the case. Thorax is devastated and runs away with eyes full of tears. A guard orders STBAG to wait for the real Crystal Hoof and make sure he'south okay. STBAG conspicuously upset his friend, but however wants to help. He knows where to look, and goes to find Thorax.
STBAG apologizes but Thorax doesn't immediately accept. Even when STBAG is just barely hanging onto the border of a cliff, it takes a moment for his friend to forgive him and come to his aid. The two make apology and STBAG sets off to do what he should have washed in the outset place: stand upwards for the Changeling.
STBAG and Thorax go back and this fourth dimension, STBAG defends his friend. And finally, we get a solo from him. Permit me tell you, the song, "A Changeling Can Alter" is amazing and beautiful. I teared up listening to information technology. Information technology has a similar feel to "Out On My Own" from before this flavour. Both songs are slow, emotional, and incredibly powerful, but listen for yourself.
Later on STBAG finishes his vocal, everypony yet looks unhappy. Twilight comes from backside them and tells STBAG that she's very proud of him. He risked all of his fame in the Crystal Empire for his friend.
Equally proven with STBAG and Thorax, a new friend tin can come from anywhere. Even Twilight needed to learn that lesson. I dearest that STBAG taught something to Twilight and that the episode shows that she is not perfect, despite being the Princess of Friendship. She accepts Thorax equally a friend, since he is STBAG's friend. Cadence follows her lead, and the others follow in welcoming Thorax into the Empire as a friend. Thorax is so happy, and hopes to someday teach other Changelings about friendship. Starlight, who also originally doubted Thorax, learned the same lesson as Twilight. Friendship lessons, as well as friends, tin can come from anywhere. (I think some people in this world could learn that besides.)
I enjoyed this episode a lot. Having STBAG as a teacher was a squeamish touch, and information technology did show Starlight as a pupil, even if the episode was not focused on her, similar I originally thought. Thorax is a likable character, except when hungry for love. With all of his new friends, he should never get hunger crazy again. The highlight of the episode for me was STBAG's vocal, which blew my mind and emotions. "The Times They Are A Changeling" is definitely going to join my all fourth dimension favorite episodes.
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