I've read all reviews, and of course saw all episodes, and one thing was obvious. All negative reviewers have either seen less then one episode, or just the first (maybe two), and if I would have seen so little, I would have been right there with them. The first two might not be stereotypically girly (what most people who haven't even watched one minute accuse it off) but if I didn't hear people talk about the brilliance of the show, I would have stopped after the first episode out of sheer boredom. But I saw the rest of the series too, and it really regains itself at the third episode when all characters have been introduced and the series really start. (the first two episodes where more like introductions)
What kind of bothers me is that the elements of harmony, a very important part of the pilot, are downplayed so much in the rest of the episodes. Hell, they aren't even mentioned anymore. After the pilot I haven't even seen Luna anymore, who is supposedly about as important to Equestria as princess Celestia. But fortunately, that's the only negative thing I have to say.
Overall, it's a good show, beating most animated kids shows being made right now, or at least on TV in my country. The characters are reasonably deep, and the jokes are both funny for kids, and adults. There are multiple references older people watching with their kids, or alone will enjoy more then the target audience. Close (but not equal) to the old Animaniacs show.
Lauren Faust did it again. I love it.
What kind of bothers me is that the elements of harmony, a very important part of the pilot, are downplayed so much in the rest of the episodes. Hell, they aren't even mentioned anymore. After the pilot I haven't even seen Luna anymore, who is supposedly about as important to Equestria as princess Celestia. But fortunately, that's the only negative thing I have to say.
Overall, it's a good show, beating most animated kids shows being made right now, or at least on TV in my country. The characters are reasonably deep, and the jokes are both funny for kids, and adults. There are multiple references older people watching with their kids, or alone will enjoy more then the target audience. Close (but not equal) to the old Animaniacs show.
Lauren Faust did it again. I love it.