By this point the creator Lauren had long left the series but she said that the 3 things she always intendied was for Rarity to open a shop in Canterlot, Rainbowdash to become a Wonder bolt, and for Twilight to replace Celestia.

Albeit as a unicorn, not an alicorn.  But hey, nothing's perfect, right?  :)

@@cristendo5983 Because Princess Twilight doesn't deserve this and new generation proves that she failed.

@@Icy-be5vl I mean, Twilight was pretty much the best option to rule Equestria AND she didn't rule alone, she ruled with her friends. And we don't know if what happened in the G5 was Twilight's fault

@@cristendo5983 Her friends are dead now and she is alive somewhere, so-called princess of friendship.

@@Icy-be5vl Clearly they are dead, but Twilight MIGHT be or alive or dead, bc without magic, I guess the inmortal beings lost their inmortality

@@cristendo5983 Exactly they are dead and she might be alive? If she is so wonderful princess of friendship, why she has right to be immortal ans Rarity died? That's not fair and it also not friendly. What I mean is that Rarity should be a princess.

@@Icy-be5vl I literally said she might lost her inmortality bc there wasn't magic, which means she might be DEAD, and wdym Rarity?🤨 Plus, the Mane 6 together ruled Equestria while they were alive, so XD

@@Icy-be5vl I don't think rarity would be a good ruler

@@Bubblesa Why? Because she is girly? That's the reason. You have problem with girly girls?

@@Icy-be5vl Dude I am a girly girl and also I don't think that because she just makes me feel like she wouldn't like care??? And stop assuming and saying "tHaTs ThE rEaSoN" because it's not

@@Bubblesa Don't call me dude. I am girl as well. Very girly type of girl.

@@Icy-be5vl the new generation, when twilight appears she states their is a reason everyone got separated again.  keep watching and it will probably explain more...that being said the new show is not consistent with this one. first if everyone is fighting again, where are the windigos?second why are all the towns now have completely different names? lastly they renamed hearthwarming eve to winter wish day completely changing the history of the holiday.  not to mention a new generation could have had descendants from the original, the cmc's, little cheese, flurry heart,  the cake twins,  big mac's kid ect.... missed opportunity they dropped the ball.  but it's ok and my daughter loves it so.


I think by this point I can safely say you're my favorite reactor to this series that I've seen.

ponybro is definitely in my top 3 but smurfvlogs is my favorite his commentary on certain episodes killed me bro.

@Baker Lewis fake scam, flixzone is fake guys don't go to the site


It's still strange to see Sombra being so... talkative.


🤦♀I just realized what that look was that Discord had after Twilight said “I don’t know what we would do without you”. HE WAS THE WHOLE REASON BEHIND IT! He’s feeling guilty!

Yeah, I feel like in one hand he felt guilty, while in the other what Twilight said made him feel like they <i>need</i> him, being the opposite of what he was trying to achieve, so he was re-thinking the whole thing for a moment before keep going with it. I love those little things in S9 when looking at it again :3

Yeah, I feel like in one hand he felt guilty, while in the other what Twilight said made him feel like they _need_ him, being the opposite of what he was trying to achieve, so he was re-thinking the whole thing for a moment before keep going with it. I love those little things in S9 when looking at it again :3


25:55 King Sombra = the oldest blank flank in Equestria  XD


Yes Discord could snap the issue away, but then wouldn't have a premiere as amazing as this one. Discord is trying to make it so Twilight saves the day to prepare herself to become the next Ruler. Also if Discord where to help he wouldn't want to get rid of the problem right away he would help by doing it in his own creative and chaotic way.

 Simply getting rid of the problem would be boring and not chaotic. Why do it the easy way when you can do it the fun way. Thats the issue with having Discord in two parters the writers have to find a way to limit him buy taking away his magic or having him try to teach Twilight a learn a lesson instead.

p.s. Discord did warn them that the elements aren't going to help and that they don't need them.


The power blasts never came from the physical elements in the first place. Twilight herself said the mane six were "the spirits of the elements" in the first episode :)


PonyBro: "I cry at everything"
Pepper Spray: wheeze

PonyBro: "I cry at everything"
Pepper Spray: *_wheeze_*


Sombra might hold the academy record for losses/deaths in this series.

Well how many villains can say that they were killed 3 times :P

Chrysalis got defeated 3 times, one time she failed so bad that the mane 6 didn't knew she was there.

@@Anthony-eo3ro At least she is still alive. If we are bringing lesser antagonist flim and flam are worth a mention as well.

@@leopardndf6971 I wouldn't put Flim and Flam in the same category of main villains like Sombra or Tirek, they are just recurring characters doing their scams.

@@Anthony-eo3ro Exactly, thats why I said if we are bringing lesser antagonists, I wouldn't even call F&F villains really(same for lightning dust, suri polomare and some others)

I know this comment is 7 months old but sombra was never killed actually, defeated yes, killed, no.

Iron Will isn't a villain but I found Lightning Dust as evil pony.

@@joshblackwell8632 sombra was bandaged three times and not killed by the way,  in mlp season 3 we would have even seen sombra  backstory if Hasbro had not discarded that, that means sombra lived with his parents as a child in a terrible world and had to watch his parents being murdered one day traumatized him so much that he also became a pony what he is today

@@starswirlmlp371 Bandaged? Murdered Family? Sorry but no. Where are you getting this stuff from mate because its Definitely not from the show or the MLP Comics that gave him an entire backstory.

You probably stand corrected with the G5 Alicorn Sunny leaks

You mean Chrysalis. She was defeated four times.

@@leopardndf6971 Flim and Flam aren't villains, more like antagonist.

@@Icy-be5vl She holds the record now if you include her losses in the comics but at the same time I can't remember how often Nightmare was beat in the comics.

BUT he also holds the academy record for the number of times he's nearly won


It's a small thing but I love the way Applejack leads Twilight into her throne and sits her in at 7:37

Between this and The Best Gift Ever, she really can take care of Twilight's freakouts. Love how she's taking the role of Team Mom for Mane 6.


8:59 Spike: "I mean if you think about it, there hasn't been a single villain that you couldn't defeat."
Emphasis on the word single.

8:59 Spike: "I mean if you think about it, there hasn't been a single villain that you couldn't defeat."
Emphasis on the word _single._


Hey, look! Discord pulled a Loki with that self-sacrifice act!


Pinkie: “Am I missing anything?”

Rarity: “Pony of Shadows.”

Spike: “Starlight, when she was evil.”

Fluttershy: “Discord, when he was evil.”

Me: Also, the Storm King.

me to starlight and discord : no offense

They also missed Trixie when she was corrupted by the Alicorn Amulet.

Cadence was basically the only one who tried to protect themselves-

Ღ•。Itsuki 。、。 。 And people say that she doesn’t get to do anything. Slightly true, but quite the contrary really.

@@Flufux I remember seeing her while watching the very 1st episode of the show...

I was 4-5 and already amazed by her and the show in general... Good old times...

Neighsay when he was evil
Caballeron when he was evil
Starlight when she was evil
Sunset when she was evil
Discord when he was evil
Trixie when she was evil
Tempest when she was evil
Nightmare Moon
Chrysalis
Sombra
Tirek
Pony of Shadows
Storm King
Cozy Glow
Film and Flam
Lightning Dust

The Dazzlings but wait, only Twilight defeated them, ok. Sunset Shimmer when she was evil.

If I was would be a Equestrian villain, I would defeat them, I know everything about them and I know how to use magic of friendship against them.


Sometimes it seems to me that Discord, being the god of chaos, could slightly look at the future and all his corrections and attempts to push the pony on the right path were an attempt to follow the script.


7:30 Discord: "I don't need to be here for this."
And now you know where he went...


Great and sad to see you on the final season<br>They actually mention Grogar and Gusty back in season 7 in the story Twilight told the fillies in the hospital during Flurry of emotions

Great and sad to see you on the final season
They actually mention Grogar and Gusty back in season 7 in the story Twilight told the fillies in the hospital during Flurry of emotions


Sombra was a lot more clever this time around. He didn't seem like he even had a plan in season 3. I also was pretty excited for this whole season. A villain team-up was just what I was hoping for for the final season.

To be fair, I doubt he was entirely there in season three. He had just come back as a literal shadow of himself from a thousand years of seemingly non-existance.<br>I don't think he had the mental capacity for planning, but he clearly did before his defeat. Otherwise he wouldn't have put up all those traps.

To be fair, I doubt he was entirely there in season three. He had just come back as a literal shadow of himself from a thousand years of seemingly non-existance.
I don't think he had the mental capacity for planning, but he clearly did before his defeat. Otherwise he wouldn't have put up all those traps.


I didn't like Sombra's new voice at first, but on repeated watches it's grown on me. Especially how it goes back and forth between a deep threatening growl to whiny regality. From a characterization viewpoint it gets across that while he's a powerful threat he's also got major insecurities and flaws. Lethal flaws as it turns out.

One of the biggest strengths of this show is its characterizations. You've got Bugaboo who comes across as a ruthlessly competent yet overconfident queen, reinforced by a wonderfully malevolent voice. Hands McGee, whose growly yet variably deep voice is great for both his sarcastic demeanor and his truly threatening moments. Then there's Cozy Chode with her sickeningly saccharine cuteness overload of a voice which goes right along with her looks to perfectly hide her cold ambition except when the facade slips.

And that's just the established villains. Grogar has a nice "grizzled old goat" sound that hammers home that he really is the ancient evil of legend. From moment one I loved the voicework that went into making him.

Actually, sombra doesn't have any major flaws, he lost because friendship out-of-my-ass power up ex machina thing keeps defeating villains.

@@KyaneOficial I'd say Friendship Ex Machina is a known factor at this point, hence his destruction of the elements. He could've won but had to go for the broken spirit win which gave them a chance to come back. It was his overconfidence and poor planning that cost him victory.

@@CajunCrustacean so basically he pulled a hitler


He actually didn't know that he would not get hurt but he just played along


45:12 "Aw s#!%, there's still like four more."
Yep, King Sombra was just the appetizer.


I absolutely love this season's portrayal of Chrysalis. It's what officially made her my favorite antagonist.

19:50 I mean, kind of doesn't after the reveal that Harmony is sapient.


i THINK Chrysalis have reached the step of paranoia...She's now talking to a log.

This is the effect of being alone during a long long time. Isn't that right, other me?

Especially for a creature that was designed to live in an extremely close-knit social structure.


Rewatching this, it's so easy to see the parallels between grogar and discord


40:15 This is why they pay John de Lancie the big bucks

It'll be a crime if they don't return him for G5.

He’s a really good actor John Delancey He was q on Star Trek. Which discord based on.


Kyle: OH. MY. GOD. THEY KILLED SOMBRA!!!


I so wish they released Seasons 8 and 9 on DVD.

They did in Malaysia, but they are in English and coded for all regions so they will play here.  Also Hulu has season 9


Personally i like both Sombra's new voice & his old voice.

Sombra sounds like scar in the lion king.

Honestly Sombra’s new voice is way better.<br>It has an even better evil tone to it, one who is just perfect for a villain like sombra

Honestly Sombra’s new voice is way better.
It has an even better evil tone to it, one who is just perfect for a villain like sombra


I also joined the fandom in May 2019, I grew to love this show so much.


If you cry at everything, you'll want to bring plenty of water for the series finale so you don't dehydrate.


31:26 "Is that like a Braveheart reference?"
It feels more like a Lord of the Rings reference to me, but I could be wrong.


42:06 "I'm sorry, I got a little too excited there.  I hope I didn't like, ruin any of the episode."
On the contrary sir, you made it better.


Twilighting!!! they made Twilight name a verb.

i think i am Twilighting!!!!


Hurt to see my favorite background characters under his control. You know, lyra bon bon lemon hearts minuette twinkleshine cherilee berry punch etc. Pretty sure octavia and vinyl were under control too


This is one of my favorite two parter episodes in any series


Heck yeah, my favorite MLP FIM premiere! This two-parter has several things confirmed on my S9 wishlist, such as the baddest villains being brought together to form an alliance, Flurry Heart uttering her first word, etc.

I, like other fans was thoroughly surprised by the G4 debut of Grogar. I had anticipated his arrival for some time and I was not disappointed by his design and personality. He is rather intimidating in my opinion.

As for King Sombra, I was really glad that he’d be brought back for a second time (third, if you count that alternate timeline in S5). I was a little thrown off by his new voice at first but, after spending a little more time watching him shine in the spotlight, it grew on me. It was great to see Sombra in all his villainous glory though. From his performance in this premiere, he has bumped his way up my MLP Villain list, as one of the best.

The direction of this premiere intrigued me and exceeded my expectations, from the villain alliance, the preparations for Twilight’s ascension to the Canterlot throne, to the battle against King Sombra. That’s why this two-parter premiere is my most favorite all!

SpacialRend7 this season premiere was my favorite but season 6 premiere comes in as a close second


Liquid pride count in series per episode: 17

I love how you keep track of this! Very amusing.


18:10 The Lion King reference.
I always thought to myself “Discord will never make me cry.” But after that heartfelt speech, he proved me wrong.


@@skittybug6937 spike somehow deserves it more

@@skittybug6937 Cozy is a child and child abuse is a crime there is no law against dragon abuse

@@junkoenoshima2756 spike is a child also.


8:29 - cue every single blind reactor screaming "THANK YOU!" LOL

8:48 - and for the 4th time, Shitty Spike lives up to his name by being the one to bring up Starlight's less-than-stellar beginnings.

8:29 - cue every single blind reactor screaming "THANK YOU!" LOL

8:48 - and for the _4th_ time, Shitty Spike lives up to his name by being the one to bring up Starlight's less-than-stellar beginnings.


No spoilers, but quite a few things in this premiere will make a lot more sense in the finale. Just you wait and see.

And now, he has seen.

Damn, that was fast!


So, this is my favorite 2 parter and one of my favorite episodes overall. King sombra finally returns and he makes a fantastic comeback, some fans had problems with his portrayal but I thoroughly enjoyed every second.
The season begins with a great set up for the season with the villains arc and twilight turning to queen.
Every bit(or almost) of this episode is polished, the story is extremely interesting with a lot of drama and comedy, every character had its moment to shine(like how starlight manipulated twilight). The chemistry between the villains is awesome and who doesn't love a good villain team up?
Regarding some plot holes in the episode, they are really not that big of a deal, like the heart didn't blast sombra because he needs to be powered up by the crystal ponies, just being there won't do a thing since sombra just hid it during his rule(was mentioned in season 6) and not being destroyed by it when cadence powered it up, because she did it and not the crystal ponies(thats my opinion, its not a fact).
 Unlike the previous finales or premieres or the movie, discord did do something and wasn't nerfed(like in season 6 finale) and helped in his own chaotic way.
Awesome reaction, looking forward to the upcoming episodes!
Also grogar was mentioned in flurry of emotions in the book twilight read to the foals.


Grogar was a villain from the original MLP


I doubt that Rainbow Dash is going into anyone's dreams any time soon. I think that power belongs to Luna alone. I actually think that's what her special talent and her cutie mark is for. A cutie mark represents a talent that nopony can do, or in some cases, can do as well as that pony that it became their special talent. Luna says herself that nopony can dream-walk but her. I think that's her own power, not one she got from being a Princess, the princess power she got was the raising and lowering of the moon. That's why she's the moon princess, if she wasn't a princess with moon power, she would be known as the "Dream Weaver," because she can also make dreams, as well. Makes sense to me, also, why she went insane before and became Nightmare Moon. The moon power she got when she became princess also lets her shapeshift, and the moon in ancient times, was also associated with insanity, called lunacy then, because the full moon was thought to make people--or ponies--mad with craziness. Also, she's perfect for a nighttime pony, anyway. Her dark fur makes her practically invisible in the dark.


I waited so long for this... <br>no time to sleep

I waited so long for this...
no time to sleep


Ponybro. Dont worry about sappy and tears. If you cant cry in mlp then your a monster

@@starswirlmlp371 wow. That made me cringe


This episode and the last one are the best episodes in entire MLP Show.


Say what you want but sobra is a genius foe


This is a fantastic season with only a couple episodes I dislike. Honestly fantastic.

Personally I disagree, but I’m glad that at least some people were able to love season 9.


27:33-27:36

Sombra just doomed himself...


172 glasses! Also i cant believe im almost done watching your reactions a second time!


<b>just the good ol’ trollestia at the beginning for ya</b>

*just the good ol’ trollestia at the beginning for ya*


Gorgar is a master of Necromancy. He can bring anypony back from the dead. He was the most feared creature in generation 1

That’s a common misconception in Gen 1 Grogar was not a necromancer


This is literally the only way I can watch mlp season 9 and all the other reviewers are a little annoying but this^ this is frickin hilarious

There’s now a channel called “The Cartoon Archive” where you can watch all MLP episodes from all 9 seasons for free. It’s pretty awesome.


when Equestria goes for a Glass cannon build


1:10 "Even the name of this episode is 'The Beginning of the End.'  Wtf?  Why you do this to me?"
One of the show staff's favorite pastimes is messing with us.

1:10 "Even the _name_ of this episode is 'The Beginning of the End.'  Wtf?  Why you do this to me?"
One of the show staff's favorite pastimes is messing with us.


After all that time, you are here. The season 9. You are fast... Lol wha you watchet in months i watchet years.


Sombra: the ultra megalomaniac/narcissist

Except Discord but he's awesome


well being stuck on a place for 1000 Years with nothing to do probably deserves an early retirement


I have no choice but to watch this one because a Cannot wait for it to come on Netflix.

It’s on Hulu if you have an account there :)

It is on Hulu but only season 9 and since Hulu bought the rights it will never be on Netflix in fact they went from 8 seasons down to just the first 4 kinda sucks.


Discord climbing through the window and saying "I don't know why I even bother" made me thing of that one video-

"I am disgusted! I am revolted! I dedicate my life to our lord and savior Jesus Christ and this is the thanks I get?!" closes self in dryer

Discord climbing through the window and saying "I don't know why I even bother" made me thing of that one video-

"I am disgusted! I am revolted! I dedicate my life to our lord and savior Jesus Christ and this is the thanks I get?!" *closes self in dryer*


OMGG, I looove this premieeer, And you reacctioooon


I cry ❤🖤🧡💛💙💜💚

I cry ❤🖤🧡💛💙💜💚


i've been with you from the very beginning, which wasn't so hard
and i do want you to react to other stuff than just ponies

what will you say about steven universe it's a great show which begins just like mlp


35:22 "At least you're doing it in a humane way..."
Now to explain to Fleur de Lis why Rarity just blindfolded and restrained her hubby and that there's nothing sexual going on here.  :)

We all know that Fleur and Fancy Pants are most likely gay, and are married to keep up appearances.


My acting talents are so great!!! i am truly a master of manipulation!!!!


Also, I'm wandering how come they couldn't SOMEHOW bring in Nightmare Moon. Yes, I know she had Luna's body to possess, but, certainly Grogar is powerful enough to create a suitable clone for the Nightmare to possess it, and come back that way. But, I have a feeling that Chrysalis might feel threatened by another sinister adult female with alluring power. You know, the whole evil version of "I'm prettier than you are, you tramp!" vibe. Also, I think she might get her hooves into King Sombra, and...distract him...if you know what I mean.


You got the equestria girls stuff to react to, too


Grogar, Tirek, Sombra, Chrysalis, Cozy Glow, Storm King, Flim and Flam, Lightning Dust, they should fight with Mane 6.


I wish Dazzlings were the part of the group.


Sombra was at least better here than in 3 season but still he could be better, I am surprised that he was the one who destroyed elements of harmony.

Honestly he wasn’t a threat as much as a     deadline for the main 6 to fix the crystal empire

Irony, Sombra was bigger threat than Tirek, Cozy and Chrysalis in the finale.


This season is really sad for me and the rest of us


Rainbow Dash honesty when she said that the princesses were useless all the time, that made me laugh for 5 minutes straight..


Grogar the tyrant. A necromancer Ram from Tambalon


This is honestly my favorite season premiere, better than even The Cutie Map and The Return of Harmony. Then again, it was written by the incredible Joanna Lewis & Kristine Songco duo, so I’m not surprised!

It’s a real shame that, following this extremely promising premiere, the rest of season 9 turned out to be the worst season of the show 😔

This is honestly my favorite season premiere, better than even The Cutie Map and The Return of Harmony. Then again, it _was_ written by the incredible Joanna Lewis & Kristine Songco duo, so I’m not surprised!

It’s a real shame that, following this extremely promising premiere, the rest of season 9 turned out to be the worst season of the show 😔


It´s make me saad that´s the last onee :(


I never cry at anything...so this season is going to wreck you.


Where can I watch season 9????????? For free

There’s a YouTube channel called “The Cartoon Archive” where you can watch all MLP episodes from all 9 seasons for free. It’s pretty awesome.


If you want other grate cartoon shows to watch after this is ower, check out "adventure time" "steven universe", gravity falls" and "star vs the forces of evil"

I agree with Gravity Falls and Adventure time, but I don't know about Star's final season, and SU isn't really finished yet.

@@BeePuncher and why dose the show has to be over fore him to react to it? And yes stars final season was not as good as the first 3 but it was still a good show.

@@eventyraren Star was a 7.5/10 for me. I mentioned SU not being finished because it's much easier to binge watch a finished show without having to wait on SU's horrendous hiatuses. I only meant "finished" for SU because of its awful schedule, not shows in general.

Also, he's already seen Star vs., so there certainly won't be any reactions to that.


It sucks that they changed sombras voice AND chrissys cause she had that awesome buggish tone in S2 and Sombra had that dark menecing and creepy voice they just ruined the villains