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Season 3 – My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

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This revamped incarnation of the "My Little Pony" franchise not only appeals to the little girls that the toy line is primarily marketed to, but has drawn a cult following of teenagers, self-proclaimed "geeks," and even adults that remember the TV series, specials and films dating back to the 1980s. In this series, Princess Celestia sends her star pupil, the bookish unicorn Twilight Sparkle, to Ponyville to improve her socialization skills. Twilight quickly makes five new four-legged friends: Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity. Each instilled with the respective spirits of magic, honesty, loyalty, laughter, kindness and generosity, the animals learn that by working together they can achieve the most important element of all: harmony. That ultimate underlying message may sound corny as all get-out, but the snappy dialogue and expressive animation make the treacle surprisingly palatable.
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Ethan Lewis Den of Geek 02/15/2019
People have either been absolutely head over heels for the season finale or left just shaking their heads. Unfortunately, we find ourselves in the latter camp. Go to Full Review
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Patrick K 09/22/2024 IMO one of the weakest seasons Season felt rushed due to the lack of episodes. It didn't really know what to do with itself. S3 feels like the episodes are a lot more conclusive but also leave the door open for future adventures, without having enough time to say everything; a symptom of being the last few episodes in your contract before its renewal. The finale especially suffers from this, being crushed into a 22 minute plot-jumbled musical number which makes Twilight's ascension feel cheap and unsatisfying. TBH they could have done away with Spike at your Service to fix that problem - that episode was such filler in a season that needed everything but that. See more Noe G 07/28/2024 My Little Pony friendship is magic season three and my rating is a 10/10 See more Kapi @KapiTM 06/19/2024 For the most part it keeps the momentum from Season 2, but the episodes themselves are noticeably slightly weaker I wouldn't say any are bad, but some are definitely better than others Overall, would be on par with Season 2 if it wasn't for the mediocre Spike episodes See more 02/05/2022 What a great way to end this 3rd season!! See more 04/02/2021 Very awesome season. glad to see Trixie Lulamoon comeback! See more 08/25/2020 Every episode is its own masterpiece, except for Spike at Your Service, which is still great. The episodes don't really build off each other. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Nov 10, 2012 The Crystal Empire The Crystal Empire reappears after 1,000 years. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 10, 2012 The Crystal Empire Twilight Sparkle searches for the missing Crystal Heart to restore the Crystal Empire. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 17, 2012 Too Many Pinkie Pies Overwhelmed with having to choose just one friend to spend time with, Pinkie Pie uses a magic mirror to clone herself. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 24, 2012 One Bad Apple The Cutie Mark Crusaders are crushed when Babs Seed rejects their invitation to become a fellow Crusader and instead become a bully. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 1, 2012 Magic Duel When Trixie returns to Ponyville, she defeat Twilight and banishes her from town. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 8, 2012 Sleepless in Ponyville Scootaloo begins to have nightmares after hearing the frightful campfire stories. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 15, 2012 Wonderbolt Academy Rainbow Dash receives an invitation to attend the Wonderbolt Academy but questions whether she is Wonderbolt material. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 22, 2012 Apple Family Reunion Granny Smith agrees to let Applejack lead the Apple Family reunion but Applejack loses sight of what is truly important. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 29, 2012 Spike at Your Service After Applejack saved Spike, he insists on fulfilling the Noble Dragon Code by repaying her with excessive help around the farm. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 19, 2013 Fluttershy's Home for Reformed Draconequi Princess Celestia tasks the ponies with reforming Discord, a mischievous spirit of disharmony, but Fluttershy is the only one who is willing to give him a chance. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 26, 2013 Just For Sidekicks Spike finds himself in over his head after convincing Twilight and her friends to let him pet-sit their critters in exchange for a few gems. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 9, 2013 Games Ponies Play Princess Cadance invites Twilight and her friends to welcome the important Equestria Games inspector. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 16, 2013 Magical Mystery Cure When Twilight casts a spell that switches the Cutie Marks and destinies, the only way to reverse the spell is by writing her own magic. Details
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Season Info

Director
Jayson Thiessen, Jim Miller
Executive Producer
Stephen Davis
Screenwriter
Lauren Faust
Network
DFC
Rating
TV-Y
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 10, 2012
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