Talk:Gauntlet of Fire/@comment-5808856-20160416160134

After last week’s mediocre episode, I was hoping for something good. After last season’s atrocious treatment of Spike, it is nice to see this episode show him as the hero he is. This episode is about Spike showing his stuff, and showing that it takes his strength, and his tenderness and brains to save the day.

Honestly this episode is Dragon Quest done right. This episode shows how it isn’t about brute strength. Nor is it about just brains. You need a balance of both! It shows that neither gender’s stereotype is superior. Instead it shows that it takes a balance of both brain (the female stereotype) AND Brawn (male steiotype) to accomplish goals. Top it off with good jokes, and more info about Dragon lore, this is a fantastic episode, that honestly ended up reminding me of Mulan at quite a few points.

This episode is 22 minutes of action, humor, and heart. This episode’s moral about how it takes a balance of strength, brains, and care for others. This is the true heart of the episode. Spike is in his best characterization yet, as he is willing to risk his own life to save his friends, and attempt to bring peace between dragons and ponies. Also, the new character of Ember, and how genuine she comes across. Spike actually accomplishes something, and willingly gives it up. Plus Garbel having to give every dragon a hug is a wonderful punishment.

This is hands down the best of the season and an easy A+, and one of the top 5 episodes of the whole show! It isn’t all about being strong it is strength and heart. I love it! Rarity and Twilight gave us great humor as well.