Talk:Flight to the Finish/@comment-1658827-20131214160743

Wow. First of all, the ending was...bad. I mean, they just rushed the dang thing! We didn't even get to see ANY of the other performances, and then automatically the Crusaders win? It was so darn rushed, even WITH the Crusaders ending with their typical cheering about getting their cutie marks and Dash and Harshwhinny having an amusing moment. So, yeah, not a good ending. But, to be perfectly honest, this was a good episode. Still doesn't surplant Daring Don't as my favorite of the (early) season so far, but still pretty dang amazing. I LOVE that they didn't do the stupid cliche of just having Scootaloo finally learn to fly at the end to save the day; that would've just been a disappointment, honestly. It teaches an important lesson, which (shockingly) Dash explained to Scootaloo. You're special the way you are, and you don't NEED to be like anyone else to prove it. So, I'm GLAD they didn't make her fly. It works better. Oh, and the song? The first of the season...and it was AWESOME! I have to admit, I love EVERY song the Crusaders have sung so far (excluding Hush Now, Quiet Now, since that's more of Fluttershy's song anyway), and this one is just as epic. And, say what you want, but I love Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. Honestly, in their own way, they taught Scootaloo a lesson and helped her out; they just don't realize it. Heck, even Snips and Snails moment at the start was hilarious.

Overall, a very good episode. Did not like the rushed ending, but that was it. I give this episode a solid 9/10. This is my rankings from favorite to least favorite episode so far this season:

1. Daring Don't

2. Flight To The Finish

3. Castle Mane-ia

4. Princess Twilight Sparkle (Part 1)

5. Princess Twilight Sparkle (Part 2)