Talk:The Washouts/@comment-1658827-20180820053854

Well, season 8, you got lucky. You've really had a lot of bad episodes this season, but thankfully this one made up for (most of) them! Wow. That was really awesome to see. Let's talk about the things I loved about this episode:

- Rainbow Dash being both her cocky, arrogant, egotistical self, but also being the caring, concerned, loving step-sister of Scootaloo and trying to look out for her. Not to mention her somewhat friendly, somewhat vengeful rivalry with Lightning Dust. Rainbow Dash showed all her colors here, and it was awesome.

- Lightning Dust returning, and making up The Washouts in a very neat idea and concept. I never hated Lightning Dust; much like Gilda, I don't really find her to be a true villainous character. She's just...well, that's just her personality. It's kinda like Trixie; she lives her life how she wants, and while she doesn't intentionally try to hurt others, she's just a brat. Personally, I like her like this.

- Spitfire was pretty funny.

- Scootaloo had some very powerful moments. We've all been where she is. In our teenage years where we idolize something, but then turn around and idolize something else "because it's so freaking cool", and start to act out against those looking out for our best interests, and (almost) have to learn things the hard way. Plus, Scootaloo's moment of yelling at Dash and saying "I. CAN'T. FLY." sent chills down my spine. Really, Scootaloo is the best member of the Crusaders and it isn't even close. She has so much complexity to her, and I love that.

- The story was great. I loved how Dash pretty much did everything she could to be there for Scootaloo, while also being her normal egotistical self, and at the end of the day she was like "screw this, I'm saving your life whether you like it or not, because I love you". Lightning Dust screaming out that they're "rivals for life" was really cute and a good send-off for her. Dash and Scootaloo's moment at the end was really sweet and just another great moment for the two, and why they really are sisters, even if not by blood. And Dash going out of her way to start up the Scootaloo Fan Club, much like how Dash made Scootaloo's day in Parental Glideance at the end, really shows her dedication (and loyalty) to her.

I loved this episode. It had a lot of great moments, some great character development, an amazing story, and a lot of heart. Thank you, season 8. You still pretty much suck, but you gave us this episode, and I thank you for that.