Talk:Shadow Play - Part 2/@comment-31850890-20180402154522

Ok, I agree that these episodes were rushed, but the story wasn't that bad. It could've been expanded, but I liked these episodes. I think it was awesome to meet Starswirl. However, it wasn't as awesome to meet the other Pillars. Starswirl has been mentioned as an idol throughout the entire series, and the Pillars have just come outta nowhere, so I'm not really that interested in them.

I also like that they each have their own Elements of Harmony, and it gives some much needed insight into Equestria's history. Perhaps there were some Elements before them? I have read comments here and it seems people like that the Tree of Harmony remains a mystery, so it could remain the origin of the Elements throughout all time and the Elements are always passed down. Anyway, I digress.

I need to say this: I absolutely hated Starswirl's character and was completely dissapointed. The way he was handled was horrible. A wizard figure with that much power only gets his power though years and years of experience and practice. With that experience and practice comes wisdom and insight. Someone with wisdom and insight would not be such a major jerk to Twilight!!! And believe me, I have much stronger words than 'major jerk' but I won't write them here as this is a forum. The way he treated Twilight is not a proper depiction of the kind of pony everypony else talked him up to be the entire series. Twilight idolized and admired him and had her very obvious reasons for wanting to summon and meet him. Instead he treated her like crap and tossed her aside because he saw her as a problem, instead of the powerful mage she herself was who followed his teachings. Well some teachings! I was completely appalled by the personality he was given and think it was a horrible misjudgement of whoever created his character.