Talk:Princess Spike/@comment-28105804-20150620101245/@comment-10390252-20150620125802

Acually, they very rarely directly reference the Sparity crush anymore, although there are indirect references in places. The last time they directly referenced it (which had been the first time in quite a long time), they actually used it as a major plot driver (in Inspiration Manifestation) and I thought it was a very well-written story about Spike and how his feelings for Rarity influence his actions.

That said, I suspect that this episode will more likely reference the issues raised Power Ponies and Spike's desire to ascend beyond being the comedy sidekick.