MLP FIM season 9 was not a good season. But there are some good episodes like this one. So this episode is about Quibble Pants who returns, wanting to bond with the daughter of his new special friend. The daughter is named Wind Spirit. While the mom is named Clear Skys. He asks for Rainbow Dash to help him because Wind Spirit is a sports pony.
I thought the story was pretty good. There are some funny moments, like when Quibble Pants tries to play Buckball but fails miserably. There are also some heartwarming moments, like when Quibble Pants finally connects with Wind Spirit. I also thought the moral was handled really well. You don't need to be something you are not. Just so your kid can like you.
The characters are also portrayed very well. Quibble wanting to be a good father feels genuine. Rainbow Dash is helpful to him. Wind Spirit acts distant at first but eventually warms up to him. While all the other characters are just find. Not bad or good.
Overall this is a good episode. Nothing spectacular. I wouldn't say its one of my favourites. Which is why it gets an 8/10.
Edit March 8, 2021: I am now aware that this episode is based on the voice actor's (Patton Oswalt and Alice Oswalt) actual relationship. Their real relationship is very heartwarming. Which made me appreciate this episode more. I think this is the best season 9 episode. But it still gets a 8/10.
I thought the story was pretty good. There are some funny moments, like when Quibble Pants tries to play Buckball but fails miserably. There are also some heartwarming moments, like when Quibble Pants finally connects with Wind Spirit. I also thought the moral was handled really well. You don't need to be something you are not. Just so your kid can like you.
The characters are also portrayed very well. Quibble wanting to be a good father feels genuine. Rainbow Dash is helpful to him. Wind Spirit acts distant at first but eventually warms up to him. While all the other characters are just find. Not bad or good.
Overall this is a good episode. Nothing spectacular. I wouldn't say its one of my favourites. Which is why it gets an 8/10.
Edit March 8, 2021: I am now aware that this episode is based on the voice actor's (Patton Oswalt and Alice Oswalt) actual relationship. Their real relationship is very heartwarming. Which made me appreciate this episode more. I think this is the best season 9 episode. But it still gets a 8/10.