Jederick 69 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 Hey hey hey! Its-a-me! With another "Share your experiences/personal thoughts" post! Recently a friend asked me about what makes MLP so great, and almost instantly told me to give him a link to an episode to watch. This leaded to me asking myself "Should I send him the link to the first episode, or should I make him watch some random episode first?". "But are you out of your mind, Jederick? Sending him a random episode link? Thats crazy talk!". Well, the thing is: I didn't start watching the show with "Friendship is Magic part 1 and 2", and I've read lots of people in the same situation. The first episodes I watched were "A Canterlot Wedding - part 1 and 2" with my younger sister (It was kinda like a challenge, to be honest), without knowing any of the Mane Six names except from Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie. We didn't understand what the Elements of Harmony were, nor who Princess Celestia was, but we had such a good time! The plot, the writing, the animations. There were even masive fights! And ponies KISSING! It was so crazy, hilarious and awesome! I watched Friendship is Magic pt 1 & 2 a couple of days later, but honestly? Season's two finale is...special. I don't know, but it was a different point in the show, and I'm glad that's what introduced me to the show. Watching ponies kick Changelings butts was waaay more interesting and fascinating than watching Pinkie Pie laugh at trees or Fluttershy calming a giant beast. It made me care more and to want to know more about the show. So that was my experience. What was yours? What's the first episode you ever watched? Would you change it? Or are you happy with how the events took place? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frécinette 361 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 The return of Harmony. If it wasn't for Discord i would have walked away from the show. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havocbyte 1,457 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 Stare Master. If it wasn't for the YouTube channel "Bin's Toy Bin", I would've never been interested in the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AI-senpai 147 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 I started with the first episode and went on from there, falling more in love with the show with every one I saw. However, I do not believe that the S1 premiere is the best option if you're trying to show someone what the show normally has to offer. 1 hour ago, Frécinette said: The return of Harmony. If it wasn't for Discord i would have walked away from the show. ...but then we wouldn't have you... ;~; 28 minutes ago, Havocbyte said: Stare Master. If it wasn't for the YouTube channel "Bin's Toy Bin", I would've never been interested in the show. Or you, either! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiiKrindar 15 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 23 minutes ago, ultimateAI said: I started with the first episode and went on from there, falling more in love with the show with every one I saw. However, I do not believe that the S1 premiere is the best option if you're trying to show someone what the show normally has to offer. I second that. For someone new I'd probably start with "The Lost Treasure of Griffinstone", because epic alternative style animations and griffins. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jederick 69 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 17 minutes ago, KiiKrindar said: I second that. For someone new I'd probably start with "The Lost Treasure of Griffinstone", because epic alternative style animations and griffins. That means you also started with the first episode? Or you just avoided my question? ¬w¬ Anyways, glad to hear many here think the same way as I do! Unfortunately my friend wanted to start with Friendship is Magic pt. 1. So much for that xD 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrazer 663 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 Pretty sure it was Friendship is Magic (S1Ep01). I watched the first two seasons in order back during the summer of 2012. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiiKrindar 15 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 Just now, Jederick said: That means you also started with the first episode? Or you just avoided my question? ¬w¬ Anyways, glad to hear many here think the same way as I do! Unfortunately my friend wanted to start with Friendship is Magic pt. 1. So much for that xD I seconded both, so I also started on the first one. I should have make it more clear, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jederick 69 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 1 minute ago, KiiKrindar said: I seconded both, so I also started on the first one. I should have make it more clear, sorry. Nah, don't sweat it. It happens all the time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baltoist 345 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 A Canterlot Wedding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LostSanity 320 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 S1E1 of course. I don't jump around. I start from the beginning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. X 1,318 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 Decided to just watch in order -- i.e., S1E1 first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metemponychosis 824 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 My first one was the first. When I learned of the cartoon, I got interested (saw a clip from Pinkie's solo party and decided to check out the cartoon. So I started from the beginning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revanche 61 Report post Posted December 12, 2016 I stumbled upon a bit of "Applebuck Season" while channel surfing and enjoyed myself enough to watch "Friendship is Magic" as my first, full episode. P.S. I like to think when you were watching "A Catnerlot Wedding" you were all like "I have no idea who Shining Armor and Cadence are, but I'm sure they're characters have been fleshed out in earlier episodes!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friendship is Horses 341 Report post Posted December 13, 2016 I avoided watching the show for a long time because I was afraid I might like it, and then I would transform into one of those Bronies My sense of masculinity wouldn't allow it. You can see how that turned out, though. One night I was browsing Netflix while heavily intoxicated, saw the show, and was like 'fuck it, let's see what all the fuss is about', so I watched the first, like, six episodes. Of course I had to rewatch them again when my brain regained the ability to make new memories, so my first impression of MLP is lost to time, but the second impression was enough to make it my new guilty pleasure. And now there's a Twilight figure on my desk, so. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChB 6,619 Report post Posted December 13, 2016 8 hours ago, Jederick said: What was yours? What's the first episode you ever watched? Like many, I started with the first episode. Quote Would you change it? Or are you happy with how the events took place? The latter. The Pilot gave me a good introduction to all the characters, and the Elements of Harmony showed me how their personalities are not only unique, but also significant to the show as a whole. That said, I can see how Canterlot Wedding could be a good starter. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChB 6,619 Report post Posted December 13, 2016 8 hours ago, Frécinette said: The return of Harmony. If it wasn't for Discord i would have walked away from the show. For me, it was the opposite, in a way. If it wasn't for Discord, I wouldn't have got into Star Trek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nova S. Aurora 438 Report post Posted December 13, 2016 I joined the fandom early season two, and I started with S01E01 "Friendship is Magic" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivendare 23 Report post Posted December 13, 2016 Season 1, Episode 9, Bridle Gossip is the first episode I saw. One night I was bored and randomly decided to type "mlp" on Youtube and watch the first episode that popped up to see what all the hype was about. I had heard about the fandom way back in early 2011, but I never thought much of giving it a chance until 2013. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RK_Striker_JK_5 798 Report post Posted December 13, 2016 I started with the premiere... pretty much a week after it first aired. Although I watched G1 back in the day, too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itcheeee 36 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 I started watching shortly after S4 was available on Netflix, so I started from the 1st episode and watched all 4 seasons then. I knew it got better over the seasons before I started watching it, but I wouldn't recommend for everyone to start from season 1.Different episodes work for different people to keep an interest in the show.I know the opening 2-parter doesn't always make the best impression.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChibiDashie 122 Report post Posted December 17, 2016 Since I started watching the show way before Season 2 was announced, I started with S1E1 like many people. Then I pretty much watched every episode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moriens 66 Report post Posted January 6, 2017 I started off with the 1st two episodes of season 1 myself. I had been sent a funny video to watch from a friend about some troll named Esteban or something messing around with bronies on the game second life. I didn't even know what a brony was, but I was impressed with the youtube comments on the video saying positive things about them in general and the bronies in the video were so chill about the whole thing, I was just genuinely impressed with their attitude. That led me to watch a documentary on them which further interested me in the fandom. At that point, I thought it logical to start on episode 1 to see how it all started with FiM. I watched the first 2, then I skipped to the Party of One episode because it looked funny. Was hooked after that episode. I just recently finished all of Season 1 and just now starting season 2. Season 1 just seems strong as a whole though, I don't think there is an episode I really disliked. Can't wait to continue going through the episodes. I definitely wouldn't change how I watched them. I gathered a strong appreciation for the fandom before even jumping in myself, just with the positive attitude and display of passion that the community had, despite the overall awkwardness portrayed by the media and a lot of society. I admit, I was initially weirded out by it too thinking it was the same cartoon I remembered from the 90s and how people could possibly be interested in it was just weird to me. With FiM though, it makes total sense. Everything about the cartoon is just great, with the animations, voice acting, music, story, etc. It is a very well done series and has a lot of elements of cartoons I loved as a kid as well. Very glad I watched the episodes the way I did and learned about it before watching it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkiePie97 418 Report post Posted January 6, 2017 Mine was Too Many Pinkie Pies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bakaarion 3,439 Report post Posted January 7, 2017 It was the episode when Twilight become an alicorn and she asks some advices to Celestia and Luna. The episode was not impressive, are you sure MLP is as great as you claim ? I really started to watch the next year, I understood, yes it is. But the first episode I really enjoyed was the 6th, with Trixie, and Twilight who fus-ro-dah the ursa minor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
