While this episode can be seen as the standard CMC episode, there is an apparent feel that this follows an easy formula to follow and it actually does that…. apparently. However, the beauty of this episode doesn´t rely on the matters that appear at the forefront but in its subtlety. The episode, while it can be perfectly judging with its linear nature, there is another layer underneath the surface level that makes this episode worth revisiting.

The distinctive element here is the new character: Terramar.

While he didn´t appear in the movie, he is Skystar´s cousin/Novo´s nephew, so he is a member of the royal family of that kingdom. He is quite welcoming from the start and while there are apparently no problems in this place, this location isn´t the same as it was before the mane 6 arrived.... neither were its people. What does this mean?

The slice of life nature comes from the fact that all of them were living underwater in Seaquestria and a part of them returned to Mt Aris while the rest decided to stay in the underwater environment. This whole process of liberation was wholeheartedly celebrated, the mood changed for the better and the happiness was greatly increased because they could finally restore their old home.... except for one little aspect.


While everyone has actually ended up living in the conditions that they freely choose to live in the end (no restrictions from the outside for deciding where to dwell), those different interests might not have been free of facing its collateral consequences. No tensions and no interruptions between each other so there aren´t any problems that could actually harm their civilization, not to mention that both places, as shown in the episode, have their own charm and on their own, you cannot go wrong in terms of living a life that can provide a good amount of quality. Therefore, the technical department isn´t exactly the problem here.

However, this episode decides to expose one possible flaw that ended up forging this whole conflict. More like conflict, a lack of understanding and dialogue from both parts that was unintended.

The uniqueness of this episode doesn´t come from the CMC´s perspective. Sure, the main protagonists take the screentime here but it´s done for a very good reason that falls into a very grey area here. It comes from the subtlety and while the episode increases the conflict between the CMC, it turns out that the problem came from way earlier their appearance. The episode puts all the ingredients for the viewer so he can focus on the CMC but where the episode hides its whole conflict comes from Terramar and thus, this episode should be watched considering it from Terramar´s point of view , especially when it comes to his psychology and his inner confusions.