Why My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is more than just a kid's show

Yes, I know i've been annoying people with this stuff. So, i decided the solution is to convert everyone to my side! Hopefully this will answer your question, @Ascended Grubberfly. Plus, this is my blog, and i purposely kept it general so i could pettily do whatever i want*

*within the code of conduct, of course. No offence is intended, either.

A) Plotlines

Of course, this is often one of the most critisized element of shows meant for small children. It needs to be simple enough for them to follow along, which makes it too simple for anyone over the age of 6 to enjoy, right?

WRONG.

In fact, i believe that this show is better aimed at children 6-9. Already we've arrived at a assumption most anti-bronies make, that this is a show that rests with the likes of Paw Patrol. This is intended for a older, though still young, crowd. Making it closer to you.

The entire show is filled with overarcing plots and character arcs. Many of the plots can be unpredictable- and while yes, a good amount of the episodes contian the sorts of plots you might be expecting, the makers handled them skillfully enough to still be entertaining to us. And the overall plot is no worse than the types we're used to. (Most major plot points can be found in the two-part episodes, which form their own plot of the epic of Equestria, forgoing subplots such as those of the Cutie Mark Crusaders)

Also, another note: the Cutie Mark Crusaders are the Mane Six's younger sisters (and one unrelated) and they have their own episodes and own plot based around cutie marks. These are the worst offenders of the "basic plots in kids shows" thing, but they rarely interfere with the main plot (as they're seqestered off in their own episodes) and you can skip them if you REALLY need to. Except the Cutie Mark Chronicles. Contrary to the title, this is mostly about the Mane Six, and is a GREAT episode.

And anyone that doubts a kid's show can be meaningful to adults needs a couple episodes of Bluey.

B.) Characters

Now THESE are masterful. The thing to remember is that every character in fiction starts as a trope until you can get to know them, otherwise you would forget them. That's a "rule" most people follow, and another thing about kids shows is that you may not get to know them beyond their tropes. That's not problem here.

All of the Mane Six- Twilight Sparke, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack- have deep characters and full arcs*. And not "you learn a lesson every season" arcs**. GOOD arcs. I'd siggest you see for yourself.

*Well, Applejack gets next to no arc. She's a fairly good character, though.

**You actually do learn a lesson every episode, but not in a annoyingly obvious way. More like a moral of the story as we might get in a lot of fiction for a older audience. Until Twilight sums it up in a "what did we learn tpday?" at the end of the episode, but  a not very annoying way.

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More stuff

First, the fandom. The Herd is a GREAT fandom. It's like Sanderfans, not the wretched hive of scum and villainy so many internet fandoms are these days. Unfortunately, it's kinda dormant, since the new 3D mlp stuff came out. DONT WATCH THAT ONE. THATS THE WRONG ONE. GET AWAY FROM IT. DO FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC.

Now, many people that My Little Pony is a pile of girly misogyny.

They are very wrong. I will die on this hill.

But I won't argue when not asked to. The mods might get upset by that sort of argument.