To Where and Back Again - Part 2 | |
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Season №: | 6 |
Season episode №: | 26 |
Overall episode №: | 143 |
Original airdate: | October 22, 2016 (Discovery Family) |
Written by: | Josh Haber and Michael Vogel |
Storyboard: | Jeffrey Amey, Karine Charlebois, Thalia Tomlinson, Corey Toomey, and Megan Willis |
Featured characters: | Starlight Glimmer Trixie Thorax Discord Queen Chrysalis Changelings |
See also | |
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Episode guide | |
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To Where and Back Again - Part 2, also formatted as To Where and Back Again: Part 2 and To Where and Back Again Pt. 2,[1][2] is the twenty-sixth episode of season six of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic and the one hundred and forty-third overall. It is the second part of a two-part season finale.
In this second part, Starlight Glimmer leads an unlikely squad of heroes against Queen Chrysalis and the changelings to save her friends and all of Equestria.
Production
Regarding two MLP scripts[3] of Discord episodes[4] for this season,[5] John de Lancie stated "I think it's a two-parter" on September 30, 2015[6]—before reading the material[7]—and recorded on October 7,[8] 2015.[9]
In a Twitter conversation on February 20, 2016, Jim Miller mentioned his being "excited to see what folks think of the end of S6 b".[10]
In a tweet on July 23, 2016, Tim Stuby joked "that Rainbow Dash gets dreadlocks in S6 Finale".[11]
The title was revealed on Zap2it on September 5, 2016 with the same summary as Where the Apple Lies, before it was removed immediately after.[12]
On October 5, 2016, Jim Miller was told about a claim of Sunset Shimmer being in the season 6 finale and clarified that she is not.[13][14][15]
The episode premiered on United Kingdom television channel Tiny Pop on October 7, 2016 at 8:00 AM BST (07:00 UTC) which is fifteen days prior to its scheduled airing on Discovery Family, three days prior to the scheduled airing of Top Bolt on Tiny Pop, and more than one day prior to the scheduled airing of Where the Apple Lies on Discovery Family.[2][16][17][18]
When asked on Twitter on October 22, 2016 why a song was not featured in the finale, Jim Miller replied, "There was no room due to the scope of the story."[19]
Summary
Storming the castle

All non-changeling magic is disabled in the Changeling Kingdom.
As before, Starlight's friends look to her for guidance, despite her discomfort being in a leadership role. Hesitantly, she makes a plan for them to infiltrate the hive, destroy the throne, and regain their magic. On their way to the hive, Discord and Trixie squabble. Starlight suggests they come up with a way to identify each other in case they get separated, like a secret code. After Discord trips over a rock, Trixie comes up with the code phrase "klutzy draconequus", much to Discord's chagrin.
Starlight the leader

Discord vs. Trixie.
Starlight is barely able to keep it together being thrust into her role as leader, and the situation is made worse when they become lost in the hive in spite of Thorax's navigation. As Trixie gives up hope, she asks Thorax about changelings' feeding habits, and Thorax explains that he hasn't been hungry since meeting Spike, despite the fact that changelings are always hungry. He also explains that, since becoming friends with the Crystal Ponies, he has disregarded his usual feeding habits, and his wings became embedded with crystal.

Starlight is more of a leader than she thought.
Creating a distraction
Starlight and her friends follow the changelings to Chrysalis' inner sanctum, but with the hive now on high alert, the entrance is heavily guarded. Trixie is out of smoke bombs, so Discord distracts the changeling guards with stand-up comedy. The changelings chase after him, allowing Starlight, Trixie, and Thorax to enter the inner sanctum.

Fluttershys, Fluttershys everywhere, and not a tissue in sight.
Starlight, Trixie, and Thorax wait for Discord to return, but Trixie believes he might have been captured, and Thorax suggests they move on toward the throne room. Just then, Discord appears to regroup with his friends and says he learned from the changelings where the throne room is. However, he doesn't recognize their "klutzy draconequus" code phrase, and the others immediately realize he's a changeling.

Trixie gets caught by the changelings.
Confrontation with the queen
As Starlight and Thorax continue running from the changelings, they split up in order to avoid capture. Eventually, Starlight finds her way into Chrysalis' throne room and discovers the throne – as well as all of her friends trapped in cocoons on the ceiling. Unfortunately, Chrysalis had been waiting for Starlight to arrive, and the changelings come out of hiding to restrain her.

Thorax in the clutches of his changeling brethren.
Meanwhile, Starlight herself attempts to break the throne, but she is caught in the act and forced to take shelter from Chrysalis' attacks inside the hollow throne. Despite this development, Chrysalis remarks that everything has gone according to her plan to harvest all the love in Equestria and feed her hive for generations.

Starlight Glimmer vs. Queen Chrysalis.
Starlight's words start to reach the changeling drones, but Chrysalis is still dismissive of the claims of a "mewling grub". Despite her powerlessness, Starlight confronts Chrysalis directly, understanding what it's like to lead through fear and intimidation.
- "A real leader doesn't force her subjects to deny who they are. She celebrates what makes them unique and listens when one of them finds a better way."
- — Starlight Glimmer

Thorax shares the love inside, resulting in a drastic metamorphosis.
The other changelings follow Thorax's example of sharing love and take on similar, colorful forms. The resulting magical energy causes Chrysalis' throne to explode, and the ponies that the changelings captured are all freed. As Princess Luna commends Starlight on her accomplishment, Chrysalis emerges from the rubble. Starlight Glimmer stands before her again, telling her that she can be a leader her subjects deserve, and offers her hoof in friendship. However, Chrysalis rejects Starlight's offering and swears absolute revenge upon her before flying away.
Epilogue
With Chrysalis' abandonment of her kingdom, Thorax is declared the changelings' new ruler, and Princess Celestia looks forward to improving relationship between ponies and changelings. Discord proposes a tea celebration at Fluttershy's Cottage, but Starlight Glimmer has a better idea.

Starlight Glimmer embraces being a leader.
As the ponies join in the festival, Discord and Trixie reconcile after their earlier arguing, and Discord even offers to incorporate some of his chaos powers into her magic act.
- "Hah! When pigs fly!"
- — Trixie
Taking Trixie at her literal word, Discord conjures up a pair of untamed flying pigs, and he and Trixie go flying down the street, much to the confusion of the Mane Six and Spike.
Quotes
- For more quotes, see the episode's transcript.
- Discord: That's all very nice, but really a waste of time. We have me. And what else could we possibly need?
- Trixie: A draconequus with magic and half a brain might help.
- Discord: Why are you here again? I mean, it's not like you're going to stop the changelings by pulling a rabbit out of a hat. At least my magic can do something.
- Discord: How are we even supposed to get to the hive?
- Trixie: We walk.
- Discord: I haven't walked that far in a millennia!
- Starlight Glimmer: If we get separated, it might make sense to have a way to make sure we are who we say we are.
- Discord: Oh! Like a secret code! How about if I say "we are" and you say "doomed"? Or you say "rescue" and I say... [flails]
- Trixie: How about if we say "klutzy" and you say "draconequus"?
- Starlight Glimmer: "Klutzy draconequus". Works for me.
- Thorax: I'll definitely remember it.
- Thorax: It's a changeling hive. It shifts and changes like we do, and we're the only ones who can navigate it. It's total chaos to non-changelings.
- Discord: Well, it's decent chaos. I don't know if I'd call it "total".
- Discord: I don't suppose you brought any throne-destroying tools along with these useless sideshow props?
- Trixie: Asks the Lord of Chaos who can't go for a walk without whining nonstop!
- Discord: Yes, but when the throne is destroyed, I'll be able to rip the very fabric of reality to save our friends, while you'll still be a self-absorbed, below-average illusionist!
- Trixie: Self-absorbed?! Why, you...!
- Starlight Glimmer: At least Thorax knows where we're going.
- Thorax: Um, guys? I think we're lost.
- Discord: [taps microphone] Hello, changelings and changelettes! Believe me, I was just as surprised as you are that I'm here! When I heard that I'd be playing for a bunch of changelings, I was beside myself! Then I realized, it was just one of you.
- [rimshot]
- [changelings snarl]
- Discord: [nervous laugh] But, seriously, this isn't the toughest crowd I've ever been in front of. But it's definitely the easiest to bug!
- [rimshot]
- Discord: "To bug"? Is this thing on? [taps microphone]
- [changelings snarl]
- Discord: Well, if you think that you can do any better, be my guest!
- Trixie: [sighs] Okay, I'll handle it. You two just get ready to run into the other tunnel.
- Starlight Glimmer: Wait, what?! Trixie, you can't! I won't know what to do! We've already lost Discord; I can't lose you too! Without magic, I—
- Trixie: Starlight. You got us this far with just my illusions and Discord's annoying personality. You don't need magic to figure out what to do next. I know you're afraid to be in charge, but you are really good at it! Listen to your best friend.
- Queen Chrysalis: Well, well, well. The Princess of Friendship's sole pupil. Honestly, I didn't think you were worth replacing with one of my drones.
- Queen Chrysalis: There is no revenge you could ever conceive of that will come close to what I will exact upon you one day, Starlight Glimmer!
- Discord: Splendid idea! Now who's ready for some celebratory tea at Fluttershy's?!
- Fluttershy: Oh! Uh, everypony?
- Discord: So I'm able to rip the very fabric of reality again.
- Trixie: Yeah, yeah. And I'm still a self-absorbed, below-average illusionist, right?
- Discord: Actually, I was going to say a couple of those illusions were slightly above average. If you ever need a little chaos in your act, let me know.
- Trixie: Ha! When pigs fly!
- Discord: Your wish is my command! [snaps]
- Rainbow Dash: Somepony is really gonna have to catch us up on what we missed.
Gallery
References
- ↑ My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic : To Where and Back Again Pt. 2. Zap2It. Retrieved on 2016 September 13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Episode 26: To Where and Back Again Pt. 2 Fri 7th Oct 08:00 on Tiny Pop. Virgin TV Anywhere. Virgin Media. Retrieved on 2016 September 30.
- ↑ John de Lancie (2015-10-08). John de Lancie on Twitter: "Timeline story is going to be excellent. MLP scripts are really fun but a year!? That a long wait. And the Nimoy doc is happening. All good.". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 August 16.
- ↑ John de Lancie (2015-09-30). John de Lancie on Twitter: "MLP fans. Two new Discord scripts coming down the pike.". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 August 16.
- ↑ John de Lancie (2016-06-06). John de Lancie on Twitter: "@PixarWood @TheBiggestJim Yup. At least two.". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 August 16.
- ↑ John de Lancie (2015-09-30). John de Lancie on Twitter: "@DJ_The_Guardian I think it's a two-parter.". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 August 16.
- ↑ John de Lancie (2015-10-01). John de Lancie on Twitter: "@ILoveKPAlot I've not read it yet - I'll get it next week - but I'm sure it's good.". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 August 16.
- ↑ John de Lancie (2015-10-04). John de Lancie on Twitter: "@ILoveKPAlot I record on Wednesday. I will read the scripts tomorrow and let you know.". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 August 16.
- ↑ John de Lancie (2015-10-08). John de Lancie on Twitter: "What I did today: Talked with Jessica about TimeLines; recorded two MLP scripts - you'll have to wait a year! And, got the NImoy doc script.". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 August 16.
- ↑ Jim Miller (2016-02-20). Big Jim on Twitter: "@MLPRainbow20 That one's pretty good. I'm excited to see what folks think of the end of S6 b". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 February 23.
- ↑ Tim Stuby (2016-07-23). Tim Stuby on Twitter: "Wanna check so I don't get in trouble for revealing spoilers.They DID say at ComicCon that Rainbow Dash gets dreadlocks in S6 Finale, right?". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 August 10.
- ↑ My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic - Episode Guide. Zap2it (2016-09-05). Retrieved on 2016 September 5. Archived.
- ↑ Jim Miller (2016-10-05). Bug Jam on Twitter: "@HankstermanPro 'Official', huh? Enjoy being disappointed.". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 October 6.
- ↑ Jim Miller (2016-10-05). Bug Jam on Twitter: "@HankstermanPro I actually MAKE the show, and I'm telling you it's NOT official info.". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 October 6.
- ↑ Jim Miller (2016-10-05). Bug Jam on Twitter: "@HankstermanPro No. I'm afraid not. A good rule of thumb is not to believe stuff unless it comes from Hasbro DIRECTLY.". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 October 6.
- ↑ Sky Guide TV Listings. Sky. Retrieved on 2016 October 1.
- ↑ William Chucas (2016-09-30). ✨ William Chucas ✨ on Twitter: "@KSheridanVoice The S6 finale is now aiming for the UK on the 6th and 7th of October. SKY has better sources. 😉 https://t.co/rjArL0Gw1L". Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 September 30.
- ↑ Schedule | Tiny Pop. Retrieved on 2016 October 1.
- ↑ Jim Miller (2016-10-22). @Cenafan456 No. There was no room due to the scope of the story.. Twitter. Retrieved on 2016 November 27.
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Episode 21 Every Little Thing She Does | Episode 22 P.P.O.V. (Pony Point of View) | Episode 23 Where the Apple Lies | Episode 24 Top Bolt |
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Episode 25 To Where and Back Again - Part 1 | Episode 26 To Where and Back Again - Part 2 |
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