My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Season 8 Episode 8

Ep 8. The Parent Map

  • TV-Y
  • May 5, 2018
  • 22 min
  • 7.5  (320)

Twilight Sparkle and her friends embark on a journey of self-discovery in the eighth episode of season 8 of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic titled "The Parent Map." When Twilight receives a mysterious invitation from her parents to visit them, she becomes excited but equally anxious. Twilight's parents, Twilight Velvet and Night Light, are great ponies who have always been supportive of their daughter's ambitions and her growth. However, Twilight is worried about how her parents will react when they learn about her new responsibilities as the School of Friendship's headmare.

Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash and Applejack receive a similar invitation from their parents. Curiosity gets the better of them, and they accept the mail and set off to explore what's waiting for them. Rarity, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie also agree to accompany their friends on their journey. As they progress further, they realize they are not the only ones who have received a similar message. Princess Celestia and Luna, the leaders of Equestria, have also been invited to visit their parents.

As the group moves ahead through the challenges and adversities they face, it becomes evident that the invitation bearing their names is a trap. The mysterious note sender wants to test them and make them discover a truth that has been kept from them. The sender wants the group to find the source of the invitations and discover the underlying reason behind them.

As they journey on, the group finds their way to a valley surrounded by mountains, where they stumble upon a town. The town's inhabitants appear wary and watchful, and the group realizes that something is not right. Soon, they discover that the town is controlled by a witch, who deliberately lured the group to get what she wanted. She had tricked each one of them into thinking that their parents had sent the invitations. The witch also exposes a dark truth about their respective pasts that leaves them reeling from shock.

"The Parent Map" brings to light a more complex storyline that the series is known for. The episode showcases how the friends come together to unearth the truth and solve the intricate web of lies they have been tangled in. The theme of self-discovery and growth is an ongoing thread in the show and is expertly woven into the plotline of this episode.

The friends are forced to confront their deepest fears and overcome past secrets, a thought-provoking aspect of the show that is bound to resonate with audiences of all ages. As the episode unfolds, it becomes evident that the true meaning of the invitations is not in their origins but in the journey the friends undertake to discover them. The idea underpinning the episode is that we can seek out the truth and learn from our past experiences, grow and develop from them, and become a better version of ourselves.

Overall, "The Parent Map" is a unique episode in the series that offers a glimpse into the character development of each pony and how their past experiences shape their present. The animation, background score, and storyline are all on par with the high standards of previous seasons. The episode speaks to the viewers' hearts and teaches them the importance of seeking truth and comfort in difficult times.

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  • First Aired
    May 5, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV-Y
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (320)