Fluttershy is a big highlight here, she shows an assertiveness that has happened quite a few times before in episodes where she plays a major role and in a way that isn't out of character or out of the blue. The lesson is good and delivered with honesty and the episode has a very promising opening where the character progression already shows. Cathy Weseluk and Andrea Libman are strong as usual. The voice acting is excellent, although Garble is really not a favourite character of mine in general it is through no fault of Vincent Tong who is great. The music has character of a wide range, always dynamic with the action. The animation is colourful and polished and the dragon designs have improved immensely since "Dragon Quest". Will start with the good things about it. Is it particularly good? Not really and actually it could have done a lot more with its premise. Is "Sweet and Smoky" a terrible episode? No. It is a good deal better than "Dragon Quest" but is a long way from being on the same level as "Gauntlet of Fire". Not just of Season 9, an uneven season, but also of the whole of 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'. Season 9's "Sweet and Smoky" was a bit of a mixed bag in this regard and struck me as a difficult episode to rate and review. Was never however a fan of Garble, but was interested in seeing a different side to him. Spike came on a long way in development in the latter seasons, his character writing being one of Season 6's few improvements over the previous five seasons. And the worst being Season 2's "Dragon Quest", one of my least favourite episodes of 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' ever. The best being "Gauntlet of Fire", a strong contender for being the best Spike-centric episode and one of the few winners of Season 6. The previous dragon centered episodes were very variable.
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