[s9e24] The Ending Of - The End - Part 1

: One of the most controversial moments in the finale, Discord's "well-intentioned" lie is met with fury from Princesses Celestia and Luna.

Written by Nicole Dubuc and directed by Denny Lu , the episode excels at creating a sense of genuine peril. The visual direction during the final battle in the throne room is a series high, featuring intense magical combat and a heartbreaking conclusion where Twilight is forced to flee, leaving her friends behind to be captured. [S9E24] The Ending of the End - Part 1

: Starlight proves her tactical brilliance by teleporting Chrysalis to the Arctic North to minimize collateral damage, though she is eventually overwhelmed by Chrysalis’s bell-enhanced power. : One of the most controversial moments in

The Ultimate Betrayal: A Deep Dive into "The Ending of the End - Part 1" : Starlight proves her tactical brilliance by teleporting

: Kathleen Barr (Chrysalis), Mark Acheson (Tirek), and Sunni Westbrook (Cozy Glow)

: The ancient heroes of Equestria, led by Star Swirl the Bearded, are no match for Tirek, who easily drains their magic.