Parents' Guide to

My Little Pony: Make Your Mark

By Polly Conway, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Ponies work together for unity in cute, colorful special.

TV Netflix Kids' Animation 2022
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Based on 1 parent review

Bossy B.
Bossy B. Adult
May 1, 2023
age 5+

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
Too much violence
Too much consumerism
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What's the Story?

My Little Pony: Make Your Mark is a special that kicks off a series all about a group of pony friends and their adventures. The ponies live in Equestria, a world that has recently allowed magic powers again, and bringing the three Unity Crystals has allowed all of ponykind (from Earth Ponies to pegasi to unicorns) to live together in harmony once again. Together, Sunny Starscout, phone-loving Pipp, sheriff Hitch, crafty Izzy, and Princess Zipp work to make sure this year's Maretime Bay Day is the best ever, and that magic will only enhance the special day. Zipp is dealing with the pressure of her future as queen of Equestria -- she loves living in Maretime Bay with her new friends, but her mother wants her to return to Zephyr Heights for full-time princess training. But more importantly, she's noticing some magical glitches that could place Equestria in danger.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (1):
Kids say (7):

The ponies are back in all their glittery glory in this charming special that will delight longtime fans and maybe garner some new ones. Equestria is a fun land to explore; it includes a palace with retro design but "hoof print" technology. Plus, kid fans will love the cute language tweaks like "unicycling." Young kids without phones might notice how often the ponies use technology, so parents may want to prepare for conversations about why these kid ponies have phones.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about community. How has the ponies' community changed since magic was reintroduced? Did it bring people together?

  • Why do you think some ponies have a hard time with change in their world?

  • Does seeing the ponies and their world on screen make you want the toys that go along with the show? Why or why not?

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