What REALLY Happened to Owlowiscious? | MLP Mysteries

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18 Nov 202203:50

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the character Owlicious from the animated series 'My Little Pony', who first appeared in Season 1's episode 'Owl's Well That Ends Well'. The character, initially taken in by Twilight Sparkle as an assistant, gradually diminishes in relevance throughout the show's run. The video theorizes that Owlicious's reduced presence could be due to the writers forgetting about him or having no further use for the character. It also explores a fan theory suggesting Owlicious might have been a secret spy or surveillance tool, possibly for a character like Cozy Glow. The video concludes by noting that despite his diminished role, Owlicious remains a memorable and mysterious character in the series, with even his name spelling being a topic of debate among fans.

Takeaways

📺 **Owlicious Debut**: Owlicious first appeared in Season 1, Episode 26 titled 'Owl's Well That Ends Well', where he was taken in by Twilight Sparkle as an assistant.
👀 **Initial Skepticism**: Spike was initially skeptical and even jealous of Owlicious, suspecting him to be somewhat sinister due to his appearance.
📚 **Role in Later Seasons**: Owlicious had minimal roles in later seasons, appearing mostly in photos without significant plot involvement.
🤔 **Speculative Theories**: The video suggests a theory that Owlicious could have been a secret spy or surveillance tool, although this is purely speculative and for entertainment.
📉 **Decreasing Relevance**: Over time, Owlicious became less relevant in the show, possibly due to the writers running out of ideas for his character.
📈 **Seasonal Appearances**: Owlicious had a few appearances in early seasons, particularly in Season 4, but his role diminished in Season 5 and beyond.
📸 **Photo Appearances**: In later seasons, Owlicious was often mentioned or shown in photos, indicating the writers remembered the character but did not actively include him.
🧐 **Canonical Views**: The video introduces the concept of 'Doylest' and 'Watsonian' views, referring to real-world versus in-universe explanations for character developments.
📝 **Spelling Confusion**: There seems to be some confusion among fans regarding the correct spelling of Owlicious's name, adding to the character's mystique.
🔍 **In-Depth Analysis**: The video offers an in-depth look at Owlicious's relationships with other characters and his role in the series, inviting viewers to think critically about character arcs.
✍️ **Engagement Invitation**: The script ends with an invitation for viewers to share their thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more in-depth analyses of 'My Little Pony'.

Q & A

In which season and episode did Owlicious first appear?
-Owlicious first appeared in Season 1, in the episode titled 'Owl's Well That Ends Well'.
What is the initial relationship between Owlicious and Twilight Sparkle?
-Owlicious randomly finds Twilight Sparkle and she takes a liking to him, taking him in as a new assistant.
How does Spike react to Owlicious's introduction?
-Spike is displeased with Owlicious's arrival and is skeptical of him, possibly out of jealousy.
In which season does Owlicious have a significant role?
-Owlicious has a more significant role in Season 3, particularly in the episodes 'Magic Duel' and 'Just for Sidekicks'.
Why does Owlicious become less relevant in later seasons?
-The script suggests that there might not have been any further use for Owlicious's character after his introduction, which was likely intended as a one-off episode.
What is the theory proposed about Owlicious's true nature?
-The theory proposed is that Owlicious might be a secret spy or surveillance tool, possibly for a character like Cozy Glow.
What is the difference between the Doylest and Watsonian views?
-The Doylest view refers to the real-world explanation (e.g., writers forgetting about a character), while the Watsonian view refers to in-universe explanations (e.g., character's actions or motivations within the story).
How many times does Owlicious appear in Season 4?
-Owlicious has several appearances in Season 4, including episodes 'Maud Pie' and 'Twilight's Kingdom Part 2'.
In which season does Owlicious appear for the last time?
-Owlicious appears for the last time in Season 9, in the episode 'The Last Problem'.
Why is Owlicious considered one of the strangest characters in My Little Pony?
-Owlicious is considered strange partly because of the mystery surrounding his decreasing relevance and the fact that there is no consensus on how to spell his name.
What challenge does the script pose to the audience?
-The script challenges the audience to come up with an episode plot that meaningfully involves Owlicious.
Why does the script mention the character's appearance in photos in later seasons?
-The mention of Owlicious appearing in photos suggests that the writers still remembered the character but did not prioritize his inclusion in the physical storyline.

Outlines

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📺 Introduction and Role of Owlicious

The video script begins by referencing Owlicious, a character from the show 'My Little Pony', who first appeared in Season 1, Episode 26 titled 'Owl's Well That Ends Well'. The episode revolves around Owlicious finding Twilight Sparkle and becoming her new assistant, much to Spike's jealousy. The script then lists Owlicious's appearances across various seasons, noting his minimal role and eventual decrease in relevance. It also speculates on the character's potential backstory, suggesting he might have been a secret spy or surveillance tool, although this is purely a theory with no direct evidence from the show.

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Keywords

💡Owlicious

Owlicious is a character from the animated series 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'. He is an owl who first appears in the episode 'Owl's Well That Ends Well', where he becomes Twilight Sparkle's assistant. His character is central to the video's theme as it discusses his relevance and evolution throughout the series, with the video speculating on his decreasing appearances and potential narrative roles.

💡Twilight Sparkle

Twilight Sparkle is the main character in 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' and a prominent figure in the video. She is the one who takes Owlicious in as her assistant, which sets the stage for the video's exploration of Owlicious's character and his relationship with other characters in the series.

💡Spike

Spike is Twilight Sparkle's dragon assistant and a key character in the video. He is portrayed as being jealous of Owlicious, which adds a layer of complexity to the narrative. The video discusses Spike's skepticism towards Owlicious and how this dynamic plays out in the series.

💡Season 1 Episode

The video refers to the first season of 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' and the specific episode 'Owl's Well That Ends Well', which is pivotal as it is the debut of Owlicious. This episode is significant as it establishes the initial relationship between Owlicious, Twilight Sparkle, and Spike.

💡Robot Spy Theory

This is a speculative theory proposed in the video that Owlicious might be a secret spy or surveillance tool. The theory is part of the video's exploration of the character's decreasing relevance and attempts to provide an in-universe explanation for his mysterious nature.

💡Toylist View vs. Watsonian View

These terms refer to two different ways of interpreting fictional narratives. The Toylist view represents the real-world explanation (e.g., writers forgetting about a character), while the Watsonian view represents the in-universe explanation (e.g., character's actions within the story's universe). The video uses these concepts to discuss possible reasons for Owlicious's decline in the series.

💡Cozy Glow

Cozy Glow is a character from 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' who is mentioned in the context of the Robot Spy Theory. The video speculates that Owlicious could have been a spy or surveillance tool for Cozy Glow, adding to the mystery surrounding Owlicious's character.

💡Physical Appearance

The video discusses the decline in Owlicious's physical appearances in later seasons, noting that he is only seen in photos. This detail is used to infer the writers' decreasing interest in the character and to support the video's analysis of his diminishing role.

💡Spelling of Owlicious's Name

The video mentions the confusion around the spelling of Owlicious's name, which adds to the character's enigmatic nature. The various spellings reflect the character's uncertain status within the series and the community's differing perceptions of him.

💡Unexplained Pony Stuff

This phrase is used to describe the video's focus on exploring the mysteries and unexplained aspects of 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic', specifically regarding the character Owlicious. It sets the tone for the video's speculative and analytical approach to the series' content.

💡Comment Section

The video encourages viewers to share their thoughts in the comment section below. This is a common practice in video content to engage the audience and invite discussion, showing the interactive nature of the video format.

Highlights

Owlicious first appeared in the season 1 episode 'Owl's Well That Ends Well'.

The episode revolves around Owlicious finding Twilight Sparkle and becoming her new assistant.

Spike is initially skeptical and displeased with Owlicious's presence.

Owlicious makes a few appearances in later seasons but never as the main focus.

In season 2, Owlicious appears once in 'May the Best Pet Win' but has no specific relevance to the plot.

Season 3 features Owlicious in 'Magic Duel' and 'Just for Sidekicks' with a more significant role.

Season 4 sees Owlicious in several episodes, including 'Twilight's Kingdom Part 2'.

Owlicious's role is minimal in season 5, suggesting Twilight found him again off-screen.

Seasons 6, 7, and 8 have no appearances or mentions of Owlicious.

In season 9, Owlicious makes a non-physical appearance in 'The Last Problem' through a song.

The theory that Owlicious may have been a secret spy or surveillance tool is explored.

The concept of 'Doylistic view' and 'Watsonian view' is introduced to explain the real-world and in-universe perspectives.

The most logical explanation provided is that Owlicious was a one-off character not intended for further development.

Owlicious's later appearances in photos suggest the writers remembered him but didn't prioritize his inclusion.

The challenge is issued to come up with an episode plot involving Owlicious.

Owlicious remains one of the most mysterious characters in 'My Little Pony' due to the lack of clear backstory.

The spelling of Owlicious's name is a point of contention, with no consensus among fans.

The video invites viewers to share their thoughts on Owlicious in the comments and subscribe for more 'My Little Pony' content.