Season 4 starter was nice. Felt rushed and could've used a 3rd episode for better pacing, but it was nice.
They did play up the Princess Twilight thing too much for my liking, but then Sweetie Belle started magicking, so I'm fine.

Episode 1: It was pretty good. I wasn't expecting the Nightmare Moon part of the animatic to be in the first episode. Considering how Twilight was acting, especially when it comes to her wings. I think this may take place before Equestria Girls. I found it odd that Twilight used the dark magic to make the potion white, I'll just chalk it up to an animation error.

Episode 2: Hey! We get to see Luna and Celestia's battle. Neat! It was a pretty cool scene. The "battle" against Discord was a bit disappointing. I was hoping for more. I also knew that those things Discord was eating were likely seeds for all those plants. That doesn't explain the clouds though, then again it's Discord, and as we all know "What fun is there in making sense?" I hope this key search doesn't end up like Transformers: Prime's Iacon Relics. We also got to see the origin of the Elements of Harmony. Yeah a tree is a bit cliché, but I can't think of anything else they could've used. All in all I liked this two parter.

EDIT: It didn't feel rushed to me, but I do agree with the them playing up the princess thing too much.

So, in terms of season premieres, here's how I would rank them:

1. Return of Harmony
2. Friendship is Magic
2 (tied). Princess Twilight Sparkle
3. The Crystal Empire

Did anyone catch the glimpse of the Medusa looking character with crazy hair during the credits? Any ideas who she is?

I think I'd rate the current season premieres as
1. Return of Harmony
2. The Crystal Empire ("Princess Cadance needs our help. Her magic will not last forever~")
3. Princess Twilight Sparkle
4. Friendship is Magic

Dang it now I gotta go check...

Ok. I think she's probably that supervillian from the SDCC animatic.

I was thinking that, I just wasn't sure.

I'm still insanely hyped for that episode in particular :lol

"Power ponies??? Hahahahaha!!!"

Now I just need to see the Apples Forever episode~

Giddy up, partner.

I love the animatic for that episode so much that I can't wait to see it in full motion~

Must. Avoid. Thread. Until. I watch it. Tomorrow.