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

The tension reaches a breaking point when the trio uses to drain the magic from their supposed leader, Grogar. In a shocking twist, Grogar is revealed to be Discord in disguise. Discord confesses that he orchestrated the villainous alliance as a "final test" to boost Twilight’s confidence, but his plan backfired spectacularly when the villains actually learned to work together and stole his chaos magic. Key Moments and Character Showdowns

: Cozy Glow, now an empowered Alicorn (though struggling to control Discord's stolen chaos magic), leads the final assault on the castle, successfully depowering Celestia and Luna. Review: The Stakes Have Never Been Higher [S9E24] The Ending of the End - Part 1

Fans have often noted that the "villain trio" steals the show, with their dynamic shifting from begrudging allies to a unified, terrifying force. While some were divided on the Discord/Grogar reveal, the emotional weight of seeing the "Magic of Friendship" truly fail for the first time remains a powerful series milestone. Cast and Crew Highlights : Tara Strong Discord : John de Lancie The tension reaches a breaking point when the

: The ancient heroes of Equestria, led by Star Swirl the Bearded, are no match for Tirek, who easily drains their magic. Key Moments and Character Showdowns : Cozy Glow,

: 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.

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.

The episode begins with Princess Twilight Sparkle’s coronation just hours away. However, the celebratory atmosphere is quickly replaced by dread. The villainous "Legion of Doom"—comprising , Lord Tirek , and Cozy Glow —has been secretly sowing seeds of distrust among the three pony tribes, leading to a breakdown in harmony across Equestria.