My Honest Opinion on the Show
I can see why some people like the series but it personally isn't for me. I watched the first story arc and was unimpressed, but not hateful of it like I was before I watched the show. It seemed to me that it was just the same old kids show with the only change being the characters appearance, not even their personalities. (Note: I had to look up the names) Twilight Sparkle is the "strong smart but ignorant leader our of their environment", Rainbow Dash is the "hotheaded showoff that thinks they are perfect but really they are not", I genuinely can't remember a thing about Rarity so she was boring, Fluttershy is the "gentle shy character that loves all living things", Pinkie Pie is the "overactive social bug that loves hanging out in groups" and Applejack is the "simple southern belle that will help you out". The plot was predictable, it was your standard "main character meets all of the main supporting cast and goes on adventure to stop conveniently placed plot point". The only surprise I had was that they effectively killed off Nightmare Moon and didn't save her for a future story arc.
Note to mods, I am not trolling or flamebaiting, I figured I would give My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic a honest chance and decided to post my personal feelings about it here.