April 2020

Posted: 12 April 2020

It’s Pony / Nickelodeon / 2020 – Present

Simply put, this show does not try hard to be cool. The writing doesn’t use “cool” language and it doesn’t waste time with useless filler talk. The closest the show got to being “cool” was that video game episode (Game Horse) but it was still decent. The episodes are just the adventures of Annie and Pony venturing the city and getting into mischief. How much more can you simplify that?

A British-American Delight

 The British roots really manifest on this show. Firstly, Ant Blades, the creator, is British. Blue Zoo, the production company, is England-based. It’s also clear that the intro was sung by a British singer (listen carefully when you hear the intro). Even a few of the characters are British (Annie’s mom, other assorted characters). Despite that, it’s a show with British roots made for Nickelodeon’s American audience. It’s a lovely blend of British and American with neither side overpowering.

Appealing Theme Song

The theme song is really catchy. People may complain about the repetitiveness but it’s still a theme song nonetheless, better than many openings these days or the lack of one. The country music sound is nice. When the song first got in my head, the rapid-moving guitar accompaniment gave me the feel of Avicii’s “Wake Me Up (When It’s All Over).” I’m making new memories with this theme. On recent Saturday mornings at 10:30, I’ve eaten my cereal, and it’s time to watch “It’s Pony.” “Pony on the sixth floor, Pony in the bathroom, Pony in the kitchen, Pony on the school bus, Pony, Pony, Pony…”

Never Judge a Show by Its First Episode

After you watch your first episode, the show’s delivery may feel a bit bland. Even though you may not feel interested at first view, don’t give up hope. It may take several more episodes before the show grows on you. Do you want Nickelodeon to show nice, down-to-earth shows with kids and their fantasy animals going on adventures or do you want shows that have been making episodes for 15+ years that are going stale with time or shows that are the 10th horrible spin-off on an existing property? Think about that as you decide whether or not to shun “It’s Pony” off your watchlist.

Support “It’s Pony”!

I will support “It’s Pony” until the end. I can’t guarantee I’ll be watching all the showings live on Nick or Nicktoons but I’ll do what I can. Pretty much, the last original property Nickelodeon released was “The Loud House” in 2016. “It’s Pony” premiered barely 4 years later. I hope with our continued support will give Nickelodeon the idea that original, creator-driven shows are what we want, not cash cows. “It’s Pony” does not deserve to die on Nicktoons.

As long as we keep watch, it will always be Pony.