Kyle sabotages the friends' attempts to go swimming. Pony builds a sandcastle where he throws a foam party. Pony and Annie help Chris get a job so Brian can work in the comic book shop again.

So what’s all the fuss about “My Little Pony”? With most other fantasy programs, like “Game of Thrones,” relying on violence to tell a story, “My Little Pony” can feel like a peaceful reprieve. Or ...