Thread:TheMaximumMatt/@comment-30953185-20180115071109/@comment-32807753-20180115205332

I personally did not like it.
 * The episodes were very formulaic and repetitive, basically following the “three-strikes your out” plot, where a character does the same wrong thing three times before they are in trouble.
 * The characters were written very poorly. The Narrow Gauge Engines were practically turned into young, whiny children, Edward became unlikable (Edward Striks Out), Toby became a scaredy-cat, Emily became bossier, I could go on
 * The era barely used any other characters other than the steam team. Seriously, you’d think that a show like this would have more of a variety with their characters (Duck, Oliver, Toad, Daisy, Fergus, BoCo, etc.)
 * The new characters that came from this era were forgettable, bland, and dull (sans a few). They were barely used at all and were only made to sell toys.
 * Billy... enough said
 * The crashes were over-the-top and physically impossible.

If I had to give these seasons any credit, the visuals were pretty great and the music was fine.

If you like it yourself, that’s alright. I’m just giving my silly opinion. I’m glad you enjoyed it.