I could see what you mean given it is a CMC related episode and most (Other then the Dreamwalker Luna trilogy and Flight to the Finish) regardless of enjoyability can feel pointless overall. Probably one of the worst offenders of them was Cutie Pox back in Season 2 where the episode wasn’t bad per se but it didn’t really feel like anything mattered afterward.

Which I kinda feel Appleloosa’s Most Wanted does at least slightly better given the CMC are taking a more mature approach by helping someone who misinterpreted their Cutie Mark. I was afraid at first this episode was really about an actual criminal that the CMC think catching will recieve their Cutie Mark which would be one of the dumbest ideas the CMC have ever had. Even Sweetie lampshades it when at first that’s the intention “Worst. Idea. Ever.”

But thankfully instead we just get cute/sweet moments between the misunderstood in more ways then one Trouble Shoes and the CMC. It’s not the most exciting plot but it’s servicable. We should also remember we learned that the name of this season is Cutie Mark Magic. Already 4 of the six (3 of the 5 if you prefer to say two-parters as one episode) had something related to Cutie Marks and I assume it won’t be too farfetched that there’d be more coming up. It is also highly speculated we’ll see the CMC finally recieve their Cutie Marks after all this time by the end of this season. If that’s true then we’ll likely be done with these type of episodes and the CMC can finally just have episodes on their own for the rest of the show without having to rely on getting their Cutie Marks being the focus which usually turn out to be the better CMC episodes.

So even if you’re not a big fan of these episodes, it’s very possible those are coming to an end. While Appleloosa’s Most Wanted wasn’t too special it also was pretty harmless. So personally I’m not gonna complain. With every less interesting episode there’s going to be one airing soon that will be much more fun. Especially what is turning out to be the next one considering Discord’s involved.