Hmm… Okay, I can understand that. But… Don’t we already have enough “proper” characters!? I mean, I’ve been in the fandom long enough to know that baby characters aren’t really everyone’s cup of tea. And I respect that too (though I disagree).
However, the little dragon has done nothing but push Hitch as an adoptive father so far. A character trait that I personally very much welcome. Not only that we have with G5 a male protagonist, but he is also established (contrary to Fluttershy) as a father figure.
Now hit me blue and maybe I deserve it. But… Isn’t that… good? I mean, we’ve been discussing the pros and cons of masculinity for years. And not all forms of masculinity equal toxic masculinity. So why shouldn’t Hitch be allowed to cut a good figure as a single father?
Well, we could now discuss the last TYT episode “who’s your daddy?” was a really good line. In my eyes, this character grows even more so that he gets his hooves painted and raises a dragon orphan. I mean, how cute and cool is that?
Personally, I think MLP G5 is going down a path here that may not be immediately obvious and/or pleasing to everyone. But as far as I can see, I think the Hitch & Sparky combo makes perfect sense and is endearing. But that’s just my opinion. ;-)