Pinkie in denial over what happened in Ponyville was presented in quite an unsettling way, plus Dash being anxious about the proceedings only added to that feeling. Ultimately, Pinkie coming to terms with what happened and putting it all behind her after snapping as a result of RD’s aggression, which brought on by her anxiousness and suspicion, was good to see. It actually went easier than I had expected, but Fluttershy may prove to be a tougher challenge (can't remember what we said in the chat after part 18 went up in regards to how difficult it would be for Twi and Dash to convince Pinkie and Flutters the join them).
Also, we now know that The General is Snips, both because of what was said during the flashback, and the fact that he used his ability related to his Cutie Mark to gruesome effect. There may not have been much detail given as to what happened, but it was a grim end for somepony when the guards started their attempt at pushing forward. So really, after almost a year, 🤬 is finally going down in New Ponyville.
Oh, and who do you think came to mind when I read “black and red Pegasus” near the end?