Spike got just about as much screen time as Twilight. He got more screen time than the rest of the mane six, the Princesses, Shining Armor, Cadence and hell even the villain.



Like "Zetastrophenow" said we are getting more character development this season and it nice to see the deep seated fears of Twilight and Spike as well as more development in their relationship as friends/parental figure and child.