When? I'm willing to sit through another two episodes, max. If it hasn't improved by then, I'm not gonna watch any more.
Sometimes it's better to jump a fair bit forward into the season or start from another season. Blackadder is a series that comes to mind where you shouldn't really start with the first season. Or perhaps just take suggestions on an episode. *shrug* EDIT: I am on the neutral side when it comes to the series on discussion, since I've never really seen it.
I've watched the entire season with my bro atm, and most of the episodes are filler. However, things get good at around Episode 35 onwards. I'd skip until there.
While it's not impossible for me to enjoy it. I have too many show's on my table right now. I still need to catch up with MLP:FIM, and there's a new Transformers series. I'm also two season's behind Elementary.
I find good number is four episodes. if nothing is good by then there is a good chance it's not for you.
I've seen clips that have been linked to on fukufics.com. They didn't really pique my interest. Normally clips are enough for me to get a taste. 90% of the time if I like the previews or clips then I'll like the series or movie. GPX is an exception, the clips looked interesting but I didn't end up liking the series. - - Auto Merge - - For Toaster Repair Pony; http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Unicron
MLP Villains in a nutshell Nightmare Moon: Don't make me destroy you. If only you knew the power of the Dark Side... (Darth Vader, Star Wars) Discord: You are to be denied existence. Humanity's fate has been sealed. You will be destroyed. (Q, Star Trek: The Next Generation) Chrysalis: You've been a good and faithful servant, Severus. But only I can live forever. (Lord Voldemort, Harry Potter) Sombra: You cannot hide. I see you. There is no life in the void. Only death. (Sauron, The Lord of the Rings) Tirek: I promised you, didn't I? That I'd show you a nightmare beyond the horrors of Hell? (Frieza, Dragon Ball Z)