For some reason I can't open my inbox letters to read them whole, let alone to reply them. So the answer to your question what are my thoughts about the season9 is: nothing. I don't recognize it and the series for me ends with the season 8.
LDG aka C. N.
I am guessing the new Eclipse thing DA is doing is screwing with you there.
I sent you a PM on Fimfiction that I just found you on btw.
Thank you for the fav