I actually thought this was one of the better "Homecoming" episodes, but man...I had to groan a little at Ash's dream talk. Much as a like him.
It's just kinda disappointing. To have this fairly nice character talk about his dream and his journey, and know how laughably he was treated by the writers. His growth was stunted, he was treated like a child by his rookie of a rival, he got kicked out of the regionals by some absentminded kid, and he couldn't even win any of the minor league side tournaments as compensation...
I really like his Unova Pokemon group (and I loved the early Oshawott episodes), but otherwise, I'm glad to see BW come to a close. Onward to greener pastures, I say.
No hard feelings to Iris or Cilan tho. They're okay.