S2E23

Steven’s Birthday

Aired 2016-01-05 15 min ★ 8.7/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Steven has a birthday party out at the barn, and decides he has some growing up to do.

Our Take

A quiet, sweet episode that leans on character over spectacle, and it works. Steven’s anxiety about aging gives the story real emotional weight, and Connie’s reaction to his shapeshifting stunt lands with surprising honesty. The barn setting keeps things intimate. It’s a short, low-key half hour, but the ending earns its warmth. Worth your time if you’re invested in these two.