Familiar
Summary With many changes going on in his life, Steven tries to find his place in the world. Our Take This one’s a slow, moody walk through Homeworld with Steven processing his new reality, and it mostly works as a…
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Legs From Here to Homeworld
Summary Steven travels to visit family. Our Take A big pivot episode that finally drags the Diamond drama into the open, and it mostly earns the buildup. The trip to the garden is quietly devastating, and the first glimpse of…
Reunited
Summary Steven brings everyone together for a special reunion. Our Take This is the show going full spectacle, and it mostly earns it. The wedding is sweet and surprisingly funny, but the real payoff is the back half, where the…
Made of Honor
Summary Steven has a big surprise for the Crystal Gems. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Steven Universe works.
The Question
Summary Steven shows some city slicker gems how the cowboys lived. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Steven Universe works.
What’s Your Problem?
Summary Amethyst convinces Steven to take a day off for himself. Our Take A quieter hangout episode that works better as character study than comedy. Amethyst stepping up as the friend who actually checks in on Steven is the highlight,…
Now We’re Only Falling Apart
Summary Pearl tells a story. Our Take This is a big one: Pearl finally explains how Pink Diamond became Rose Quartz, and the show handles the reveal with real weight instead of shock value. Deedee Magno does lovely work carrying…
A Single Pale Rose
Summary Steven helps Pearl find her phone. Our Take This is the episode the whole series has been building toward, and somehow it lives up to it. The phone hunt framing is a clever excuse to dig through Pearl’s memories,…
Can’t Go Back
Summary Ronaldo spots something mysterious on the moon, and Steven goes to investigate. Our Take A quiet, moody episode that leans on atmosphere over plot, and mostly pulls it off. Lapis gets the emotional weight here, and her scenes with…
Letters to Lars
Summary Steven writes about the latest news of Beach City. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.