Shows You Should Be Watching
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Summary Steven gets caught up in paranormal theories. Our Take A novelty episode that mostly sidelines the Gems in favor of Ronaldo’s conspiracy blog nonsense, and your enjoyment depends entirely on how funny you find him. There are a few…
Summary Steven, Lars and Sadie visit a beach to mend their friendship. Our Take A stranded-island bottle episode that strands three characters who don’t have much chemistry to work with. Lars remains the show’s least likable character, and Sadie’s crush…
Summary A Secret Team is formed to retrieve the missing shards of a popped gem. Our Take A slight, silly half-hour that mostly runs on Steven, Amethyst, and Pearl bickering over how to hide their mistake. The escalating paranoia gets…
Summary Steven tries to build a spaceship for Pearl. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.
Summary Greg moves in with Steven after injuring his leg. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Summary Lapis Lazuli disappears after reigniting a past conflict with the three Crystal Gems and takes the ocean with her, leaving Beach City in a panic on the first day of summer. Steven, Connie, Greg, Lion and the Gems go…
Summary Steven befriends a magical mirror that can mysteriously communicate with him, and ends up freeing its trapped captive: Lapis Lazuli, another mysterious Gem. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Steven…
Summary Steven tells Connie about his mission with the Gems to heal Amethyst when she cracked her gem. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Steven Universe works.
Summary Steven attempts to tame a Gem monster’s wild form when he accidentally releases it from its bubble. Our Take A sweet idea with uneven follow-through. The bond between Steven and the little monster lands some genuinely touching moments, and…
Summary Steven needs a musical partner for an upcoming show, so he uses a time travel device to recruit himself as the perfect bandmate. Our Take A goofy, high-concept half hour that leans hard on cartoon logic and mostly gets…