S2E7
Transformation
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
One morning, Starfire finds out she has gained a large lump on her forehead. She is worried at what the others will think so she keeps her lump a secret, but as each day passes, she keeps getting more transformations. Eventually, once her secret is out, Starfire goes into space to find a new home that will accept her new appearance.
Our Take
A surprisingly body-horror flavored episode for a kids’ show, and it mostly works because Starfire’s fear of being seen as a freak is played sincerely rather than for cheap laughs. The space journey section drags a bit and the resolution arrives too fast, but the ending lands with real warmth. Worth watching for the character work alone.