Steven Universe

Every run of Steven Universe Beach City episodes gets followed by some climactic events tearing open part of our…

Steven Universe rarely does just one Beach City episode—usually there will be a few in a row, each focusing on a…

Garnet’s future vision has long been one of my favorite science fiction elements of Steven Universe, and that’s not…

None of Steven Universe’s Beach City characters have had arcs as complete as Lars and Sadie. Lars, grumpy and…

It sure seems like we’re getting closer to a climax, right? Where almost every episode of Steven Universe has had…

“Lars Of The Stars”

“Sadie Killer”

“Raising The Barn”

Grade: B-

One of the things that separates Steven Universe from most other mythology-rich shows is a degree of direction and…

“Are You My Dad”

Of all of the denizens of Beach City, Lars and Sadie have had by far the most character development. Steven has had…

After an episode of dramatic, intense issues with his mom, Steven blissfully gets to hang out with a goofy dad—who…

“Lion 4” has pretty big shoes to fill: The “Lion” series has produced some of the best episodes of Steven Universe,…

One of Steven Universe’s tactics for remaining vital has been the introduction of new Gems—if the Crystal Gems have…

“Tiger Philanthropist” is a bit of an odd Steven Universe episode, if only because it feels like it should have…

Most of the human characters of Steven Universe are either central targets for intensive arcs or pleasant background…

Steven Universe has been running for long enough that we know most of the characters’ hangups, even if they’re not…

“The New Crystal Gems” is a very funny, light episode about Connie, Lapis, and Peridot (and Pumpkin) trying to…

When Steven and Greg are taken to the Amethysts’ quarters, it seems like “That Will Be All” is going to be a tense…