STEVEN UNIVERSE Episode 53 REACTION + S1 Review/Discussion | Jail Break

[@ProjectSenpai]

Who is your FAVOURITE CHARACTER & what is your FAVOURITE EPISODE from S1? 🗯️💎

[@Noona-Nerd]

My favorite Charter was Peridot ❤ and of course Mt fav ep was jailbreak

[@StellaGoetia666]

My fav episode is Political Power. Because that was a nice episode illustrating Steven's character, as a half-gem half-human, who has to help out the town when it's struggling with electricity and help out the gems when the gems are struggling with an upcoming threat. He helped both the gems and humans! My favourite character is Amethyst, as she's the most relatable one for me in a personal way.

[@Noona-Nerd]

@Tagetes🖤🧡 that's cool I like amethyst to but I relate to peridot

[@_pines4414]

Jailbreak is my favorite episode from season 1, but I love the Lapis ones, and my favorite character is Garnet, but Amethyst and Connie does a good fight

[@banditdoggo]

Lion

[@CaptainSpycrab]

Fun fact: When Garnet fusions like Sugilite and Alexandrite unfuse in previous episodes, you can see Ruby and Sapphire form for a few frames before re-fusing into Garnet.

[@dawned_soul135]

I still love that.

[@hallofguns8174]

I never knew that!

[@joelmanuelmartinezcastro5740]

In the movie they do it too, they see each other falling into each other's arms, but I didn't know they had done it in that part too omg

[@smearglexd8584]

Amethyst: Fusion's really hard, even for us. Garnet: Not for me.

[@TheSansationalSans]

I know. That gets me smiling every time I reawatch the episode!

[@alexroth882]

It’s fun to go back to when Ruby interacts with Steven and see the things she says. First she is angry saying “don’t look at me” because she doesn’t want Steven to be spoiled on Garnet being a fusion. She also says she “can’t see” likely because she was trying to do future vision but can’t while not Garnet.

[@unknowndane4754]

Now if you remember back when Stevonnie was first introduced to the gems, you see Garnet being incredibly excited, it's clear why now.

[@TheSansationalSans]

Yep! And the like where Amethyst says that fusion "is really hard, even for us" and Garnet then says "Not for me" as she leans on the counter all cool. Subtle foreshadowing at its finest

[@troymen360]

OG watchers know how impactful this episode was when it first released. The way they revealed Garnet was a fusion had my 11 year old jaw on the floor.

[@alixmalone19]

That whole week of releases is what got me into the series

[@deniss0711]

Tbh, I was 7 and I don't remember anything about my reactions

[@jaysax7381]

Oh god I feel old lmao I was 19 when this dropped in my college dorm screaming 💀

[@HenrythePaleoGuy]

13 on my end.

[@kuzwayoandile00]

@@jaysax7381 I was 15 and I was freaking out

[@maurtendo]

If you think about it, this completely changes how you see Garnet. No longer is she the stoic friend, silent in the background. Now she is two friends who stay in the back making out, only pausing when there is something important to say.

[@veil4008]

i mean when you put it that way….

[@deadgame2098]

That's really not how fusion works. Fusion is a visual representation of a relationship and its many forms. No two fusions are the exact same as each other: Garnet is a romantic fusion, Stevonnie is a platonic fusion.

[@Goomyx1492]

@@deadgame2098 They weren't making any sweeping statements about fusions in general. Re-read what they said, they were talking specifically about Garnet.

[@tancar2004]

There were clues that Garnet was a fusion in the original run people did theorize it. The big one being that she has two gems. But going through it the first time nobody knows the rules about gems. Also her reaction to Steven and Connie fusing, the grin on her face at her little boys first fusion. And her advice to them, she knew what she was talking about. And in the same episode her flex when she says Fusion isn't hard for her.

[@iesika7387]

What actually did it for me was that when Garnet opens the temple door, both the red and blue gems on the door light up. It made me look for other clues. The two gems on either hand are different cuts, and neither is red or blue, but rather both are a reddish purple. When we saw the other fusions the same thing happened, with all the fusion's gems changing to the same color. That had me and my watch group on the lookout when Alexandrite broke into four shapes initially instead of 3, so we rewound and paused. This episode still rocked us though because getting that kind of confirmation that you figured out the sneaky hints feels so dang good.

[@burnburnfirefire]

this is the biggest episode for Season 1 for sure. It explains why Garnet has many abilities, such as swimming in molten things, as revealed in "Giant Woman" when she needed to acquire the Earth Beetle, and the fact that she is tall.

[@burnburnfirefire]

Also, since we know that Garnet has future vision according to a season one episode, I'm going to point out that Ruby says "I can't see" after Steven lets her out of her cell. I personally think she was trying to use future vision at that moment, but it didn't work. If that's the case then it's a minor but fun detail.

[@motomamiiiii]

and the most obvious things about why she has 2 gems instead of one, and 3 eyes instead of two lol

[@burnburnfirefire]

@@motomamiiiii yeah :D

[@yogurtofthemultiverse2200]

​@barm barm • 52 years ago it actually did work, it was just weakening-- since sapphire can share it too

[@burnburnfirefire]

@@yogurtofthemultiverse2200 Ohh I didn't realise that then. That would explain why she still somewhat knew where to go. Maybe that's why she was extra concerned and impatient with Steven and Lapis?

[@neivilde.1242]

watching people find out garnet is a fusion is the best. and also while rewatching this along with you guys, it's just so fun knowing and seeing the moments where they clearly told us

[@megan-im2ny]

“he gave her the strength to make that decision” what a beautifully perfect way to describe their relationship 🫶

[@giuliano7676]

seeing people react to the garnet reveal always makes me so happy

[@elisabeth5995]

The fact that the two gems that fused to make her are basically lesbians is cool considering it means Sugar and the Crewniverse said, "Screw it," to homophobic parents and critics.

[@jairoliradeamorimjr3262]

It's interesting to notice: from the beginning of season to the end, they show a lot of tips and foreshadowing of Garnet's being a fusion

[@vsimp2956]

finally, leaving the discussion in! Great job guys

[@ProjectSenpai]

Hopefully people watch the discussion! 🤞

[@Duality113]

@@ProjectSenpai Most of us do

[@seantds619]

​@@ProjectSenpai permanent thing? 👀

[@kiryu5930]

​@@ProjectSenpai i would love it if every episode had a discussion

[@ProjectSenpai]

90% of viewers leave within 5-10 seconds of the reaction ending so it hurts the videos performance leaving it in but we left this one in as it’s a finale wrap up and only right but going forward likely not sadly as that’s what the audience dictates!

[@baraxor]

The Crewniverse cleverly put hints about Garnet being a fusion (now called being a permafusion), beginning of course that she was the only Gem we saw with two gemstones. There were things like Garnet saying "not for me" when Amethyst said that fusion was difficult. When Alexandrite broke apart in Fusion Cuisine, for a brief instant they had the silhouettes of Ruby and Sapphire appearing before coming back together as Garnet; nobody outside the Crewniverse knew this until after Jailbreak and some fans went back to Fusion Cuisine and went frame by frame to spot any clues.

[@hayleescribbles]

I'm so happy you guys have finished season 1!! Steven Universe holds such a special place in my heart, and I'm happy you guys are enjoying it :) The discussion was really fun to listen to as well :D My favorite character is definitely Rose or Pearl, and my favorite episode has to be Rose's Scabbard or Story for Steven 🩷

[@AGO339]

Now whenever you look at garnet’s glasses you see the shading shifts between blue and red, showing who’s personality is showing more. Or when it’s evenly split between the two you know they are equally showing

[@gamerbear84]

Pearl is still my favorite, her emotional beats just hit SO hard.

[@tsukimilo]

This episode makes S1 worth watching twice only if it is to catch the clues about Garnet being a fusion LOL, I still remember the hundreds of videos theorizing about and against it. Also Lapis' theme really hits hard when she's dragging them both to the depths of the ocean, Steven Universe's use of leifmotifes is one of the best I've ever seen. Lapis and Jasper's fusion has a name, and the gem after which is named has very interesting properties when interacting with water, it's in the credits of the episode if you want to look it up 👀

[@kaylagaymon4873]

4:16 Garnet's song "Stronger than you" is so amazing. She's made of love and showed who she is as her own gem 🎵🎵🎵🔥🔥🔥💗💗💗

[@Axetwin]

I'm the same, Garnet quickly became my favorite character because she's the one that is always so happy for Steven. She is a proper mother, she's firm when she needs to be but also encourages Steven to just be Steven. I don't know if I have a favorite episode, but I do love the song Garnet sings in this finale.

[@af3897]

and now we understand why garnet was so excited about stevonnie!

[@jaistashu1560]

Favorite Character: I do love Pearl very much, but I would have to say (looking at the series from start to finish including the movie and Steven Universe Future) that Rose Quartz is my favorite. Her character arc is just so fascinating in how it's told. You'll notice when you get farther into the series that we only first meet Rose when she's done developing as a mature character, so the only way we can get more information on her is if we see her past--before having Steven. As a result, the storytelling for Rose is reversed. As Steven grows in the present, Rose becomes less mature as we go further and further into the past. I'm so charmed by Rose and the beauty in how she says things and sees the world at the end of her development, and I love how she acts as we see her further and further back in the past. I haven't seen a character encompass such radical change across a series before (except maybe one, but I'm not naming names just in case it would spoil anything). I'll be able to give a more complete answer when we're probably halfway through season 5, but it'll be a while before then.

[@hypertechual4436]

just FYI: ALL gems use she/her, even jasper and ruby. technically not women bc they're not human, but they're essentially all women

[@skywardstargaze1768]

S5 SPOILERS Rainbow Quartz 2.0, the Fusion of Steven and Pearl, uses masculine and gender neutral pronouns. As far as I know, he is the only Gem that uses masculine pronouns. Steg (Steven and Greg) is also male, but is primarily human as opposed to being a Gem.

[@melodyissleepy]

Can’t wait for season 2 reactions

[@ChristieTaylor-hq2rd]

Fun little extra detail for Garnets song, if you go back to Sapphire's song earlier it is the same melody but at a slower and softer pace. Also seriously go have a look at the lyrics again - there is soooo much depth. As for favorite characters: Of the Crystal Gems it HAS to be BETWEEN Amithist and Garnet; Humans - Connie or Sadie.

[@demonfusiongamer7995]

1:52 I've watched this episode like 6 times, and only just now have I realised she meant she was expecting her future vision to work but it didn't because she isn't Garnet anymore

[@snowlondon8642]

if you asked me my favorite s1 episode back when the show was airing, i would have definitely said something like ocean gem or warp tour (both are great episodes) but honestly now, my favorites of this season are definitely rose’s scabbard and future vision, but especially rose’s scabbard. much like pearl, i had someone i considered as a lover pass away unexpectedly, someone who i felt i had a deep and special relationship with, even within our social circle. seeing her lash out in that moment of grief, frustrated that someone who told her everything and understood her like no one else would keep a secret from her, was so gutteral for me to re-experience on rewatch. the idea that someone you were very devoted to is just gone, and you’re still here figuring out how to keep going without them was very personal and touching to me, it’s easily in my top 10 and probably even top 5 for the whole show. future vision is another one that only got better watching it later in life, with a different perspective than when i was 13 watching this show originally. it’s easy to feel out of control in your life, to know that there will always be risks and tribulations that you cannot predict or avoid, and knowing that nothing is certain can feel like you’re always at the edge of the abyss. but, there’s also things we can control, fate isn’t set in stone and you can always make active decisions and changes to navigate life. it’s a very comforting idea in a world where nihilism and existential dread are constantly on the minds of so many

[@sidneywashington7108]

I love listening to the discussion at the end i love this channel ☺️🙌🙌 and im so glad to see so much Connie appreciation shes my fav ❤❤

[@PinkieUniverse]

I remember the first time I watched this finale at 16 yrs old, I was so shocked! But if you re watch previous episodes there are a toooooons of clues about Garnet being a fusion!

[@StellaGoetia666]

Less goo guys! I've been waiting for Jailbreak! WOOOOOOOO

[@BlackMew13]

I was really looking forward to your reaction to this, especially in regards to that Garnet reveal XD Before i had ever seen SU, i was spoiled about it and it's actually the reason i started watching the show Also i loved your discussion at the end, would love to see more of those in the future!

[@jasonhair2457]

While I think Jailbreak is my favorite episode this season, I have to say Alone Together and Stevonnie are my second favorite episode and favorite fusion. I always love episodes with Connie in them. There are a lot of small hints about Garnet being a fusion throughout this season. They're easy to miss if you don't know, but going back to see them once you do know is a lot of fun.

[@JoeCavalcantii]

Essa série só vai melhorar ainda mais! Que saudade dos episódios lançados uma vez por semestre haha era uma tortura esperar, mas valia muito a pena!

[@kiryu5930]

tem brasileiro em todo lugar mesmo kkkkkkk

[@gatimworld]

😂

[@JoeCavalcantii]

@@kiryu5930 é noix kkkkk

[@Kelvin_D_Dragneel]

This is why garnet was so excited when Steven fuse with connie

[@nicoleviper4090]

Ahhh thx for this, I loved seeing you guys reaction to the season 1 final and I’m exited for the next season

[@jaxcraft2848]

We're finally here! Season 2 is even crazier.

[@Brickpit-d9p]

The finale was so good Garnet being a fusion makes so much sense.

[@Centurion0419]

God there is nothing more heartbreaking and beautiful than “did they hurt you?” “Who cares?” “I do!”

[@sarcasticbutsincere6661]

I recently just rewatched Steven Universe after a few years and it's so fun to see people reacting to the episodes for the first time like they're new again. I really enjoyed your guys' discussion at the end!

[@LuckyStar1Fan]

ITS HERE

[@zibus8456]

Favorite character has not been properly introduced, but out of season 1 my favorite episode is probably On the Run. You get lots of lore, and some awesome character development from Amethyst and Pearl.

[@ninomi12]

Excellent video guys, discussion at the end just great, Greetings from Mexico ❤

[@zephon6745]

In the episode Fusion Cuisine when Alexandrite defuses you can see four figures for a few seconds.

[@Viclee93]

The fact that you never caught on. I love itttt. Your reaction was everything. I love Garnet sm. 🥰🥰🥰❤️💙💜

[@Viclee93]

Also fun fact! Malachite (the name of Lapis and Jasper’s fusion) is toxic in the water so it’s fitting that their toxic fusion is stuck at the bottom of the ocean.

[@tomlialucina2300]

cat fingers is the episode that made me realize this was a show i was going to *watch* watch

[@duganlamkin6709]

Buckle up boys .... if you really enjoyed season 1 .... your jaws gonna drop to the floor with some of the other seasons.

[@Art-X-W]

The song (Stronger than you) And The song (the monster by e and Rihanna) The both have the same background beat oh ohoh ohhhhhh

[@lance5600]

one thing to notice is that, in gem culture in the show, fusions (relationships) between two gems of the same type (homo) is the one that’s more acceptable then those of different types (hetero).

[@skywardstargaze1768]

Almost all Gems are female, or at least present as female. The easiest way to explain it is that their humanoid bodies are projected from the gem(s) themselves. SPOILERS FOR S2 ONWARDS BELOW Homeworld’s stance on romantic love in general is not outright stated, but the Diamonds view the Gems below them as little more than workers and servants - peons. Fusion is a representation of a given relationship between multiple Gems. The only Fusions that exist on Homeworld are those of the same Gem type; a relationship based on pragmatism and commonality, mainly used by Gem soldiers. However, cross Gem fusions, such as Garnet, comprised of Ruby and Sapphire, are outlawed and punishable by execution. Especially reviled are _romantic_ cross Gem fusions, since the very concept undermines Homeworld’s caste system.

[@EmpressAlligator]

LETS GO! Ive been waiting on this one!

[@captainteeko4579]

There’s a reason garnet LOVES stevonnie and said fusion wasnt hard for her or the fact she has two gem types or if u pause at the right moment when alexandrite met Connie’s parents and unfused, you can see 4 silhouettes instead of 3 😂😅🎉

[@randumbshtuff6191]

Favorite episode: Keystone Motel, Season 2. You'll see why hehe

[@Mixchee]

Now go for season 2 😊😊

[@Noona-Nerd]

I love your reactions ❤❤❤

[@starchild199x]

Garnet makes me so happy!! Seeing the moment when Ruby and Sapphire reunite, it makes me cry like a baby. After being in a horrible Malachite relationship for 6 years, I finally found the person that makes me feel like Garnet. Seeing their love like that is so beautiful. 😭

[@ParsureArts]

EARLY!! WOOOOOOYEAH STEVEN UNIVERSE TIME

[@0_-Error-_6]

Lapis and garnet are my favourites, i have so many favourite episodes though 🤣

[@dzan333]

So in every intro everyone has a shooting star when it says the characters name and garnet as 2 shooting stars. And in the episode where steven wants a hard test you can see 2 gems light up for garnet on the door to the temple

[@sergei_mikhailovich]

From the episode "Alone Together": Amethyst: Fusion is hard, even for us. Garnet: Not for me [smiles mysteriously]. Season 1, and Steven Universe in general, is full of foreshadowing like that.

[@Радужноглазка]

Malachite is my favourite fusion. She is so beautiful

[@nullblasterthevoidmaker1750]

Explains why Garnet was so delighted by Stevonnie, eh?

[@armorredRT]

Finally, love this song

[@andrewgross144]

Note, Sapphire is the one with future vision. While alone with Steven, Ruby says she can’t see, referencing the future. Additionally Sapphire knew what was going to happen the whole time, as she was singing the melody of the Garnet’s song when Steven found her and knew where to go to find Ruby!

[@tainamichelle2683]

I can still remember my reaction when it was revealed when Garnet is a fusion. I was so dang shocked 😂

[@colibri224]

Favorite episode : Rose's Scabbard. Favorite character... well I'm sure you can guess it on your own.

[@elisabeth5995]

Malachite is supposed to be a metaphor for an abusive relationship, while Garnet is a healthy one.

[@Hunka777]

garnet and lapis my fav

[@jaydenking7408]

Steven universe is such an amazing show, I wait so exited every week to see you both fall in love with this show like i have 😊

[@Hunka777]

jail break is my fav ep

[@danielouellette1258]

This is why garnets is my favorite she a bad bi you know bc she wooped jasper while taunting her with a epic song 🎉

[@jaydenking7408]

Im not ready to go through this episode again 😭😭😭

[@yogurtofthemultiverse2200]

Later we see that Garnet hesitated to show Steven that she was a fusion because as a toddler, steven bawled his eyes out when Garnet unfuzed cuz he didn't understand it was still her.

[@MPSPN]

Goated

[@lucasoliver2571]

Wait until Season 2...and 3...and 4...and 5...and the Movie...and the Future series.....

[@NICO-qt5jq]

3:28 Gold

[@diegoprofessor2337]

When people think Steven Universe is "just a cartoon"

[@miav2692]

ajajajajja i love their faces like WOOOAAAT

[@TheCoriKat]

MISSED YOU

[@georgerobins4110]

I guess you could say sapphire is… sapphic XD

[@cloroxbleach808]

Favorite character is Garnet, she’s just so cool and interesting but Amethyst is a close second. Favorite episode so far is easily Mirror Gem, so much changes as a result of that episode and the introduction of a gem that wasn’t on our side shook everything. Not to mention her reforming & fighting Garnet in that episode was beautiful imo, her theme goes crazy

[@sidneywashington7108]

WOOOO LETS GOOO

[@mash7062]

LETS GOOOOOO

[@hazbinussy]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CONTINUE THE OWL HOUSE REACTIONS !! THE SHOW JUST ENDED AND IT WAS GREAT!! YOU GUYS WILL LOVE IT

[@ProjectSenpai]

We’re discussing the possibilities

[@joelfigueroa-xy6kj]

Peridot and Giant Woman

[@kodyneal9643]

There are 5 seasons plus a movie and a sequel mini series

[@weebstatus]

my favorite characters are peridot and spinel!! no spoilers but they just hold a special place in my heart and they also so happen to be my birthstones :) my favorite episode might have to be mindful education in season 4! i just love the song and the meaning that comes from the episode. i also loveee the movie i watch it almost every week LOL

[@azzyjazzy6463]

My favorite character is Peridot and my favorite episode is probably winter forecast from s1

[@LydiaManahan-kh3ce]

Maaaaaan, I love ruby

[@Duality113]

So iconic

[@baileyross8279]

Pearl or Connie are my favourite. I really like the episode where Steven and Connie meet and the watermelon Steven episode. I might like the watermelon Steven ep so much because of later stuff though

[@BasssiZombas]

7:00 Камассс. Забавно :^)

[@elisabeth5995]

I love how Sugar and the Crewniverse were just like, "F*ck it," to Moral Guardians and decided to put a basically lesbian couple in there because screw homophobes.

[@Fritz_Water_Bottle]

Just out of curiosity, how far ahead are you guys in terms of episodes?

[@ProjectSenpai]

We’ve filmed up to episode 10 of S2 ☺️

[@scrunglee]

Would it be possible to leave these discussions for every season finale? Or is it gonna be dependent on viewership retention? (which I would understand considering these season finales are gonna be the big view pulls and having people click off as soon as the reaction ends would hurt the channel regardless of the views it receives)

[@ProjectSenpai]

We’ll definitely play it by ear! Already we can see people are only watching the reaction and not the discussion which sucks so we’ll have to see

[@scrunglee]

@@ProjectSenpai It's a shame people don't watch the discussion. I always look forward to them, especially for big episodes like the finale was!

[@abracadabramagic1139]

Please tell me ur gonna so season 2 🥺

[@ProjectSenpai]

Of course! We’re already 6 episodes into S2 on Patreon ☺️

[@jaistashu1560]

Favorite Episode: Pretty much anything to do with Rose Quartz and most of season 5 and season 4. I really can't pick a favorite. It's just not possible for me. I will say, however, that if y'all loved season one, then I'm really excited for your journey with the rest of the series. As I'm sure you've been told, season one is the least favorite among fans. I imagine it's just because only maybe 3% of the lore is revealed in the longest season of the show--it's why season one isn't my favorite either. There's only great stuff ahead of you! :)