Steven Universe Future Ep 13-15 (REACTION) STEVEN'S DOWN BAD

[@IAmJonis]

I never thought I would feel sooooo bad for Steven THIS KID KEEPS GOING THROUGH IT. I hope y'all enjoy today's vid, we only have 2 more vids left, and then we must bid Farwell to Steven Universe . As always if you want to want to watch this episode uncut it's on Patreon. I'll be seeing you guys soon. Peace.

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

It's official. Since the war ended, Steven has become orphan. The Gems half assedly bothered to check his mental state, Greg is God Who Knows was (until Connie calls him). The only support he had was Connie, but after that idiotic move on Steven's part, he is alone with the trauma many characters of this show put him through

[@IAmJonis]

@@veronicapiccinini7956 yeah pretty much everything you said is straight facts. This is definitely putting steven deeper down the hole of his depression and stress.

[@cesarv7685]

His childhood is a literal nightmare to humans. I feel so bad for him

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

@@cesarv7685 worst still, he grew up too fast. In two years he accomplished what an average human can do in their entire life. No wonder now he has no purpose in life.

[@SianiLane]

In together forever, I basically just yelled, "No!! No!! STOP!!! NO!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! NO- DON'T ASK RUBY!!!" etc through the whole episode. They are SO young- Connie is a year and a half younger so she is max 15 years old. She is way WAY too smart to get married as a child. "Not now" was the best answer he could possibly have gotten.

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

Plus Ruby and Sapphire were in love for eons, Steven and Connie just a couple of years

[@ssr8555]

Also I love that Steven included “cutiepie” in his name, nice reference to when Garnet says “no, your middle name is cutiepie”

[@ssr8555]

Ruby and Sapphire having their own lives is so important to me in a way I can’t quite explain. It just makes me so happy and proud of them

[@blueberry_borb]

They’ve grown up, both together and as their own person, so much :3

[@Cheri_Blast]

If you are willing and able to take time away from your partner to focus on your own hobbies/interests, that can be really healthy for the relationship, imo

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

Fun fact: Thanks to interview, it turns out that Steven's Pink State is a metaphor of Rebecca Sugar' panic attacks, after she escaped from an assault when she was 22. She admitted that after that experience she couldn't even go inside a cinema without feeling suffocated.

[@IAmJonis]

Wow, really ngl I felt the anxiety and panic attack steven was going through. But I didn't known it happened to Rebecca though.

[@blueberry_borb]

Oh that’s awful, wow. Quite a metaphor.

[@crisbox2007]

Oh wow, I didn't know that. That must have been awful :c And she proyected that experience so clearly with Steven's pink state.

[@JustAnAverageGuy5731]

Must... Not... Say... Skill... Issue...

[@user-me3ge8de4o]

The lyrics to the song that steven was singing to connie were so depressing, he was basically saying "i would rather be anyone other than me"

[@MirageAtPlay]

It also parallels his dad's song let me drive my van into your heart. First lines of greg" i know im not that tall, i know im not that smart. But let me drive my van into your heart." First lines from steven " i rather be tall, id rather be smart, wherever you go, whatever you start"

[@unknowndane4754]

One thing I quite like about the episode with Connie's mom, is that I think her description of mental trauma is good and healthy, and its addition means more people are aware of it.

[@SylverQrow]

Did you notice. Amethyst now has long hair that resembles gregs old hair, and now Greg has short hair that resembles young Amethyst hair. 👀

[@IAmJonis]

Actually yeah I just notice it

[@kingmoth5684]

Remember seeing somewhere someone saying, Steven scrapping the picture of Greg was like Steven rejecting his humanity, because Steven said that Greg was just like rose/pink, she like Greg ran away rather than trying to talk things out,and talking to parents versus beings who are practically gods to humans, the latter sounds a bit harder

[@steampunkwilson7435]

The look of slowly dawning horror as everything Steven has been going through this whole time slowly begins to hit

[@lauty8985]

ohh...here we go...Steven really isn't okay.

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

Steven learned 3 important lessons here: . His world IS DEFINETELY NOT DISNEY! . It's all fun and games, until reality and dark implications of being a Kid Hero slap you really hard. Indeed, it's second title would be "How to turn everything you know upside down and throw it out of the window". . Being free to do whatever you want without some boundaries and structure is just as bad and childish as having a repressive, controlling homelife. You need balance.

[@Fivreld]

ah yes, "kid hero". which is basically a _magical_ way to say "child soldier"

[@crisbox2007]

@@Fivreld Technically yes XD

[@cesarv7685]

So in other words, Steven's life was and still is hell since he was a kid.

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

@@cesarv7685 Pretty much.

[@ShizuruNakatsu]

The second episode is even harder for me because I've been stressed and depressed since I was a child. I honestly don't know how I'm still alive... I don't have anybody to talk to. I don't even have one single friend, or even one person in my family who understands me or knows what I'm going through. I've been facing all my trauma alone, for my entire life (or at least the past 18 years). Next year I'll be 30, and I still don't know how to express myself. I'm afraid to go outside because I don't want people to see me and judge me. I haven't been hugged for over 6 years, and that was just a stranger at a convention... The only friends or relationships I've ever had have been online, and they always fall apart before we get to meet up in person... My family don't even know who I am... I've never had someone there to talk to me, to listen, to support me, to hug me, to tell me they love me... Not even once in my life have I had a shoulder to cry on... or even just a friend to hang out with and have fun with... I've never felt wanted, or needed, or like I belonged anywhere... I'm going to be 30 without ever making a friend... and I'm most likely going to kill myself without even experiencing a kiss... Whoops. I guess I said too much. It's hard being alone all the time for your whole life ^^'

[@user-me3ge8de4o]

I'm so sorry ❤️

[@IAmJonis]

Hey Diana, its jonis here, so I got to look over your comment and I just wanted to say, its okay and you are loved tremendously, here on the channel. Just know that life sometimes is tough and you gotta push through it. There's always a light at the end of the tunnel, I've always learned you can do anything you want and there's no limit. I'm sorry to here about your friends and family relationship is going bad and its feel heavy on your shoulders. Just know you're a kind, caring person. The fact you wrote this in my comment section, and it actually caught my attention means I truly care and appericate you for sharing this. Just know you are loved here. But keep going Diana I believe in you. 😃.

[@aqua235]

Whenever I see someone struggling in a similar way as me it makes me feel less alone and misunderstood. I hope you know that you're not alone in feeling this way, and I hope it brings you some kind of solace. Best wishes.

[@froggyas]

The way he started losing respect to his dad I was like “welp-“

[@goosetoes98]

Steven's voice actor Zach callison has an album out called a picture perfect Hollywood heartbreak and it's really good but kind of depressing

[@IAmJonis]

Mmm. Definitely gonna check it out now.

[@user-me3ge8de4o]

It's such a good album

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

Well this what happens when you get a mental illness like depression because of your career (it happened to Zach Callison by the way)

[@alyssabullock6421]

I love SU Future, honestly. Some people have mixed thoughts about it sometimes, but thats usually because they dont understand that this show is finally tackling all the mental and emotional strain Steven went through when he was younger. It's so satisfying to watch him realize he's been through a TON of messed up experiences that are actually taking a toll on his health.

[@niccilefevre]

My thing is I get why, and I dont dislike suf....But also su og was my escape in my twenties. Ive always had a hard time keeping friends and tend to isolate out of fear of hurting people (mostly its hard for me to hold text convos and people just stop talking to you after a while) So Ive always been very attracted to shows like that have a kind and loving group of friends because Ive never been able to have that myself. I just found out recently its because Im autistic.This season is painful because I can see steven trying to be "Independent" then realizing he needs people etc, etc. and I get its about him growing up and going through the stuff a lot of people (including myself) go through as they grow up. Its just hard seeing steven (and his trauma) being the main conflicts of the show. I miss the optimistic steven who could talk almost anyone into being his friend and being better. lol I guess what Im saying is I miss the escape of watching su and thinking maybe the world can be good, and most people can be redeemed. Also the amount he pushes the gems away just really really gets me 😭

[@roo1014]

I like Greg's given backstory -- this epilog series did somethings right

[@IAmJonis]

I kinda wish we got to see gregs parents. That would've been interesting to the story.

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

@@IAmJonis like I wished I could see Marcy and Sasha’ parents. So I could get their prospective from their backgrounds

[@IAmJonis]

@@veronicapiccinini7956 same. But I guess it just left a mystery.

[@crazy_black_butterfly]

I liked Greg and Steven's episode. + I really felt for Gregg He just wanted to be a Father (parent) he always dreamed to have. It is just not what Steven needs at the moment

[@IAmJonis]

True I felt Steven didn't have a structured family. He was busy saving the world and battling aliens that he never got grow up and be a kid.

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

@@IAmJonis but as Greg points out, Steven is not an ordinary kid. He knew that his son’ powers would manifest eventually, so he let the gems raise him to learn how to control them without anyone getting hurt. Furthermore, about the hospital, while it’s hare raising, if you do watch tv, you know that if he was unlucky, he might be turned into a guinea pig or a living super weapon by the Government for selfish purposes.

[@totiman123]

Yeah, Greg didn't wanna inflict the same grievances he felt from his parents on his kid. Bet you if Steven was raised as a "normal" kid, he'd be bitching about something else, maybe even run away like his dad did.

[@Addy_The_Baddy]

@@totiman123 I feel like that's probably true, but Greg just outright telling Steven he was wrong to feel that way about how he was raised was a bad call

[@garrethb6261]

I mean, Greg was more Steven's friend than Father. He massively overcorrected with his parenting style. he dropped the ball hard when it came to fulling Steven's developmental and physical needs, in fact he was neglectful in those areas.

[@Kara0515]

Man I remember back when everyone said that their otp while watching Future was Steven x therapy, good times lol

[@IAmJonis]

"Steven Universe Therapy" is what this show should have been called.

[@ssr8555]

@@IAmJonis it’s the series that comes after this XD

[@crisbox2007]

@@ssr8555 wait- what? XD

[@shoutallpanic]

some of my favorite episodes of the whole show right here

[@darwisphanthomprogamer6059]

Poor Steven he deserves better

[@IAmJonis]

He's helped everyone around him. But who's helping him. 😢

[@crisbox2007]

@@IAmJonis Exactly. Since the start of the main show, he always had been helping people with their problems, but he never stopped to think about his own problems and deal with them (Or find someone to help him)

[@bunningssnags6104]

Honestly, I feel like greg was actually doing a pretty decent job, the gaslighting of "my parents were the worst and you were lucky to be free" was a bit much but when he starts talking about hows hes proud steven can stand up for himself when he couldnt, thats actually a good thing to tell him. However Steven was just in that area where any help wont work. Ive had friends who were like this, its a little narcissist but you know theyre just in such a shit position

[@garrethb6261]

I don't think we can say that Greg was doing a decent job when he decided against sending Steven to school. He's a good man, but not a great parent. He's too care free.

[@dezember25th]

Me after watching the first two episodes: Aw man cant wait for the next ones D: Realizing it's a triple episode: :D

[@PlutoPlanetoid]

Holy drip, bruh! You're rocking the headband so hard, my face is on fire XD!

[@yaboizero.]

the next episode is even crazier and shocking, can't wait to see ur reaction.

[@IAmJonis]

Oh don't worry next two episodes we're hella dark real quick

[@Rainbow_arts3]

Everybody look closely at the proposal badge, look at the people, its a sign, he shall turn pink sometime during or after the proposal!

[@kingjwhit8812]

14:40 Connie's mom was ready to beat Greg's ass🤣

[@tboy817]

The first time a cartoon has shown a character with super powers have such genuine reasons to want to be normal that I wouldn't want those powers if I had to take the baggage with me

[@Addison-Garner]

15:00 Take this into account: HE! HAS! HEALING! POWERS! DAMN IT! HE DOESN’T NEED A DOCTOR! 😂

[@marcosortega3350]

And on Mental Health Day…

[@IAmJonis]

*Checks Calendars I swear I did not plan this.

[@gamemaster2819]

Steven’s little song to Connie may seem sweet at first, but closely paying attention to the lyrics, you’ll see a lot of self hatred and doubt

[@cedricgaming8844]

Yet another episode that divided to fandom was Greg a good parent or, horrible. I like to think he was good and Steven has taken out of proportion

[@garrethb6261]

He didn't send his child to school and let him eat all the junk food he wanted. Steven is right to be angry at him.

[@heatherlee1898]

Honestly Greg having his hair cut off makes this episode a bit sadder since his whole childhood he had short hair and in photos looked uncomfortable then when he ran away his hair being longer was like defying that and doing what he wanted

[@eazyplayz3510]

Did you guys ever think about the fact they Steven could have just used Lion to visit Connie

[@sanji_joestar]

I’d rather be me with you referring to Stevonnie Almost sounds like i’d rather be anything else than myself

[@IAmJonis]

Rewatching and listening to the song its hella depressing.

[@recklesspandayt8187]

That was the friendzone ;-;

[@IAmJonis]

Only a few make it out.

[@Kanamo4781]

i mean, she didn't objected it , she delayed his proposal because it was not the right time for her since she was going to be very far away. So is it still a friend zone or a "left on seen"

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

Not really. A friendzone happens when you say “No”. “Not yet” means it’s too soon.

[@baejooashraf]

I know this is bad, but shouldn't they remove the gem from him so that his human problems? Or prevent him from living the life of humanity because he will harm himself and others with him Didn't Rose Quartz think when she was pregnant that he was a hybrid between a gem and a human and that he couldn't feel the pressure in any way, she had to abandon him and herself 😭 What a wonderful mother

[@ShizuruNakatsu]

The awkwardness of that first episode still kills me... It's hard for me to watch.

[@zachq9005]

Oh hey so I know you've moved past this episode already but there's a bit in the 'Steven goes to the doctor' episode that's not spelled out and a lot of folks miss the first time. So in regards to his cracked skull. If you think back to Volleyball (the 1st pink Pearl) you can recall her face crack that was there even though her gem was fine. In a similar way to her mental state unable to patch her cracked face, Steven's repeated and untreated trauma has caused his fully healed body to maintain the proof of his trauma.

[@Addison-Garner]

15:55 THANK YOU! U SAID IT BEST MY BOI!

[@danielouellette1258]

Man stevens got it rough fr my guy needed a break

[@Addison-Garner]

Episode 14 is my personal favorite 🤩

[@markjade3587]

throughout together again, i was just cringing and nonstop saying no in my head hahahaha, i was also laughing, but after the proposal, connies response gave me the biggest smile and even garnet accept its kinda her fault hahahahaha(mostly the two) but the mr universe episode.... that, ive been watching SU since season 1 was still airing, but its the first episode i was... i didnt like it, when i was teenager, yes, i was extremely agressive and fuming, but, not like Stevens state, even when im at my limit aswell, it just seem to much, but i liked it aswell ofcourse

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[@IAmJonis]

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[@SeraphSeph]

Greg was kind of in a shitty situation. His parents were likely complete trash by earth standards and the relationship couldn't be repaired in any meaningful way. Steven doesn't want blood family, he just thinks he does since he's extremely emotional and trying to find solutions to problems that don't exist. Greg was a good dad but he made mistakes like everyone else, and steven wants to crucify him for not always knowing the exact right thing to do to keep himself and his son happy for the rest of their lives. Greg was also right about not sending steven to school. They had no idea what would happen with steven since he was unique. What if his powers just came out one day and he blew up a classroom? He also can't have many close friendships due to how dangerous his life is just by virtue of being him. How in the fuck do you explain in science class that you can instantly teleport across the entire planet whenever you feel like it? How do you explain that beings made of hard light just exist and explain how they work?

[@garrethb6261]

I'm sorry but no him not sending Steven to school was never a good call. Steven need to have an education to learn to socialize and to gain employable skills. Greg didn't send school because Steven might have been a danger to others, he didn't send him to school because he thought it would restrict his freedom. Greg had an awful childhood no doubt, but he overcorrected and now Steven can't relate to his peers and can't get a job.

[@SeraphSeph]

@garrethb6261 why would Steven NEED a job? By earth standards he had ways to power his home for an infinite amount of time. Also school isn't as helpful as you would think since schools tend to stiffle creativity and intelligence, where do you place a kid with a better understanding of theoretical physics than any physicist on earth since he applies the physics every day? Also we saw that pearl and co were teaching him math and stuff. Maybe he could have joined a club or something but he did make several friends in town so it wasn't as big an issue as you're making it out to be.

[@garrethb6261]

You're not looking from Steven's perspective. This isn't about needing a job, it's about needing a purpose He's directionless now, in his mind going to school would have helped him figure out what he wanted to do with his life, other than be everyone's emotional crutch. And in order to get a job he needs to have some level of basic education. And when in the show do we see the Crystal Gems teach Steven? I never saw that happen. And you claim he had friends in town? The one friend he had who could truly be his peer was Connie. The only 2 other kids his age were peedee and onion, and he didn't even interact with them all that often. His only friend who was a peer to him was just Connie. The teens in the town may have been friends, but they didn't help with his develop. Children need peers around their age to interact with to help with their emotional development. Studies from health specialists have shown that due to the social isolation of lockdown the Development of children was severely harmed, and apart of this harm as from children not going to school to learn and interact with their peers. Despite your criticism of schools it doesn't change the fact that they help with development in children. I agree that the education system needs to be changed, but to completely discredit it is frankly insane. Greg was not the parent Steven needed, I have no doubts that he loved Steven, but he was neglectful. He neglected his physical needs by allowing him to eat all the junk food he wanted, and by allowing him to go to bed at whatever time he wanted, and by never taking to see a doctor. He loves Steven and was their for his emotional needs, but not his other needs. Applying Greg's ultra hands-off parenting technique just isn't a good parenting strategy.

[@SeraphSeph]

@garrethb6261 I'm actually likely thinking about it from Steven's perspective more than you are. He's going to live bare minimum 10s of thousands of years. Earth school is irrelevant on that kind of timescale, and he couldn't "figure out" what he wanted to do by going to school just like the vast majority of us don't. Also, personally I found that school stunted my development. I probably should have been 3 or 4 grades ahead but the teachers kept recommending that I stayed instead of skipping grades so I could be around peers, except when every other kid us that stupid it's difficult to make friends at best. The teachers were also regurgitating what was on their lesson plan, not true information (explaining to a teacher that there are 4 states of matter then being told that im thinking too much made me want to smack her). Steven would have Gome through similar things except it would be exacerbated by the fact that he is literally learning things no earth person will ever understand from pearl.

[@garrethb6261]

@@SeraphSeph 1. you assume he'll live thousands of years, but that might not even be true. He's still half human, he might have a human's life span. And even if he did live thousands of years I don't see how that makes my point irrelevant. 2. Just because you feel like school halted your development it doesn't mean your experience is the norm. You can't just expect everyone to have the same kind of development you did.