STEVEN UNIVERSE Season 2 Episode 7 & 8 REACTION! | Keeping It Together & We Need to Talk

[@therubberducktube]

Man, Steven's "human beings" while sitting aside on his lonesome still hurts a bit.

[@tsukimilo]

While also grasping his gem, the one thing that doesn't allow him to be human.

[@TheSansationalSans]

@@tsukimilo Exactly. His whole thing is like what Garnet said in season 1- "There has never been anything or anyone like Steven". He isn't completely human, and he isn't completely a gem. He grows and changes like humans do, but he has crazy powers like the gems. He is one of a kind, and that can be pretty isolating at times. Spoilers This all culminates in Steven Universe future where his trauma really comes to a head. Nobody knows the full extent of what he is capable of until he figures it out himself, which leads to lots of issues. (ie. the doctor's appointment)

[@parappa_is_my_rapper6557]

FRRR

[@rebellibrarian]

Was just thinking that...

[@Lady-Seashell-Bikini]

I can't help but think how much it must hurt Steven to hear Greg and Connie bonding over being humans in a relationship with gems. Steven requires everything that humans do (food, water, sleep), but he doesn't really live a human life.

[@HeadCannonn]

Fun fact Stevens shirts are Greg’s merch from when he was a rockstar which is why he has so many

[@MattTOB618]

But, like, haven't we SEEN his merch when he was selling it? Rose has a "Mr. Universe" shirt, and it looks NOTHING like Steven's shirt; it doesn't even have his branding.

[@HeadCannonn]

That’s just what the creator said when she was asked at a convention but it would make sense Greg would sell more than one t shirt design and explains why Steven has so many of the same it even has the yellow star like Greg’s

[@rvrcn]

@@MattTOB618maybe he made some more later lol

[@MsPandacakes]

​@@MattTOB618 an artist can't have multiple shirt designs?

[@EeveeGamerYT]

​@@MattTOB618 That doesn't mean it's his only merch design

[@captainteeko4579]

Calling Jasper “Jericho” is the funniest thing I’ve ever heard in my life 😂😂😂😂 just remember all gems are named after real gems. As far as I know there is no gem called Jericho but I wish there was 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@enesyldz9069]

pearl’s “i think he’s her favorite, too” line always destroys me

[@Suzanaj.16]

I think this is the first time Steven has thought about not being a human being. It's the first time he doesn't feel fully human and how it hurts to see him reflect on that 😕

[@serixskylark]

Do I spy another j-hope pfp?

[@amiiboacid4785]

"I bet their fusion will have crazy hair" is a line to save for later

[@lucasoliver2571]

The complexity that is Rose, maybe this is where I started to wonder more about her.

[@Жайна-л2р]

Perl behaves like a wife whose husband always finds mistresses. She loves her and believes that they are all temporary girls, and Rose will stay with her. And instead of her husband, it is easier for her to be angry at Rose partners

[@Axetwin]

I disagree. This implies Pearl and Rose were a couple, and they weren't. Pearl is clearly in love and is torn because she knows she can't be with Rose. Although she knows why they can't be together, it doesn't hurt any less when someone else comes along is able to be with Rose in a way Pearl can't. So this isn't a case of a straying husband, but instead the love smitten best friend.

[@ThatNerdKM]

She was never in love. Only blind loyalty. The context will be shown later on in the series.

[@af3897]

@@ThatNerdKM people argue its both

[@hypertechual4436]

@@ThatNerdKM they were in love, but rose wasn't monogamous and was in a different kind of love with greg, a human and from the dialogue in this episode presumably the first human to have deep conversations with her, than with pearl, who had been her closest companion for thousands of years. pearl was more strongly obsessed, but rose did love pearl

[@m0m055]

@@Axetwin I think that falls into spoiler territory, but you only get to understand the true nature of their relationship at the end of the show. It's also discussed in the 'End of an Era' art book by Rebecca Sugar herself

[@vianey_0_0]

Just the dialogue alone in this episode says so much about Rose she is such a complex character but hindsight really makes the rewatch such a different experience

[@Potkanka]

I made the mistake of watching "Keeping It Together" in the middle of the night when it first came out. Never again did I watch a new SU episode at night 😅

[@blueberry_borb]

Omg nooo 😂😨

[@Potkanka]

@@blueberry_borb Lesson learned 😂

[@WatermelonBandit516]

Keeping it together is one of the darkest episodes because it implys that garnet is the reason for these forced fusions existing

[@TriXJester]

That last line from Steven in 8 really shows how isolated he feels and how others do that to him unintentionally, I mean Greg was doing something amazing for Connie by giving her someone who can be there for her when the magic gets to be a bit much, but at the same time he kind of metaphorically drew a line between them and Steven. Pairing this with that conversation between the gems in The Test during season 1 we can see how this Otherness from both humans and gems is really having an effect on Steven

[@midoriya-shonen]

The way the writers managed to write this complicated, delicate, and tender situation is just.....magical. Steven Universe is a work of art, and I'm reminded of it every time I watch episodes like this.

[@20000dino]

SPOILERS ...and then Season 4 and 5 ruined everything.

[@dramaticmudderer5208]

@@20000dino ?

[@ChrisPyre]

In case you didn’t know Rose is voiced by Susan Egan who played Meg in Hercules!

[@Peridot5xg]

*[These clods keep on breaking my things...]*

[@MaidenOfHusbands]

In the episode where Greg tries to fuse with Rose, when Garnet said it did work, it's because she saw the future and saw Steven. Their fusion... is Steven. That's basically how romantic fusion for humans work, creating babies that's literally a mix of the parents personality and physical looks

[@andreaperazio9122]

You know you watched it all when that "human beings" at the end gives you tears

[@CatinaLeon]

I love the "Oh, yes" delivery form Rose xD

[@zibus8456]

Two fantastic episodes.

[@hamjam1745]

“Jericho” I think you mean Jasper haha

[@zedlarae]

Rose's voice actor is Susan Egan, who also voiced Meg from Hercules, Lin in Spirited Away and was the first Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway.

[@EddieWelch-hk8vs]

"Keeping it together" Sorta reminded me of the true lab in undertale, With all the amalgamates and stuff

[@dimecari3743]

As you said, there was a censored scene when Jasper poofed Garnet some episodes ago, but there's another one in "We need to talk". When Rose and Pearl dance together, there's a moment when their faces get too close to each other, and that was deleted in multiple countries for some reason. I find censorship in SU pretty stupid tbh

[@EeveeGamerYT]

Simple answer to why the rose and pearl fusion was censored: Two characters. Same gender. Looking like they're kissing or something. Other countries not allowing that bc of their laws.

[@bradstrife2211]

God I love Greg.

[@MyBloved143]

They did the ultimate fusion in creating Steven

[@travismattingly1414]

"Jericho" absolutely took me out lol.

[@stancinatti8198]

I love that fusions are two gems but also the gem that they fuse into is also it’s own unique being

[@Numquamnonparatus320]

9:06 I don't know if you already knew this but most voice actors in the show are either singers or at least have some singing talent or experience

[@TheChazzyC]

Best episode the entire show. Should’ve won an Emmy

[@EeveeGamerYT]

1:43 Never in my life have I seen/heard somebody mistake the name "Jasper" for Jericho. wot

[@rebellibrarian]

Rose said she had loved humans before... but Greg was different and Pearl knew that. She's outlived how many of Rose's human daliances... but this wasn't the same.

[@SylverQrow]

People in Steven universe dont have a British Accent, they have a Garnet Accident. Think bout it 😘

[@_pines4414]

My God, I forgot about that conversation. I'm happy to be rewatching these episodes with you guys now that I'm older.

[@nationwideris]

Jericho LOLL

[@jaydenking7408]

season 2 episode 22 'the answer' is one of my favourite episodes, cant wait for you guys to react to it

[@boomboyo]

Two amazing episodes with fusion as a main theme

[@tylerwilliams715]

9:30 I’ve noticed that we never get to see rose but that means that we only ever know as mush as Steven does when it comes to rose

[@AnaBacanazp]

sometimes i think about the talk between steven and garnet at the end of 'keeping it together' with the context of 'change your mind'. i lament the fact that THAT particular thing about steven is never mentioned again. i wish we had more info on how exactly that works

[@abracadabramagic1139]

1:44 the name is JASPER not JERICHO (you do realise the names of the GEMS are THE NAMES OF ACTUAL GEMS IRL ?)

[@vsimp2956]

fuck i wish i could see the post episode discussion to this one... Such a dense emotional episode. I'm sure it stuck with you guys for a while.

[@tylerremer8819]

ok just 1 thing "we need to talk" is actually suuuuper important in terms of rose i cant go into it for spoiler reasons just keep this episode in mind in future episodes

[@sidneywashington7108]

When you just got the notification for this video even though it was posted 2 hours ago 🥲

[@GalaxC13]

Greg is absolutely a baddie.

[@nicoleviper4090]

Ah I'm a bit late today but so exited to watch Thx for uploading constantly you always brighten my evening.

[@Glaceonmon]

Have they mentioned that the VA for Rose is Megara from Disney's Hercules? Well, now you know 😅

[@NightLunaLia]

Amazing reaction❤ you should do more often the steven universe reaction ❤

[@talesyuki]

I guess you could say they did kinda ended up fusing, right? And that's basically what's Steven is? xD

[@jaomniel]

The 2nd episode you've watched here is ALSO the uncensored one

[@dodiswatchbobobo]

Steven’s shirts are all of Greg’s old Mr. universe merch. Speaking of, the show has no good merch. Cartoon Network had no faith in it.

[@S3b1418]

yoo been watching u guys for about a month now greatt workkk love your reaction vidss❤

[@ProjectSenpai]

Thank you! 🙏

[@outlateat4m696]

Steven was the fusion of rose and greg garnet saw you guyss

[@maialajossefina.3261]

FINALLYYYYY AAJSFH0IAPF+, the second one is my favorite episode xDD

[@hopesdopes]

Everything changes when you notice that the one who was crying was ruby, not saphire

[@MsPandacakes]

Ruby's always been the one to open up to emotions more.

[@hopesdopes]

@@MsPandacakes and sapphire has always been the more aggressive against homeword, we see that when she finds out abt pink

[@cheese2252]

in school watching this

[@ProjectSenpai]

PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS! ✍😂

[@The-CoIlector]

Hii, love the reactions👍

[@ProjectSenpai]

Means a lot! Thank you! ♥

[@af3897]

such amazing episodes my goodness

[@lucariomew365]

Cartoon Network disappointingly failed to deliver when it came to Steven Universe merchandise. Instead, most items were produced by unrelated third parties or fans without any affiliation to the network. This lack of merchandise availability extended beyond Steven Universe, affecting many mid-2010s shows. Either merchandise was scarce or official items were excessively expensive. Additionally, some Cartoon Network shows were canceled due to their perceived lack of marketability, despite fan-made products thriving. Incompetence plagued the decision-makers responsible for this aspect. The situation improved only when vendors like Etsy, Amazon, and Redbubble showcased the market demand, highlighting Cartoon Network's leadership inadequacy in the business beyond toy sales. Even the official toy lines with their usual partners were subpar.

[@jasmine9581]

5:39 when i watch this i always assume the left is ruby because of the hand, therefore the sad side in this conversation 9:11 insecurity starting when she calls him fun and "entertaining~" (and then playing. Playing along) 9:22 the next time he really means it 9:47 looks right into his eyes lol RQ was always my least favorite a little Idk if it was the hair or the eyes Bc Pearl fusions have full pearl eyes lol

[@Viclee93]

Rose and Greg are my favoriteeee I wish they had fused! They’d be a super cool rockstar (no pun intended😂)

[@khmarimartin]

7:57 Of Course Greg haven't seen them Fuse before you idiots, can't you see he in Shocked when they started to fuse Together.

[@alex.9398]

For the editing it's hard to tell but I think you guys might have gotten the censored version of that fusion scene.

[@MsPandacakes]

Steven and Connie can only fuse because of the fact that Steven is part gem. A gem and a human can never fuse; but a half gem / half human can fuse with both. (Gem or human) and its something only Steven can do. [Example: Pearl could never fuse with Connie, but Pearl actually could fuse with Steven]

[@EeveeGamerYT]

But what about Steven, Connie, and Pearl?

[@jdogmcfly1712]

Jasper