Steven Universe Season 3 Episode 13, 14, 15 & 16 Group Reaction

[@Mi-dm2ks]

Damn the Centipeetle episode hits harder for me now, she running and screaming like that while transforming or deforming felt like body horror

[@wazowski6602]

Ikr, and the "I'm sorry" at the end is A GREAT foreshadowing

[@polifonikastudio]

​@@wazowski6602holy shit, we had NO idea

[@FlyingPotatoChickens]

the voice acting was phenomenal, you could really feel her pain and desperation through her screams

[@willowarkan2263]

I mean it is body horror, her desperate screams when her body distorts and the moment she reaches her ship only for her body to be too far gone already to open her ship.

[@glitteryvomitt]

when i was a kid and that episode came up i would always change it bcs i felt bad for centi. the running and screaming in agony was kinda shocking to me

[@itsjudemydude]

I'm so glad these guys aren't all "anti-filler" (even though it's not filler in a series like this, it's just a different kind of episode). I always loved the townie episodes. I guess it helps that they can binge and aren't restricted by hiatuses lmao

[@alejandroc.a.5960]

It was different back when these episodes first premiered. I remember when people waited months for a Steven Bomb they got mad about the filler episodes. I get it tho, if you wait months and even a full year just to have a handful of "important" episodes, I'd be dissapointed. They're very lucky.

[@kiwiparfaits]

i love the "filler episodes"! su does them so well. it really makes you care for everyone in the town, which helps when some bigger plot stuff goes down where a lot of people could be in danger, you really feel the weight of the situation. and it just makes the town/world feel so much bigger/full of life

[@patrickzantomaster]

The problem was Cartoon Network hyping up the community with bait titles and fake statements when it ended up being an episode about something completely different.

[@eeeertoo2597]

@@patrickzantomaster To be honest, it was mostly well received aside from.. the Bloodstone episode lmaoo that one was awful, the onion gang episode sucked too.

[@ColinTedford]

Greg mentions near the end of the first season that humans died in the gem war, so I think Rose knows they can get hurt. But I think it's easy for her and other gems to forget about human limitations. Also I see that Steven's habit of damaging Funland is inherited.

[@DonnaBump]

Hman isn't a prewatcher, he's a Sapphire!

[@danielleng3900]

​@@rebootone2020😂

[@IconicResemblance]

@@rebootone2020 Why tho? He is just watching the show and sharing his thoughts on it like all the others do.

[@wazowski6602]

SPOILER I think he's a Padparadscha if you know what I mean😉

[@DonnaBump]

@@wazowski6602 Padparadscha are still Sapphires 🤷‍♂️ 😀.

[@wazowski6602]

@@DonnaBump Yes ik, but there's a reason why I said that

[@seamusburke639]

Baby Sour Cream having the same voice as the grown-up version cracks me up every time.

[@toxicity775]

Steven Universe actually has a 5th season then The Movie and after that comes SU Future!

[@calzoneyed]

If you focus a little harder their past selves might get this information

[@arandomcomment5808]

@@-i_own_you_-Did they find out before they accidentally went ahead?

[@XC11301991]

@@-i_own_you_- Actually they've already finished and moved onto a new show to fill the time slot.

[@arandomcomment5808]

@@XC11301991 Oh ok, I guess I should’ve guessed so when I saw the Diamonds as one of their stickers

[@artloveranimation]

@@-i_own_you_- Oh right! Haha I can't wait to see future reactions

[@donovan802]

As someone who loves Lapis (and is pretty much prone to defending her from haters), “Alone at Sea” is amazing. To many, it’s one of the best examples of toxic relationships. 💙💧

[@DeathKitta]

I like how BOTH of them were toxic to each other. Unlike how fandom pretended it was only Jasper.

[@GenetMJF]

Ppl hate Lapis?? How

[@samuelardelean7037]

Lapis was the abuser in their "relation", I still like Lapis and her design, not a fan of this side of her

[@sherlock4824]

@@samuelardelean7037both of them were abusers

[@samuelardelean7037]

@@sherlock4824 yes and no, Lapis brought them together in this mess and kept it for months, while Jasper was fighting her way out to the surface but didn't wanted to give up on their combined power. Jasper accepted being tortured if that meant being powerful enough to destroy her enemies, that's why she was so desperate to get back with Lapis, because Lapis is the strongest gem on the planet, except for a certain starlight.

[@allieoop7024]

The boat scene was used as a clip in a “Top 10 Dark Scenes in a Children’s Show” video I watched several years ago, and I had never heard of Steven Universe. I was so fascinated with the scene, and the concept of a toxic/abusive relationship being displayed in a show aimed at a younger audience, that I started watching the show immediately. I started from the beginning because I wanted to have the full context and understand what was going on, and I instantly fell in love with SU.

[@Skull_the_skellyton]

Idk if it was the exact same video, but something like that was my first glimpse of jasper and after watching the entire show +future, Jasper is my favorite character lol What a strange twist in fate

[@Altareblack]

Literally the Malachite in real life being in the water for so long makes it toxic. Fusions are a metaphor for relationships (both romantic and friendships) so yes, literally Along in the sea they show how is a toxic relationship and how affect in a long term u can see when lápiz is fishing and the fishing line breaks it comes that PTSD of fighting all the time Such a good show

[@manupm9161]

8:37 fun fact: this is the first time Garnet talks in 7 episodes

[@afellownerd]

Without spoiling anything, Kiki's Pizza Delivery Service is deceptively important for Steven's character arc

[@traehignight]

Oh by far. Also there was some good foreshadowing with something Vidalia says to Greg lol.

[@Sam_sammington]

I really wonder how many people get the reference to a certain Studio Ghibli movie; (Kiki’s delivery service). Rebecca Sugar has said that many pieces of media had inspired her.

[@goleon7671]

​@@Sam_sammingtonAnd also the End of Evangelion shot at the end

[@Sans0328]

14:42 Guys don't forget season 5 before the movie lmao

[@starrydust7160]

As a Pearl fan, I also stan Onion. He's just so adorably chaotic.

[@yolosucker]

Ikr lmao Bros just a little chaos demon child and I love it

[@DeathKitta]

He was creepier in the beginning but later became chaotically cute.

[@jonathanrobinson198]

I feel like a lot of people forget Lapis intentionally chose to fuse with Jasper in orders to dominate her and keep her under the water. In that episode she literally talks about how it’s her turn to keep someone prisoner after all the time being captured. Jasper still has faults in the dynamic but it really is a mix of toxicity. Going as far as her wanting Lapis to hurt her by saying “I’m the only one who can take your full power.” Jasper liked getting oppressed and Lapis felt a since of catharsis letting all her anger out on someone and I think that’s a very interesting angle to portray.

[@MetaLatias5]

I love Onion BECAUSE he's such a mysterious and creepy agent of chaos Greg the Babysitter is a highlight for me, both for baby Sour Cream and because we actually got to see some more of Rose's personality and flaws, namely her appreciation of yet simultaneously naivety about human beings and how fragile they are

[@samfine5286]

The “Leave Greg aLONE👊🏻💥” from Rose stills gets me till this day 😂😂😂

[@tariqthomas9090]

“The people who hate on Onion are the people who like Pearl.” I mean, speaking as a Pearl stan…yeah.😅

[@Casterspellproductions]

I love onion and Pearl

[@Makkisenoo]

This is literally me

[@miserablehuman5663]

Not true. I'm a pearl fan and I love onion. I love how chaotic he is

[@mibadada]

My favorite part of the message from the Lapis and Jasper episode was, that in their fusion/relationship they both were very toxic and hurt each other, but while Lapis still missed it emotionally she knew it was bad and said no to going back. That's the most powerful thing you can do IMO - whether you are a victim or in a mutually toxic bad relationship or even an abuser, the situation changes what your next steps should be but the first step is to realize that it needs to end and then to stick with that conviction (and find people/resources who support you in sticking to it)

[@kaylagaymon4873]

8:51 You can't fight Steven's cuteness. She lost the battle of will 😍😍😍🤣🤣🤣

[@Sam_sammington]

Yeah, he’s adorable

[@rpgrage7711]

CENTIPEETLE'S EPISODE YEAH she's adorable, alone at sea is one heck of a ride, i love the evangelion reference in kiki's pizza delivery service, also we get another past Greg episode these are some good episodes

[@Shadowcat31]

15:57 I LOVE Onion lol He is such a little unique weirdo, he's almost like a local cryptid how could you NOT love that kid? I would be so excited to see what kind of an adult he'll become 😅 Cause you know good, or bad it will be highly entertaining.

[@HeraclesN-fp1bw]

I love the Episode with Centi - There are various anime references in the episode “Kiki's Pizza Delivery Service” like: - The title is a reference to the Ghibli film Kiki's Delivery Service - In Kiki’s mind with pizza coming out of the water is a reference to the famous ending of The End of Evangelion - Steven's rocket shoes is a reference to Astro Boy while his elbow rockets are similar to the joint rockets of Cyborg 004 from Cyborg 009 - Steven throwing the giant pizza cutter is similar to the Spirit Bomb - “Alone at Sea” is a very interesting look into abusive relationships & Stockholm Syndrome - During the episode Greg makes references to Fonz’s “Ayy!” & when he says "This trip might be a little longer than we thought, little buddy" is Gilligan's Island all the while he wears a hat just like the Skipper - “Greg the Babysitter” is the classic straying baby cartoon trope & Greg yells out "Rose! Get me off this crazy thing!" he is referencing a catchphrase from The Jetsons

[@lucasoliver2571]

The four episodes per video is much better ❤

[@drunk_vampire]

Guys! There are 5 seasons! If you went from season 4 straight to the movie it would be complete emotional whiplash

[@fanaticalistic]

0:00 "PUT PERIDOT IN THE INTRO" I remember a load of fan animations of Peridot and lapis that added them in. Ahhh nostalgia 👽🌊 8:50 I relate to Garnet here, my little brother asks me for my oreos and I can't say no 💛 10:26 My favorite gem right there💚 13:59 Tragic... 21:07 AWWW Steven pops up so cuteee 23:00 This reminds me of Sugilite and how when they fused they stayed together for so long Sugilite didn't want to go away, even though when unfused you can see how Garnet and Amethyst are collapsed and thank Pearl for unfusing them. Yet Amethyst later on still wants to fuse with her later on at the start of the Sardonyx Arc and Garnet has to put her foot down because even though they enjoyed Sugilite, it wasn't healthy. 24:20 I recall earlier in this episode how Lapis and Greg said, "Why would a fish bite a hook?" "The fish will bite if there's bait" Jasper is literally the fish swimming towards bait, even though it will kill her. Thankfully Lapis decided to throw this fish back in the Sea 🌊 28:31 Rose saying "Greeeeg💕" is so precious to me 29:01 Most Swag Baby ever

[@ryuzakidestiny]

It's season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Movie and finally Future. This is the order.

[@MatthewTeachout-xj4yy]

This is the way

[@Sammy_The_Umbreon]

12:48 Took me way too long to notice that she looks back and yells 'Steven!', because she wants to make sure he's following/not falling behind. (Could even be because she got seperated from her crew, as stated earlier-)

[@Derpy_Crow]

Oh yeah!

[@bluewolf6323]

A really sad thing to note for the Centipeedle episode, she cried out the healing when she started crying from what happened...

[@cristopherj1324]

28:29 omg! 🥹 this episode is SO important, I didn't even realized it, not only did it change sour cream but what changed everything, the whole reason the series happens, when Rose changed, and I love that it was Sour cream. 😭

[@thedernboy]

two episodes about abusive relationships on different scales

[@baraxor]

The figure Centipeetle (at this point forward referred to as Centipeetle Captain) was saluting isn't Yellow Diamond, but a Gem who as a character is not canonical to SU but is a major character in the spinoff games. Her name is Hessonite and she's voiced by actress Christine Baranski. Actually, Hessonite could be considered canonical to SU since at one point her name will be mentioned in the series. Recall Lapis's flashback at the Galaxy Warp in Same Old World. Just like in Centipeetle's account, the Homeworld loyalists still on Earth were in panic mode trying to get off planet shortly before some kind of "nuke flash". Greg shouldn't be responsible for the cost of the yacht, a boat like that for charter would be covered by insurance, so unless there was a clause that specified "No Gems allowed" or it could be proved that the sinking was caused by Greg operating the boat negligently, the insurance would cover the loss. Now, Greg WOULD be responsible for the dock damage caused by forgetting to cast off the line. There are five seasons of SU; then comes the movie, followed by Steven Universe Future.

[@VeeAllar738]

The episode with Lapis is just so heavy when you really look at it. Like she's sorta depressed and missing Jasper. Their relationship was toxic and abusive, and I'm so glad she rejected Jasper there. This show is just incredible at story telling. And your reactions are amazing

[@chilibreath]

I just realized that Vidalia dropped a spoiler in that flashback. IYKYK. You have about 2 more seasons before SU Future. Which means more episodes where Hman makes more guesses.

[@nesso.9944]

Wow, I loved that discussion at the end of this batch, especially that comment about false scarcity. I've watched this show so many times but have never thought about the Diamonds like that. You guys are awesome!

[@lify5505]

11:34 she was actually saluting a Jasper, thought it was a cool thing to mention

[@UmmNovumn]

The gem she was saluting to was actually a hessonite! She appears in the games and is name dropped by Centi when she’s fully healed in the end of the 5th season!

[@thejaguarback]

that baby having that deep ass voice is one of the funniest things they've ever done on this show

[@miloticshiny4916]

steven saiyng "im sorry" holding the diamond drawing is just cheffs kiss

[@renocicchi7346]

Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I missed the foreshadowing in that Greg episode. I’ve watched SU so many times and I’m still finding nods to huge future reveals even now

[@johannesh.9955]

I like the explanation that the crystals are like computers. You can break a computer by breaking the hardware or by breaking the software.

[@Mystixxness]

14:44 There’s actually 5 seasons of steven universe, but if you guys are watching on hulu then for some reason they never uploaded the 5th season to the site

[@kittiesice]

I don't know if it was on purpose or not but the "S.S. Misery" is also what they called the ship in the move "The pebble and the penguin". It was literally a ship trafficking's penguins and they sang a whole song about how miserable their captive lives are, in the cargo hold. If it is a reference to that then I applaud you Rebecca Sugar.... If not, it is a very interesting coincidence, that happens to fit the theme of the episode.

[@omegasteve8485]

She wasn’t saluting to yellow diamond, she was saluting to a hessonite(A type of Garnet) Natural Garnets are Commanders

[@Mark-yu6yd]

11:28 That is actually a reference to a Steven Universe game, the person there is Hessonite who only shows up in the games

[@isaiahsauceda1753]

There are 5 seasons boys. Don’t miss the 5th season it’s the best!

[@CajunCrustacean]

Gotta love the sneaky references in this show, like the one to Evangelion at 6:47.

[@Peridot916]

Does anyone else spend their entire week waiting for this?

[@yolosucker]

LITERALLY. their amphibia and Steven Universe reactions are literally what I wait for😭

[@jojo-xk8ri]

me with their atla reactions 😭

[@BrandonJames2016]

Jasper being so desperate to become malachite was something I didn’t expect and her wanting to go back into that abusive relationship while lapis wanted nothing to do with her anymore even tho apparently lapis was the “abuser” in the relationship. Btw the gem that was in charge of centi was called hessonite she was revealed in the Steven universe game.

[@MillyKKitty]

Both were abusive in that fusion. Jasper just threatened Lapis into it in the first place, and Lapis used it to trap her and put all her anger on Jasper.

[@BrandonJames2016]

@@MillyKKitty yes ik that but when Jasper herself recognizes that Lapis was even worse than her in the relationship that’s quite shocking. I still love lapis but she was more the “abuser” in the relationship even tho neither of them liked each other and we know the “abuse” was just putting jasper down so lapis can stay in control.

[@ageridthesilverdragon4440]

the Jasper and Lapis is actually one of the better depecion of a toxic relationship in childrens media if you ask me

[@yolosucker]

FR THO. I also think it's great how they show that both Jasper AND lapis contributed to the toxicity of their fusion and relationship and not JUST one of them.

[@DeathKitta]

Too bad only Jasper was framed as the abusive one, when it was mutual,

[@pieflower6419]

​@@DeathKittaLapis literally called Jasper her prisoner and admitted she enjoyed taking everything out on her. I think it's pretty clear both sides are in the wrong 😅

[@DeathKitta]

@@pieflower6419 She said so yes, but for me it looked like 'look what fusion with Jasper twisted Lapis into'. When Jaspet confronted Lapis, she was looming over her with determined/crazed face, while Lapis was being cornered with scared and timid look.

[@pieflower6419]

@@DeathKitta I don't see it that way. I see Lapis being frustrated at both the crystal gems and Homeworld, and taking a drastic, regrettable self-sacrificial opportunity to protect Steven and her face was guilt and concern in that moment on the boat. But that's just how I read it 😅

[@ColinTedford]

Good job Boom predicting Jasper's appearance and noting the thing about taping the name over. (Presumably Hman kissed him on the forehead between segments to transfer his power. 😘✨) Also good observation about the Diamonds, and I bet it is intentional.

[@emilyschomer6715]

19:38 Yeah, but I'm pretty sure that's an actual thing they do for trauma. Have someone face it in small controlled doses to give them a better experience and help them get over it

[@shoelesblondlady]

Do you think Kiki yelling my leg in the dream is a spongebob reference? I wouldn't say that but it's an episode where Steven infiltrates dreams...

[@MoeChan013]

LOL 😂😂😂

[@nabinoorshahil2715]

Diamonds are also the hardest gems in real life.

[@kaylagaymon4873]

1:59 When Kiki said, "My Leg!", it reminds me of Fred from Spongebob Squarepants 🦵🦵🦵🤣🤣🤣

[@everforward5561]

One of my main gripes with the series is the gems knowing NOTHING about Earth or humans, despite being there for over a millenia.

[@dipperdawn]

Have they seen Peridot's version of the intro? The Crystal Clods intro? That one's so good.

[@shoelesblondlady]

When they go fishing they definitely sneak in a gilligans island reference when he calls him lil buddy like the captain talking to gilligan... or does he call him that before this?

[@maurtendo]

I hope we eventually find out what happened with Baby Sourcream

[@DrOtter2.0]

Funfact: if a real lapis touches the water it becomes toxic like the relantionship with jasper and lapis😊

[@wildflowerproductions1414]

Lapis and Jasper sparked a LOT of discourse in the fandom because the relationship isnt clear who was exactly toxic and abusive and this episode didnt sit right with a lot of us. It seemed like they wanted to go with the stereotypical picture of abuse ( big muscular aggressive person vs the small dainty person) but then they made it more complicated by saying lapis liked it. the issue is kids mostly understand stuff in a simplistic light so if you want to explain the nuances to them then you have to do it thoroughly so while we were kids we wanted to side with lapis bc she was portrayed as weaker but when she saids she liked it, but then is put in this light as if being in the right to leave jasper when she was the one who trapped both of them at the bottom of the ocean, it became VERY confusing. This could have been a great moment if the show gave us extra context to both of their backstories if they knew each other at some point bc a lot of the fandom filled in the gaps with theories. Also jasper is wasted potential because she is a war veteran of homeworld and could have given us more plot and more of her backstory so you will only see her a few times. This plot is one of my least favorites and imo doesnt portray a toxic relationship well when these characters are only seen for a few episodes.

[@GenetMJF]

Jasper and lapiz teaching about toxic relationship. The episode is so good.

[@0l._.l0895]

The problem with Malachite and how it obviously showed an abusive relationship was that initially a lot of viewers missed that Lapis was also in the wrong. While Jasper was a bad person and she fused for all the wrong reasons, Lapis abused her to keep her there and keep her under her control. They both are wrong, but lot of people miss where it is also her fault.

[@jaxcraft2848]

These batch of episodes were BANGERS!

[@3emeraldangel]

I recommend watching Steven Universe: The Movie first then, right after the movie, Steven Universe: Future when he's all grown up! Otherwise you might get lost on some of the background.

[@ClubsDeuce5150]

Fun Math! With these episodes you have hit 94 / 160 for Steven Universe, so just about 59%. When you factor in the runtime of the movie and Future, you are at about 51%!

[@captainteeko4579]

My god I NEVER realized the miyazaki reference from that episode title 😭

[@agustinmartinez6765]

There's also an Evangelio one

[@bruhmcbro2704]

I can't believe I never saw the Kiki pizza episode.

[@jasmine9581]

Ooo 4 10:55 :) 11:19 she doesn't see the difficulty 11:30 dang all 4 12:11 People are saying that the transformation started reversing because she cried out Steven's healing spit right here 14:39 wait S5 15:45 really? He's almost chill 19:55 ohhh (who said catch a Jasper) 20:02 man, I'd like to fish like that at least in the moment 22:50 full-screening for the next line 30:00 He...should've/could've just asked her to jump and catch him

[@kay-jay1581]

I think you guys already figure it out but there are 5 seasons of Steven universe the movie is next and Steven:Universe takes place after the movie

[@Camilo.andres]

6:48 bruhhh i didn't notice that shot is a reference from The End Of Evangelion HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@SpiralTheFirst]

I LOVE how everyone goes from disliking peridot to loving her

[@manupm9161]

6:46 *how didn't any of you notice that Evangelion reference?*

[@Eichaaa]

I love the neon genesis evangelion reference in the kiki episode

[@ihsb1234]

I was genuinely surprised that none of them caught it, I was expecting at least Hman to know it

[@Eichaaa]

@jackhayes1115 Yeah me too and they also didn't notice or react to the spear longinus or King is wearing asuka's music note croptop in the owl house season 2

[@ViaCRoz]

Steven: I'd really love to help. He always does. I laugh every time you guys say Peridot for the theme song. It's endearing. She always deserved her spot. The gem writing does look so complicated. Oh, Steven does like to slap happy over trauma. Pretty crazy how many instances in this show you guys get theories right on the dot, but I know there's no prewatch cause of the few incorrect one's.

[@MathmatheusMath]

Sorta Stupid reactions is the best>>>>

[@yolosucker]

REAL. They're literally my favourite reaction channel 😭

[@abracadabramagic1139]

GREG DIDNT WIN A LOTTERY, HE MADE A REALLY COOL SONG WHICH WAS PUBLISHED BY MARTY AND NOW GREG GOT A TON OF MONEY FROM IT

[@LaraArnhold]

9:32 haha, i remember when some people think that this was her truth form! 😂

[@CjKamikaze]

Onion is chaotically awesome. Yes he's a bit creepy at time and I freakin love him!

[@bespectacledheroine7292]

I hopped into the show a season later than this but at the time people who thought fusion wasn't a metaphor for sex were laughed at (Because it was seen as downplaying how lesbian friendly the show was) but because the show later portrayed it in ways that would be weird to think about it in that frame of mind (People who have finished the show know what I'm talking about), now it's the popular thing to laugh at people who do think fusion is sex. I think what's most obviously true is fusion started as this and became something else, but the fanbase gaslighting people who observe how differently it was handled in the earlier seasons is a huge pet peeve of mine.

[@bnuuuyy]

didn't one of the people who worked in the show said that fusions represented different types of relationships? like platonic friendships, toxic relationships, romantic love etc it's always been pretty obvious to me that was what fusions represented all along plus garnet literally says she's a representation of ruby's and saphire's love for eachother I guess you could also read it as sex for some reason but that's just weird imo /nm

[@bespectacledheroine7292]

@@bnuuuyy "That's just weird" Literally the show featured Amethyst twerking and spreading her legs and Garnet ramming into her the first time they form Sugilite, and when Pearl and Garnet do a fusion dance she pins Pearl to the wall and Pearl has the greatest "bedroom energy" I've ever seen in a show that isn't strictly for adults. The show had the moments it did, people aren't projecting anything onto it lol. It's not weird of the show to do at all, I'm not arguing that, this will go over a lot of heads. But it is weird of them to pretend they didn't have that undertone quite demonstrably.

[@bnuuuyy]

@@bespectacledheroine7292 I'm aware, this SU was one of the biggest parts of my childhood, it helped me come out as gay & trans ffs I get these undertones, it's weird TO ME specifically to read fusion strictly as a metaphor for sex since it is demonstrated several times that even with this purposeful implication that's impossible to miss, fusions also represent many things beyond that, like I said before and I find it beautiful it's just my opinion anyway, love this show /nm

[@bespectacledheroine7292]

@@redballoon9007 Oh I agree, like I said it *became* something else, probably starting with Steven and Connie (Romantic without being sexual) and then as you say Steven and Amethyst and their big sis and kid brother style fusion. But with that first one it was the exception to everything else we'd seen to that point, very sexualized fusions. To deny this is rewriting history.

[@bespectacledheroine7292]

@@bnuuuyy I never said strictly though. I acknowledged fusion meant something else later on. But to start off with, this is what it meant. I watched it as an older teenager for the first time so I guess that accounts for my seeing this in it. I prefer what it later became *anyway* although I think pushing the envelope early on is groundbreaking in itself. I just don't see why people care to pretend it was never overtly sexual.

[@luckybug479]

I like Pearl and Onion! Though I will say I originally did not like onion (mostly because of how he treated Steven in the beginning - like when he took his toy) but I find him funny and I quite like him now!

[@revangerang]

Ohhh I never thought about the false scarcity metaphor! That's such a good point

[@dylpkl.]

there's actually 5 seasons of steven universe, then the movie, then future. Hulu doesn't have the 5th season for some reason (but HBOmax does)

[@BelBelle468]

I love the Rose and Centipeetle episodes.

[@emilyschomer6715]

9:44 My brain: try it again

[@josephdavis9234]

"The Gem Kingdom? Queendom?" Gempire.

[@ivanelugo]

1:58 nice spongebob reference

[@dustpanhandle]

im genuinely so hyped for the final season

[@abracadabramagic1139]

There are 5 seasons of Steven universe, a movie, and also Steven Universe future.

[@johnkearns2252]

There is 6 total seasons of Steven universe, don’t forget season 5

[@michaelparham1328]

I'm somewhat reminded of a pair of friends with a child who stayed with me a while. I see the child on the regular, and he has no idea how many diapers of his I changed.

[@Pablo360able]

Man, it sucks we never found out what happened to baby Sour Cream/

[@Azuredock7912]

Did the pizza episode have an Evangelion reference? I just noticed it!!!

[@terririnella4032]

i wonder if Babish has reproduced the pizza/burritto/chip/roll? I have loved Bismuth from the first time i saw her, and because i saw the later episodes first, then went back to watch the earlier ones, i got a real buzz the first time we see the tree, and you can see what looked like Bismuth's bubbled gem (we wouldn't have known at the time if watched in order)....if you look up what bismuth looks like in real life, that is what the gem or mineral looks like, a rainbow sheen that forms in square, rectangular or square spiral descending forms naturally....you don't expect a mineral or metal to form in straight lines and natural, straight line bends i also love her voice, it is Crazy Eyes from Orange is the New Black my favourite part is when we first see her, they reveal her name, and the episode title right when the audience is asking "who is that?"

[@ArteArt39]

There are 5 seasons, then timeskip, then movie and Future

[@SailorChristian]

Guys the Movie is before Steven Universe Future

[@combatwombat8572]

FINALLY someone points out that greg was using the wrong kind of fishing rod....

[@Char1ieYT]

actually there is a season 5, but you probably know that by now!

[@azeTrom17]

It's really sad how many people see Lapis as the abuser, or AN abuser, in her relationship with Jasper. As someone trained in clinical psychology, Steven Universe was really just as blatant as they could be--Jasper checks all the main boxes of an abuser clearly, and Lapis checks absolutely none of them. Jasper doesn't have Stockholm syndrome. Anyone who thinks that should really do some research on what the condition actually means. And yes, Lapis is more powerful, but that has zero impact on the direction of the abuse. Lapis doesn't manipulate Jasper's emotions. Jasper is the one with more emotional control over their relationship, and Lapis suffers from it. Everything in the alone at sea episode is a textbook example of abuser and victim--I've seen many, many similar conversations irl. Jasper pretends to be the victim, stating that she's changed and that she needs Lapis, etc etc etc. That's common abuser behavior. What I've realized after seeing many people's reactions to this episode is that most people just don't understand manipulation. They trust that Jasper is as weak as she pretends to be. I can sorta understand the confusion--yes, Lapis physically held Jasper in place and unleashed her negative emotions onto Jasper. She was defending Steven from a monster, holding her back for his protection. And, in the process, she used her own negative emotions as fuel, harming Jasper in the process. This could be considered a form of abuse, definitely. But in regards to the relationship dynamic between Lapis and Jasper, emotionally speaking, Lapis is the victim, and Jasper is the abuser. They aren't abusing each other--it's one-sided. For those not wanting to do heavy research on the subject but curious about how to tell an abuser from a victim, there are plenty of very simple signs that usually work. In the episode, Lapis feels like a monster for holding Jasper down, recognizing that it was a bad relationship, but feeling like she may be in the wrong. That's classic victim behavior--abusers shift the blame, but are, in MOST cases, unable to express any shame outwardly. They can act shameful as a manipulation tactic, but Lapis wasn't trying to manipulate Steven onto being on her side--she was just being honest. An abuser wouldn't be able to do that the vast majority of the time. A well known sign nowadays is gaslighting, one of many manipulation tactics abusers love. Jasper gaslights Lapis, lies about changing for the better, uses flattery, promises things will be different, separates Lapis from her ally, puts herself in a demeaning position to make Lapis feel stronger, acts like a victim, (but doesnt exhibit any signs if being one) etc. One thing to remember is that manipulation tactics manifest in abusers AND victims. Abusers use these tactics to manipulate their victims, and victims use these tactics to manipulate themselves, because that's what they were taught by the abusers to do. Most victims can't leave their toxic relationships because of these messages like "things will be different now," etc etc. A much better sign is their willingness to accept other's agency. If you tell an abuser "no," things are about to be bad. An abuser can never accept when someone else defies their authority, and will always have a severe negative emotional reaction. They're abusive in the first place because they have an emotional need for control. Telling them no defies that control. This is probably the best sign of an abuser. Lapis is struggling with feelings of wanting to be malachite again, but isn't pushing those feelings onto Jasper. Jasper telling her she doesn't want to go back wouldn't cause Lapis to lash out in anger. She respects Jasper's agency. Jasper, on the other hand, grows angry when Lapis defies her, forgetting the act and taking her anger out on Steven. So, yeah. Lapis isn't an abuser. It makes me really sad to see people think of her as one, not because I don't understand the confusion, and not because they're misunderstanding the show, but because it means they probably aren't equipped to tell the difference in real life, either. I wish some form of clinical psych from mandatory in schools--it's some of the most important stuff to be educated on in regards to future mental health. Don't get into abusive relationships, people. And if you're in one, I sincerely hope you find a way out someday. You absolutely can, even if it doesn't feel possible :)

[@fanaticalistic]

Thanks for writing this, this is actually a really good description of Lapis and Jasper. I personally always pityed Jasper, but that was probably just me taking what she said as genuine. Especially that Stockholm Syndrome bit, I literally commented that Jasper reminded me of that. But yeah after reading what you wrote, Jasper was the abuser.

[@azeTrom17]

@@fanaticalistic Yeah, and to be clear I'm not saying Jasper didn't suffer. Abusers do what they do because of their own pain. Also, sorry about the random essay lol I just got tired of seeing the same (understandably) confused comment everywhere online when this stuff is actually super important irl.

[@SADIE_Maybe_SADISTIC]

I agree with this. I see in the comment section of every reaction to this episode the same thing “lapis is the abuser” “Jasper was forced into fusion” . I’m glad that someone sees what I am thinking.

[@azeTrom17]

@@SADIE_Maybe_SADISTIC There's a video out there calling out Lapis for being a horrible person, (gem?) so that's where everyone got the idea. It straight up misrepresented serious mental health issues--I finished it but felt sick to my stomach. I don't recommend it lol the person making the video really needs to take a psych class

[@CasuallyConversate]

I don't think lapis is an "abuser" but I think the idea is that lapis "abused" Jasper. Jasper abused Lapis much more so, but when people say Lapis is an abuser I don't think they say so in a clinical sense, but in a "They abused someone so they're an abuser" like someone that stole something is a thief. Then again you get into an argument of definitions, which isn't even arguing the same point anymore. In my opinion, Lapis abused Jasper, and Jasper abused Lapis. And saying Lapis is the victim and Jasper is the abuser, while again clinically true, paints a picture of a black and white relationship when in reality neither of them did the right thing in situations they were presented with.

[@junimoony]

6:49 This feels like an End of Evangelion reference

[@gatokawaii3996]

27:25 Now that I have a baby sister, this is how I been with my other siblings.

[@federicocastro6154]

The next 10 episodes will be all incredible!!