More people should watch Steven Universe. It never got the cultural attention it deserved while it was airing. the LGBTQ+ representation is genuinely brilliant and the grief and recovery exploration is more sophisticated than most prestige live-action drama.
Read full review →You can watch Steven Universe for pure entertainment or for something more meaningful. Either way you win. Rebecca Sugar's ability to layer complexity into seemingly simple stories is remarkable. Rebecca Sugar's original musical numbers is evidence of a master.
Read full review →What makes Steven Universe work is the characters. Amethyst is one of the most fully realised animated personalities ever created. Rebecca Sugar gave them enough depth that their choices always feel meaningful.
Read full review →Steven Universe has a few weak episodes scattered through its run but the high points more than compensate. Amethyst's storyline is beautifully handled. Rebecca Sugar had a rare clarity of vision for the whole series.
Read full review →Steven Universe works on two levels: kids get the surface entertainment and adults get the subtext. Rebecca Sugar's writing treats its audience with respect. The episode Mr. Greg is as good as any live-action drama.
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