[Steven Universe] 'Kiki's P.D. Service' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Kiki's P.D. Service' Review
Kiki's Pizza Delivery Service. The 91st episode of the show, and the 2nd episode of the "Steven Summer Adventures" event's second week. Again, I have to apologize for the delay of this review. It aired three days ago. Yet I was so conflicted on this one I had to watch it several more times to be able to construct a review. See, some episodes I actually preferred on re-watch (like Drop Beat Dad), but some are just not very re-watchable, and didn't fare so well on re-watch (Restaurant Wars).
If you haven't seen this episode, you might want to before reading this review. Because this episode is bizarre.
I was rather underwhelmed by this episod
[Steven Universe] 'The New Lars' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'The New Lars' Review
The New Lars. The New Lars.
If you haven't seen this episode... you might want to... if you want to believe a word of this review. Because some of the stuff here, you are not going to believe actually HAPPENED.
This episode is about Steven trying to get Lars to realize he DOES have feelings for Sadie, but Lars ain't having it. Steven goes to bed that night wondering why Lars has to be a jerk all the time. And... possesses Lars. I am not kidding you. He uses the same astral projection ability he used to get into the head of a watermelon Steven, and the cluster. But he can do it to people also. And this is HORRIFYING. I mean, this power would
[Steven Universe] 'Alone at Sea' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Alone at Sea' Review
Hello everyone and welcome to my long, long, LONG overdue review of "Alone at Sea", the 93rd episode of Steven Universe. How long overdue? I typically write my reviews within several days of the episode airing. This episode aired July 28th. It's now September.
So I embark on my fourth attempt at writing this review.
MAJOR spoiler warning ahead. Also, content advisory. This episode and review contain HEAVY themes of abuse and abusive relationships.
The plot of the episode is very simple. Steven wants Lapis Lazuli to have a day of fun, so he takes her on a yacht ride. Greg rented the yacht with his millions. They want Lapis to reconcile with
[Steven Universe] The Townsfolk Arc Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] The Townsfolk Arc Review
I am trying something a little different today. The "Townsfolk" arc in Steven Universe was wrapped up last night. I consider the "Townsfolk" arc to be the episodes between "Drop Beat Dad" and last night's episode, "Kiki's Pizza Delivery Service". I have decided to review the Story arc as a whole. This will NOT be a review of the individual episodes. If you want to see those (that I've already done), here are the links provided below:
DROP BEAT DAD - http://guacola772.deviantart.com/art/Steven-Universe-Drop-Beat-Dad-Review-622823083
MR. GREG - http://guacola772.deviantart.com/art/Steven-Universe-Mr-Greg-Review-623324011
TOO SHORT TO RIDE - ht
[Steven Universe] 'Mindful Education' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Mindful Education' Review
PREVIOUS REVIEW: Buddy's Book
NEXT REVIEW: Future Boy Zoltron
Oh boy. This is a biggun. Mindful Education is the 107th episode of Steven Universe, and the fourth episode of season four. It is the second "Post-Steven's-Summer-Adventures" episode.
THIS REVIEW WILL CONTAIN MAJOR SPOILERS. If you haven't seen this episode or all of season 3, I would go and watch it before reading this review!!!
Let's talk about this very deep episode of Steven Universe. And when I say deep, I mean, many ADULT shows don't go as deep as this episode. The plot of this episode is quite simple. Steven and Connie are continuing their training (this time fusion train
[Steven Universe] 'Greg the Babysitter' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Greg the Babysitter' Review
Greg the Babysitter, the 94th episode of Steven Universe, and the final episode of the second week of the "Steven's Summer Adventures" event. This is another Greg flashback episode. The third to be exact. And these episodes are almost always guaranteed to be a hit. So how did this one hold up to the first two?
Pretty well actually. Coming off the last two episodes which were both emotionally heavy and intense, this episode was a nice breather. Even though it was a breather however, it was still a great episode. The plot of this episode is that Steven wants to learn how Greg got his job at the car wash, after he finds out that Greg's been wor
[Steven Universe] 'Gem Hunt' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Gem Hunt' Review
Gem Hunt, the 95th episode of the show, and the coolest episode since Winter Forecast. This episode started the third week of the "Steven's Summer Adventures" event, which according to the Crewniverse, is gonna be INSANE.
Spoilers ahead. If you haven't seen this episode yet, do not read this review.
This episode was pretty simple, yet INSANE at the same time. Connie is on her "first" mission with Steven and Pearl. Her first mission is a simple gem retrieval mission, like the ones we saw early on in the series. They have warped over to a wilderness to retrieve a corrupted gem. And guys, this is the first new corrupted gem we've seen on the s
[Steven U] 'Last One Out of Beach City' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven U] 'Last One Out of Beach City' Review
PREVIOUS REVIEW: Future Boy Zoltron
NEXT REVIEW: Onion Gang
Last One Out of Beach City, the sixth episode of the fourth season and the 109th episode overall. This is the fourth episode to air in the "Post Steven's Summer Adventures" era. And guys, Zap2it has shown that this is the penultimate episode before the hiatus hammer drops. I'm going to miss reviewing these episodes.
Due to the way the provisional titles came out back in August 2015, everyone believed this would be some super climactic episode where Yellow Diamond came to Earth and they had to get everyone out. That couldn't be more different to what actually ended up happening.
Th
Steven Universe Summer of Steven November Thoughts by Guacola772, literature
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Steven Universe Summer of Steven November Thoughts
It's been three months since the Summer of Steven finished. And I have to be honest, I haven't exactly been missing Steven Universe since it went on hiatus two months ago. Say what?!
Put down those pitchforks and torches. I still love this show, and of course I am excited for Gem Harvest, which is now right around the corner. But man was this hiatus needed. After SO many new episodes, the show NEEDED this break. We got an entire season in one month, and now it's time to allow us to digest all of these new episodes, and allow us to re-watch them. And naturally, with all these re-watches, opinions will change. So whilst this show is taking a m
[Steven Universe] 'Know Your Fusion' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Know Your Fusion' Review
PREVIOUS REVIEW: Kindergarten Kid
NEXT REVIEW: Buddy's Book
So this is my second attempt at writing this review. I got about half-way through the original review, then accidentally closed the tab without saving it on a word document first. Fucking shit fuckshire of shitville.
Now that I got my swearing out of the way at my frustration at having to write this review twice, let's jump in. Seriously, you try writing a long review twice.
Know Your Fusion is the 105th episode of the show, the 2nd episode of season 4, and the final episode of the Steven's Summer Adventures event! Never fear though, as they are still showing new episodes weekly!!
[Steven Universe] 'Buddy's Book' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Buddy's Book' Review
PREVIOUS REVIEW: Know Your Fusion
NEXT REVIEW: Mindful Education
This is Buddy's Book, the 106th episode of Steven Universe, and the third episode of the fourth season. This episode is the first post-Steven's Summer Adventures episode to air (they are weekly for now).
This review will contain spoilers. If you haven't caught up with the show or seen this episode, I'd advise you don't read this review. Also, potential trigger warning here. I WILL be talking about suicide in this review.
This episode is about Steven's first ever trip to a library. Connie is going there because, well, she's a grade-A student who happens to be a warrior. But sh
[Steven Universe] Too Short to Ride Rant by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] Too Short to Ride Rant
WARNING: MAJOR SEASON 3 SPOILERS AND NEGATIVITY AHEAD. READ AT OWN RISK.
As you may or may not have noticed, I have downgraded "Too Short to Ride" on my scorecard. This episode has a huge issue that I can no longer ignore or sugar coat. I have seen this episode four times now. And it gets more and more annoying every time I watch it.
"Too Short to Ride" is absolutely not a bad episode of the show. It is actually a fun episode that has Steven make use of his powers, and some great Amethyst and Peridot moments. There's even some lore thrown in at the end. So whilst some parts of the episode are a little slow, that's okay as it's a low-key epi
[Steven Universe] 'Bubbled' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Bubbled' Review
Bubbled... the 103rd episode of Steven Universe and can you freaking believe it... the SEASON THREE FINALE! This was actually NOT the final episode of the Steven's Summer Adventures event - the event was rounded off by the first two episodes of season 4.
MAJOR SPOILER WARNING AHEAD, IF YOU HAVEN'T CAUGHT UP, DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER!!!
So... as a season finale... what was this episode all about? Well, it was actually incredibly low-key. It wasn't exactly Jail Break or Ocean Gem, let's put it that way. Like season 2, the season finale was nothing special. Season 2's finale was "Log Date 7 15 2", which was a low-key comedic episode about Perid
[Steven Universe] 'Steven vs. Amethyst' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Steven vs. Amethyst' Review
Steven vs. Amethyst - the 97th episode of the show, and the third episode of the third week of "Steven's Summer Adventures". This episode basically picks up where "Crack the Whip" left off... probably only a few hours later.
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you are not caught up with the series, do not read any further!
Pearl and Garnet both return from the Great North, having been unsuccessful in finding Jasper. Steven rushes up to them and tells them the events of "Crack the Whip" briefly. They are VERY proud of Steven, and Garnet is best mom as usual in this moment. However, they notice Amethyst slouching on the couch, her self-confidence still
[Steven Universe] 'Mr. Greg' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Mr. Greg' Review
Mr. Greg. I could stop the review right there. Mr. freaking Greg. When the season 3 episode list of titles dropped back in August 2015 (without descriptions), nobody was expecting Mr. Greg to be any more than a filler episode. Nobody EVER thought this episode would go on to be destined to be an instant classic. Mr. Greg is the third episode of the "Steven's Summer Adventures" event, and wow. Just... Just wow. This show is SO GOOD.
IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THIS EPISODE, THEN YOU HAVEN'T LIVED. Oh yeah, and MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!
This episode picks up right where "Drop Beat Dad" left off. It starts with a silly version of Greg's "Comet" song from
[Steven Universe] 'Future Boy Zoltron' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Future Boy Zoltron' Review
PREVIOUS REVIEW: Mindful Education
NEXT REVIEW: Last One Out of Beach City
Future Boy Zoltron. The 108th episode of Steven Universe and the third "Post-Steven's Summer Adventures" episode. This episode aired a week ago, and I apologize for not writing this review sooner. This is a difficult one, and I've been so motherfracking busy. Also, it's not like I didn't write a review in the last week, because I finally FINALLY got to my "Alone at Sea" review.
Warning: This review will contain spoilers, and also I am going to be talking about depression quite a bit in this review.
This episode is about when Steven goes to Funland and sees Smiley se
[Steven Universe] 'Restaurant Wars' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Restaurant Wars' Review
Restaurant Wars, the 90th episode of Steven Universe and the seventh episode of the "Steven's Summer Adventures" event, and the opener to the second week of the event. As usual, if you have not seen this episode, watch it before reading this review.
Spoilers ahead!
So after the first week of the Summer of Steven was mostly comprised of throwaway episodes about Steven interacting with various humans of Beach City, the second week of the event has started with... yet another one of those episodes. The plot of this episode is that Steven accidentally re-ignites a feud between the two neighboring restaurant owners, Mr. Fryman, who owns the fry
[Steven Universe] 'Beach City Drift' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Beach City Drift' Review
We need to talk about Kevin, guys. Huh? Huh? (Crickets). I apologize if someone's already made that joke. Beach City Drift is the 89th episode of the show, and the sixth episode of the Steven's Summer Adventures event. It was the conclusion to the first week of the nuke. I apologize for not doing this review sooner. I was conflicted, I needed to watch it a couple more times for me to be able to construct the basic points for this review.
If you haven't seen this episode, you might want to watch it before reading my review, because otherwise you'll have no idea what I'm talking about.
This episode is about what happens when an old foe of Ste
[Steven Universe] 'Monster Reunion' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Monster Reunion' Review
MONSTER REUNION. I did a strawpoll way back when, asking people which of the provisional (season 3) titles they were the most hyped for. The descriptions of the episodes hadn't been released yet, just the titles. Monster Reunion won by a LANDSLIDE. I think it's safe to say long-time fans had been DYING for this episode for a LONG time, because the title basically guaranteed us the LONG overdue follow-up to "Monster Buddies".
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!!! YOU MUST SEE THIS EPISODE FOR YOURSELF BEFORE READING THIS REVIEW.
So this is it. The famous Monster Reunion. The title that had fans hyped for almost a YEAR. And all I can say is, it did not dis
[Steven Universe] 'Crack the Whip' Review by Guacola772, literature
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[Steven Universe] 'Crack the Whip' Review
Crack the Whip! The show's 96th episode, and the second episode in the third week of the "Steven's Summer Adventures" event. And OH MY GOD.
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. IF YOU HAVEN'T CAUGHT UP WITH THE SERIES, DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER!!!
Where do I even BEGIN with this one? Okay. Let's try something a little different, and get the NEGATIVES out the way first. The character models are horrendously off in this episode in some scenes.
And that wraps up the negatives.
This episode actually picks up RIGHT where Gem Hunt left off. Pearl and Garnet are returning to The Great North to try and find Jasper, who has been going around poofing corrupted gems