TV critic Alan Sepinwall on why the animated series 'Steven Universe' — and its new TV-movie — is the superhero story we need right now
Steven Universe
But even after he begins mastering his inherited powers, it’s clear that Steven’s greatest asset to the team — and the most appealing part of the whole series — is his fundamental decency. It’s not just that he prefers nonviolent solutions when Garnet or Amethyst would be content to smash the latest monster in their path.
Steven’s empathy and his knack for accepting people on their own terms proves essential for a show that presents complex ideas in a manner its young audience will appreciate. Just likeuses the Gems to talk about a variety of LGBTQ issues . Pearl’s unrequited love for Rose — and her resentment of both Greg and Steven for taking Rose from her — is subtly but clearly established, and is something she and the guys have to work through together.
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