Here at the Fandomentals, we love Steven Universe. It tackles difficult, sometimes dark subjects with a care rarely seen in adult programming. And it still manages to be a bright, hopeful show about a kid and his space moms taking on monsters that threaten Earth. It’s also one of the smartest shows on TV right now.
That doesn’t make it immune from criticism. I’d be the first to admit that the Bismuth episodes were both uncomfortable and disappointing, though I hold out hope that recent mentions of her mean the show isn’t entirely done with that arc. Outside of Bismuth, one of the biggest criticisms I’ve seen in social media sites like Twitter and Tumblr has been the way Lapis and Peridot’s relationship has progressed mostly in the background. Many have said they moved too quickly from enemies to friends, and are disappointed at the lack of a visual depiction of remorse or apology from either of them for their selfish and/or hurtful behavior.
Overdressed & Underappreciated 