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Episodes 5-8:

5: Well that was pointless...wouldn't have been if we had gotten to hear what pearl said about the crystal. Also, another case of "I don't like being involved in the family business!" Just. Steven...stop being stupid, and for the love of all that is holy and good, put on some pants.

6: Oh thank God! He's wearing pants! This one was also kinda pointless, but some of the jokes were nice, though the cat fingers were kinda horrifying. It was nice to see Steven interacting with his dad more, though I worry for that man's skin.

7: Oh look it's Connie. She's neat. I also think this episode had some good jokes, especially involving Garnet, she's a really good straightman. I just feel really bad for that man's boat. By the way, it seemed implied that Connie isn't from Beach City, and she just kinda accepts the fact that Steven is magic. That's kinda weird. Also, I still wish I knew more about Garnet as a character, so far She's just been the straightman for Pearl and Amethyst. Like, I know it comes later once she de-fuses, but still. Anyway another cute episode, I liked Connie and Steven's interactions. Oh yeah, and Lars is kind of an immature jerk...just wanted to throw that out there.

8: Oh look! LORE!!! But not very much...also, dangerous temple is dangerous. I was really hoping that the thing at the beginning would lead somewhere, but instead it was a bait and switch...way to blueball a guy Steven Universe. This episode was also cute. I like seeing Steven and all the Gems interact with eachother. They all play really nice off one another, and I'm amazed at how well the writers make them feel like a family this early on. They're stepping up the humor as well, which I like.

Though, I gotta say. The animation can be kinda rough sometimes...ESPECIALLY regarding Pearl. I don't recall is it was this one, or Bubble Buddies, but I remember one scene where Pearl's proportions were all messed up, only for her to raise her arms and for it to get worse, since she became Slenderman all of the sudden.

Yeah, I still don't get what all the hubbub is about. So far, I just think it's a nice, cute little show. I don't get why the entire internet is all like "OMG THIS IS THE PINNACLE OF CARTOONS! NOTHING CAN EVER TOP THIS!" Like, it's nice. I like it (Happy, Matrixbeast?) but I'm not seeing "greatest cartoon of all time" here. I guess we'll see when I go through the rest of season 1.