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: We see significant growth in supporting characters; for instance, Lars Barriga evolves into a space captain, while Sadie Miller pursues a life beyond the Big Donut through music. Critical Legacy and Future

: He continues to grapple with the complicated, and often destructive, legacy of his mother, Rose Quartz. A New Chapter for the World Steven Universe Future

: Steven’s biggest flaw is his extreme selflessness; having spent his entire childhood working to save the world, he now lacks a personal identity outside of helping others. : We see significant growth in supporting characters;

While the original show celebrated Steven's role as a mediator and savior, Future interrogates the toll that childhood heroism takes on a person. While the original show celebrated Steven's role as

Steven Universe Future has been lauded by critics at sites like The New York Times and Variety for its bold treatment of themes rarely seen in children's television, such as consent, identity, and the non-linear nature of healing.