Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-26808654-20150131083547

Let me start by saying that Steven Universe is awesome and my favorite show, but there are some things that just really bug me about it. This is just a list of a few things I dislike about the show. Feel free to add your own.

1. Steven gets next to zero character development. I think it's best summed up at the end of Rose's Room. "I always get what I want!" That is true. I mean, despite his antics, he's only gotten in trouble twice. The first time, he was let off the hook the following day despite disobeying Garnet and smacking her in the face. The second time, he ran away and was presumably grounded from TV for a thousand years. Odds are, he weaseled out of that too. He hasn't really learned anything from his mistakes which would be fine if this show wasn't so character driven.

2. The powers are inconsistant. However strong the gems are in an episode is dependant on how much it contributes to the plot. Mirror Gems are an almost perfect match for the gems, being only slighty strong due to regenerative powers. Sugilite is single handedly defeated by Pearl, who can't defeat Frybo. All of them combined, plus the assistance of the Pizzas is needed to defeat Pufferfish. Watermelon Steven army wrecks everything. If Steven wanted to summon another army of those things, he could take over the world and nothing short of the Justice League could stop him. Speaking of powers...

3. Random powers that would be really useful during a fight but are rarely used. Garnet has rocket fists (and could possibly enlarge her guantlets?) and can deflect lightning without her guantlets, Amethyst can spin dash, Pearl can create clones of almost equal skill, summon holograms, create any object she wants and shoot lasers. All of the gems can shapeshift. Shapeshifting alone should take care of half the threats in Beach City. Pearl could've been of great use during the Mirror Gem fight. Garnet could've rocket fisted Pufferfish. I'm pretty sure that with these powers, they could've done a lot more other than just repeatedly toss Amethyst at Red Eye.

4. Steven's human limitations. I get that Steven is half magic, but that still means certain abilities and certain weaknesses. My main problem is really with Steven and breathing. In Space Race, he can breathe (and somehow talk) in space. In Mirror Gem, he's dragged through a tower the size of the ocean. So from these episodes, we can assume he doesn't need oxygen. That's cool. I mean, he's half gem so I guess it makes sens- OH WAIT he can suffucate in Lion's mane and was shown gasping for air after surfacing the ocean tower. Then there's the time he flies out of the warp pad and almost dies despite being shown to be fine in space. And that all without considering his weird ability to be both out of shape and a pratical ninja.

That's my little rant. If there's anything you agree with or disagree with, feel free to let me know. Feel free to list your own things that bug you as well. 