Talk:Change Your Mind (episode)/@comment-24435322-20190122195131

I know some people feel that White couldn't be redeemed...I thought the same thing. But maybe that is the point. A lot of stories like this have the hero facing some villain who ends up being destroyed or punished in some way. Maybe Rebecca Sugar's idea from the very beginning was that there is no main villain, just misunderstandings or characters in pain that have serious consequences, but (albeit unrealistic, but is true for this show) amends can be made.

It is the very essence of the show and that of Steven's character: he never wanted to fight; he wanted to heal, build connections, even with those who tried to kill him (Peridot, Jasper, Bismuth (briefly), the list goes on), which is what makes him so darn likeable. It is that and many more things that draw so many people to this show. It deals with so many themes, including love, grief, forgiveness, and so many tropes are subverted in order to deliver a compelling epic centering on a young boy who just wants to be himself, accepts everyone for who they are, and strives to help others and make the world a better place.

It took 5 seasons, but this arc is essentially complete, and would have made a satisfying resolution to the series, though I would like to see how Jasper reacts to the news that her sworn enemy Rose Quartz and her beloved Pink Diamond were one in the same and that Steven is both her legacy and his own person.

That being said, I look forward to whatever is planned for the movie and season 6, as well as whatever bridges Steven will build. As a personal speculation, maybe an even bigger threat will drive the Crystal Gems and Homeworld to work together to face it.