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"The Future" is the 20th episode of Steven Universe Future, the 20th episode overall, and the final episode of Steven Universe Future and the Steven Universe franchise all together, as well as the final part of the four-part series finale.
Official Synopsis
Steven is finally ready to move on.
Plot
Steven is on the beach doing a workout when Connie and Lion come in. She asks Steven if he wants to do one last routine before he moves out.
Steven and Connie are in Steven's bedroom and are planning on Steven's schedule. Connie asks him how everyone took the news on Steven moving out. He basically told everyone in Beach City, his dad, but haven't told the Gems. He doesn't have any idea how they are going to take it because the Gems have been so protective of him since his meltdown. He wonders if there's a way he could let them down easy.
Later today, Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl return from the Warp Pad and they see Steven waiting for them. He then shows the Gems his homemade Cookie Cats, and the Gems ate some, including Pearl. The Gems reminisce the Cookie Cat song Steven sang to them years ago, where they sing the songs themselves, minus the last two lines.
Steven compares his abandonment of everyone else's to Cookie Cat's, thinking the reason he left was to move forward in life, despite how difficult it was. He then quickly announces to the Gems, with hesitation, that he's decided to move out the next day, and has a plan of how he's able to visit his friends before he can decide where he wants to go and demands the Gems not to talk him out of his decision. However, the Gems seem to take his decision very lightly and are proud of him showing to be independent.
Steven goes to Little Homeworld, where Bismuth, Lapis, and Peridot do not take the news of Steven's departure so lightly. Bismuth persuades him not to leave them, and Lapis tries to assure him that running elsewhere will result in what she went through in her past. Peridot bursts out crying, showing how she doesn't want Steven to leave and that there won't be anyone else like him. To commemorate everything they've been through, Steven hands out gifts for everyone to remember him by giving Peridot his old pink shirt, a drawing kit with watercolors for Lapis, and Bismuth gets Rose's Battle Flag since she was one of the very first Crystal Gems. They all hug him while crying, thanking him for all he's done for them, even Steven bursts into tears saying that he loves them, as they reply the same.
Before heading back to pack his things, Steven encounters Jasper, punching a hole in the wall who heard about him leaving and insists that she's coming with him, but he says to her that he will move on alone, and can protect himself. Jasper punches another hole after saying to Steven, "Farewell, my Diamond," proving that even she is also upset about him leaving.
Steven heads back to the Temple and gives Amethyst his old video games. She is touched at first but shows to be excited to play his games, which isn't what Steven was expecting. He then goes outside to give Pearl his old ukelele, and she stores it in her gemstone. Steven says it's okay for Pearl to be sad, but she replies that him leaving is a positive thing as he's going to explore new places.
Steven holds his tears in, as he goes to visit Garnet, giving her the same book he used to plan Ruby and Sapphire's wedding. As she takes it, Steven tries to reason with her about how she should feel about his leaving, but Garnet reassures that he'll be fine, even without using her future vision, it's up to him to figure out what to do when he leaves. As she warps away, he begins to cry. Steven has all of his things packed up, but he's a little upset over the fact that though the Gems know he's leaving, he didn't get the reaction he was expecting. Greg tells him that they still love him, and are probably trying to support him. And Steven's gift to Greg is his old room, stating that he is now able to move in with the Gems. Laying down on the bed, Greg appreciates this gift, stating how he finally getting some well-deserved rest, and Steven departing is similar to his childhood.
Outside the Temple, Steven says his goodbyes to Connie and Greg. Then, the Gems are left, containing their happy faces, each giving Steven a goodbye hug.
As Steven heads in the Dondai, driving off to his next destination, he looks at his mirror, watching Connie and his family wave goodbye to him. Until he doesn't see them anymore, he halts the car and quickly drives it in reverse to where the Gems are, and bursts into tears of why the Gems are taking the situation so lightly. However, the Gems revealed that they were holding back their tears, and are extremely sad about Steven leaving.
They all come crying together for a group hug and said they didn't want their sad thoughts to interfere with him leaving, but whatever happens in his future, they're a part of it too. Everyone stating they love each other, they give Steven one more goodbye, and he leaves his old home to a new path in his future. Steven passes by the Big Donut, where everyone waves goodbye to him as he leaves Beach City for good, driving on the open path, ending the series.
Features
Characters
- Steven Universe
- Garnet
- Pearl
- Amethyst
- Greg Universe
- Connie Maheswaran
- Lion
- Bismuth
- Lapis Lazuli
- Peridot
- Jasper
- Kiki Pizza (non-speaking)
- Kofi Pizza (non-speaking)
- Nanefua Pizza (non-speaking)
- Nanefua's Bodyguards (non-speaking)
- Larimar (non-speaking)
- Harold Smiley (non-speaking)
- Quentin Frowney (non-speaking)
- Barbara Miller (non-speaking)
- Mr. Fryman (non-speaking)
- Peedee Fryman (non-speaking)
- Ronaldo Fryman (non-speaking)
- Jane (non-speaking)
- Blue Lace Agate (non-speaking)
- Vidalia (non-speaking)
- Onion (non-speaking)
- Yellowtail (non-speaking)
- Orange Spodumene (non-speaking)
- Bixbite (non-speaking)
- Watermelon Tourmaline (non-speaking)
- Crazy Lace Agate (non-speaking)
- Lars Barriga (mentioned)
- Sadie Miller (mentioned)
- Shep (mentioned)
- Cat Steven (cameo)
- Pink Pearl (cameo)
- Flint (cameo)
- Chert (cameo)
- A Jade (cameo)
- A Ruby (cameo)
Objects
- Warp Pad
- Steven's Video Game Systems
- Steven's hoodie
- A 142-piece art box
- Cookie Cats (Steven's version)
- Golf Quest Mini
Locations
Music
Songs
Instrumental
- TBA
Trivia
- This is the last episode of Steven Universe Future, aswell as the final episode of the Steven Universe franchise that begun in 2013 and lasted for 7 years until 2020.
- This is the first time Steven and Connie are shown kissing.
- This is the first time Pearl is shown eating something.
- Steven is revealed to have a therapist.
- The Cheesburger Backpack is seen with Onion as he waves goodbye to Steven, with Steven presumably had given it to him.
Cultural References
- While planning Steven's and Connie's itineraries, Connie mentions Boogle Maps, a spoof of Google Maps.
- Amethyst references what saving N64 games is like.
- She even references that "Why does it only have one save slot", which what most classic Nintendo games were like.
- Steven confirms to have 4 N64 controllers.
- She even references that "Why does it only have one save slot", which what most classic Nintendo games were like.
Continuity
- According to Steven, the episode takes place a few months after the events of "I Am My Monster".
- Cookie Cat, as well as the song of the same name, return from "Gem Glow", the very first episode.
- Due to the company ceasing production on the product, Steven had to make his own batch of Cookie Cats.
- Garnet references the events of "Together Forever".
- The workout song from "Future Vision" is played at the beginning of the episode.
- The pilot version of the Steven Universe theme song is played by the creator of the series, Rebecca Sugar after the behind the scenes is shown.
- Steven's radio and fitness equipments from Coach Steven are seen again after long absence.
Errors
- Patti LuPone's name in the credits is in a different font.
- Sour Cream's phone isn't colored in.
Transcript
View the episode's transcript here.
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