PonyForYou

I LOVE this episode. We get Smoky. We get Jasper characterization. We get a stronger Steven-Amethyst sibling relationship. We get a little Peridot humor and cute confirmation of her redemption. 

And we get PINK DIAMOND sort of LORE AND CONFIRMATION?!

AND THE RUBLES ARE BACK

Easy 9/10. EASY. This show seemingly just keeps getting better; it’s so layered, and I love how slowly things start to fall into place and reveal a teensy part of the giant puzzle that this show is. It’s so satisfying!

I honestly don’t even remember what happens in the next two episodes besides going back to the moon, I think? And...space. So those two episodes will also be sort of blind-but-not-exactly. Then season 4 will be back to the old ways. Again, not sure when I’ll get around to them, but hopefully soon.

UGH MY HEART

I still can’t believe Peridot was the one to bring her down.

corrupted thorns through the eyes, huh?

I’ve literally been thinking about this since I heard it a year and a half ago.

WHAT. DOES. THIS. MEAN.

I’ve had theories, sort of. Really basic theories: I thought maybe Rose was a high ranking officer in Pink Diamond’s court, and that Pink Diamond ordered (or even created?) Rose to lead the rebellion. Or that Rose turned on PD and the Crystal Gems made an example of her. Or maybe PD wanted to be done away with? Or maybe it was all theatrics so that PD could leave the Diamond authority, and maybe she’s actually still alive, and maybe she’s corrupted, even. 

Jasper’s VA is fantastic this episode. 

mmmmm I don’t want to get too political or anything

but damn if this doesn’t strike a chord about people relying on misinformation to argue against those who are actively trying to help them - which has been EXTREMELY relevant this past year

like I first watched this episode what, a year and a half ago? If you’d told me then that we would have a global pandemic, that people would willingly ignore factual, scientifically-supported information and actively REFUSE to protect not only themselves but their family, their friends, and the people around them, AND would somehow spin this as some far-fetched plan to take control over the population? 

Which...which one exactly

“I see how you do it now, Rose! You want gems AFTER they’re worthless! You wait, until after they’ve lost...because when you’re at the bottom, you’ll follow ANYONE...that makes you feel like less...of a failure.”

Or - and hear me out! - Rose empowered gems who had been cast aside and deemed useless by a tyrannical society that ignored the merits of individualism and self worth? 

I love how determined Steven is to be generous, kind, and understanding, even for those who absolutely despise him (and may actively want to end his short life). He’s overflowing with empathy; I like to think he’s able to understand their hurt.

why would anyone fuse ever