#Steven universe head shapes series#

I credit most of this to the brilliance of its Jewish creator, Rebecca Sugar.Īs a queer woman, I can only imagine how much earlier in my life I would’ve accepted my identity had Steven Universe been on TV when I was growing up.

The show is rightly championed for its representation and its authenticity. It was followed by a film, and concluded with a limited “epilogue” series, Steven Universe Future, which aired its final episode this past March, just as Covid-19 was making itself known in the U.S.

#Steven universe head shapes series#

The Cartoon Network series ran for five seasons, from 2013 to 2019. Steven and the Crystal Gems live in a fictional town called Beach City and fight together to protect the planet Earth. While I am infinitely grateful for shows like PBS’ Cyberchase and Between the Lions for teaching me logical intelligence and reading comprehension - skills that are undoubtedly important to teach the next generation - it’s rare to find a show that teaches emotional intelligence.įor those of you who aren’t familiar, Steven Universe is an animated series about the adventures of the Crystal Gems: a trio of gemstone-powered aliens (Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl) and a half-Gem, or half-human boy, Steven.