Steven Universe (2013)
Believe in Steven.
A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 4 November 2013 |
| Status | Ended, last episode 21 January 2019 |
| Genre | Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family |
| Created by | Rebecca Sugar |
| Starring | Zach Callison, Estelle and Michaela Dietz |
| Seasons | 5 seasons, 154 episodes |
| Episode length | about 11 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 28 hours |
| Rated | TV-PG |
| Scores | TMDB users 8.4/10 |
Where to watch Steven Universe
Steven Universe is streaming on Hulu ($21.49 a month) in the US. At ten hours a week, all of the series takes about 1 month of Hulu, or $21.49 at list price.
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What kind of watch this is
Rebecca Sugar built a show where a kid punches crystals and talks about feelings, and somehow both things make sense. It runs 11 minutes per episode, 5 seasons, 154 episodes, and 28 hours total. That is a lot of time to spend learning that your body is a weapon and a vulnerability at the same time. The tone is weirdly tender.
What the critics said
The reviews treat Steven Universe with genuine affection. Critics highlight the art, music, and voice work as a cohesive whole. James Whitbrook of io9 calls it an "equally rewarding watch" for adults and children. Eric Thurm of Wired labels it "one of the stealthiest, smartest, and most beautiful things on the air." The animation is often described as clean and expressive, while the chiptune-inspired score earns praise for its range. Thurm notes that music structures the characters' lives rather than just telling a story. The original songs, including the end credits track, are cited as emotionally resonant.
How it did with audiences
Steven Universe landed on TMDB with an 8.4 out of 10. No box office figures exist. The rating reflects a steady, dedicated fanbase that kept the series in conversation long after the finale. It is the kind of score that suggests people watched the whole thing, not just the pilot.
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Sources
- Steven Universe on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q7615342 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Steven Universe” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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