We argue that Lars is the character that truly makes Steven Universe realistic.

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Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 23

Does anyone like Lars?

If anything, hes been labeled the worst character of the entireSteven Universecast.

To that I can only ask, why?

Why do fans hate Lars?

Is it just because hes a jerk?

If it were as simple as that, Id then ask if fans also hate conflict.

Look, I get it.Steven Universeis a fun and happy show with characters that mostly get along.

Why add a total jerk into that mix?

Yes, I know.

A show with alien Crystal Gems being realistic, thats crazy talk!

He treats Sadie and his own parents like dirt.

Hes not a great person.

Im not excusing some of the bad things hes done.

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All of that makes this episode even more compelling.

We get to really dig beneath the surface of Lars.

Hes afraid of showing off the real Lars because if that Lars is rejected?

He wont have anything else.

He keeps up this fake front because if people dont like it?

Whatever, its not him.

Lars is afraid of showing any real emotion and thats heart breaking.

In a sense hes the exact opposite of Steven.

Steven wears his heart on his sleeve.

Steven would only hide his emotions if he had a serious reason to.

Most of the time he can cry, sing, and be a joyful kid.

Lars cant, for whatever reason.

He can barely even put it into words, like most teenagers.

Like Steven does, I think a lot ofSteven Universefans could do with trying to accept Lars.

Not totally give him a pass, but try and see things from his perspective.

Lars isnt a bad guy.

Getting over that social anxiety is tough.

I also enjoyed the little touch of Sadie realizing she was acting like her mom.

It was a quick but a nice call back to one of my favorite episodes, Sadies Song.

Sadie remembered you couldnt change someone just because you want them to be a certain way.

You know, as I bang out that?

Thats also something the audience could learn about Lars.

We got another ominous ending this time, with Sadie apparently kidnapped by these creatures.

Why are they targeting Stevens friends?

Is it just because he was in their vicinity?

Are they capturing other people on Earth?

Stray Thoughts

Potatoes can be SWEET?!

Steven is 100000% too precious for this worlds.

  • Its not gonna be an ironic potluck.

Put that on a shirt, Cartoon web connection.

-SADIES FACE WHEN SHE COMES INTO THE PARTY IS PERFECTION!

Rating:

4 out of 5