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Steven Universe

2013 – 2019Show5 seasons154 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureAnimation
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes100%84%

An awe-inspiring, wholesome animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Episodes

5 seasons · 154 episodes · best: S5E18 "A Single Pale Rose" 9.7

Episodes

7.9
8.3
8.4
8.0
8.7

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heartfelt Coming-of-Age
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Visually Distinctive 2D Animation
  • Emotional & Musical Storytelling
  • LGBTQ+ Representation
  • Magical Realism Fantasy
  • Psychological Depth
  • Wholesome yet Complex
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Modern Cartoon Classic

Cast

24 of 66 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ian Jones-Quartey, Kat Morris, Joe Johnston
Written by
Lamar Abrams, Paul Villeco, Jeff Liu
Produced by
Jackie Buscarino, Chuck Austen
Music by
Aivi Tran, Steven Velema

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 4, 2013 · January 21, 2019 · Ended

First aired
November 4, 2013
Last aired
January 21, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 154 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

Big Bad, Sideways Smile, Put on a Bus +9

  • Big Bad
  • Sideways Smile
  • Put on a Bus
  • Time Abyss
  • Stealth Pun
  • Episode Title Card
  • Rule of Funny
  • It's Not You, It's My Enemies
  • Acting Unnatural
  • There Are No Police
  • Everyone Has Standards
  • Science Fantasy

12 of 669 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Steven Universe?"

Questions about Steven Universe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Steven Universe?

HuluPhiloYouTube TV

In the United States, Steven Universe streams on Hulu, Philo, and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Steven Universe worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Does Steven Universe get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.9, and season 5 peaks at 8.7. The highest-rated episode is A Single Pale Rose (season 5, episode 18) at 9.7, and the lowest is Rocknaldo (season 4, episode 17) at 5.0.

Is Steven Universe okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Steven Universe?

28 h

About 28 hours: 154 episodes in 5 seasons of about 11 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2019.

Will Steven Universe make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Steven Universe good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.