"Steven Universe" or "We Can Talk About Adventure Time Too, I Guess" - Page 2

Bard The 5th LW · 02-29-2016, 10:02 PM

I can't speak for Bojack Horseman, but Rick and Morty is excellent. In terms of how it makes me feel, I would describe its style as "Nihilistic Futurama". Also it has incredible pacing; episodes are a breeze. Strongly recommend it.

Seil · 02-29-2016, 10:27 PM

When did animated shows get so philosophical?

Kyanbu The Legend · 02-29-2016, 10:37 PM

Since the 90s... well kind of. It's been on and off a lot.

shiney · 03-01-2016, 10:36 AM

Oh boy wait until Nikose gets here and braindumps all the Steven.

Nikose Tyris · 03-01-2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shiney

Oh boy wait until Nikose gets here and braindumps all the Steven.

Man, don't tempt me. SU struck such a chord with me right from it's early steps, and I'm completely in love with this show. Everything about it has been a wild ride, and the steady improvements on the show from the entire team fill me with glee. Even the art direction has improved so much.

The storylines are all really well thought out and each character has so much life to them. Even the silly things from early episodes were planned into the show for later. The only episode I disliked was the Uncle Grandpa crossover episode, and that's because it felt like a poorly written joke episode featuring the 1 dimensional impressions everyone got from the characters early on- Garnet is Stoic, Pearl is Neurotic, Amethyst is lazy.

I'm really loving Pearl's character development the most, but Peridot is my fast becoming my favourite character arc. Now that we know that Lapis Lazuli is coming back thanks to CN's latest leaked trailers, which implies Malachite and Jasper as well but hopefully Jasper becomes the earthbound villain or gets Bubbled and Lapis can start her healing term, there's going to be so much happening. I'm so psyched.

I just hope that CN's constant fucking bumbling with the schedule gets addressed. They don't even know when episodes are coming anymore it feels like, cause they dropped trailers for later episodes last week and we got some pretty major spoilers implied.

EDIT: Rick & Morty is simultaneously fun and also Hot Garbage. I wouldn't recommend the show to anyone but at the same time I don't think anyone is going to majorly dislike it. It's the cartoon version of a bad B movie.

Aerozord · 03-01-2016, 02:03 PM

Rick & Morty is a highbrow show in lowbrow clothes.

But more on topic. I watched the Steven Universe episode that goes over how Ruby and Sapphire met because I didn't realize I missed it. It is to my knowledge the only episode happening during the war, but one thing nagged at me. Where were the others? We only see Rose and Pearl but not only would it be absurd to think two people could even be called a rebellion but other episodes make mention of others. I don't know if they ever would but personally I'd like to see or atleast acknowledge that there were others.

Seil · 03-01-2016, 07:53 PM

I don't know, it looks pretty depressing.

Bard The 5th LW · 03-01-2016, 09:23 PM

Instead of just watching individual clips of the shows isolated from broader context/story, you should just watch the shows. That'll go a lot farther towards giving you an understanding of what they're like/if you enjoy them.

If I had to recommend 5 early Steven Universe episodes, I think I'd go with Laser Light Cannon, Bubble Buddies, Steven's Lion, Cheeseburger Backpack, and Giant Woman. I feel like they give a good sense of the show's range and hold up pretty well for early episodes (some other early ones are a bit clumsy and might give a different impression of the characters). If you like those, then you can just dive into the rest. By the midpoint of Season 1, the show basically finds its footing and keeps steady quality throughout.

Seil · 03-01-2016, 10:30 PM

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Instead of just watching individual clips of the shows isolated from broader context/story, you should just watch the shows. That'll go a lot farther towards giving you an understanding of what they're like/if you enjoy them.

Canadian Netflix doesn't have either Rick And Morty or Steven Universe, no job, little money and my TV/DVD player is on the other side of the country in my parent's basement.

Krylo · 03-01-2016, 10:34 PM

You have the internet, Seil.

You can watch whatever you want.

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shiney Derrrrrrrrrrrrrp. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The land of fartz and buttz Posts: 8,266	Oh boy wait until Nikose gets here and braindumps all the Steven. __________________ boop

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Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	Rick & Morty is a highbrow show in lowbrow clothes. But more on topic. I watched the Steven Universe episode that goes over how Ruby and Sapphire met because I didn't realize I missed it. It is to my knowledge the only episode happening during the war, but one thing nagged at me. Where were the others? We only see Rose and Pearl but not only would it be absurd to think two people could even be called a rebellion but other episodes make mention of others. I don't know if they ever would but personally I'd like to see or atleast acknowledge that there were others. __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

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Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	You just can't discuss how. You have the internet, Seil. You can watch whatever you want. __________________ I am very tired.

02-29-2016, 10:02 PM	#11
Bard The 5th LW Feelin' Super! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,191	I can't speak for Bojack Horseman, but Rick and Morty is excellent. In terms of how it makes me feel, I would describe its style as "Nihilistic Futurama". Also it has incredible pacing; episodes are a breeze. Strongly recommend it.

02-29-2016, 10:27 PM	#12
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	When did animated shows get so philosophical?

03-01-2016, 07:53 PM	#17
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	I don't know, it looks pretty depressing.

03-01-2016, 09:23 PM	#18
Bard The 5th LW Feelin' Super! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,191	Instead of just watching individual clips of the shows isolated from broader context/story, you should just watch the shows. That'll go a lot farther towards giving you an understanding of what they're like/if you enjoy them. If I had to recommend 5 early Steven Universe episodes, I think I'd go with Laser Light Cannon, Bubble Buddies, Steven's Lion, Cheeseburger Backpack, and Giant Woman. I feel like they give a good sense of the show's range and hold up pretty well for early episodes (some other early ones are a bit clumsy and might give a different impression of the characters). If you like those, then you can just dive into the rest. By the midpoint of Season 1, the show basically finds its footing and keeps steady quality throughout.