“The New Crystal Gems” is a very funny, light episode about Connie, Lapis, and Peridot (and Pumpkin ... just as well to this episode of Steven Universe: “This one’s got personality!” ...

Without any world-threatening crises to take care of, Steven Universe ... funny episode, with some solid Steven material, more character shading for Lapis. Also, it’s maybe Peak Peridot.

Typical for the Peridot of old — but a new Steven Universe arc means character development! She continues, in depth, admitting she still has “feelings” for the place she left behind in favor ...