I think there are 60 minutes of really good TV here, not 90. A two-parter would have been stretched too thin. I'd rather an over-packed episode than a boring two-parter.

I've posted this already, but I think Steven's ruminating on his destiny is directly connected to what he chooses to do at the end of "I am my Mom". He doesn't know what he's supposed to do in "Lion 4" but when the crisis moment comes, you can see the resolve, the determination to protect the people that he loves. I…

I have always had few criticisms for this series, but the lack of a true threat has been hovering over the show for awhile. Even the introduction of diamonds was more nuanced and less ominous. Aquamarine and Topaz are an immediate and overwhelming threat, and it's nice to see the Gem a bit wrong footed.

It's gone from great, to good, to decent, to meh. What will it be after another two years?

I was disappointed in the ending because Lars' abduction robbed him of some kind of positive development. The hint that he really has feelings for Sadie (after the kiss on the island so long ago) was nice to see though.

I'm surprised that more reporters and anchors don't vomit when speaking to Conway.

Seize this, honkus.

Who?

What a freaking embarrassment this administration is.

I'm not sure that this bomb is the best place to come back. It's delightful, of course, but the angst and struggle is heavy at the moment.

Steven Universe plays discount Mario/Luigi hybrid. Eat your heart out Charles Martinet.

I think the episode was fantastic. A show like this is allowed to have an episode that doesn't have a fantastic plot. Seeing Steven's struggle with his identity and destiny was powerful, and I think it seems like the start of a build towards the end of the season.

I tend to forget her introduction in the Runaway Bride. It's necessary now, but not a great story, or a way to get to know her.

I pray that fundie Republicans don't realize that the very thing that they rage against (Sharia Law) is the very thing that actually want to implement (taking away women's rights and turning them back to barefoot and pregnant).

She's getting close to Donna Noble territory.

Radicalized Democrats may cry, but radicalized Republicans take their guns and occupy federal lands unlawfully. A wee bit different.

How different is what Colbert said to what Matt Stone and Trey Parker have been doing for years?

I think your medication ran out.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

How long before Seagal shows up as an advisor to Trump? I give it a month.