| "The Future" | |
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| Steven Universe Future episode | |
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| Episode no. | Episode 20 |
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| Original air date | March 27, 2020 |
"The Future" is the 20th and final episode of the American animated limited series Steven Universe Future, which serves as an epilogue to the 2013–19 television series Steven Universe; it is therefore also the final episode of the Steven Universe franchise. It originally aired on Cartoon Network on March 27, 2020 as the fourth and final part of the series finale.[1]
This final episode takes place in the aftermath of the events of the series, which focuses on protagonist Steven Universe's unresolved trauma and need to feel needed by his friends and family. In the penultimate episode, Steven's stress builds up to the point that he becomes a monster and endangers his hometown of Beach City until the unconditional emotional support of his loved ones brings him back to normal. In the finale, Steven finally decides to leave Beach City, but he worries that Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl won't miss him after his departure.
- ^ "The end of a world: 'Steven Universe' finale coming soon on Cartoon Network". Los Angeles Times. February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.