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Monster Reunion (Discussion).

posted 9 years ago by Astrolupine
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More hints about that major cataclysm the Diamonds left on Earth in revenge. Did they all fuse, perhaps? Or was it a new WMD entirely that the gang have to track down now? The '3 Diamond' iconography has a history of showing up in areas of major battles...

Now, while this episode may give many fans 'the feels'... it honestly didn't do much for me. I was indifferent to the original Centipeedle episode, and this one just kind of leaves me... not exactly cold, just... uncaring? Centipeedle has a tragic background, but I don't feel I got to know her enough to for said background to sink in.

Also, the ending wraps up too nicely. Like, 'well, she's back to being a bipedal feral monster, but at least she's reunited with her bipedal monster friends!'. I guess I just found Steven and the Gems are just too cheery and jokey for a somber situation.

I dunno, guess I'm just in the minority.

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[–] Listenupfives 9 years ago

This was a distressing episode to sit through. Kudos to the Crewniverse for really selling the pain of Centipeetle reversion. There was a lot to make her expressive here from Dee Bradley Baker's impressive vocals to the way her tears and acid drool made the character look especially messy and primal, but also childish and powerless.

[–] ioan_18 9 years ago

It was amazing how many facial expressions they gave Centipeetle, even if she has a deformed face. I didn't cry, but I got really emotional.

Nice to also have a confirmation about the Diamond Bomb.

[–] scockery 9 years ago

Hints because the Crystal Gems won't tell Steven anything or he won't ask the right questions. It's a bit silly & frustrating.

I think the Gems were less emotional because they realized early that Centipeedle was NOT part of the rebellion. But Garnet left Centipeedle to be with her crew because they learned that she was an unwilling victim of the Diamonds' wrath.

I did like the joke that what Steven saw as scribbles were readable gem writings.

[–] Jangobadass 9 years ago

Steven wants to be the very best, like no one ever was! To catch them is his real test, to reform them is his cause! He will travel across the land, searching far and wide! Each Gemsona to understand, the power that's inside!

WHAT THE?! CENTIPEEDLE IS EVOLVING!

Now that I've got that out of my system...

*ahem*

I wasn't sure what to expect from this episode, but I was certain it would be deep and moving. I was right 

Centi got quite a bit of depth in the time allowed. Likewise, learning more about the Gem War is always fascinating, especially since it helps confirm what many fans have been speculating about since "Same Old World".
Screw you, Diamonds. Screw you... 

I also really appreciate that Steven at least TRIED to learn her real name (Emerald? Jade? A lesser green stone?). Who knew that Gem writing was the same as Daycare scribbles? (The War was almost started when a Diaond got a preschooler's drawings).

Yes, the ending was a little too happy, but that's to be expected given the format. Though there is a tinge of sadness in Steven's last expression and line showing that he feels remorse and regret for not being able to turn Centi (and the other monsters) back to normal.

[–] Salimyter 9 years ago

I wanted to see her continue toward restoration, not reversion and then being left that way. I hope this is just one part of bringing corrupted gems back from their diamond-induced damage. She was close enough to look humanoid and able to communicate through writing, so seeing her degrade so much didn't feel like a happy ending to me.