The much-awaited "Steven Universe: Gem Harvest" already aired on Thursday, Nov. 17, and fans had surely been all-eyes on the scenes, waiting to confirm the countless theories that went out over the past weeks. Indeed, "Gem Harvest" had something to reveal but not as much as the speculations that shrouded our favorite character, Steven.
Fans might have expected revelations about the Gems, hence the title "Gem Harvest." Apparently, the episode centered on "families" where Steven's uncle named Andy gave the group a surprise visit. Some viewers might think they were tricked by the title, and that literally harvesting plants was what the title was all about. However, upon digging deeper into the episode, the Gems actually learned something relevant about family ties. Perhaps, the lesson on reconnecting with family members is what the Gems have actually "harvested."
So as we go back on of "Steven Universe: Gem Harvest" let us also try to see how the revelations compare to the speculations that we initially believed in.
"Gem Harvest" Reveals Steven's New Power
Reports kept on reverberating the theory that Steven is about to discover another power that no other Gems have. It's not a surprise anymore what Steven is about to reveal. Rumors had been talking about Steven bringing a pumpkin into life, but how he did it was the actual revelation that fans were waiting for.
The episode started with Steven knocking on the barn house looking for Lapis and Peridot. Apparently, the two have been busy putting the farm back to its original purpose by planting some crops like corn and pumpkin. However, the Gems might have misunderstood how things work on Earth, thinking that the crops, once harvested, will come to life just like them. Steven then explained that things are different on Earth and that the crops won't just come to life.
Peridot then aggressively talked to the pumpkin she picked, expecting that it will turn into a minion. Disappointed, Peridot and Lapis went in the barn house after they failed to create a creature out of the pumpkin that they harvested. Steven, who was then left behind, licked a seed and planted it to the ground saying, "Garnet says not to lick stuff I find on the ground, but this is for a good cause."
The next day that the three check on the crops, Peridot and Lapis were so surprised to see a "pumpkin dog." Steven turned into a "god" and was able to create a living creature out of a plant. The two Gems believed that they were the ones who created the pumpkin dog since they didn't know yet about Steven's ability to create life. Lapis was then upset that the pumpkin resented them, rather it seemed so engrossed with Steven. The boy wonder then admitted that he was the one who created the pumpkin dog and tells the Gems that it is nice to have a new addition to their family.
The New Character Was Indeed Steven's Uncle
When it comes to the sneak peek of "Gem Harvest" that was recently released, fan theories were divided saying that the new character coming to the show will either be Steven's fusion character or Steven's uncle. As it was confirmed, the new character was Uncle Andy, Greg's estranged cousin.
Andy flew through the farm and crashed landed near the barn house. Steven and the Gems had a confrontation with the old man who claimed that he is the owner of the barn. With the four arguing, Lapis kept Andy trapped off the ground until Greg and the other Gems arrived. Andy and Greg then recognized each other and the big revelation there was that Steven and his father still have relatives around.
Andy then teased Greg and recounted his disappearance and not communicating with him for a long time. Steven was then introduced as his niece and Andy seemed delighted to learn that there's a new DeMayo in the family. Yes, the biggest revelation so far is that Steven and Greg are not Universes but DeMayos.
While everything seemed to cool down for a second, Andy then again ranted about the Gems and demanded them to leave his barn. Steven then came up with the idea of having a meal together so that they can all know each other and stop the fighting. Andy agreed and the Gems gathered some food from the city. Meanwhile, Steven and Andy had a little bonding while peeling the potatoes that they will use for supper.
As soon as the Gems got back, they set up a long table and sat down together where they all finally got along with each other as they shared stories. Everyone then started to thank each other for the effort they exerted to make the dinner possible except for Andy. Lapis then volunteered to come up with something on what they could thank Andy for. The Gem then mentioned if it wasn't for his visit, they would not be eating together which Lapis mentioned they had not done for a while. Andy then walked out and flew away with his plane.
Feeling like he is the only one left out caring for his family, Andy tried to escape from the mini-get together but Steven and Peridot went after him. Steven then asked Peridot to drop him off Andy's plane where he fell down. Andy then came to his rescue and went back to the barn. As it turned out, Uncle Andy is going to be around for a while with Steven, Greg and the Gems.
As for the theories about Steven fusing with a Gem, and Yellow and Blue Diamond coming, apparently they were just rumors exaggerated to sound real.
The Next Episode: "Three Gems and a Baby"
The official synopsis for the next episode which will air on Dec. 1 says Greg will tell Steven about their first winter together. The rumors about seeing Greg in his younger version now make sense as the next episode is clearly a "throwback" episode. Rose Quartz is also expected to reappear in the upcoming episode as fans expect the "Three Gems and a Baby" will start when Steven was just born.
