Originally airing on March 6, 2020, the episode serves as a crucial character study for both Steven and the fan-favorite Crystal Gem, Bismuth.

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, the epilogue limited series to Rebecca Sugar’s groundbreaking animated show, pivots away from the grand, cosmic battles of its predecessor. Instead, it zeroes in on a much more grounded and terrifying conflict: the aftermath of lifelong psychological trauma and the struggle to exist in a peaceful world. Episode 12, titled "Bismuth Casual,"

The episode opens with the Crystal Gems and the Diamonds realizing Steven has fled. They find him in the middle of Beach City, now a hulking, roaring beast unable to speak or recognize anyone. The Gems try to fight him, but their attacks are useless. The Diamonds attempt to use their powers to “fix” him, but their authoritarian approach (trying to control or zap him) only makes things worse.

Steven buried his face in his hands. "This is a disaster," he muttered.