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But heres one more indictment against the MCUs latest:Steven Universedid its plot first, and better.
Like the Crystal Gems, theyve occasionally crossed paths with and influenced human development.
The Eternals introduced certain technologies like irrigation and the plough.
Others, likeSUs Amethyst andEternals Sersi, enjoy the company of humans and the indulgences of human culture.
WhenEternalsbegins, the Eternals are unambiguously presented as good guys who spend their days saving Earth from monsters.
But here is where things begin to overlap in a way that doesnt flatterEternalsby comparison.
We soon learn that the Crystal Gems position on Earth is more complicated than the show first let on.
Where the two stories differ is in what themes these extremely similar plots are used to explore.
These are beautiful ideas that are not reflected in the films chilly, birds-eye view of humanity.
But thats, like, a galaxy-brain stretch; it takes some squinting.
In fact, thishas already happened in certain film markets.
Its what makes us care aboutallof these characters, not just one out of ten.
Also,Steven Universehas more interestingcolor palettesthan just all golden hour always, and thejokes actually land.So.
