History YMMV / StevenUniverseAlternateFuture

** In ''The Black Pearl Brigade'', Cinnabar crosses this in the two-part finale "Shining Diamond" by [[spoiler:subjecting the Brigade to a DeathOfPersonality and plotting to have their allies executed as she stages a takeover of Homeworld while the Diamonds are away.]]

* AcceptableTargets: Black Rutile garners a MisaimedFandom consisting of [[EntitledToHaveYou incels]], conservatives, [[HeteronormativeCrusaders homophobes]], UsefulNotes/{{skinheads}}, {{conspiracy theorist}}s, [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking users utilizing the tag to fantasize about their favorite Korean boy bands,]] and just people abusing the Internet's power of anonymity to get away with whatever they want.

* BetterThanCanon: While ''Steven Universe Future'' has its fans, there are many who find the idea of exploring Steven's poor mental health [[AngstAversion a little too depressing]]. ''Alternate Future'' explores the same topic while also being acclaimed for exploring more of Steven's universe, expanding on characters who were given little screentime, introducing well-written new ones, and overall staying true to the spirit of the series while going too much darker places than it did.
** The characterization of [[AlphaBitch Mean Lapis]] and [[InnocentBetaBitch Nice Lapis]] have been warmly received for giving them more character than in their original debut episode.
** One review says "Eye in the Sky" should've been an actual episode for its focus on Nephrite and the corrupted Gems.
** "Cracks and Buds" has been praised by one review on Tumblr who found the concept of merging two episodes focusing on those affected by Pink Diamond very interesting.

* BetterThanCanon: A few elements of this story have been praised as improving on ''Future''.

* AssPull: While it was common knowledge that there were other worlds filled with life. What wasn't known or even hinted at was that some of these worlds had ''sapient'' life.
* BetterThanCanon: While ''Steven Universe Future'' has its fans, there are many who find the idea of exploring Steven's poor mental health [[AngstAversion a little too depressing]]. ''Alternate Future'' explores the same topic while also being acclaimed for exploring more of Steven's universe, expanding on characters who were given little screentime, introducing well-written new ones, and overall staying true to the spirit of the series while going too much darker places than it did.

* RemadeAndImproved: While ''Steven Universe Future'' has its fans, there are many who find the idea of exploring Steven's poor mental health [[AngstAversion a little too depressing]]. That said, ''Alternate Future'' explores the same topic while also being acclaimed for exploring more of Steven's universe, expanding on characters who were given little screentime, introducing well-written new ones, and overall staying true to the spirit of the series while going too much darker places than it did.

* RonTheDeathEater: [[spoiler:Steven is an in-universe example courtesy of Black Rutile, who has made propaganda demonizing him as part of her conspiracy against Steven.]]

* TheWoobie: You think Steven already had it bad in ''Future''? In addition to his already established issues, he now has a sociopath plotting to kill him and render everything he's done for Era 3 AllForNothing before gaslighting Steven into believing he was never loved.

* DracoInLeatherPants: Somehow, Black Rutile is able to gain a fan base of several humans that actually agree with her beliefs, with most of them being the worst that humanity has to offer. She isn't even aware of this until her allies point it out.

* BizarroEpsiode: To Err is Human definitely qualifies as it takes place in an alternate universe where all of the gems are humans attending a high school. This is justified considering it was [[spoiler: AllJustADream]].

* BizzarroEpsiode: To Err is Human definitely qualifies as it takes place in an alternate universe where all of the gems are humans attending a high school. This is justified considering it was [[spoiler: AllJustADream]].

** Emerald and Demantoid discuss whether Steven has PTSD or borderline personality disorder. Demantoid suggests the possibility that [[TakeAThirdOption Steven has both.]]

* DiagnosedByTheAudience: In addition to being diagnosed with [[TheSociopath antisocial]], [[ItsAllAboutMe narcissistic]] and even [[{{Sadist}} sadistic]] personality disorder by James Brenner, Black Rutile believes she might be on the autism spectrum as well, though neither she or Brenner are sure of it.
--->'''James:''' I have observed how [[TheShutIn you often isolate yourself from others when plotting to eradicate Steven]], tend to hyperfocus on certain things, [[LackOfEmpathy have serious trouble empathizing with others]], and [[HairTriggerTemper can go out of control when things don't go your way.]] But like you said, you MIGHT have it.
** It's debated in "Everything's Fine" if Steven has borderline personality disorder.

* FashionVictimVillian: Pietersite/Eagle's Eye in the original definitely qualifies as this with her tacky color scheme and odd proportions.

* MoralityPet: James Brenner could be seen as one for Black Rutile. Well, [[AmbiguousSituation kind of.]]

* MoralityPet: James Brenner could be seen as one for Black Rutile. Well, [[AmbiguousSituation kind of.]]

* SugarWiki/FunnyMoments: After a homeless man sees the Crystal Gems for the first time, he mistakes them for succubi and begs for mercy. Lapis just calls him a weirdo and leaves.

* TheWoobie: You think Steven already had it bad in ''Future''? In addition to his already established issues, he now has a sociopath plotting to kill him and render everything he's done for Era 3 AllForNothing before gaslighting Steven into believing he was never loved.

* FanNickname: [[https://brydav-massbear.tumblr.com/post/663177547112136704/steven-universe-alternate-future-chapter-24 Steven's inner voice is given the name Thorn by Brydav-Massbear]], since [[MeaningfulName he is a thorn on Steven's side.]]