WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the finale of Steven Universe Future, which aired Friday on Cartoon Network

Steven Universe just wrapped up its final episodes of Steven Universe Future, giving the world of the Crystal Gems a true goodbye. Series creator, Rebecca Sugar, sat down with CBR to discuss different aspects of the show and its finale. One of the things Sugar touched on was whether or not the Gems were neurotypical.

For years, many fans had viewed Peridot as an autistic character. When asked if Peridot was explicitly written as a character for autistic representation, Sugar said, "I don't consider Peridot or any of the Gems on the show for that matter, to be neurotypical --that is to say, most Gems don't think, perceive or behave in ways considered to be 'normal' by the general population, so I think it makes perfect sense that Peridot would be relatable to neurodiverse and autistic members of our audience."

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Sugar added, "As a non-binary, bisexual person, I often felt growing up like an alien surrounded by 'real' people, never trusting myself to say the right thing or behave 'correctly.' I wanted the Gems to be a reflection of that feeling, and hoped they would each be relatable not only to people with my exact experience but to a variety of experiences of being made to feel 'other.' I wanted to create a show where those were the characters the audience would be rooting for -- rooting for them to be free to express themselves in their truest way, and rooting for them to learn and grow at whatever pace they need. I am thrilled that autistic individuals relate to Peridot and hope that they’ve enjoyed the show."

Steven Universe Future airs on Cartoon Network. The hour-long series finale aired on March 27.

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