I will say it only once: I am in love with this program. I was pulled in immediately by the very first episode, especially the outstanding hint at mystery at the end. What at first seemed to be a silly cartoon has proven something far more complex and interesting.
More to the point, there is little I can say that hasn't already been said. The ever in motion, series spanning Myth Arc (see trope) is gripping and exciting, and the many mysteries surrounding the series, such as the meaning of Not What He Seems and the Author of the Journals, have kept me searching for anything I could call a clue and anticipating the next episode to try and piece together what's going on. When the truth is finally revealed, it was well worth the wait. To the other elements, the atmosphere and tone are perfectly set from the very start of each episode and the music played and although some plots I can pass, almost all episodes are fun to watch, as they are . The humor is witty and clever, all while never putting the drama and suspense to a stop, things Gravity Falls has a lot of, and the action is intense.
The characters are unique in every way, and I am in love with each of them; the two main characters are wonderful and I am always invested in them, and the main antagonist is perfectly menacing beyond all reason. The characters feel real, although goofy at times they are always serious when they need to be and their emotions and relationships are touching at worst; at best, they are relatable, revealing, and either heart warming or tear jerking; the characterization is even better. As the series has recently gotten darker, via plot development, I actually fear for some characters lives in edgier sequences.
To the details of the series, continuity is incredible even with minor details, and tropes like Chekhov's Gun are well used. Foreshadowing is even better, considering the nature of a mystery, enough is revealed to deserve a double-take but just enough as to keep us guessing. And believe me, it WILL turn up again later.
All I can say is that one needs to see the series themselves to understand it as a whole. This has easily become one of my favorite things on television, and I highly suggest it, especially to fans of Steven Universe and Adventure Time. If you like one of those you will undoubtedly like Gravity Falls.
Not Just A Cartoon
I will say it only once: I am in love with this program. I was pulled in immediately by the very first episode, especially the outstanding hint at mystery at the end. What at first seemed to be a silly cartoon has proven something far more complex and interesting.
More to the point, there is little I can say that hasn't already been said. The ever in motion, series spanning Myth Arc (see trope) is gripping and exciting, and the many mysteries surrounding the series, such as the meaning of Not What He Seems and the Author of the Journals, have kept me searching for anything I could call a clue and anticipating the next episode to try and piece together what's going on. When the truth is finally revealed, it was well worth the wait. To the other elements, the atmosphere and tone are perfectly set from the very start of each episode and the music played and although some plots I can pass, almost all episodes are fun to watch, as they are . The humor is witty and clever, all while never putting the drama and suspense to a stop, things Gravity Falls has a lot of, and the action is intense.
The characters are unique in every way, and I am in love with each of them; the two main characters are wonderful and I am always invested in them, and the main antagonist is perfectly menacing beyond all reason. The characters feel real, although goofy at times they are always serious when they need to be and their emotions and relationships are touching at worst; at best, they are relatable, revealing, and either heart warming or tear jerking; the characterization is even better. As the series has recently gotten darker, via plot development, I actually fear for some characters lives in edgier sequences.
To the details of the series, continuity is incredible even with minor details, and tropes like Chekhov's Gun are well used. Foreshadowing is even better, considering the nature of a mystery, enough is revealed to deserve a double-take but just enough as to keep us guessing. And believe me, it WILL turn up again later.
All I can say is that one needs to see the series themselves to understand it as a whole. This has easily become one of my favorite things on television, and I highly suggest it, especially to fans of Steven Universe and Adventure Time. If you like one of those you will undoubtedly like Gravity Falls.