Gravity Falls Review: A Mystery Cartoon Full of Secrets
9/10 — Gravity Falls (2012)
Pros
- Clever, layered mysteries
- Great humour
- Lovable characters
Cons
- Some formulaic early episodes
Twins Dipper and Mabel Pines spend the summer with their great-uncle Stan at the Mystery Shack in the strange town of Gravity Falls, Oregon, where they uncover supernatural secrets. It ran for two seasons.
What works
The mystery arcs, with hidden ciphers in every episode, reward attentive viewers, and the humour is quick and sharp. Dipper and Mabel are a lovable pair, and the show balances comedy with real emotional moments.
Where it falters
A few early episodes are formulaic monster-of-the-week stories, and the series is short.
Verdict
A clever, charming cartoon that works for all ages.
