TV Y-7
Starring Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, Alex Hirsch, Linda Cardellini
Created by Alex Hirsch
The Story:
Twin siblings Dipper (Ritter) and Mabel (Schaal) are sent to spend the summer in Gravity Falls, Oregon. They are in the care of their Great Uncle Stan (Hirsch) who runs a tourist trap in the town. Dipper soon discovers that the town is filled with supernatural secrets and he spends his time trying to solve these secrets while also pining away at the girl of his dreams, Wendy (Cardellini).
I watch very few cartoons anymore, so if I do, it has to be well-written and have a great voice cast.
This has that, in spades.
Credit, of course, needs to be heaped on Hirsch as the series creator, head writer, and main vocal talent for not only Gruncle Stan, but also Soos, the handyman at the Mystery Shack, and other characters.
Each episode has built slowly from each other, expanding the secrets of Gravity Falls. However, there is rarely any point that you just can't jump in as a new viewer and understand what is going on.
Of the 27 episodes that have aired on the Disney Channel, I'd like to say they were all perfect, but I can't.
The one with Mabel's crush on the boy band is the least favorite of the entire family.
I don't know, something about that episode just didn't do it for anyone in the family, and it was even deleted from the DVR.
That's some serious business right there!
Otherwise, it's a lot of fun and again, some of the best writing on tv, period, cartoon or not.
Naturally, dealing with supernatural, your parental discretion is warranted.
However there hasn't been too much to worry about overall.
Except maybe Stan in his boxer shorts...
:: shudder ::
Final Grade: A+
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Most episodes have been seen several times. Summerween (a holiday that should be adopted!) is a personal favorite. :)
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