User Reviews

Call me, the pop-culture, Isaac Newton, because I just discovered 'Gravity Falls'. I was really blown away by just how funny and amazing, this Disney Channel cartoon is. Nearly all of it, is truly wonderful. It's impossible to put down! It remind me, so much of the shows: 'The Simpsons', 'The X-Files', and 'Twin Peaks', all put into one. Inspired by the summer of 2006, which he spent working at Portland's Laika animation studio as a storyboard artist on "Jack and Ben's Animated Adventure," a movie that was scrapped in 2008 & his relationship with his twin sister, Ariel; creator and writer, Alex Hirsch's series tells the story of 12 year old, twins Dipper (Voiced by Jason Ritter) and Mabel Pines (Voiced by Kristen Schaal) discovering the paranormal mysteries of their town, with their great uncle Stan (Also voiced by series creator Alex Hirsch), during the course of a summer. Premiering after the Disney Channel Original Movie, 'Let It Shine', on June 15, 2012, this episode has Dipper believing he just solves another case, when he believes Mabel's new boyfriend might be a zombie. However, unannounced to him, Mabel's new boyfriend might turn out to be, something, much, much, more sinister. Without spoiling the episode, too much, I have to say, while I like this episode, because it establish a lot of key characters, and future events, to what's to come, such as "The Time Traveler's Pig" (Season 1, Episode 9), 'A Tale of Two Stans" (Season 2, Episode 12), & 'Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back The Falls' (Season 2, Episode 20). I just felt, the writing was a bit underwhelming and not finish. Maybe, the episode was a little too fast pace. After all, the flashbacks didn't really explain, how Mabel met her boyfriend in the first place, nor the reasons, why the twins are in Gravity Falls in the first place. Also, while I like the twist, toward the end; I just wish the episode explain more, the reasons why the creatures needed a queen in the first place. I felt that I was missing a lot of information here. Makes me, want to see the unaired pilot that was the earlier version of the episode. Maybe, they explain it there. Besides that, the plot of the episode is pretty meaningful. I like how it deals with the importance of trust. Although Dipper and Mabel have different views. Their sibling bond to each other is closer than ever, because how much, they trusted each other. This theme would be carry out to other episodes, such as "Not What He Seems' (Season 2, Episode 11) & 'Gideon Rises' (Season 1, Episode 20) to great success. I also dig all the clues, this episode has. It gives the episode, a lot of rewatch value. Some great examples of Easter eggs are the mysterious '618' number that appear in nearly every episode of the series. It refers to the date in which, series creator, Alex Hirsch, and his twin, was born: June 18; which also happens to appear here in the first page of Journal 3. 618 also appear in the Mystery Shack's address, and Whack-A-Mole machine's score, but there is plenty of others places, the number shows up that I wouldn't spoil for you. Another thing, you might had notice, about this series, is the cryptogram that appears in the intro and the ending. Without telling you, what it says. I will try to give you, a hint, how to solve the riddle, yourself. All you have to do, is watch the episode, backwards. Another thing, that people might have notice about this episode and show, is the controversial use of supposed "Illuminati", 'Masonic' and "Occult" symbols. Because of this, the show did anger, a number of religious watch group for trying to corrupt young viewers into devil worshipping. In my opinion, those people are just misinform. None of those symbols, is really about satanic. I think, people just need to read more and learn the history. They are overreacting. Also, much of the symbols, people see here, is pretty much very noticeable in real-life society. So, don't blame this show for it. Blame society. Also, nobody really cares. Symbols like 'all seeing eye' has been there, since the dawn of civilization. It's the symbol for 'God', so why are they hating? In the end, these signs are inserted into this show to add 'mystery' that's all. Nothing really sinister. Despite the series' dark undertones, there is nothing, too harmful or scary as well. Most of the thrills are pretty tame. However, in many ways, this series is better suited for slightly older audience members who will pick up on the subtleties of the clever writing and characterizations that will go unnoticed by younger viewers. Because of that, I really doubt your children will grow up to be the next Aleister Crowley. If anything, they wouldn't join, a cultism, because how much, the show makes fun of secrets societies. Plus, the show doesn't take any of the dark material that serious. After all, there is a video game in the intro for Contra, a video game on the NES system. It's rather hilarious, how much people take this show, a little too seriously. Other problems, people have against this episode and show is the fact, that the animation isn't the best, some of the frame was missing features, the voice acting needed some more work as some of the voices are jarring, and the fact, that the producers already limited themselves to a few episodes. However, if you can look past that, I guarantee that you will find yourself, having fun with these slightly irreverent unusual characters in the following episodes. Like me, you will fall in love with Gravity Falls. It's just that good.

This was a very funny and strange beginning to a funny and strange show. During a time when Disney channel has been giving some awful shows (etc. Fred, Icarly). this show was soon released onto Disney XD and I loved it anyways back the review. This episode introduced me to many great characters my top 3 characters Soos, Mabel and Stan. The twist still makes me laugh anytime I see it I mean gnomes are what Mabel's strange boyfriend. Really do think this is a good pilot episode. This then evolved into a entirely good show. this is definitely one of my favorite Disney XD shows. I just recommend this episode enough.

A simple episode that works with accuracy to introduce everything basic we have to see on the show, since the bright, dark, funny and mysterious sides that Gravity Falls would have in the future.

The characters are so likable, their gags and special scenes works on a drop of the dime that chooses the protagonists and secondary characters of each scene and the episode in general.

The act 1 of the story introduces two objective sides of the twins (Dipper finding something that finally interesses him and Mabel trying to have a 'Epic Summer Romance'), makes the story begin in each sides, and then each sides complement themselfs to tell the other acts that haves a expectation breaking points that moves the story to the opposite rail which we think it's going to happen, and to change the rail they use of funny elements we've seen before, as like the moment where Dipper shows the Gnomes' page to Mabel, or the Leaf Vacuum scene, and also there are somepoints that an mystery is introduced to be concluded on the future, and all that happens without plot holes or unnecessary stuff, all of it works in a fluent slide that maintains intact till the end of the episode.

Also the production here is phenomenal; the animation, music, voices, scenarios, etc. They are all so well done, and passes the atmosphere which scene promises.

With all that in mind, this episode in a word is entertaining, a good way to introduce some of the elements we would see later.

Welcome to Gravity Falls.

A beautiful animation with a great start. For a long time, Disney had not made a serial animation so well.

I've had Gravity Falls on my to-watch list for ages. I never knew what it was about so this first episode was a really pleasant surprise for me. I had heaps of fun watching it and getting a feel for the show.

The premise of the show itself is wonderful. The idea of a brother and sister exploring a weird & strange new town out near a spooky forest is awesome. The possibilities for episode ideas are practically endless.

The animation style is gorgeous and crisp. Each frame is so beautiful to look at and admire.

For a first episode this story is amazingly good. The majority of the jokes land really well and I was genuinely laughing out loud with glee a lot of the time. They plant the idea of gnomes as a joke early on, and it's genius when they reveal the truth. Totally unexpected.

Dipper is a fabulous character to have as the lead. He has a perfect mix of curiosity, adventure and scepticism and I found him to be really charming. I can't wait for him to discover more about the town.

Mabel is obviously our more "quirky" offbeat character. I'll admit I found her a bit annoying at times, but she works well in small doses and as a contrasting personality to her brother Dipper.

Uncle Stan is fantastic. He obviously doesn't put a lot of stock in parental supervision.

I love the final scene with Uncle Stan showing us that more mysteries await (and that he knows more than he's letting on).