This post is really, really overdue.
But YES! I have a fandom to add to the list. It's a really, really cool one. So here it is:
Gravity Falls
This is like my favourite show now, okay? I mean, the episodes always ALWAYS surprise me, and I absolutely love the characters, and the whole big mystery of the thing is so cool, and just--GAH, I can't even tell you how awesome it is. Mainly because of spoilers. But I'll try to expand on a few of the things I said.
#1 - The Individual Episodes Always Surprise Me
Take just the first episode. They had two (oh goodness, maybe even three) different possibilities for how things could have gone, and any of them would have worked. But instead, they went for the most completely random thing ever. The episodes always surprise me, and only once did I genuinely dislike the surprise (and it was still an otherwise good and interesting episode).
#2 - The Characters Are Well-Done
They are so unique and actually likeable. Right off, in Episode 1, you care about Dipper and Mabel, and they're such a good brother-sister team, which is so rare. Dipper's kind of awkward, and Mabel's kind of absolutely crazy, but they have a really strong bond. Grunkle Stan... okay, yes, he can be a major jerk sometimes. A lot. But as you watch the show, you'll find out why I love this guy so much. Even in Episode 1, you start to wonder about him. The others are good too--like Soos and Wendy. Some of the characters you won't meet for some time, and several of those characters are really, really good. There's one in particular that I happen to really like, but who I can't talk about (secrets). Still, my personal favourites will always be the twins, so to speak ;)
#3 - The Overarching Mystery Is Amazing
I really can't say much on this one, because #Spoilers. Just believe me when I say it's really, really cool. There's even codes in each episode to figure out. I've done a few myself. And it's so much fun rewatching the earlier episodes, understanding the significance of even little details, knowing what things will lead to, how things go. Oh my gosh, is it ever fun.
And just for a little glimpse into the world of the show, I'll give you the theme song as well!
Some of you know how much I LOVE Back to the Future. I fangirl about it every time I think about it. Sure, I know there are a few issues (language, for one, and some other mature things), but acknowledging those, it's still an absolutely awesome series, that I will probably love forever.
Gravity Falls is like that. I know there are some things about the show that are downright creepy, and of course the customary use of 'butt' which is just kind of annoying. And I know that they make wrong choices sometimes. But even with all that, it's still an absolutely awesome series that I will probably love forever.
So there you go! I've been wanting to post this for a while. Hope you give it a try, and end up loving it as much as I do.
‘REMEMBER! REALITY'S AN ILLUSION, THE UNIVERSE IS A HOLOGRAM, BUY GOLD! BYEEEE!’
EDIT: Whoops. Who put that there?
