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Offline Mister Gold

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Gravity Falls (aka The Simpsons meets Twin Peaks and The X Files)
« on: March 26, 2015, 05:35:53 AM »
Holy shit. This show is really fantastic! :hefdaddy

Anyone else watching it?
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka the best show from Disney in years)
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2015, 07:34:30 AM »
A show from Disney?

You mean, on the Disney Channel?
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka the best show from Disney in years)
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2015, 10:53:51 AM »
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on March 26, 2015, 07:34:30 AM
A show from Disney?

You mean, on the Disney Channel?

Yup. It started off on Disney Channel and moved to Disney XD, which is targeted for slightly older audiences. But honestly, I'm kinda surprised the show exists, period. It's certainly children accessible, but it really feels like it's more geared towards older audiences.

Here's just a small sample from an early episode of the sort-of comedy that is in the show. Aside from that though, there's also a surprisingly dark and complex conspiracy plot going on in the show too. The two most recent episodes, Northwest Mansion Mystery and Not What He Seems, are both incredible.
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka the best show from Disney in years)
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2015, 11:31:04 AM »
I'll take your word for it.

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Quote from: BlobVanDam on December 11, 2014, 09:19:46 PM
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka the best show from Disney in years)
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2015, 12:09:16 PM »
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on March 26, 2015, 11:31:04 AM
I'll take your word for it.

Yeah, I forgot to include the damn link! :lol Here ya go, man!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgwMZ3J7y3I
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka the best show from Disney in years)
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2015, 12:11:14 PM »
I meant that I don't watch The Disney Channel.
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka the best show from Disney in years)
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2015, 02:50:43 PM »
The only reason I read this thread was because of the title. 'Good show' and 'Disney' don't really seem to go well together.

But wow, that clip was really funny.
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka the best show from Disney in years)
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2015, 05:23:49 PM »
Quote from: Onno on April 04, 2015, 02:50:43 PM
The only reason I read this thread was because of the title. 'Good show' and 'Disney' don't really seem to go well together.

But wow, that clip was really funny.

It goes far beyond that, Onno. As it currently stands, halfway through Season 2, Gravity Falls is pretty much The Simpsons meets Twin Peaks or The X Files. The first season, which that clip came from, is pretty funny and has a fair bit of mystery, but the second season is a real treasure imo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=halKKAGSUos
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka The Simpsons meets Twin Peaks and The X Files)
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2015, 05:34:39 AM »
Holy shit, I need to see this show.
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka The Simpsons meets Twin Peaks and The X Files)
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2015, 02:52:11 AM »
I remember seeing an article about the masonic symbolism in the show on some website, but never actually watched an episode.  will check it out better have some lols gahdamnit
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka The Simpsons meets Twin Peaks and The X Files)
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2015, 07:54:12 AM »
It's been on my list since it first aired. I haven't had to time to watch it yet...though it has been what, three years now? I need to make time.
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka The Simpsons meets Twin Peaks and The X Files)
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2015, 12:52:31 PM »
Hella bump, but I finally got around to watching this. The shows is returning today, so I marathoned through the entire ~12 hour show yesterday. It's really, really excellent. The humor is spot on and there is so much attention to plot details and foreshadowing. The creators really show a ton of effort and heart with this. I hope it lasts.
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka The Simpsons meets Twin Peaks and The X Files)
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2015, 03:39:41 PM »
Since I have twin 8 year old boys, I have seen every episode. Good show.
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Re: Gravity Falls (aka The Simpsons meets Twin Peaks and The X Files)
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2015, 12:34:50 PM »
Quote from: Implode on July 13, 2015, 12:52:31 PM
Hella bump, but I finally got around to watching this. The shows is returning today, so I marathoned through the entire ~12 hour show yesterday. It's really, really excellent. The humor is spot on and there is so much attention to plot details and foreshadowing. The creators really show a ton of effort and heart with this. I hope it lasts.

It's the brainchild of Alex Hirsch and he's already gone on record that the show's only going to last somewhere between two to four seasons, with maybe a movie release to wrap everything together. While I'd love to get more seasons of GF, I can totally understand and respect Hirsch's approach on the matter. Better to focus on quality than quantity, after all.

Quote from: The Trooper on July 13, 2015, 03:39:41 PM
Since I have twin 8 year old boys, I have seen every episode. Good show.

:tup I'm planning on showing it to my younger cousins at a family reunion that I'm going to late next week. I think they'll love it.
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