“Gravity Falls,” an American animated mystery comedy television series created by Alex Hirsch, aired on Disney Channel and Disney XD from June 15, 2012, to February 15, 2016. The show follows the mysterious adventures of siblings Dipper Pines and Mabel Pines as they spend their summer in Gravity Falls, Oregon, a town filled with supernatural creatures and paranormal forces. Together with their Great Uncle Stan, they run the Mystery Shack and unravel the town’s deep mysteries.
The series received exceptional acclaim for its writing, characters, and humor, appealing to viewers of all ages. It won three Annie Awards, two Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Children’s Award, and garnered high viewership, becoming Disney XD’s highest-rated show in 2015 and early 2016.
On February 15, 2018, the second anniversary of the show’s final episode, creator Alex Hirsch announced a new graphic novel continuation titled “Gravity Falls: Lost Legends,” released on July 24, 2018. The show’s influence extended to inspiring the production of toys, video games, and books.
The main characters and their voice actors are:
- Dipper Pines (voiced by Jason Ritter): The 12-year-old brother of Mabel Pines.
- Mabel Pines (voiced by Kristen Schaal): Dipper’s twin sister who loves wearing sweaters.
- Great Uncle Stan (Grunkle Stan) (voiced by Alex Hirsch): The grumpy but loving great-uncle of the Pines twins.
- Soos Ramirez (voiced by Alex Hirsch): Mystery Shack’s handyman, a 22-year-old boy known for saying “dude” frequently.
- Wendy Corduroy: (voiced by Linda Cardellini): Mystery Shack’s part-time employee and Dipper’s crush.
The show was conceived by Alex Hirsch, who wanted to create an animated series that would be funny and appeal to multiple generations of viewers. The writing process involved formulating each episode’s storyline and defining dramatic structure, with a focus on creating intriguing mysteries.
After its initial run, there have been speculations about a possible third season, but as of now, there is no official confirmation from the production team about its feasibility or release date. The series has left fans eagerly anticipating any future developments.