If you have just finished streaming the second season of Gravity Falls online, then you are probably wondering whether the animated series is returning for a third season. Created by Alex Hirsch, season 2 of the series ended its original run back in 2016, but is there still a possibility for the show to come back for a season 3? Read on to find the answer.
Gravity Falls season 2 and season 3 release dates
There’s no Gravity Falls season 3 release date because Gravity Falls ended after its second season, which ran on Disney XD from August 1, 2014, to February 15, 2016.
Why was Gravity Falls canceled after season 2?
When Hirsch announced on November 20, 2015, that the series would finish with its second season, he made it clear that this was “100% [his] choice” and that “the show isn’t being canceled – it’s being finished” and was simply reaching its natural conclusion. Despite the show officially ending in 2016, Hirsch later stated that he remains open to continuing the series with additional episodes or specials.
Since its series finale, Gravity Falls has released the following shorts:
- Soos’ Stan Fiction (4 episodes): February 17, 2017
- Gravity Falls x Line Rider (1 episode): September 11, 2020
- Call Me Maybe Parody (1 episode): September 25, 2020
What is Gravity Falls about?
Alex Hirsch’s Gravity Falls is an animated mystery comedy TV series that follows the adventures of twins Dipper Pines and Mabel Pines who spend the summer with their great-uncle Stan in Gravity Falls, Oregon, a mysterious town full of paranormal incidents and supernatural creatures. In the series, the twins help run Stan’s tourist trap while also solving the town’s many mysteries.
Season 1 of the series premiered on June 15, 2012, on Disney Channel before moving to Disney XD for its second season.
Gravity Falls voice actors
The show’s main voice cast members are as follows:
- Jason Ritter as Dipper Pines: Mabel’s 12-year-old younger twin brother.
- Kristen Schaal as Mabel Pines: The 12-year-old older twin sister of Dipper Pines.
- Alex Hirsch as Stanley “Stan” Pines: Also called Grunkle Stan, he is the grumpy yet loving great-uncle of Dipper and Mabel Pines.
- Alex Hirsch as Soos Ramirez: The 22-year-old handyman at the Mystery Shack.
- Alex Hirsch as Bill Cipher: The main villain of the series, Bill is an interdimensional demon that can be summoned and released into a person’s mind.
- Linda Cardellini as Wendy Corduroy: The 15-year-old Mystery Shack part-time employee, on whom Dipper has a crush.
- J. K. Simmons as Stanford Pines: He is Stan’s long-lost identical twin brother and the author of the journals.
Is Gravity Falls worth watching?
The series Gravity Falls is known for its humor, its complex characters, and its clever use of mythology and symbolism. It has been praised by critics for its originality and its ability to appeal to both children and adults.
Here are some of the things that make Gravity Falls so special:
- The characters are well-developed and relatable. Dipper is a smart and curious boy who is always looking for adventure. Mabel is a fun-loving and creative girl who is always up for a good time. Grunkle Stan is a wisecracking con artist who is hiding a secret past.
- The mysteries are engaging and suspenseful. The show is full of strange and unexplained phenomena, and the kids are always one step behind in their quest to solve them.
- The humor is clever and witty. The show is full of jokes and gags that will appeal to both children and adults.
- The animation is beautiful and detailed. The show is set in a beautiful Pacific Northwest town, and the animation captures the beauty of the area perfectly.
- The mythology is rich and complex. The show draws on a variety of myths and legends, and it creates its own unique mythology that is both fascinating and believable.
During its two-season run, Gravity Falls won two Emmy Awards, three Annie Awards, and a BAFTA Children’s Award, among various other wins and nominations.
Where to watch Gravity Falls?
The two seasons of Gravity Falls are streaming in the United States on Disney+ and Hulu. You can also buy or rent digital copies of the season on Apple TV, Google Play, and Microsoft. Check out the trailer for the series below:
