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Gravity Falls S2 |OT| Mysteries, tall gingers & endless sweaters (series finale 2/15)
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No, that's it. It was then followed by the Lego Star Wars show.
Baron von Loathsome
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Nope.
Apparently, someone noticed that the tree in the credits has Dipper's real name on it:
Abel.
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nice ending to a wonderful series. If only it could go on longer
Gonna need a screenshot of "See You Next Summer"
Stanley and Stanford
I guess some things just run in the Pines family.
Stanley and Stanford
Abel and Mabel
MaverickHunterX
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BigBadGiantHand
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That was a fantastic finale. Humor was on point (as always), there were a lot of great callbacks, and it got quite emotional towards the end.
As many of you have already said, I eagerly await Mr. Hirsch's next creation.
As many of you have already said, I eagerly await Mr. Hirsch's next creation.
Yeah.
Baron von Loathsome
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It makes sense that Mabel is
Cain
Abel
Storm Kyleis
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That was beautiful. I'll miss this show.
metsallica
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Complete series bluray please.
Yes please.
I thought it was a good ending, but the bulk of it felt... Average? Don't get me wrong, average Gravity Falls is still great, but I feel other episodes reached higher highs (and lower lows).
The ending montage with how everyone ended up was great though. Glad that was their to cap it all off.
Will miss the series, was bittersweet in all the word's definition.
The ending montage with how everyone ended up was great though. Glad that was their to cap it all off.
Will miss the series, was bittersweet in all the word's definition.
MaverickHunterX
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I thought it was a good ending, but the bulk of it felt... Average? Don't get me wrong, average Gravity Falls is still great, but I feel other episodes reached higher highs (and lower lows).
The ending montage with how everyone ended up was great though. Glad that was their to cap it all off.
Will miss the series, was bittersweet in all the word's definition.
well, of course! Not gonna lie; the whole second season was sorta bittersweet for me as well. (probably cause the GF team was kinda rushed in finishing the story - it just didnt feel like the first season for some reason). But then again, there are several items not properly addressed just yet:
-what was Blendin's deal with Bill?
-and where the hell did he go after the Time Baby thing?
-the whole "Robbie hypnotizing Wendy" thing?
-What was it that the handyman (Soos) knew more than he thinks?
-Same with all the hinting in the book/game that the new object of Jeff's affections was going to be Pacifica?
-and a billion fucking things with Wendy? (her brothers' names? the deal with her mom?)
-and where the hell did he go after the Time Baby thing?
-the whole "Robbie hypnotizing Wendy" thing?
-What was it that the handyman (Soos) knew more than he thinks?
-Same with all the hinting in the book/game that the new object of Jeff's affections was going to be Pacifica?
-and a billion fucking things with Wendy? (her brothers' names? the deal with her mom?)
among other things...
So, look at this like this - a huge amount of details just aching to be answered. Hirsch recently said that he hasn't discounted the idea of coming back to GF one day (hopefully in a Avatar/Korra sorta thing), but to me, the question is that does Disney even need Hirsch legally? After all, why leave so many things unanswered without a chance for a sequel series?
Is it a BTTF thing where they can't touch it without his blessing? Or is it like Sony Pictures and the Boondocks where they can make shitty continuations without the creator's input?
Plus, add to the fact that more content is coming down the line (the full sized Journal 3 is due this summer, and there's supposed to be some pick a path story thing with the twins and Blendin as well). Some of these things have to be answered that way (I still hope for a console game - the 3DS game was a nice Rayman clone)
quick note on that:
http://i.imgur.com/0PcHaUA.png
It's a list of Mabel's ex-crushes, not Pines twins, so I guess we don't know for sure (though shame on me for forgetting Cain/Abel)
Also, you guys fibbed!
There's a flash of a real life looking Bill Cipher statue in the woods for a split second...
I wish. I mean, I understand the risk, but at the same time, they're moronic for not even throwing the series on Netflix or Hulu for streaming...
On a personal note, thanks to all of the GAFfers that followed along with this OT (making it my most successful one yet), and even kept it updated when I couldn't do so myself. All of the discussion, theorizing, and even arguments made this a blast to do, and even got me through a lot of bad times personally (and even celebrate a lot of good ones)
But don't hit that unsubscribe button yet; I still plan on updating this baby whenever any major news comes our way (or at least, some nifty merch!)
And don't worry; I already have sights on my next mega OT. If you follow my posts I'm sure you can guess what I have planned next...just in time for a certain someone's 30th anniversary...
See you in 2017!
Chezzymann
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I thought it was great. Although it didn't really have the emotional highs i was expecting, at least on the level of 'not what he seems'. Don't get me wrong there was some great stuff, the montage at the end with dipper narrating was great and made me tear up, stan punching bill was awesome but overall it it just kinda felt like a standard finale-- which isn't a bad thing at all though, i was just hoping for something mind blowing i guess haha (although in western cartoons these days having a finale isn't very standard at all i guess).
On a personal note, thanks to all of the GAFfers that followed along with this OT (making it my most successful one yet), and even kept it updated when I couldn't do so myself. All of the discussion, theorizing, and even arguments made this a blast to do, and even got me through a lot of bad times personally (and even celebrate a lot of good ones)
But don't hit that unsubscribe button yet; I still plan on updating this baby whenever any major news comes our way (or at least, some nifty merch!)
And don't worry; I already have sights on my next mega OT. If you follow my posts I'm sure you can guess what I have planned next...just in time for a certain someone's 30th anniversary...
See you in 2017!
Didn't get a chance to watch the finale yet, but you did a great job managing this thread! Only recently visited it last fall but it was great talking about the show with you guys here.
Keep up the great work with future threads man and I'm looking forward to you're MEGA thread coming up in the future
. I'm hopeful we get more Gravity Falls content in the future (appearance in Disney Infinity as playable characters, a console game, more stuff like the upcoming 3rd Journal, ect) as it really is a wonderful IP.
Its a shame the show is over but it ended strong, which is the most important thing of all honestly.
Amazing how fast people figure this stuff out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6CCdtfHwg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6CCdtfHwg
A wonderful ending, to a wonderful series. The finale was creative, exciting, and funny - and I expected no less from Gravity Falls. The final scene was great to watch, and I really enjoyed Dipper's ending monologue - it reminded me of the ending of Full metal Alchemist, which I also really loved.
I do still think the series needed a few more episodes to slow down he rapid pace of the second half of season 2. Some things didn't play as big a role as I thought they would, like the detectives from the FBI. Hell, the Larry King wax head repeating made me remember that that episode sort of implied he'd get his revenge, yet int he end it was basically just a cameo. I also wish we got something more definitive with Pacifica, as it seemed like that was built up and lacked a bit of resolution. In terms of the finale, I kind of wish the Bill-banishing circle did work, as it would've been cool, and also taking away Stan's memories, only to give them back five minutes later was a little iffy, though it was done sweetly.
The above criticism are minor. They're things I noticed, and some do matter. But in the end, the show manages to stand above those few niggling issues.
So I'll just say this:
Gravity Falls is everything I adore about animation. This is a show that could not possibly be done with live action. Every scene is bursting with imagination. Every character feels unique, and expressive, and likeable. The show just feels so alive with creativity. Over two seasons and a series of shorts, they took us on all kinds of adventures. They made us laugh (sometimes hard!), they made us think and ponder and investigate, and they made us connect with this cast of characters in a way that few shows manage to do. The world of Gravity Falls felt fully realized. Its a world I am going to miss very much. So to Alex and his team, thank you.
I do still think the series needed a few more episodes to slow down he rapid pace of the second half of season 2. Some things didn't play as big a role as I thought they would, like the detectives from the FBI. Hell, the Larry King wax head repeating made me remember that that episode sort of implied he'd get his revenge, yet int he end it was basically just a cameo. I also wish we got something more definitive with Pacifica, as it seemed like that was built up and lacked a bit of resolution. In terms of the finale, I kind of wish the Bill-banishing circle did work, as it would've been cool, and also taking away Stan's memories, only to give them back five minutes later was a little iffy, though it was done sweetly.
The above criticism are minor. They're things I noticed, and some do matter. But in the end, the show manages to stand above those few niggling issues.
So I'll just say this:
Gravity Falls is everything I adore about animation. This is a show that could not possibly be done with live action. Every scene is bursting with imagination. Every character feels unique, and expressive, and likeable. The show just feels so alive with creativity. Over two seasons and a series of shorts, they took us on all kinds of adventures. They made us laugh (sometimes hard!), they made us think and ponder and investigate, and they made us connect with this cast of characters in a way that few shows manage to do. The world of Gravity Falls felt fully realized. Its a world I am going to miss very much. So to Alex and his team, thank you.
Vulcano's assistant
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that bus ride was almost Six Feet Under's finale levels of feel
Coffee Dog
Banned
I thought the wrap up to the weirdmaggedon stuff was rushed and cliched. They should have reduced the time spent in Mabel's world massively to give more time to the rest of it.
The last 20 minutes or so though? Fantastic. It ended basically perfectly. I only wish the show had a few more episodes to wrap up dangling plot/character stuff like blendin, pacifica, gideon, etc.
The last 20 minutes or so though? Fantastic. It ended basically perfectly. I only wish the show had a few more episodes to wrap up dangling plot/character stuff like blendin, pacifica, gideon, etc.
My gf also noticed that. Quick eye, that one.
Coffee Dog
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It actually doesn't say Abel, despite the internet's best wishes. It says Mabel + Mabel, showing that she doesn't need her crushes on boys to validate her any longer. As far as I can tell, the show finishes without ever revealing Dipper's name.
Ah alright. She actually mentioned something like, "they revealed Dipper's name?" but didn't say what it was. I figured I'd check it out at a later time.
MaverickHunterX
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The scene where Stan & his brother were threatening the bus driver was both terrifying & hilarious. Especially with Stanford having a revolver concealed in his jacket.
And while some of the mysteries in Gravity Falls weren't solved, the show had ended on a rather high note. Still, I won't forget how Disney Television had handled the series in it's later run, as it was equal parts stupid & aggrivating.
A lovely ending to a wonderful series. I feel like I'm already at peace with it being gone; the release schedule being what it is, it feels like it's been gone for months.
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to rewatching the whole series sometime down the line now. I'd be lying if I said the stupid scheduling didn't damage the experience for me a bit, so seeing things unfold in an orderly fashion will be nice.
It may have left us too soon, but I'll always be grateful for what we got.
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to rewatching the whole series sometime down the line now. I'd be lying if I said the stupid scheduling didn't damage the experience for me a bit, so seeing things unfold in an orderly fashion will be nice.
It may have left us too soon, but I'll always be grateful for what we got.
ugh, cipher cultists. next thing you know trump will be president and all of america is gonna get weirderised
Afa
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Total amazing finale for an amazing series. Very touching send off.
Only one nip pick I had,
Needed one more season.
Only one nip pick I had,
that Stan got his memory back just a few days after being wiped. it made the whole final confrontation so less impactful. However I dunno what else they could done and it wouldn't work with the overall perfect ending.
Needed one more season.
Fimbulvetr
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I didn't expect a two-parter, though considering how long it took I shouldn't be surprised.
The lead-up to it was hit or miss, but I'm pretty damn pleased at the way the series ended.
The lead-up to it was hit or miss, but I'm pretty damn pleased at the way the series ended.
Afa
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I think they kind of hinted with Old Man McGucket that their memories can be gained back eventually, just not so quickly. An ending I thought, that Stan's memory should've stayed gone, and with Stanford, create new memories and adventure together out at sea. But that would be too sad.
Lucian Cat
Kissed a mod for a tag; liked it
Holy crap that was amazing. Not gonna lie, there were tears.
Baron von Loathsome
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The point of the unicorn adventure was to get a piece of its mane so that they could create an anti-Bill barrier around the Mystery Shack.
I guess I really need to rewatch that episode. Thanks.
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