6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gravity Falls (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Gravity Falls is rated 0 because its central conflict and resolution are rooted in universal themes of family, friendship, and confronting evil, rather than promoting specific political ideologies. It balances themes of community and individual responsibility without a clear ideological leaning.
Gravity Falls features visible diversity within its supporting cast, with integral characters of Hispanic and Asian descent. The narrative explores universal themes of family and adventure, and while it includes diverse relationships, it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center its plot around overt DEI themes.
Secondary
Gravity Falls subtly but clearly portrays a positive LGBTQ+ relationship through Sheriff Blubs and Deputy Durland. Their affectionate bond culminates in an explicit declaration of love in the finale, presented without ridicule or negative framing, contributing to an affirming net impact.
The show features Wendy Corduroy, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male-coded monsters and demons using an axe and her physical prowess.
Gravity Falls does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The show's storylines and character arcs do not touch upon gender identity or transition in this specific context, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
Gravity Falls is an original animated series, meaning all its characters were created for the show itself. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
Gravity Falls is an original animated series, not an adaptation of existing material or a historical depiction. Therefore, its characters do not have a pre-established race from prior source material or history that could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.9
8.6
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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