Given that this is a kids show, the family element is strong.
Immediately, the central relationship is different to 99% of other, similar offerings.
Ostensibly about solving mysteries, at its heart the show is more concerned with the twins relationship.
Often it facilitates the action, instead of the other way around.
Each episode introduces something new (vomiting gnomes!
Many of those laughs can be attributed to the various characters that populate the titular town.
From the gloriously-named, but short-lived Mayor Befufflefumpter (R.I.P.
), to town hoodlum/emo romantic/Dippers nemesis, Robbie, the attention to detail is jaw-dropping.
Most notably, Mabel, and her many glorious sweaters, is based on his own twin sister.
Theres a warmth to it, an understanding of what makes both kids and grown-ups laugh.
This is intrinsic to the shows appeal, as well as being unique to Hirschs approach.
Hirsch has discussed at length how he wants the shows paranormal elements to be sincere, not wacky.
Yes,Gravity Fallsis silly, but the character interactions keep it grounded.
Its this idea of mixing the impossible with the possible that makesGravity Fallsso utterly charming.
Add to this the fact there isnt a duff in the bunch andGravity Fallsbecomes dangerously addictive.
And, as cliched as it sounds, their hard work truly is all up there on the screen.
Likewise, Disney has done well by allowing him to run riot, to an extent.
The show is arguably the strongest of their current line-up, its popularity growing consistently.
It really is just that bloody good.
