Gravity Falls Season 1

Gravity Falls Season 1 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available on . A compact run that never overstays its welcome. A 9/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Jason Ritter — stay for everyone else around them. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Gravity Falls Season 1 earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Gravity Falls Season 1 from the crowd. Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are sent to spend the summer with their "Grunkle" Stan in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon. Upon their arrival, they sense there is something strange about the town and together they begin to unlock its secrets. Jason Ritter and Kristen Schaal lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. What keeps Gravity Falls Season 1 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. Every minute repays the time invested, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Gravity Falls Season 1 respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Jason Ritter's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.