Gravity Falls (2012–2016)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.7

Overview

When Dipper and Mabel Pines get sent to their great-uncle Stan's shop in Gravity Falls, Oregon for the summer, they think it will be boring. But when Dipper find a strange journal in the woods, they learn some strange se...

Starring Cast

Jason Ritter • Alex Hirsch • Kristen Schaal

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Positive

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Jason Ritter • Alex Hirsch • Kristen Schaal

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Political: CenterConfidence: High

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.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

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

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

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.

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

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.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.