20 Shows To Watch If You Like Gravity Falls

June 23, 2020, 11:45 p.m.

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20 Shows To Watch If You Like Gravity Falls

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Summary Gravity Falls is a beloved animated series that appeals to both kids and adults, with a fun plot and unique storylines.

Shows like Ducktales, Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure, and Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia fill the void left by Gravity Falls with their similar themes and mysteries.

SpongeBob SquarePants, Adventure Time, and Steven Universe are inventive and humorous animated shows that offer depth and appeal to a wide range of viewers.

Gravity Falls is an animated Disney Channel series that aired from 2012 through 2016, and it was both inspired by and influenced several other shows like Gravity Falls. The series follows twins Dipper and Mabel, sent to Gravity Falls to live with their quirky great-uncle Stan. The two of them are tasked with helping Grunkle Stan run his tourist trap, The Mystery Shack. What seems like it's going to be a dull summer becomes more interesting when they realize something strange is going on in Gravity Falls.

Anyone who has seen the series knows shows like Gravity Falls are much more than simple kids' cartoons. Although it's appealing to younger audiences, its fun plot and unique storylines make the series appealing to people of all ages. Since Gravity Falls ended in 2016, viewers have been left with no new episodes in the adventures of Mable and Dipper and are forced to re-watch their old favorites. Luckily, there are a lot of shows like Gravity Falls that appeal to fans of the quirky animated series.

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20 DuckTales (2017-2021)

3 Seasons, 69 Episodes

DuckTales Release Date August 12, 2017 Cast Danny Pudi , Kate Micucci , Toks Olagundoye , David Tennant , Bobby Moynihan , Tony Anselmo , Paget Brewster , Beck Bennett , Ben Schwartz Seasons 3 Writers David Tennant Network Disney Channel Showrunner Francisco Angones Expand

DuckTales premiered a year after Gravity Falls ended and, for many, it filled the void the beloved series left behind. DuckTales follows Scrooge McDuck and his mischievous grandnephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie, who have just moved into McDuck Manor after Scrooge gets awarded custody. While the original series which aired in the 80s is still filled with nostalgia for a lot of fans, this animated revival captured that magic effectively.

Full of mischief and fun adventures, DuckTales is the perfect series for fans to follow up on. Thanks to the kids arriving in a new location and needing to figure out their place, it fits in well with other shows like Gravity Falls. The series also features a terrific voice cast with the likes of Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, and David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck.

19 Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017-2021)

3 Seasons, 60 Episodes

As one of the most beloved Disney princesses of the 21st century, it was only a matter of time before Disney's beloved princess Rapunzel got a show of her own. Rapunzel's classic story received an update with the 2010 Disney animated hit Tangled which eventually led to the spinoff series.

Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure picks up six months after the movie ends and follows Rapunzel as she adjusts to her new royal life. But things aren't what they seem and when strange rocks begin appearing, Rapunzel, Eugene, and their friends team up to figure out what is happening.

While not as dark, the mysteries bubbling under the surface in someone's home make it very similar to Gravity Falls. There is a long history of Disney's television spinoff series, some that do the original movies justice and others that fall flat. Luckily, Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure falls into the former category.

18 Trollhunters: Tales Of Arcadia (2016-2018)

3 Seasons, 52 Episodes

Trollhunters Trollhunters is a multimedia franchise consisting of novels, comics, an animated series, and an animated film. The most popular addition to the franchise was Guillermo del Toro's Dreamworks animated series called Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, which ran from 2016 to 2018 on Netlifx. In 2021, an animated film titled Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans was released that acts as the finale to the franchise. Created by Guillermo del Toro

Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro may be known for his Academy Award-nominated fantasy movies, but he's also dabbled in the world of kids' animation with the creation of Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia and its complex timeline. The first series aired from 2016 to 2018 and followed a group of friends as they set out to save two worlds after discovering a magical amulet.

With mystery and fantasy elements, fans of fantasy television will fit right in with this show. It also helps that there are monsters, secrets, and mysteries, which fall right into the realm of stories that del Toro loves to explore while also feeling similar to Gravity Falls.

With a master genre storyteller like del Toro involved, there is a complexity to the series that is not often seen elsewhere. It also features a strong voice cast that includes Kelsey Grammer, Ron Perlman, and the late Anton Yelchin.

17 Victor And Valentino (2019-2022)

3 Seasons, 119 Episodes

Victor and Valentino Release Date March 30, 2019 Cast Diego Molano , Sean-Ryan Petersen , Laura Patalano , Cristina Milizia Seasons 3 Creator(s) Diego Molano

Cartoon Network has always been home to fun and unique kids' cartoons, and they've shown no sign of changing that. Victor and Valentino became quite a hit in its three years on the network, offering a supernatural adventure with humor and heart as well as a cultural exploration.

Victor and Valentino follows two half-brothers who get into all sorts of supernatural and strange mischief while exploring Monte Macabrew with their grandmothers. What is interesting about Victor and Valentino is that most of the monsters and supernatural aspects are derived from the legends of the Aztec and Mayan cultures.

With these cultures not often presented in the genre but steeped in fascinating history, it adds something totally new to this kind of tale. The sibling dynamic mixed with the grand adventures is what makes Victor and Valentino perfect for fans of shows like Gravity Falls.

16 Camp Lazlo (2004-2008)

5 Seasons, 61 Episodes

Camp Lazlo Release Date July 8, 2005 Cast Carlos Alazraqui , Jeff Bennett , Tom Kenny , Doug Lawrence , Jill Talley , Steve Little Seasons 5 Creator(s) Joe Murray

Despite running for five seasons and winning three Primetime Emmy Awards, Camp Lazlo is one of the best Cartoon Network shows from the 2000s that has somehow been forgotten over the years. However, if fans of Gravity Falls discover it and see the similarities the shows share, it is likely the show can experience a resurgence. Like Gravity Falls, Camp Lazlo is set over summer vacation and follows a trio of campers as they raise havoc and go on wild adventures while attending Camp Kidney.

While the show is about anthropomorphic animals, it still shares a lot in common with the latter show in terms of its tone. It is goofy and funny while also capturing the fun of youthful adventures in a kind of coming-of-age type of story. The show also received an hour-long special called Where's Lazlo?

15 SpongeBob SquarePants (1999- )

14 Seasons, 298 Episodes

SpongeBob SquarePants Release Date May 1, 1999 Cast Tom Kenny , Bill Fagerbakke , Rodger Bumpass , Clancy Brown , Carlos Alazraqui , Paul Tibbitt , Dee Bradley Baker , Jill Talley , Tim Conway , Sara Paxton , Mark Fite , Mary Jo Catlett , Tom Wilson , Sirena Irwin , Lori Alan , Ernest Borgnine , Mr. Lawrence , Carolyn Lawrence Seasons 14 Writers Tim Hill , Stephen Hillenburg , Derek Drymon , Nick Jennings Network Nickelodeon Showrunner Vincent Waller , Marc Ceccarelli Expand

SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the innovators of a children's show that's also appealing to adults. While it has many over-the-top and childish elements, there are plenty of jokes that were designed with an older audience in mind. The show follows the titular character, a talking sponge who lives under the sea in the town of Bikini Bottom.

This classic should be re-watched by old fans and introduced to anyone who needs a little more animation in their life. Like Gravity Falls, it has a lot more to it than the surface-level family-friendly fun.

It is absurd and outrageous in a way that has enticed many adults and teens to remain invested in the show, perhaps even more than the younger audiences. The long-running animated series has since grown into an expansive franchise with several feature films and spinoff shows.

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14 Over The Garden Wall (2014)

1 Season, 10 Episodes

Over the Garden Wall Release Date November 3, 2014 Cast Elijah Wood , Collin Dean , Melanie Lynskey , Christopher Lloyd , Tim Curry Seasons 1 Writers Katie Krentz , Bert Youn , Patrick McHale Network Cartoon Network Directors Nate Cash , Bert Youn Expand

Stream now on Max

Over The Garden Wall is a series of short adventures in a fantasy land which is not only a great show for fans of Gravity Falls to check out but also a completely unique miniseries easily binged in a weekend. The show follows a pair of brothers who become lost in a stretch of magical woods where anything could happen.

It's one of the later offerings from Cartoon Network and has a surprisingly large fan base, off the back of its thematic episodes, full of supportive messages about family and narratives from folklore. The show's deeper meaning will also make it a more interesting show for older audiences to delve into. Much like shows like Gravity Falls, it is a show about mysteries and young kids who have to deal with all the secrets and dangers around every corner.

13 Rick And Morty (2013- )

7 Seasons, 71 Episodes

Rick and Morty Release Date December 2, 2013 Cast Spencer Grammer , Kari Wahlgren , Chris Parnell , Sarah Chalke , Ian Cardoni , Harry Belden Seasons 7 Writers Dan Harmon , Justin Roiland , Tom Kauffman , Eric Acosta Network Cartoon Network Showrunner Dan Harmon Expand

It's fair to say that Rick and Morty certainly isn't a show aimed at kids yet it is one of the most popular animated series on television and one that has similar vibes to Gravity Falls. The show follows an unhinged and reckless mad scientist who drags his anxious grandson along on his wild and extremely dangerous adventures into the unknowns of inter-dimensional reality.

With plenty of jokes that break the fourth wall and even a lot of meta-commentary on the science fiction genre in general, new viewers are in for a wild ride of twists and turns, with surprisingly deep philosophical messages. This is a lot more raunchy and adult-oriented than most shows like Gravity Falls, but for something smart in animation, it hits all the marks. The show continues to delight its passionate fanbase with Rick and Morty season 8 on the horizon.

12 Solar Opposites (2020- )

4 Seasons, 41 Episodes

Solar Opposites Release Date May 8, 2020 Cast Thomas MIddleditch , Sean Giambrone , Mary Mack , Sagan McMahan , Justin Roiland , Tiffany Haddish Seasons 4 Writers Justin Roiland , Mike McMahan Showrunner Justin Roiland

Rick and Morty creator Justin Roiland's Hulu series Solar Opposites is another take on the sci-fi genre that is also not appropriate for all ages but deals with some hilarious and clever genre concepts. The series follows a group of aliens who find themselves escaping their home planet to make a new life on Earth. However, they soon find themselves disagreeing on where the way humanity lives is truly better than their old ways.

In many ways, some of the character tropes take their cues from figures from shows like Gravity Falls. It is also a fascinating way to explore the faults of humanity in a humorous way with endless material for the show. While Solar Opposites lost Roiland as a creator, the show still maintains the same smart humor and intelligent situations that made both it and Gravity Falls so popular for so many years.

11 Phineas And Ferb (2007-2015)

4 Seasons, 129 Episodes

Phineas and Ferb Phineas and Ferb is a 2D-animated comedy series produced by Disney Television Animation that follows two step-brothers who take on ambitious projects on their backyard, to the dismay of their older sister Candace. Meanwhile, their pet platypus Perry lives a double life as a secret agent who ruins the villainous plans of mad scientist Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz.

Another series that shows there is plenty of acclaim to be found for animated shows, Phineas and Ferb won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2010 for Outstanding Writing in Animation, and won several Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation. The two brothers, Phineas and Ferb, have always been causing chaos with their school friends. Their pet platypus, Perry, is a secret agent and their sister is always trying to get them into trouble for their mad schemes.

From the fact that the show centers on two adventurous siblings to the fact that it takes place during their summer vacation day, it's fair to say that this is perhaps one of the closest shows to Gravity Falls, in terms of style and plot. It's completely off the wall in many ways, with the boys going from building a roller-coaster in their garden to singing about aglets. From the songs to the jokes for all ages, this is a modern classic.

10 Star Vs. The Forces Of Evil (2015-2018)

4 Seasons, 77 Episodes

Star vs. the Forces of Evil is an animated series that follows a magical princess named Star who, on her 14th birthday, receives a magic wand. Unfortunately, Star proves she's not ready for that kind of power and her parents end up sending her to Earth where there's no magic, so she can grow up a little. After landing on Earth, Star moves in with the Diaz family and befriends their son, Marco. Together, Star and Marco battle villains at their school and all around the universe.

Like Gravity Falls, Star vs. the Forces of Evil is a show that thrusts young characters into wild and dangerous adventures that offer plenty of excitement. However, both shows also remember these are stories about kids and for kids, filling these adventures with coming-of-age stories that will resonate with the viewers.

9 Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts (2020)

3 Seasons, 30 Episodes

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is an animated series that premiered in 2020 and was adapted from Rad's 2015 webcomic Kipo. The series is set in a post-apocalyptic world and follows a young girl named Kipo who is forced to leave her underground home to return to the surface to find her father.

She faces scary and dangerous monsters and mutants she has to battle. Luckily, Kipo also makes a lot of friends after she gets into the real world. With the idea of friends discovering the secrets of the world around them, it is a great companion piece to Gravity Falls.

It is another show that is about friendship in the midst of the mayhem of these adventures with some heartwarming characters emerging from the strange story. The series has also been praised for the diversity it brings to the animated TV world with characters of color and LGBTQ+ characters standing out.

8 Amphibia (2019-2021)

3 Seasons, 58 Episodes

Amphibia Release Date June 17, 2019 Cast Bill Farmer , Amanda Leighton , Justin Felbinger , Brenda Song Seasons 3 Production Company Disney Television Animation

Amphibia is an animated series that premiered on the Disney Channel in 2019 and received high praise for its successful balancing of humor, adventure, and emotional moments. The series follows a 13-year-old Thai-American girl named Anne who was convinced to steal a strange music box on her birthday. Unfortunately for Anne, stealing the music box changes her life forever, and she's transported to a marshland-focused world called Amphibia that's filled with anthropomorphic animals.

Adventures in a strange land make this a great match for Gravity Falls while also introducing a unique protagonist for audiences to fall in love with. Brenda Song takes on the lead role in the series while the voice cast also includes the likes of Keith David and Troy Baker. The show also tackles complex topics that will strike a chord with many audience viewers.

7 Adventure Time (2010-2018)

10 Seasons, 283 Episodes

Adventure Time Release Date May 10, 2010 Cast Tom Kenny , Hynden Walch , Jeremy Shada , John DiMaggio , Niki Yang Seasons 10 Writers Pendleton Ward Network Cartoon Network Showrunner Pendleton Ward Expand

Adventure Time is an animated series that aired on Cartoon Network and became a cult hit among older and younger audiences. The show is set in the post-apocalyptic world of Ooo where the main characters - a human boy named Finn and his magical best friend and brother, a dog named Jake - live and go on a ton of adventures together. Together, Jake and Finn travel around the world of Ooo and battle the evil forces at work there.

Each episode features a new adventure that Jake and Finn embark on and usually a new evil plot that the two of them need to find a way to stop with the help of their friends. The series mixes humor and adventure in a way that fans of Gravity Falls will enjoy, but it is also a much more original tone than many of these shows.

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6 The Owl House (2020-2023)

3 Seasons, 43 Episodes

The Owl House Release Date January 10, 2020 Cast Sarah-Nicole Robles , Wendie Malick , Alex Hirsch , Tati Gabrielle , Issac Ryan Brown , Mae Whitman , Cissy Jones , Zeno Robinson , Matthew Rhys , Michaela Dietz , Elizabeth Grullon , Fryda Wolff Seasons 3 Creator(s) Dana Terrace

The Owl House is a Disney Channel animated series that began airing in 2010 with the adventures drawing in a passionate fanbase until Owl House ended after three seasons. The series follows a 14-year-old girl named Luz who has no magical powers, but that doesn't stop her from getting into magical adventures. Luz finds herself transported through a magical portal to another world where she befriends a witch and a host of other magical beings.

The show's smart writing and creative characterization make it a perfect match for Gravity Falls. It is another series that manages to balance a lot of different aspects in an effective way for young viewers to enjoy. The show has some big laughs but also carries a lot of emotional weight with some of its storylines. It is also another animated show that excels with its LGBTQ+ representation.

5 Steven Universe (2013-2019)

5 Seasons, 160 Episodes

Steven Universe Steven Universe is an animated adventure series that follows the adventures of the half-human, half-gem hero with mysterious powers that he can summon from his belly button, accompanied by other powerful magic-using women known as the Crystal Gems. Together with Garnet, Pearl, and Amethyst, Steven will fight to protect his planet while learning more about his mysterious power and origins.

Steven Universe is an animated series that aired on Cartoon Network from 2013 through 2019, created by Rebecca Sugar, one of the people who worked as a writer and storyboard artist on Adventure Time. The series follows the Crystal Gems, magical beings who serve as the guardians of the universe and protect the planet. Steven is the half-Gem, half-human younger brother and is just starting to grow into himself and learn to use his powers.

Like Adventure Time, this is a more abstract version of shows like Gravity Falls, but still offers the same fun adventure storytelling filled with humor and some lovable characters for younger audiences to latch onto. The series spun-off into its own movie in 2019 which premiered on the Cartoon Network and subsequently got a limited sequel series called Steven Universe Future.

4 Big Hero 6: The Series (2017-2021)

3 Seasons, 56 Episodes

Big Hero 6: The Series is a Disney XD show that is based on the 2014 Disney Marvel film, Big Hero 6. Despite competing with the rising popularity in Marvel's live-action movies at the time, Big Hero 6 delivered a thrilling superhero story which set the stage for the story to continue in this show. The series takes place shortly after the events in the movie and follows the same characters as the film. The series continues with the story of Hiro Hamada and his robot companion, Baymax.

Hiro forms a superhero team called Big Hero 6 to battle evil and works together to use technology to save San Fransokyo. The creative city and mysteries around every corner make it very similar to shows like Gravity Falls. Fans of the movie's colorful characters and inventive action sequences will also love the show.

3 The Dragon Prince (2018- )

5 Seasons, 45 Episodes

The Dragon Prince Release Date August 14, 2018 Cast Jack De Sena Seasons 4 Writers Justin Richmond Network Netflix Showrunner Justin Richmond Expand

The Dragon Prince is a fantasy animated series that premiered on Netflix in 2018, offering younger fans a chance to experience a fantasy series in the same vein as Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon but with a more family-friendly vibe. The series is set in the fictional land of Xadia. Magic comes from the natural sources around them, like the Earth, the ocean, and the sun. However, human mages create dark magic as the seventh source of magic in Xadia and things change.

Xadia and the Human Kingdoms find themselves at war as the humans continue to hunt magical creatures to power their dark magic. The show has a grander scope than something like Gravity Falls, but it still delivers on the same adventure and thrills for all ages. It is also a terrific option for younger fans of anime.

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2 The Hollow (2018-2020)

2 Seasons, 20 Episodes

The Hollow is a Canadian animated series that premiered on Netflix in 2018. This series follows a group of three teenagers - Adam, Kai, and Mira - who wake up in a room with no idea who or where they are and don't remember anything about themselves or each other. They leave the room, only to find themselves in a mysterious forest full of puzzles they have to solve to find their way out safely.

The central mystery of the series is a great way to pull audiences in with it taking on a bit more of a serious tone compared to Gravity Falls. However, the friendship that develops between the main characters does feel very reminiscent of the dynamics in other adventure series like Gravity Falls. As can be seen in a number of these shows, there is also a strong presentation of diverse characters that make it a more engaging show for a wider range of young viewers.

1 She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power (2018-2020)

5 Seasons, 52 Episodes

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Release Date November 3, 2018 Cast Aimee Carrero , AJ Michalka , Lauren Ash , ND Stevenson Seasons 5 Writers ND Stevenson Showrunner ND Stevenson

Stream now on Netflix

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is a reboot of the classic animated series from the 1980s. The series follows Adora, a soldier on the planet Etheria, who finds a magical sword that helps her to realize that her true identity is She-Ra, the legendary princess, and hero of her kingdom. She joins the Rebellion to help take back the planet of Etheria from its evil ruler, but things get complicated when her best friend stays with the evil Horde.

This is a great addition to shows like Gravity Falls, especially for those who like nostalgia. Like the original series, it is a grand adventure with noble heroes taking on dastardly villains. However, it also seems to take cues from more modern animated series like Gravity Falls by infusing a little humor and deeper characterizations to make it a richer series for youngsters.