Gravity Falls is an animated Disney Channel series that aired from 2012 through 2016. The series follows twins Dipper and Mabel who was recently sent to the mysterious town of 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 of helping Stan quickly becomes more interesting when these twins realize that there’s something strange going on in Gravity Falls.
Anyone who has seen this series will know that Gravity Falls is much more than a simple kids’ cartoon. Although it’s definitely appealing to the younger audiences, it’s also a lot of fun for adults to watch and the fun plot and unique storylines make the series appealing to people of all ages. Since Gravity Falls ended in 2016, viewers are left with no new episodes in the adventures of Mable and Dipper and are forced to just re-watch their old favorites. Luckily, there are a lot of other shows that are just as fun to watch and would appeal to any Gravity Falls fan.
Updated June 23rd, 2020 by George Chrysostomou: Animated shows practically always make for binge-worthy material for audiences of all ages (with some exceptions, naturally), so there’s no shortage of material to dive into if you’re missing Gravity Falls. Here’s an updated list of great series for those who thought Gravity Falls was over too soon!
Updated October 31st, 2021 by Danielle Bruncati: Even though Gravity Falls has been off the air for several years now, fans of the series continue to rewatch it over and over, now that it’s available on Disney+. By rewatching it though, fans are missing out on some new and old shows that are equally as great. Here’s an updated list of shows similar to Gravity Falls that are available to stream.
Ducktales (2017-2021) - Available On Disney+
Ducktales premiered a year after Gravity Falls ended and for many, it filled the void the beloved series left behind. Rebooted from the 80’s cartoon, Ducktales follows Scrooge McDuck and his mischievous grandnephews Huey, Dewey, and Loue who have just moved into McDuck Manor after Scrooge gets awarded custody of the boys.
Full of mischief and fun adventures, Ducktales is the perfect show to fill the void Gravity Falls left behind.
Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure (2017-2021) - Available On Disney+
It was only a matter of time before Disney’s beloved princess Rapunzel got a show of her own. 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 going on in the Kingdom of Corona.
Trollhunters: Tales Of Arcadia (2016-2018) - Available On Netflix
Guillermo del Toro may be known for his Academy Award-nominated monster movies, but he’s also dabbled in the world of kids’ animation with the creation of Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia. The series aired from 2016 to 2018 and followed a group of teenagers as they set out to save two worlds after discovering a magical amulet.
With mystery and fantasy elements and a supportive group of characters, fans of Gravity Falls will fit right in with this show.
Victor And Valentino (2019-) - Available On HBO Max
Cartoon Network has always been home to fun and unique kids’ cartoons and they’ve shown no sign of changing that. Their newest show, Victor and Valentino has become quite a hit, currently in its third season.
Victor and Valentino follows two half-brothers who get into all sorts of supernatural and strange mischief while exploring Monte Macabrew with their grandmothers. The sibling dynamic mixed with the grand adventures is what makes Victor and Valentino perfect for Gravity Falls fans.
Camp Lazlo (2004-2008) - Available On Boomerang
Despite running for 5 seasons and winning 3 Primetime Emmy Awards, Camp Lazlo is one of Cartoon Network’s most forgotten series of the early 2000s. And yet, it’s hilarious and the perfect show for fans of Gravity Falls.
Like Gravity Falls, Camp Lazlo is set over summer vacation and follows a trio of campers as they raise havoc and go on crazy adventures while attending Camp Kidney.
SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-) - Available On Paramount+
There likely isn’t a fan of animation around who hasn’t watched SpongeBob SquarePants at some stage in their life. It’s really one of the innovators for a children’s show that’s also appealing to adults.
While it has many over-the-top and childish elements, there’s plenty of jokes that were clearly designed with an older audience in mind. This classic should be re-watched by old fans and introduced to anyone who needs a little more animation in their life.
Over The Garden Wall (2014) - Available On HBO Max
Over The Garden Wall is a series of cute, short adventures in a fantasy land. A pair of brothers become lost in a stretch of magical woods where anything could happen.
It’s one of the newest offerings from Cartoon Network and is already building up a surprisingly large fan base, off the back of its incredibly thematic episodes, full of supportive messages about family and playing off of narratives from folklore.
Rick And Morty (2013) - Available On HBO Max
Anyone who is a fan of Justin Roiland’s work in Gravity Falls might want to check out easily one of the most popular animated shows today. It’s fair to say that Rick and Morty certainly isn’t aimed at kids, though.
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.
Solar Opposites (2020-) - Available On Hulu
In much the same way, Justin Roiland’s solo venture with Hulu is another take on the sci-fi genre, although this time focusing on aliens trying to fit in on Earth, rather than humans adventuring through the galaxy.
In many ways, some of the character tropes actually take their cues from figures from Gravity Falls, and while Solar Opposites is still in its infancy, it’s fair to say that it will likely grow very quickly.
Phineas And Ferb (2007-2015) - Available On Disney+
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.
It’s fair to say that this is perhaps one of the closes 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 classic.
Star Vs. The Forces Of Evil (2015-2018) - Available On Disney+
Star vs. the Forces of Evil is an animated series that aired on the Disney Channel from 2015 through 2019 for a total of four seasons. The series follows a magical princess named Star who, on her 14th birthday, receives a magic wand. Unfortunately, Star proves pretty quickly that 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 in order to take out the forces of evil that are all around them.
Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts (2020) - Available On Netflix
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is an animated series that premiered on Netflix in 2020. 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 in order to find her father. This sheltered teenager is immediately faced with scary and dangerous monsters and mutants that she has to face off against.
Luckily for Kipo, she also makes a lot of friends after she gets into the real world. Together, she and her friends - Wolf, Mandu, Benson, and Dave -help each other on their travels.
Amphibia (2019-2021) - Available On Disney+
Amphibia is an animated series that premiered on the Disney Channel in 2019. Prior to the series premiere, Disney renewed the series for a second season and later a third season, so anyone who watches this series and falls in love with it won’t have to worry about running out of new episodes for a while.
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.
Adventure Time (2010-2018) - Available On HBO Max
Adventure Time is an animated series that aired from 2010 through 2018 on Cartoon Network. The series 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 Owl House (2020-) - Available On HBO Max
The Owl House is a Disney Channel animated series that began airing in 2010. Prior to its premiere, Disney renewed this comedic fantasy series for a second season and it is now set to end after 3 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.
When the series begins, Luz finds herself accidentally transported through a magical portal to another world where she befriends a witch and a whole host of other magical creatures and people. There, she becomes determined to become a witch herself.
Steven Universe (2013-2019) - Available On HBO Max
Steven Universe is an animated series that aired on Cartoon Network from 2013 through 2019 for a total of 160 episodes. The series was created by Rebecca Sugar, one of the people that worked as a writer and storyboard artist on Adventure Time.
The series follows the Crystal Gems, a team of magical beings who serve as the guardians of the universe and protect the planet from evil. Steven is the half-Gem, half-human younger brother to the other three Gems and is just starting to grow into himself and learn to use his powers.
Big Hero 6: The Series (2017-2021) - Available On Disney+
Big Hero 6: The Series is a Disney XD series that is based on the 2014 Disney film, Big Hero 6. The series takes place shortly after the events in the movie and follows the same lovable characters as the film.
The series continues on with the story of Hiro Hamada and his robot companion, Baymax, who was originally created by Hiro’s late brother, Tadashi. Along with some of his closest friends, Hiro forms a superhero team called Big Hero 6. Together, they battle evil and work together to use technology to save San Fransokyo.
The Dragon Prince (2018-) - Available On Netflix
The Dragon Prince is a fantasy animated series that premiered on Netflix in 2018. The series has aired multiple seasons and a video game based on the series is said to be in development for people that really love this fantasy series.
The Dragon Prince is set in the fictional land of Xadia. Magic comes from the natural sources around them like the Earth, the ocean, and the sun. But, 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 Hollow (2018-2020) - Available On Netflix
The Hollow is an animated series that premiered on Netflix in 2018. The first season had a low number of episodes, but fans were thrilled when Netflix picked up the show for another season which began airing in 2019.
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 in order to find their way out safely.
She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power (2018-2020) - Available On Netflix
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is a reboot of the classic series from the 1980s. It premiered on Netflix in 2018.
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 in order 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.
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