Watching GRAVITY FALLS for the VERY FIRST TIME - Tourist Trapped

[@MathewMcKenna]

Thanks for coming y'all! Lemme know if you wanna see more Gravity Falls, or any other shows! Always keen to try new stuff 🥰

[@phat527]

Yes!! Please watch more Gravity Fall!

[@Basil_of_Nagi]

I highly recommend ‘Milo Murphy’s Law’ it’s based on the concept of Murphy’s law and the stakes tend to get high toward the end of the seasons

[@Uni_op]

I’d love to see more! :)

[@Rando_mIndividual]

WORDGIRL?

[@ivygomez8466]

Yes! More Gravity Falls please! (Also, I love your nails :)

[@mxstrikk]

Gravity Falls is fairly story/lore focused, so I highly recommend watching the episodes in order (just like literally every other show ever lol)

[@kuroshiki7879]

I second that idea because gravity falls is JUST THAT GOOD

[@feather_louise]

Imagine if he went from ep 1 straight to weirdmageddon lmao

[@SkylarDear_466]

@@feather_louise lol, he'd have 0 clue on what's happening and probably be like: oh- uhh, let's see here, we have a yellow floating- what- what is that? a floating dorito? floating geometrical pyramid? a giant yellow triangle with a top hat and whatnot? idk man, I have no context on this, and- WHAT IS THAT???? *Continuesly freaking out on what the hecc is going on* he'd be guessing who good ol' Chipher is XD (he probably won't find this, probably cuz I'm not the kind to tell spoilers for anything, so hopefully he doesn't know TvT")

[@brendanmystery]

@@feather_louise what if he went alternating first, last, second, second last, etc.

[@loiseauxmort9568]

If it makes you feel any better about the fact that it's relatively short for an animated show, know that it is because the creator chose so, he wanted to tell a story and once he had done so he ended the show to avoid ruining his show with filler content meant to just make more money for the company. He cares about the characters and world and didn't want it to just be another outlet for merch and such

[@HaganeNoGijutsushi]

Yeah, it's short but it's also a perfectly complete story which is a pretty rare thing for serialised shows. Better this than being dragged forever and then running out of steam.

[@IanEmrys]

One of the best and well written endings for a cartoon show

[@queenaunt4531]

Alex Hirsch our Beloved

[@tiarac243]

@@queenaunt4531 cannot help but agree more lol

[@CaueJulio]

and the fact that he celebrated the show's 10th anniversary is amazing

[@Nellipusen]

I am not joking. I would watch Mathew react to this entire show. Just, every single episode, and see his reaction to the mystery slowly unraveling

[@kitaf.o6181]

Me too!!! I watched this show a hundred times and I can still do it, even more If he's reacting!!

[@jellybunni8877]

Honestly same

[@realcatic]

I would as well!

[@jaspermyth]

Same!! I think this comment thread is now the petition to have him do this if he feels like it! Bc this makes me want to watch it all over again

[@blakegutherie5409]

Me as well

[@Rando_mIndividual]

THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME WATCHING GRAVITY FALLS?! Man, you are in for a ride You are lucky for seeing it for the first time and experiencing this magnificence for the first time

[@MathewMcKenna]

im very excited to share it with y'all, thats for sure

[@ivygomez8466]

@@MathewMcKenna This is awesome! I just finished rewatching Gravity Falls (for the nth time) yesterday! :D

[@IanEmrys]

@@MathewMcKenna And pay attention to background details

[@jazmoons]

Ikr it's a one in a life time experience to watch the show for the first time

[@lapris7380]

Facts I love the show so much I was so sad when I finished it

[@randalthor741]

So the foreshadowing with Dipper accidentally opening the journal to the gnomes page is something that this show does a *lot*, but you won't notice most of the foreshadowing that they do until season 2. There are a lot of episodes in season 1 that you may think are just filler episodes that are fun but don't have much to do with the overall story/lore of Gravity Falls. Those episodes are usually full of things that foreshadow what's going to happen in much later episodes, though, as well as character development that will be important later. This is one of those shows where after you've watched the last episode, you'll want to go back and watch from the beginning again to see all of the things that you missed in earlier episodes, because they very clearly had most of what they wanted to happen in the show planned out right from the beginning, and they dropped hints all over the place.

[@jazmoons]

exactly!!!

[@grinder5000314483]

Wha do you mean iv seen the the show several times. What did you find

[@randalthor741]

@@grinder5000314483 I'm not going to say any specifics because of spoilers, but look in the backgrounds of scenes, pay attention to remarks that sound like off the cuff one-liners, and try to read anything written that appears on screen (you'll probably need to pause for most written things). Lots of things are subtly referenced long before the episodes where those things become relevant.

[@jazmoons]

@@grinder5000314483 u can find them yourself or u can look it up but it's no fun that way

[@fangurkseraph]

@@grinder5000314483 Also, spoilers. Every episode of the second season is apparently a call-back to the same episode in season 1. Zombie theme this episode, actual zombies in episode 1 of season 2. The blue kiiinda friendly ghosts in season 1? Northwest ghost season 2. That fighting game character coming to life in season 1? Dating Sim Yandere character coming to life in season 2. Y'know. Stuff.

[@viennadel5445]

alex hirsch, the creator of the show, voices a shit ton of characters in it too. everyone from grunkle stan, soos, and another huge character you’ve yet to meet to the main gnome and a ton of background characters, it’s crazy awesome

[@azzythesmol]

Fr fr, Gravity Falls will forever be high on my list of favorite shows

[@alinelili2746]

If you decide to turn this into a series I'd watch the SH*T out of it!! Gravity Falls is a masterpiece of a cartoon. I also recommend you to watch the other's episodes regarding Helluva Boss because I think i'ts a really neat show, but I totally understand if it isn't your vibe.

[@whateveryouhearditwasntme4109]

Yess, I'd love to see your reactions to the other episodes!!

[@PleasantlyEmpathic9924]

"So is he a scam artist _or_ is that a front" Me: *Yes*

[@SebastianWeinberg]

Welcome to _Gravity Falls!_ Fasten your seatbelts; you're in for quite a ride. The first season is _mostly_ set-up and introduction, via stand-alone episodes, with a relatively minor arc of its own. The second season then takes everything that's been introduced and weaves it into an _amazing_ tale, slowly answering all the mysteries that were built up, and culminating in a great finale that sticks the landing. It's an instant classic, that still has people clamouring for more, despite the fact that the story has been told in its entirety.

[@veronicawexel1291]

Shit gon' get wild. There's only 2 seasons but man is there a lot to them. I can't wait for the Space Dorito episodes.

[@timrosswood4259]

Shut up

[@pientju_hh]

@@timrosswood4259 mean

[@pientju_hh]

FRRRR IM SO HYPEDDDD

[@Creature_B]

Now I'm scared- I finished rewatching steven universe fully.. A week later matthew reacts to it. Then, I finish rewatching gravity falls fully... Again Matthew reacts a week later

[@MathewMcKenna]

i be stalking ur history

[@Diamond40000]

XD

[@tylertichoc7330]

Arguably THE golden Age of Disney animation. Ya had your Phineas and Ferb level of stuff with more nonsensical with real deep and touching moments. And then ya had your occasional Gravity Falls where everything just became a lot more real.

[@Uni_op]

I love seeing people react to this for the first time, it’s such a good show I’d love to see more reactions to the other episodes in this show! There are so many mysteries and things to be solved within it

[@coena9377]

As a major Gravity Falls fan (like I’m watching this while wearing a replica of Dipper’s hat and have written Gravity Falls fanfic) this was a very pleasant surprise!

[@yesnt8941]

You could have gone without admitting the other part😭

[@SanzzNinetyNine]

@@yesnt8941 lmao

[@coena9377]

@@yesnt8941 Yesn’t. It was an option, but it wasn’t a viable one.

[@azzythesmol]

@@yesnt8941 depends on the kind rlly _shrug_

[@andyo3637]

@@yesnt8941 idk man fanfic can be pretty well written and cool

[@MaruchanPrime]

3:20 "Or is that his front" How in the hell are you already on track with this plot 5 minutes in lmao

[@multiverseman4017]

Something you should know about this show, every little detail is important, keep your eyes peeled for secrets, and your memory sharp for anything a character says in an episode that sounds important, because it might come up again in a later episode. I'll give you the first detail. When Dipper and Mabel are cornered at the Mystery Shack by the giant gnome, there's someone who briefly appears hiding in the bushes in the background.

[@charliemandarin4052]

“Oh my gosh that’s a horrifying visual” you have no idea what your in for

[@Lenny-ue8hk]

Tip for this show: whenever something sounds like it might be a backwards message, it definitely is a backwards message.

[@trisaratops8785]

PLEASE avoid spoilers at all costs! There are some amazing twists that are a treat to see blind.

[@betsyb]

i’m so happy that you’re watching this!! this show is a perfect balance of humor and mystery. i know you’re sad that there’s only two seasons, but honestly gravity falls has one of the most satisfying endings of any cartoon i’ve watched. it told the story it wanted to tell and didn’t overstay its welcome. i think you’ll love it.

[@maizen1335]

The funnest thing about this show is it leaves tons of hidden little conspiracy stuff Like the credits almost always have a cipher in them, messages hidden in the intro if you play it backwards, that kind of thing Some of them are more foreshadowing than others, the credits ones are usually just something funny, but it's just really cool and makes so much sense with the theme. It was super fun to follow along with as people figured stuff out while the show aired There's probably even a spoiler free guide somewhere if you want to look it up

[@ShayTheValiant]

Just letting you know, many details and plotpoints will be either referenced again in the future or foreshadowing for future episodes, even some things going on in the background that don't seem to have any importance. That's why I love this show so much.

[@abbaAbba.]

Fun fact: if you reverse the intro, it gives you a message. Actually, the intro's whisper at the end of it changes occasionally.

[@Ishtarru]

As someone who's watched the entire show, it is so gratifying to watch you speculate. 🙂

[@RaptorsVevo]

Man, Gravity Falls was one of the first shows I properly fell in love with. I'm super excited to see someone watch it with fresh eyes, so I can do so vicariously.

[@JacobKasza]

HOLY CRAP YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS WHOLE SERIES

[@jizosupremacy4033]

Could you listen to a band called “Tally Hall?” They are super underrated and have tons of good songs like “Hidden in the Sand.”, “The Bidding.”, “Ruler of Everything.” and "Turn the Lights Off." Also, I’m super happy that you watched gravity falls. It’s a great show, and it gets even better as it goes on.

[@ethanlivemere1162]

YES!!! Also I'd like to add Turn The Lights Off to the list of songs

[@clamjuice5957]

Good suggestions

[@jizosupremacy4033]

@@ethanlivemere1162 Ooh I forgot about that song. I'll add that! Good suggestion!

[@seineevee]

YES! Break it down is also a fun one

[@S4cch4r1n3]

YES

[@kitaf.o6181]

I'm so exited that you are staring the show!!! It's literally my fav cartoon, if you stay the credits, you'll see that there are encripted messages (that actually give you kind of spoilers) and everything it's gonna make sense at the end... just... it's completely worth it, hope you finish it!!

[@evelynadams5794]

“OR is that just a front” there’s no way he just-

[@rosebudgremlin]

Remember not to put spoilers in the comments! I am so happy you are finally watching this beloved series and I can't wait to hear your reaction to the weirdness you are embarking into.

[@jestemkacper129]

The 3 on the journal means that its the third journal. Dont stop watching, you'll enjoy it

[@Error206.videosNotFound]

If you end up going far with this series, I also highly recommend The Owl House which is made by a lot of the same people

[@bananasryummy]

Yeah, and some characters are voiced by Alex aka the creator of GF

[@MetaLatias5]

If you like to try figuring out mysteries- more specifically codes- yourself, Gravity Falls has you covered with that, too! Just watch the end credits and keep your eyes open for a seemingly senseless string of letters The Intro of each episode has a hint on how to solve the code in its end credits Hope you're gonna post more Gravity Falls reactions ^^

[@Finkeren]

Don't be sad that there are only two seasons. GF is a great self-contained story about one epic summer vacation in 2012 (keep that date in mind) It got to finish on its own terms and is better for it.

[@mothman_6305]

I LOVE THIS. WE NEED MORE OMG. This is my all time fav cartoon, it is so well written and im so excited for you to watch the rest of it!

[@WepcapStinkhorn]

The only thing I paid attention to in this video were Mathew's blue nails, which (by the way) looks really good on him

[@aelitamcgarden442]

You summoned all the Gravity Fall fandom 😂

[@thesknnight4207]

I am so happy you're reacting to this series! It's one of my all time favourites and seeing you react to more of it would make me (and I assume many others) really happy! Idk if you'll see this but I would like for you to react to Bill Wurtz if you could? His music is off the charts chaotic but ultimately my favorite songs come from him because of how relatable they can be and how they hit a little note in my brain that makes me happy lmao

[@caracaracat2958]

Gravity Falls is one of the best shows I’ve ever watched, so I totally recommend you watch the full 2 seasons! It’ll totally be worth it!

[@Enteringdullsville]

“Is he like a scammer, or are these legit?” “Yes, definitely, absolutely.”

[@tuntemon]

You're in for a treat. This is one of the best animated shows ever. Also love the fact that you're already picking up details. You just wait. 😉

[@LisaRummel83]

Soos is my favourite. And I am always happy to have more people fall in love with this show and watch their reactions. haha

[@bakaboi5730]

it gets a lot better as the show progresses, idk if you've watched further yet or not but just letting you know that, season one keeps getting better and season two is on a whole new level :)

[@-dekinai-ko-]

Dipper and Mabel are some of the dumbest siblings alive.... And i love them for it.

[@MelonLord379]

Gravity Falls is AMAZING and only gets better the more you go!

[@danielalvarez-arevalo688]

It may be only 2 seasons, but the show will feel fulfilling. A ton happens.

[@ГерманМак-д4ы]

I kinda surprised how many people haven't watch this show yet!

[@ButeraMelina]

I'm glad I grew up watching this and not TikTok

[@michaeloffner8515]

Please, please, PLEASE make a series out of this!

[@sleepnow3053]

Not me only just realizing this was foreshadowing 5:53

[@func_e]

BRUH! How have you not seen Gravity Falls? I love this show

[@angelinagarza3473]

Honestly I can't wait for you to get more into this, this show is amazing and has aged like wine!

[@bingus4118]

You should totally make it a series to watch! Its so good!!

[@cocobeebunnied7371]

This show is one of my favorites ever, it’s great

[@the_furf_of_july4652]

I'm in agreement here, I'd love to see you react to more episodes, even the filler ones

[@HappyMatt12345]

I gotta rewatch this show! Gravity Falls is one of my favorite shows ever

[@lenathefirst_4574]

YESS GRAVITY FALLS! I hope you do more reactions to this later on in the series, it’s so awesome and you’re in for a rideeee

[@definitelynotcamilo9005]

We need more gravity fall reaction!!!

[@thatbadbackgroundcharacter]

OH MY GOD YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY GRAVITY FALLS REACTIONS IVE BEEN WATCHING LATELY AND HERE YOU ARE???

[@purpleshutin]

I'm so excited to see you react to this show. I've watched it like five times, it's so good

[@something_wrong5014]

I hope you watch more, this is great. (The show is actually kinda lore focused, especially starting in season 2, so it would be be if you watched it in order if you do)

[@justarandomchannel8150]

omg PLEASE react to more of this show! Your reactions are hilarious lmao

[@sierra3830]

this is one of my favorite shows ever! So excited to watch you react :D

[@chuchup1kachu]

What I can tell you about Stan with little to no spoilers is yes, he is a con artist. In the intro, he literally runs while holding a cash register. Mostly everything in his shop is fraud. Occasionally, he'll stumble upon something that usually ends in a fight or something and he'll sell it in his shop out of spite.

[@joksey5659]

Just so you know, at the end of the credits for just about every episode is a special code you can decipher. Mostly for fun, but some of them are hints to the lore and stuff

[@Silacide]

The show may be just 2 seasons, but it packs a punch! Gravity Falls is a work of art and *yes we want to see more!*

[@Anna_Lindlau]

omg yessss this is one of if not my favorite shows there is show many unexpected turns in this show can't wait till season 2

[@black61518junior]

I wholeheartedly wish I could forget all about gravity falls so I could experience it again ❤

[@honeybee7361]

As someone who only watched gravity falls for the first time a few months ago, I though I was so late to it and that all the fans and content was gone or 6 years old, but it is so good to see a video that is really recent!

[@luigisake]

this show is amazing . you are gonna enjoy it for sure.

[@cadenzaaa___]

Mathew almost definitely lives under a rock

[@erenender66]

hey Mathew! glad to see you're watching Gravity Falls! when you're done watching this, if you want more shows similar I highly recommended "The Owl House" made by Alex Hirsch's (show creator of GF) significant other, Dana Terrace! a lot of the same people worked on both shows, only TOH is currently running, and has had a bit more freedom to include more progressive themes! it's a great watch and Alex actually voices a lot of the background characters, and an mc of TOH! in the meantime though, enjoy Gravity Falls! this show pretty much raised me, and I will never stop praising it

[@likeno0th3r5]

I love that I immediatly recognized the background music for the intro as the music for the intro of "Not Today" the podcast.

[@Orliepoo]

I'd totally be down with watching the whole series with you! Great show!!!

[@lizzyandlegend2703]

Also loving the blue nails man

[@humanhoodie1554]

Ah, my childhood :') I should rewatch this show again!

[@angelicaespitia7707]

Watching someone become fascinated by the world I grew up indulging in is amazing. Enjoy the show!

[@jaxcraft2848]

Oh, you're in for an adventure!

[@aveedub9445]

i have listend to all the intros with their 1-10 hour version on youtube multipul times and i still love it

[@hinasakukimi]

i gasped when i saw this in my notifications 🤣 so happy to see this!

[@MusicalErika]

First day watching your channel and, I have to say that you, sir, are a DELIGHT! I’m won over, these are funny and great and your personality is just a happy ball of sunshine. It was your Phineas and Ferb videos that got me, but I love watching you react to one of my favorite shows. Gravity Falls FTW!

[@stephaniec3022]

AAAAAAAA Another youtuber getting into this!! I'm so happy, thank you so much. You're gonna enjoy it, I know it!

[@Demonfoxgirl2459]

You gotta watch this series now because every episode is a hoot and an absolute banger

[@prosebuds5124]

As someone who lives in Oregon Gravity Falls feels really special for me! It just feels like home

[@Pumpk1n_C4t]

I demand more Matthew

[@FranknKitty]

you NEED to watch more

[@Its_kathryn_gacha]

The 3 on the book means theres more then one book

[@memelord7567]

Gravity falls is fricking dope. It's really funny, has good plot and gets surprisingly dark for a Disney show. They go hard with the mystery thing too, all the codes and hints. Back in the day we were all theorising about it

[@zachbartell4193]

Keep watching its fantastic!!!! Season one is more one offs and light hearted stuff but season 2 takes a lot of the one offs and characters and then you realize it was all building up all along. It’s great! And there are cyphers to be deciphered every episode

[@TheArcSet]

Thanks for this reaction.

[@sunnyaddicts5960]

We’re doing gravity falls (the wax figures episode adapted for the stage) for an organization called helping hands; im apart of an org at UT Austin for theatre and it was weird that I got this in my recommended :) I’m super excited for the final product and for the kids to see the show

[@shsupercm]

You're in for the biggest treat one could get, I cant wait for the rest of the reactions! Esp the lore heavy ones!

[@KolawoleAdenike-n6v]

Gravity falls is my favourite show next to bluey

[@vlcharlie4884]

1:58 First instance of 618 (although upside down). If you pay attention you can see the number appear again at times, because June 18 is Alex Hirsch's birthday .w.

[@Sammy_The_Umbreon]

I NEED MORE OF THIS

[@timegrenade]

PLEASE REACT TO MORE GRAVITY FALLS!!!! this video has been so much fun!

[@zo7659]

gravity falls is my favorite show of all time, and i'd love to see you react to more! the mysteries pull togther super cleanly especially in the second season. it's a lot of fun!

[@sportbilly_vlogz1115]

omg gravity falls is like one of my childhood fav shows- it had so much backstory and the art style is incredible- great vid, glad to see you enjoy it just as much as me!

[@Charles-sg9zu]

This is the third book. There’s book 1,2 and 3