Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-8161155-20141113000827/@comment-24639508-20150316155308

Okay, I'll be honest- GF's beat-for-beat writing is kinda subpar. They often repeat the same kinda themes (Dipper redeems himself and forgives Mabel somehow, and Grunkle Stan unconditionally loves Dipper and Mabel, big mysteries and Mabel falling in love, etc.). I think the reason the show works is because of the fun characters and how well the arc's been staying true to its promises. All of the characters are fun to watch and say witty one-liners. I think the arc itself is just an experiment in and of itself to see if a kids show can build an interesting arc and not cop out. I think the show's largely been successful with it, although it tends to make the big episodes feel either rushed, or out of place in comparison to the lighter eps.