This show is as much for adults as it is for children. It has unforgettable characters, deep lore and remarkable story lines. They created an amazing world and add more and more lore, characters, history and character development in each / during seasons. The series handles also matured themes like racism, injustice, corruption and conflicts about different believes. The originalThis show is as much for adults as it is for children. It has unforgettable characters, deep lore and remarkable story lines. They created an amazing world and add more and more lore, characters, history and character development in each / during seasons. The series handles also matured themes like racism, injustice, corruption and conflicts about different believes. The original characters are so good I have to mention at least some of them. Lets start with the villains: There is David Xanathos the main antagonist. He is the master of scheming and plotting. He is so good that the trope Xanathos gambit was named after him (Xanathos gambit is a plan / plot that is so carefully planned that even when the main goal is not archived you will still get benefits from each outcome). There is Mac Beth who is a man of honour. He will never betray his code of honour or break his word but still has evil plans and will fool you if you are not careful. There is a character I will not name (No not Voldemort ;-) because of spoilers. I hesitate to name her a villain (She is evil with no doubt but if you have walked in her shoes you cant blame her). She hates mankind but it is deserved because she has seen racism and genocide attempts against her people. Then there are the heroes. There is Goliath. An archetype of the noble stoic hero. He is goodhearted but was raised in a way that he cannot show emotions. Then there is Elisa a police officer and the connection for the Gargoyles to the human world (They were cursed to stone for 1000 years and are out of touch with mankind / modern times). She is a strong female character you can relate to even before this was a thing. Then there are the other gargoyles. Each one has their own character and development. This is also true for the side characters. You will often be amazed about the character development and revelations. Season 1 starts in the year 994 and explain the sad backstory of the Gargoyles and their curse. 1000 years later the curse is broken and the Gargoyles are thrown into a world beyond their imaginations. Here the characters were introduced and the main story arcs begin. I am impressed by the overall stories and creativity. Each episode adds to the lore and characters. It is a masterpiece alone for this. Sadly I cant and wont go into details because of spoilers but will say it got hooked me up immediately. Overall one of the best animated show of all times and a cult classic.… Expand
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