The best animated series in history ended 10 years ago. No one has been able to surpass it

The series Gravity Falls, aired by Disney XD and created by Alex Hirsch, has left an indelible mark on the world of animation despite its brief duration of two seasons, concluding in February 2016.

Its final episode, titled Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back the Falls, not only wrapped up the storylines of the main characters, Dipper and Mabel Pines, and their Grunkle Stan, but also sparked a cultural phenomenon through the Cipher Hunt.

On the hunt for the evil triangle

In the series finale, the protagonists face Bill Cipher, a triangular demon who has acted as the main villain throughout the story. In a climactic action-filled moment, Bill attempts to unleash chaos in the world, but thanks to a clever strategy, Grunkle Stan manages to erase his existence from the characters’ memory.

However, what many consider the true legacy of the ending was revealed in the final seconds, when a statue of Bill Cipher was shown, sparking a global hunt for clues.

The Cipher Hunt took fans to different parts of the world, from a sanctuary in Tokyo to a university in Atlanta, where they found puzzles that led them to the original statue in Reedsport, Oregon. Over time, due to property disputes, the statue was moved to Confusion Hill in California, where fans make pilgrimages to pay tribute to this iconic character.

This phenomenon is a clear example of how a creator can transition from a series finale to a significant event, establishing a lasting bond with their audience. The relationship between creators and fans is a crucial element in contemporary culture, and the Cipher Hunt demonstrates that sometimes, the end of a series can be just the beginning of a new adventure.