Gargoyles is an acclaimed American animated series created by Greg Weisman, produced by Greg Weisman and Frank Paur and aired from October 24, 1994 to February 15, 1997. It was at the time hailed as one of the more ambitious Disney animated series in history, targeting an older demographic and taking a darker edge
Here’s a description of the Animated Series – “Gargoyles”
Title: Gargoyles
Run Time: 1994-1997
Genre: Animated TV Series
The series was known for its complex story arcs and drama, a prime example being the controversial first-season episode “Deadly Force,” which addressed the consequences of gun violence, including a graphic depiction of the wounds of a gunshot victim. The show was also notable for its complex characters, and character arcs were heavily employed throughout the series. As the series progressed, it became deeply meshed with medieval history, particularly kings and princes from medieval Scottish history, and worldwide mythologies such as the King Arthur mythos and Norse Mythology among others, as well as the works of William Shakespeare, most notably A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth.
“One thousand years ago, superstition and the sword ruled. It was a time of darkness. It was a world of fear. It was the age of gargoyles. Stone by day, warriors by night, we were betrayed by the humans we had sworn to protect, frozen in stone by a magic spell for a thousand years. Now, here in Manhattan, the spell is broken, and we live again! We are defenders of the night. We are Gargoyles!”
— Goliath’s voiceover narration for Season 2’s intro sequence
BEST QUOTES FROM GARGOYLES
Here are some memorable quotes from this Animated series
1. Brooklyn: And so it begins. Gargoyles chapter two, or is it three? I’ve lost count.
2. Puck: Humans love a battle hearty. So does Puck! Come on, let’s party!
3. Elisa: I’m no hero, I just do my job and my job for tonight is over. All I want to do is hit the sack.
4. Brooklyn: Uh huh? Yeah, last time we met you just wanted to blow me away with a bazooka.
5. Goliath: Courage. Virtue. Struggling to do what is right. Gargoyles and humans want to believe that we are always in control. That we can aid our loved ones in any crisis. But there are times when life mocks our ride. That is when we learn humility, and that the greatest of our strengths is to persevere.
6. Demona: I always survive.
7. Hudson: Movies, television, video games… These days, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not.
8. Goliath: If I didn’t fear the damage you would do to the time stream, I’d gladly leave you here.
9. Goliath: 1000 Years ago, we lived in a world that understood our purpose. It was the age of Gargoyles.
10 Centuries later, we awoke to a world bent on our destruction. Somehow, we never lost hope. And today, we came full circle. A new age has begun. And we live, again. 10. David Xanatos: Pay a man enough, and he’ll walk barefoot into Hell.
