One thousand years ago, superstition and the sword ruled. 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.ĭuring the second season, a voice-over by series star Keith David was heard over the opening sequence: The show was also notable for its complex characters, and character arcs were heavily employed throughout the 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. 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. Gargoyles is an acclaimed American animated series created by Greg Weisman, produced by Greg Weisman and Frank Paur and aired from Octoto February 15, 1997.

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