Probably my favorite thing to watch on Cartoon Network (there are better shows, but gumball has more air time). The show is much more dark and cynical than other shows on kid's TV, which I love. Season 1 isn't the best, but the show makes a big leap in the second season and has stayed at that level for the rest of the runtime. The show also has great voice acting despite various voice changes for gumball and Darwin. The different styles of animation are really unique and makes this show stand out, along with other things. The plots are usually nonsensical and hilarious. Since the show is geared for older children, it doesn't go out of its way to have messages shoved into every episodes (like the Loud house does, however I do like that show). And when messages are present, they are subtle and heartfelt. Side characters also have lots of good roles. (No spoilers) One character who is just a character used in the background, end up becoming the main antagonist, and it's execution is very good. Whole episodes are often about various side characters in gumball's 'amazing' world. These episodes keep good focus on Gumball and Darwin whilst telling a humorous story.
The show did get a bit sour towards the very very very end (last 3-5 episodes, though people would expand that number) of its run, however those episodes were still good. The series finale was a bust for me though. it doesn't build on any continuing story line, so you can just skip it and not miss anything important.
It's a shame CN cancelled it and now the only show leftover the network is the dumpster fire called Teen Titans Go.
The show did get a bit sour towards the very very very end (last 3-5 episodes, though people would expand that number) of its run, however those episodes were still good. The series finale was a bust for me though. it doesn't build on any continuing story line, so you can just skip it and not miss anything important.
It's a shame CN cancelled it and now the only show leftover the network is the dumpster fire called Teen Titans Go.