Top 10 Reasons You NEED to Watch The Owl House
#10: The Mysteries & Magic
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If you're a fan of fantasy or all things magic, you'll probably love The Owl House. Think Harry Potter meets Gravity Falls! It takes place in a realm full of witches and magic and monsters, where students practice spells and humans are… not super popular. With magic comes mysteries and within the first season alone, we uncover much of Eda the Owl Lady's past and a little about the source of magic. For as many of the secrets that have been revealed, there are still so many that remain hidden. What’s the deal with King? Who’s the fallen Titan of the Boiling Isles? Why so many owls???
#9: It Was Created by Dana Terrace
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Dana Terrace is best known for her work on incredible cartoons like “Gravity Falls” and the 2017 reboot of “DuckTales.” With all that experience in the field, it’s no wonder she’s finally created her own show. And, take our word for it: it’s just as incredible! Dana was actually partly motivated to develop her show thanks to a former colleague who thought “it was a dumb idea”. It turns out she actually draws quite a bit of inspiration from her own life. Dana has described herself as not quite fitting in when she was younger, a theme that is not only prominent on the show but is also flipped on its head. Turns out not fitting in is kinda… cool?
#8: It’s a Horror Comedy
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Horror comedy has to be one of the best genres out there, and The Owl House totally perfects it. The mix of humor and scary elements outdoes itself through its animation and writing. If you're looking for a cartoon that can sometimes get a little dark, this show completely fits the bill. Although the series definitely has some terrifying scenes,“the goal was to make the world livable and friendly for all of the demon realm’s creatures,” according to the LA Times, who spoke to art director Ricky Cometa. The show normalizes what would otherwise be pretty creepy monsters, leaving plenty of room for the light humor to shine through.
#7: The Writing
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Like many modern-day cartoons, The Owl House is a serialized show, meaning there are several main plots you can follow from beginning to end. The biggest mystery is introduced pretty early on in the show: who cursed Eda? The Owl House is certainly well-paced because, by the end of the first season, we get the answer to this question and more. The subplots are also super fun to follow. The relationship between Amity and Luz developed slowly but surely, as we witnessed Amity’s feelings for Luz evolve from resentment, to friendship, to her newfound crush. Really, what’s adventure without a little romance? Here’s to hoping season 2 brings them together!
#6: The Voice Acting
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With voice talents like Alex Hirsch and Wendie Malick, you just know the voice acting is going to be great. Each character's voice just fits their personality super well and Sarah-Nicole Robles, is actually Latina-American, just like Luz. Every voice actor clearly gives it their all, and it really pays off in the final product. Alex mentioned in an interview that the voice for King is actually the closest voice he does to his own, compared to characters like Grunkle Stan and Soos in “Gravity Falls.” The little critter noises King makes also happen to be sounds Alex makes sort of on a whim in real life. At least he doesn’t make the sounds for Hooty IRL! Or does he? (Hoot! Hoot!)
#5: The Characters
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We don't have much to say here, except that King is absolutely adorable. That’s it, that’s the end of the entry. Just kidding. As much as we love King, every character on the show has their own unique quirks. We love Luz because she’s a bit of an oddball. She's rebellious but optimistic, and a stellar protagonist. Eda’s personality is modeled after Dana’s Mom, Aunt, and Grandma, and her tough-love nature is super endearing. The three major characters are not only charming, but they also have great personal development. Ultimately, every character in the show is only trying to make the best decision they can at any given moment, just like the rest of us.
#4: The Animation
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Finding the fine line between cute and terrifying seems like a difficult thing to do, but The Owl House somehow manages. According to Dana, she was inspired by artists such as Remedios Varo, John Bauer, and Hieronymus Bosch when creating the art for her show. She also grew up attending Catholic school, which means she spent a lot of time around stained glass and Gothic architecture. This certainly explains the medieval feel of the Boiling Isles and the art’s aesthetic overall. With three animation studios and over 120 people working on the show, the effort and time put in is obvious; the animation is beautiful.
#3: The Message
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The overarching message in this show is that of unapologetically being who you are. Time and time again we see characters being shamed for their hobbies or abilities, but each time we see them rise above the judgement and just embrace who they are. Dana said that she didn’t find people she truly connected with until she moved to California in her early 20s, and that sentiment is definitely present in her show. Luz doesn’t fit in at school on Earth, but she finds a family in Eda and King, who are both outcasts just like her. It’s not about fitting in. It’s about finding the people who love you for you.
#2: Female Representation
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Not only is the main character, Luz, a girl, but the majority of the cast is also female. With strong and loveable characters like Eda, Willow, and Amity taking up a lot of the spotlight, female representation is one thing this show isn't lacking. Dana Terrace is only the sixth woman to create a series for Disney Television Animation, so it’s hardly surprising she’s included so much female representation. And we love her for it! We so rarely see female leads, let alone female Latina leads, which is why it's so refreshing to see someone who looks like Luz as a protagonist. She was named after Dana’s best friend, Luz Batista, whose one condition was that the character also had to be Dominican.
#1: LGBTQ+ Representation
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The representation in this show knows no bounds. Luz also happens to be bisexual and Amity is intended to be a lesbian. In the episode "Enchanting Grom Fight", Amity is confirmed to have a crush on Luz, as was previously hinted at. This officially made her Disney's first major animated character to be explicitly a lesbian. Going into development, Dana was very clear about wanting to include LGBTQ+ characters, and although there was some initial reticence, Disney executives eventually came around. Dana came out as bisexual in 2017 and, thus, wanted to write a bisexual character. Luckily, she now has a lot of support from Disney!
