Disneys Gargoyles 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

Disney’s Gargoyles: 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

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Disney’s Gargoyles is a beloved cult cartoon classic that never got the chance to resolve these 10 storylines.

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Disneys Gargoyles 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

Turn on the way-back machine and remember a series called Gargoyles that aired on Walt Disney television between 1994 and 1997. It was the decade of experimental TV, and producers and writers were taking all kinds of chances with content that pushed existing boundaries. Gargoyles was a show for kids, but it was dark and serious, taking inspiration from sources like medieval folklore and Shakespeare.

Despite the show’s popularity, the show only lasted three seasons, with an awkward transition between the last two due to copyright issues and staff changes. The stories still continued in comic book form courtesy of Marvel and Slave Labour Graphics after the show ended, the latter of which was written by the original creator as a direct sequel from the end of season two. Such a convoluted history means that there are dropped threads and unfinished storylines littering these screens and pages.

10 What Turned Demona?

Disneys Gargoyles 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

It wasn’t the guilt of thinking her family had been killed in her absence since she was away from the castle when that took place, but she was away plotting betrayal anyway. Demona hated humans in the first place and was away from the castle to plot against them. However, she knew some of them had survived, as Demona was the source that informed Xanatos of the curse and how it could be broken. It’s never explained what turned Demona against humans and she’s not the only character with similar unresolved issues.

9 The Xanatos Coins

Disneys Gargoyles 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

He was just a poor kid living on the docks, shining shoes for a living until he received a mysterious gift. It was a box of valuable gold coins, and the proceeds from their sale were enough to get him started as a venture capitalist. Fans never find out who gave him these coins, and even if they did, why would they have chosen David Xanatos? It could easily have been Puck or Oberon, who show up in the story later, but what really happened was never confirmed.

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8 Is there a Star Trek Connection?

Disneys Gargoyles 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

Yes, there are several, and not just two leading voices, but try as fans might there isn’t any shared lore that’s been confirmed. Other than the The Next Generation actors that fill out the main cast by lending their voices to main characters, fans have also got Kate Mulgrew from Star Trek Voyager as Titania and Nichelle Nicols from The Original Series playing Diane Maza.

It wasn’t just Star Trek actors that showed up, either. Tim Curry gives his voice to Dr. Anton Sevarius, one of the most chilling antagonists of the series. Another cast member was John Rhys-Davies, better known as Sallah from the Indiana Jones franchise.

7 Are the Quarrymen Actually the Masons?

Disneys Gargoyles 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

This is never confirmed, but for audience members who know some trivia and history, the connection is more blatant. Like many other 1990s shows, Gargoyles played on urban myth and neighborhood legend when creating unique and interesting storylines, so it wasn’t a surprise when the antagonists of season 2 had some parallels with the real-world rumors of secret societies like the Masons and the Illuminati. The viewers and fans were left to speculate, however, as these supposed connections were never confirmed.

6 What Happened to Anton Sevarius?

Disneys Gargoyles 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

Aside from David Xanatos himself, Anton Sevarius was the most compelling villain on the show, and interesting villains were the main reason that Gargoyles retained its popularity. As it tends to happen with shows that get cut short, his ultimate fate remains unknown. Fans have two different possibilities concerning his ending; one in which he manages to use the final fight with the Redemption Squad to escape his employment and live in peace, the other that tells a story of the continued nefarious efforts of his work with Xanatos.

5 Why did Princess Katherine Hate Gargoyles?

Disneys Gargoyles 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

The easy answer is that because the plot needed her to hate them, but that’s the problem. There seems to be part of the story missing here and there’s never an explanation as to what happened. To add to the mystery, Prince Malcolm was a strong ally of the Gargoyles but his daughter was not.

It wasn’t just a case of dislike or indifference, either. Princess Katherine flat-out hated them, so much in fact, that it led to the siege of her castle and Demona’s initial betrayal. Some kind of indication or explanation of the break between the generations was hinted at but never revealed, and it’s glaring because it’s such a dramatic change.

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4 What About Oberon?

Disneys Gargoyles 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

Characters from Shakespeare appear in Gargoyles frequently, specifically those from Macbeth and A Midsummer Nights’ Dream. The series has an interesting take on the tale of Macbeth, making him more of a nuanced and sympathetic character with a detailed backstory. The same respect isn’t given to the fairy folk, other than a rather pointless story about Oberon exiling Tatiana to teach her a lesson about loving humanity or something. Is this the same Oberon that cast a spell on her to make her fall in love with a donkey? This is a situation where it feels like the beginning or the middle of the story is missing as opposed to the end.

3 What Was the Deal With Lexington?

Disneys Gargoyles 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

Here’s a unique category from the Dropped Threads pile, because it actually has been confirmed. Writer Greg Weisman has confirmed that had the series continued, Lexington would have come out as gay. In fact, he had feelings for Stagheart, a gargoyle of the London Clan. Think of how daring that would have been for a Disney cartoon in the 1990s. Sailor Moon fans remember that in the original English dub, Neptune and Uranus were turned into cousins in response to their relationship.

2 Why Does Only Hudson Have a Scottish Accent?

Disneys Gargoyles 10 Storylines That Were Never Resolved

What some think is an interesting mystery might just be bad casting or bad writing. Some explanations could have been forthcoming during the “Gargoyles World Tour” episodes but no explanation was given for Hudson’s accent. Or, on the other hand, his companions’ lack of one.

If Hudson speaks like the humans, does that mean he grew up with them while the others did not? Where are they from? Or is he the odd one out, a gargoyle from another clan? Does this have anything with Demona or Katherine’s bad attitudes? Considering the possibilities, there are some interesting explanations for this anomaly but none of them are ever picked up.

1 Maybe Not Dropped?

Fans that are wondering about dropped storylines in the show should check out the variety of comics and graphic novels that have been produced by various companies. These pick up and continue some of the TV show’s unfinished business but remain more obscure in a niche medium. With the surging popularity of Disney+ and the enthusiastic fanbase demanding more reboots and revivals over the years, the Gargoyles could appear in other forms for those who want more.

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