---
title: "Gargoyles"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gargoyles-1994"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 1719
imdb_id: "tt0108783"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 78
runtime_minutes: 22
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 487
content_rating: "TV-Y7"
---

# Gargoyles (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gargoyles-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gargoyles is an American animated television series created by Greg Weisman for Walt Disney Television Animation and Buena Vista Television. The program originally aired from October 24, 1994, to February 15, 1997. The story begins in Scotland in 994 A.D., where Goliath and his clan of gargoyles defend a medieval castle. In the present day, David Xanatos purchases the castle and moves it to New York City. Following an attack on the structure, the gargoyles are awakened from a one-thousand-year curse and pledge to protect the modern city as they once did in Scotland. The series is recognized for its relatively dark tone, complex story arcs, and use of melodrama. The second season consisted of 52 episodes and included a long mid-season story arc known as The Gargoyles World Tour. The third season was also known as Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles. Production involved various collaborators, including Walt Disney Animation Japan, Jade Animation, Tama Productions, and Nelvana Limited. The voice cast included Keith David, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Jeff Bennett, and Thom Adcox-Hernandez.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Ancient gargoyles awaken in modern New York City to protect the metropolis from new threats."

### Why Watch
- complex storytelling
- engaging character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- darker tone than typical animation
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains intense action sequences and themes that may be more mature than standard children's programming.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, action-oriented, urban, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 78
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 72 (92%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keith David** as *Goliath (voice)*
- **Salli Richardson-Whitfield** as *Elisa Maza (voice)*
- **Ed Asner** as *Hudson (voice)*
- **Jeff Bennett** as *Brooklyn (voice)*
- **Thom Adcox-Hernandez** as *Lexington (voice)*
- **Bill Fagerbakke** as *Broadway (voice)*
- **Frank Welker** as *Bronx (voice)*
- **Jonathan Frakes** as *David Xanatos (voice)*
- **Marina Sirtis** as *Demona (voice)*
- **Brigitte Bako** as *Angela (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did the series air?
Gargoyles aired from October 24, 1994, to February 15, 1997.

### Q: Who created the show?
The series was created by Greg Weisman.

### Q: How many episodes are in the second season?
The second season consists of 52 episodes.

### Q: What is the Gargoyles World Tour?
This is a long mid-season story arc where four main characters travel the world.

### Q: Who provides the voice acting?
The cast includes Keith David, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Jeff Bennett, and Thom Adcox-Hernandez.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gargoyles | Disney Wiki | Fandom](https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Gargoyles)
- [Gargoyles (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyles_(TV_series))
- [Gargoyles (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyles_(TV_series))
- [Gargoyles (TV Series 1994–1997) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0108783/)
- [Gargoyles (TV Series 1994-1997) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108783/)
- [Gargoyles : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/gargoyles_202212)

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