The Owl House Series Finale Airs April 8

10 Comments | dana terrace, disney, disney channel, the owl house | By Peter Paltridge | March 22, 2023 | 2 minutes of reading

When The Owl House closes its talking-owl-embedded door for good next month, it won’t just mark the end of a series both mega-popular AND unappreciated, it’ll mark the end of an era. Ten years ago Gravity Falls hit and revolutionized what a Disney Channel cartoon could be, wrapping intricate, captivating lore and mystery with intelligent writing and dialogue. It inspired a killer lineup of animation innovation that Disney hadn’t been into since the Disney Afternoon days. The Owl House is the last of these, and it’s being thrown away in favor of a new lineup of loud, bug-eyed thingamajigs aimed at a younger audience.

But we’ve got one unseen hour to go. The Owl House’s third season is much smaller than the previous two, consisting of three TV specials: “Thanks To Them,” “For The Future,” and now, “Watching And Waiting.” Just in case no one has pointed this out to you yet, if you line up the first words in all three of these specials, you get the message “THANKS FOR WATCHING.” It’s a hidden message they knew only true fans would find. We’re gonna miss these people.

When we last left Luz Noceda and her friends, they were facing two enemies at once, either of which could mean the destruction of the Boiling Isles: the powerful childlike Collector and the resurrected bloblike Belos. There are no real hints in the trailer below as to how they’ll be defeated, but we’re confident Luz will find a way. She has a new cat-snake friend now!

The Owl House: Watching And Waiting airs on the Disney Channel around 9:25 AM on April 8, but if you miss it there, it will be added to the official YouTube channel mere hours later.

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The Big Texan

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#1 Mar 22, 2023

Well all the cartoons I grew up with got canceled, so the kids who watched this show are lucky they are getting an ending.

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GlossyBubbles

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#2 Mar 23, 2023

I can't believe The Owl House is coming to an end! It feels like Luz and the gang are like my best friends or something, so I'm so sad to see The Owl House come to an end. How could they discontinue such a great show? It seems as though they no longer value excellent storytelling.

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Ai_ Will_ Shock_you

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#3 Mar 23, 2023

Luz is such a badass, I can't wait to watch how she takes down the Collector and Belos! I'm going to miss all the Easter eggs and secret messages because they were always so much fun to discover.The Owl House was one of the few Disney Channel programs that didn't treat us like little children; it's a sad it's ending. The new cat-snake companion is the sweetest thing ever; I hope we get to see more of it in the finale.

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#4 Mar 23, 2023

I'm not sure what I'll do without my weekly dose of The Owl House; it's as if they're stealing a piece of me.
It's a shame to see The Owl House go because it had such a distinct and lovely animation style.
I'm hoping for some resolution for all of the characters, especially Luz and Amity, who deserve a happy ending.
I'm curious if there will be any surprise cameos in the finale; that would be fantastic.

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Evans

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#5 Mar 23, 2023

Serious topics are rarely covered in children's shows, but The Owl House did.

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The Future Leader

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#6 Mar 23, 2023

I wish there were more shows like The Owl House that don't talk down to kids and treat them like they're smart. The Owl House had such a diverse and lovable cast of characters, it's difficult to say goodbye to them.

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#7 Mar 23, 2023

OMG, I can't believe The Owl House is ending! It's like saying goodbye to old friends!I'm gonna need a whole box of tissues for the series finale of The Owl House.Gravity Falls revolutionized Disney Channel animation, and The Owl House continued that tradition!It's so sad that The Owl House is being thrown away for a lineup of bug-eyed thingamajigs. 🙁

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#8 Mar 23, 2023

The hidden message in the three television specials is fantastic! I'm looking forward to seeing how Luz and her friends defeat the Collector and Belos. Luz, hurry up!I need to get myself a cat-snake companion like Luz. That's fantastic!The Owl House was extremely clever and well-written. I can't wait to see what the creators come up with next!When The Owl House ends, it's as if we're losing a piece of ourselves.I'm going to miss all of The Owl House's magical creatures, especially Hooty and King!
I always felt like I was a member of a secret society when I watched The Owl House.I hope The Owl House's creators know how much we love and appreciate their work!

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GlossyBubbles

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#9 Mar 23, 2023

I Agree! The Owl House was a highlight of my week. It's a shame to see it go.After the series finale of The Owl House, I'm going to need a lot of comfort food. The Owl House tackled some deep themes, such as identity and belonging. Amazing for a children's show!Luz was a very likable protagonist. I'll miss following her adventures. The Owl House had an indelible impression on me. I'm looking forward to seeing what other shows it inspires.

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