My Fave Five Episodes of Tangled the Series (so far)
When Tangled first came out in theaters, I took the whole family to go out and see it and we loved it. Imagine my surprise when I found out that my favorite Disney Princess movie was getting a TV show! Itâs just like back in the day when I was a kid. We had The Little Mermaid the series, Timon and Pumbaa the series, and my personal favorite, Aladdin the series. Why did it take so long? I think you underestimate how long it takes to make a cartoon, and make it well. With the original movie voice cast, I had to set my DVR to record every episode. Here are my favorites (so far):
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This episode is basically what I expected the show to be. Rapunzel is nice and all but being raised in a tower, she doesnât know much about social situations. At a public event, Rapunzel gets booed. She doesnât get it until itâs explained to her that it means someone doesnât like her. Rapunzel has never been put in this situation before so she has no idea how to handle it. And to make matters worse, the guy who booed her is the one guy everybody likes. Iâm serious. They love the guy.
I say this episode is what I expected because, I believe, the point of the show is to have Rapunzel grow as a person and learn how to fully live her new life. She has to learn how to properly interact with other people in very different situations. This is one of them. The set up is done well. The twist adds more drama. The B-plot with Cassandra and Eugene is hilarious. My only major problem is with the character who booed Rapunzel, âUncleâ Monty. Heâs not poorly written or anything like that. I just think his voice and design are too cartoony. I know that sounds weird but let me put it this way: if you saw/heard him in the original movie, he would be so out of place. Still good though, and a true lesson for everyone.
Eugene Line of the Episode:Â âYou wanna go halfsies?â
Rapunzelâs past is unfortunately pretty cut and dry. Eugene however has lived an interesting life. His old pal, Lance Strongbow, shows up and tries to reconnect with the man who has been the closest thing to family. They talk and share stories. They catch up and Eugene introduces him to Rapunzel. Lance believes maybe someday heâll also find the greatest treasure in life: Love.
Iâm just kidding. He needs his help to pull off a thieving job.
We do get to learn about Eugeneâs life before he met Rapunzel, and how much he really has changed since then. Sure, heâs still a wise ass, but he resolve to become a better person and his love for Rapunzel are big parts of what make him today. Lance is a fun character and let me tell you that guy is smooth. An A+ liar. The episode goes from super fun to super serious when they have to cover up their cover up however. That just makes the ending more heartfelt.
Eugene Line of the Episode:Â âI heard your psst!â
Courtroom dramas are fun. No, wait, let me try that again. One of the things I love about this show is the genuine friendship Rapunzel has with the pub thugs of the Snuggly Duckling. They enjoy her company and she enjoys theirâs. This time itâs not about her, sorta. Attila, the pub thug whose cupcakes are sublime, opens his own bakery to very little fanfare. While his baking is fantastic, everyoneâs to afraid of him to try his goods. The fact that his bakery is right across the street from Montyâs sweet shop doesnât help. The next day, Montyâs sweet shop has been ransacked and everyone thinks Attila did it. Rapunzel decides to prove her friendâs innocence.
This episode plays out the way you think it would. It looks like Attila did it, throw in a few red herrings and a resolution that would never work in any real court of law. We know itâs all in good fun. The strength of the episode comes from Rapunzelâs conviction. After being lonely for so long, every relationship she has is precious to her. The lengths she would go for her friends is admirable, to say the least. Attila being voiced by Steve Blum didnât hurt either.
Eugene Line of the Episode:Â âHey Cassandra, uh, letâs go see if we can find someone to remove that foot from your mouth, shall we?â
Rapunzel is now a princess. Eugene, an former thief, is now a...uh. He does stuff and things. Okay, so he doesnât really have much to do now that he lives in the castle with Rapunzel. All his needs are met. He renounces his thieving ways which leaves him free to...do other things. Eugene decides to get a job with his new found free time, but after helping the guards catch a thief, he decides to be a palace guard. Too bad the Captain still hates him.Â
Eugene is immensely entertaining. I could listen to him talk for hours and itâd still be funny. His quips and one-liners always get me. The episode has several parts to it with the B-plot fitting in surprisingly well in the end. All the jokes land, and we still get both a funny and a heartwarming ending. All good in Corona.
Eugene Line of the Episode:Â âMister Fitzherbert, no wait, Professor Fitzherbert, letâs add an honorable there; Honorable Professor Fitzherbert. Esquire.â
1. Big Brothers of Corona
Basically everyoneâs favorite episode. Eugene and Lance are at it again. This time Eugene is trying to get Lance a job at the castle, but the only way to do it is to catch, âThe Silent Striker.â When the Striker turns out to be two little girls, Eugene has to find a way to turn them away from a life of crime.Â
This episode is as adorable as it sounds. Thank you for asking. Eugene is entertaining as usual, and the Strikers are adorable. This episode was giving everyone dad!Eugene feels. The unseen antagonist from Return of Strongbow plays a big part of this episode. Heâs being built up as a serious enemy for Eugene. My only problem is the B-plot. Weâve seen it before. A lot. Rapunzel wants to help Cassandra. Cassandra says back off. Rapunzel does not. Cassandra gets mad. Rapunzel gets mad. At least it was done better this time.
Eugene Line of the Episode:Â âMaking people chase you five miles makes them cranky!â
Overall this show is fun and adorable. Like Rapunzel. I hope it keeps doing well and keeps being what it is. Just being with these characters brightens up my day, any day.