Tangled: The Series

Premise: Set after the events of the feature film “Tangled” and before the short “Tangled Ever After,” “Tangled: The Series” follows Rapunzel as she reacquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom, and the people of Corona. While she’s eager to live her life to the fullest, Rapunzel quickly realizes there is much more she needs to learn before accepting her royal destiny. As she embarks on bold expeditions and uncovers the mystery behind an ancient and magical rock that causes her long hair to return, Rapunzel grapples with both the challenges of her newfound life and the emerging darkness within the kingdom.

Main Characters:

• Rapunzel (voiced by Mandy Moore): The spirited and determined princess of Corona. Her character showcases a blend of curiosity, courage, and the longing for freedom and adventure.
• Eugene Fitzherbert/Flynn Rider (voiced by Zachary Levi): A former thief turned royal consort. He’s devoted to Rapunzel but often finds himself struggling to fit into her royal world.
• Cassandra (voiced by Eden Espinosa): Rapunzel’s tough-as-nails handmaiden and close friend who harbors her own ambitions and secrets.
• Pascal: Rapunzel’s loyal pet chameleon and confidante.
• Maximus: The royal guard horse with a strong sense of duty.

Themes: The series explores themes of identity, destiny, friendship, and the battle between light and dark. It emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s past, forging one’s path, and nurturing relationships. The narrative touches upon dilemmas of trust, betrayal, and the trials of growing up.

Rating: 4/5 Critics have generally lauded “Tangled: The Series” for its engaging storyline, character development, and animation quality. Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi’s reprisal of their roles from the film also garnered appreciation. Some criticism focused on pacing issues and occasional deviations from the core story.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating: TV-Y7 The series is given this rating for its action and thematic elements that might be best suited for kids over seven years of age, though it remains family-friendly.

Broadcast Details: “Tangled: The Series” originally aired on Disney Channel from 2017 to 2020.

Recommendations: If you’re a fan of this series, you might also enjoy:

1. “The Little Mermaid: The Animated Series”
2. “Elena of Avalor”
3. “The Lion Guard”
4. “Sofia the First”
5. “Mickey and the Roadster Racers”