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One thing I realized over the holidays is that Rapunzel is called feminist and progressive in that stupid Tangled series for doing something that Ebenezer Scrooge was criticized for in A Christmas carol. Like Scrooge, she constantly postpones marrying her partner because something else was always more important to her. Only that instead of money, it's her absurd concept of freedom.

And just like Scrooge, Rapunzel chooses something abstract and distant (her strange concept of freedom) over something real and tangible (Flynn’s love). In A Christmas Carol, Belle leaves Scrooge because she realizes she deserves more than being neglected for his obsession with wealth, and similarly, Flynn deserves someone who values him for who he is, not someone who dismisses his love or sacrifices for her own self-centered ideals. Flynn is portrayed as being selfless and caring, and for him to stay in a relationship where he is consistently belittled, rejected, and taken for granted is emotionally damaging.

And I think it once again proves a toxic double standard in our society: Scrooge is of course criticized for this behavior and looses Belle forever and there is no redemption of their love because what he did for years is of course unforgivable. But when Rapunzel does the exact same thing, she is celebrated by feminists for being progressive.

The idea that marrying someone you love after months or even a year of being together is somehow stifling is completely nonsensical. If someone genuinely views marriage as a prison, they’re either with the wrong person or not ready for a relationship at all—because deep down, they’re likely considering breaking up or even cheating. True love means wanting to marry your partner, not rejecting them out of fear that marriage will strip you of freedom.

This attitude is a massive red flag and suggests Flynn isn’t the right person for Rapunzel, or worse, that she doesn’t fully love him. How could someone be truly happy with their partner if the very idea of marriage continues to scare them, even after more than a year? Portraying this dynamic as love is deeply misleading—it’s not love at all, and Flynn deserves so much better.

Instead of celebrating the idea of freedom within a loving partnership—where both individuals grow and support each other—the series frames Rapunzel’s independence as something inherently incompatible with marriage. This not only misrepresents the dynamics of a healthy relationship but also sends a discouraging message about what true commitment entails. Flynn’s unwavering devotion is brushed aside, and his willingness to support her dreams is ignored, reducing him to a passive figure in their story.

By focusing on Rapunzel’s internal conflict while sidelining Flynn’s perspective, the series fails to honor the balance and reciprocity that defined their relationship in the movie. Marriage should not be portrayed as a threat to freedom, but rather as a union where both individuals flourish together. In neglecting this, the series turns what could have been a beautiful conclusion into a disappointing misrepresentation of love and partnership.

Marriage isn’t supposed to be a threat to freedom. It’s meant to be a partnership where both people thrive together. By failing to show this, the series misses the chance to give their story the meaningful ending it deserved.

[marie95disneygirl]

Rant on Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure – How the Series Ruined Flynn Rider

I will forever hate this stupid series for what it did to Flynn. Not only did they completely destroy his character, turning him into an arrogant, stupid, and utterly unlikeable person, but they also turned him into the constant punching bag of the show. Flynn, who was clever, witty, and charming in Tangled, has been reduced to a shadow of his former self. His arrogance in the movie was part of an act—a defense mechanism, something that made him endearing, not insufferable. But in the series? He’s just… off.

What frustrates me the most is how Flynn is constantly belittled, bullied, and treated like garbage by Cassandra and other characters, while Rapunzel stands by and does nothing. And when he dares to speak up, she’s the one who gets angry! She never defends him, even though he’s the one who’s being mistreated. Instead, she just takes him for granted, never even apologizing for the horrible things done to him.

She keeps secrets from him, draws his face on a punching bag just to please Cassandra, and never seems to feel guilty about it. She even uses time travel to literally change his personality when he dares to disagree with her, and she’s fine with that! And the worst part? She keeps rejecting his marriage proposals and repeatedly denies him the chance to be with her in any official, committed way. Marriage is apparently a prison to her, despite the fact that in the original movie, she was willing to give up everything to be with him!

Seriously, how does that make sense? How does it make sense that she was ready to give up her entire freedom for him in the movie, and now, after everything they’ve been through, she acts like marriage is the worst thing ever? It completely undermines the emotional weight of their love story in Tangled. In the movie, they were willing to risk everything for each other—so why would she suddenly think marriage is such a prison? It just makes no logical sense, and it sends a horrible message to kids about relationships and commitment.

And here’s what really gets me: if they loved each other so much in Tangled that they were willing to risk their lives for one another after just a few days, then they should have married right away. The time period they’re in—let’s face it—makes it entirely reasonable that they’d marry quickly. Back then, marriage was often the only way to be together, and they were clearly in love. Flynn proposes months after they meet—not a few days! And that’s a perfectly reasonable amount of time to get engaged, especially given the era.

But instead of honoring this established love story, they go down this ridiculous path in the series where Rapunzel questions her commitment to Flynn. She never truly values him in the same way he values her. She doesn’t see marriage as a commitment to the person she loves; she sees it as something that takes away her freedom. And that’s the worst message they could be sending, especially to young viewers.

Marriage isn’t a “prison” in real life—it’s a symbol of commitment and partnership. So why is the show framing it like it’s a burden? And why does Flynn have to be the one who constantly compromises and gives in to Rapunzel’s whims, while she never seems to care about his feelings?

It’s honestly unfair to Flynn. He deserves better than to be treated like a secondary character in his own love story. He deserves to have his feelings valued. He deserves a partner who is equally committed to him, who doesn’t repeatedly reject his offers of marriage. I mean, what man would put up with that in real life? If a man continuously rejected a woman’s proposal, and then acted like he didn’t even care about her needs, it would be called toxic and emotionally abusive. But for some reason, when the roles are reversed, it’s considered acceptable.

And yes, I understand that Rapunzel has her own trauma—but so does Flynn! He grew up unloved, alone in an orphanage and on the streets, and yet he still manages to treat Rapunzel with kindness, respect, and love. He didn’t let his past turn him into a cruel or selfish person. So why does she get a free pass while he’s treated like garbage? He didn’t deserve any of this, and it honestly makes me angry to think about.

There’s also the issue of Flynn’s entire character being destroyed. The man we saw in Tangled was a charming, witty, somewhat selfish rogue who grew into a devoted partner. But in the series, he’s just… dumbed down. His charisma is gone. He’s not even recognizable as the same person. He’s turned into a joke, and honestly, I refuse to believe that the Flynn in the series is the same character from the movie. I just can’t buy it.

What they did to Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure is heartbreaking. They ruined Flynn. They ruined the love story. And the worst part is they did it all for some misguided notion of “modern feminism” or to make a show more “progressive.” But they didn’t have to ruin what was already a beautiful love story. They didn’t have to destroy Flynn’s character to make some ridiculous point about independence or freedom.

And the final kicker? If I had to count the series as canon, I’d rather Flynn stayed dead at the end of the movie than suffer through this toxic, messed-up relationship dynamic. At least in the original movie, their love story felt pure and real, but the series just turned everything sour. It feels like a different universe.

So, I refuse to count it as canon. I will always prefer Tangled as the true continuation of their story, and the series? Well, it’s a mess I can’t even bother with. It just doesn’t fit.

Flynn deserves better, and Rapunzel deserves to recognize that before it’s too late

[tangledmovielove]

She looks way too happy and rushes too much into physical love to make me believe she would have rejected his marriage proposal even once in a time where marriage was the only way for two people to even be together publicly and physically

TANGLED / TANGLED EVER AFTER: Repunzel + Eugene + kisses  💕

[tangledmovielove]

How Rapunzel Was Ruined in Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure

Rapunzel, the free-spirited, adventurous, and kind-hearted princess we fell in love with in Tangled, was completely ruined in Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure. What could have been a beautiful extension of her journey turned into a frustrating, inconsistent, and at times, out-of-character depiction that undermined everything we loved about her in the original movie. Let’s break down how this once-empowered, courageous character was mishandled in the series.

1. The Shift from Independent Princess to "Mary Sue"

In Tangled, Rapunzel was a strong and independent woman. She wasn’t just a princess; she was a survivor. She had spent years in isolation, and her entire world changed when she stepped outside for the first time. Her bravery and willingness to take risks—even when she was terrified—was what made her so relatable and lovable.

But by the time we get to Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure, she’s turned into the ultimate "Mary Sue." She can do everything—she’s perfect at everything she tries—whether it’s combat, leadership, or magic. She no longer has to grow or learn new things because, apparently, Rapunzel is just naturally amazing at everything now. She went from being a girl who wanted freedom to one who was overly confident, which made her character feel less grounded and realistic.

It’s frustrating because, in the original Tangled, Rapunzel’s journey was about learning to be brave and find her own voice. In the series, she’s suddenly perfect without that growth, and it strips away the beauty of her development.

2. The Destruction of Rapunzel and Flynn's Relationship

One of the most egregious things about the series is how it completely ruins Rapunzel’s relationship with Flynn. In Tangled, their love story is built on trust, mutual respect, and them helping each other find freedom. They are equal partners, and their dynamic is truly special.

But in Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure, Rapunzel starts to take Flynn for granted. She keeps secrets from him, allows her best friend Cassandra to constantly insult him, and even rejects his marriage proposal, despite the fact that in the movie, she was willing to give up her entire life for him.

This shift makes no sense. Rapunzel, the same girl who risked everything to save Flynn, now seems completely indifferent to him. The emotional connection between them feels hollow, and Flynn, who was an equal protagonist in the movie, becomes more of a side character in her life. It feels like the series doesn’t know what to do with them as a couple, and as a result, Rapunzel is made to look like a toxic girlfriend who doesn’t value the person she claims to love.

3. The "Rejection of Marriage" Plotline

Rapunzel’s rejection of Flynn’s proposal is another major flaw in the series. In Tangled, marriage was a symbol of their love and commitment to each other. It was a natural progression of their relationship. She was ready to give up everything to be with him, and that’s what made their bond so powerful.

But in Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure, Rapunzel rejects Flynn’s proposal, and instead of exploring this moment with depth, the show portrays it as a sort of "fear of losing freedom" issue. This is absurd because Rapunzel was willing to give up her freedom to save Flynn in the movie! How could she go from that to now seeing marriage as a "prison"?

Marriage, in their time, wasn’t about control—it was about commitment, and it was the only way for people to be together in a respectable way. The series tries to force a modern-day, anti-marriage narrative into a historical context, and it feels so out of place and unrealistic. It contradicts the very core of Rapunzel’s journey in the movie.

4. The Erasure of Rapunzel’s Vulnerability and Growth

In Tangled, Rapunzel was a vulnerable character. She longed for freedom, for adventure, for a chance to live her life as she chose. But that vulnerability was what made her relatable. She wasn’t perfect, and she was allowed to grow and evolve.

But in the series, Rapunzel’s vulnerability is practically erased. She’s shown to be invincible in many ways, never really facing any consequences for her decisions. When she loses control of her powers or faces difficult challenges, instead of learning from them, she either brushes them off or is bailed out by someone else. It makes her seem like a less complex character than she was in Tangled. She goes from someone who is genuinely conflicted about the world to someone who is almost too perfect, with no room for personal growth or mistakes.

Her growth in the series isn’t as meaningful because, at the core, she no longer feels relatable or real.

5. Rapunzel’s Relationship with Cassandra

One of the major plotlines in the series is Rapunzel’s friendship with Cassandra, which eventually turns toxic. But the way this friendship develops is strange and inconsistent with Rapunzel’s personality in the movie.

Rapunzel was always portrayed as someone who was kind, empathetic, and loyal. But the series flips this on its head, making Rapunzel ignore the red flags about Cassandra for far too long. She continues to trust someone who clearly doesn’t have her best interests at heart, and this leads to Rapunzel making incredibly frustrating decisions, all while ignoring Flynn, who’s been nothing but supportive.

This shift in Rapunzel’s judgment makes her appear naive and emotionally distant, a far cry from the girl we saw in Tangled, who made bold decisions and was never afraid to confront the people she loved when they let her down.

6. The Impact of Modern Feminism on Her Character

One of the biggest issues with Rapunzel’s character in the series is how she is used to push a modern feminist agenda. While feminism is important, the way it’s portrayed in Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure is problematic. It turns Rapunzel into a superhero who can do no wrong while Flynn, a male character, is repeatedly reduced to being the "dumb boyfriend."

The show pushes this agenda in a way that erases Rapunzel’s humanity, and in doing so, makes her less relatable. Instead of empowering her, it makes her more one-dimensional and less of the nuanced character we fell in love with. True feminism should show men and women as equal partners, supporting and growing with one another—not as one gender constantly saving the other or turning them into a side character.

7. The Overall Loss of Rapunzel’s Depth

At the end of the day, Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure made a huge misstep by taking a character that was complex, vulnerable, and deeply relatable, and reducing her to an overly perfect, one-dimensional figure. The series completely strips away the growth, vulnerability, and relatability that made Rapunzel such a beloved character in Tangled.

It’s clear the show wanted to focus on her magic, her leadership, and her adventures, but in doing so, it lost sight of the heart of Rapunzel’s character—the girl who, in the original film, was finding her way and learning to trust both herself and the people she loved.

Rapunzel deserves better. And, as much as I wanted to enjoy Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure, I can’t ignore how it ruined the character we all adored.

[tangledmovielove]

Tangled is One of My Favorite Disney Movies – But I Hate the TV Series

Tangled has always been one of my favorite Disney movies, and I absolutely adore the love story of Rapunzel and Flynn. However, there’s something I absolutely cannot stand: the Tangled TV series. It ruined everything for me, and if I have to consider the series as canon, it would completely destroy my love for the original film.

It’s honestly painful how they trashed Flynn’s character and their entire relationship just to cater to some misguided notion of modern feminism and "progressive" ideals. They’ve turned Flynn into a bumbling fool, completely ruining the clever, charming, and smart character he was in the original movie. And worse yet, they’ve stripped Rapunzel of her independence and made her doubt the very love she so clearly shared with Flynn in the film.

What infuriates me the most is how the series portrayed the idea of rejecting a marriage proposal and then staying together as if that was somehow a healthy or sensible thing to do. In the time period this story is set, marriage wasn’t just about a wedding ceremony—it was about being together, about having a future, about building a life with someone. Back then, people married young because it was often the only way they could truly be together. Flynn’s proposal in the movie wasn’t rushed—it was a natural progression of their deep love for each other, especially given the era they lived in.

But in the series, the message is clear: marriage is a prison—even if you love someone deeply, even if you’ve been together for months or years. This is a terrible message, and it’s absurd. If you love someone, you want to marry them. You don’t reject them because you feel like it will strip you of your freedom. That’s a red flag that implies you don’t actually see a future with them. Marriage isn’t a trap—it’s a symbol of commitment and love. If someone considers marriage to be a prison, they’re subconsciously thinking about cheating or breaking up. And that’s not love!

The historical inaccuracy is also glaring. Back in the time period this story is set in, marriage was the way for two people to be together. There was no “waiting for a few years to decide” because society didn’t allow that. No one could just live together as a couple back then, especially if you were a princess. The idea that Rapunzel and Flynn should have waited years to get married is ridiculous. If anything, they should have been portrayed as a couple eager to get married as soon as possible because that’s what would have made sense for their time.

And don't get me started on how the series turned Rapunzel into a fighting, modern-day “Mary Sue” girlboss character. In the original fairy tale, Rapunzel was already empowered—she made decisions for herself, let the prince into her tower, and plotted her own escape. The only thing that’s different in the series is that they’ve amped up her physical strength to make her more “modern” and “feminist,” as if it wasn’t already clear from the original that she was no damsel in distress. This change in her character feels unnecessary and forced, and it completely undermines the beauty of the original tale, Petrosinella, where her love for the prince was a true source of freedom, not a burden.

To add to my frustration, I despise how they twisted the whole narrative to fit a “modern feminist” agenda. The original Rapunzel (or Petrosinella, as it’s known in Basile’s version) is a beautiful love story, and Disney’s series ruined that. Rapunzel was a girl in an oppressive situation who found freedom and love in the prince, which was an empowering message. She wasn't just waiting for a man, she was waiting for a future and a life outside the tower—and a marriage to a prince was the way to escape. That was reality for women at the time. So why is that seen as a problem now?

And don’t even get me started on how they made Flynn look. In the series, he’s turned into a completely different character—dumbed down, less charming, and just... wrong. He’s not the clever rogue who stole Rapunzel’s heart in the movie. He’s a different person altogether, and I refuse to believe he’s the same guy. It's honestly insulting to the character development we saw in Tangled.

At the end of the day, I refuse to count the series as canon. It’s not. The original movie is still my canon, and I firmly believe the writers of the original film intended for Rapunzel and Flynn’s story to end right after the movie, with their love continuing in the short film Tangled Ever After. If the series had never happened, their love story would have been perfect, and I could have continued to enjoy the magic of the movie without this unnecessary and frustrating complication.

The series just isn’t believable. It doesn't fit with the tone of the original movie. And it absolutely doesn't fit with the world that the Brothers Grimm or Basile created. If the writers of the series saw how the original story was meant to be interpreted, they would be spinning in their graves.

So, for my sanity’s sake, I’ll continue to treat the TV series as non-canon. I’ll take my happily-ever-after with Flynn and Rapunzel from the movie and ignore the disaster that came afterward. Disney really missed the mark here, and I just can’t forgive them for ruining such a beautiful love story.

[tangledmovielove]

Why Tangled Means So Much to Me, and How the Series Changed Everything

The original Tangled movie will always hold a special place in my heart. Being born in Hanau, the birthplace of the Brothers Grimm, their fairy tales were a big part of my childhood, and Rapunzel’s story was one of my favorites. In 2010, when I was 11, I discovered that Disney was making an adaptation of this beloved fairy tale. As a Disney fan, I couldn’t have been more excited.

That summer, while on holiday in Austria, I visited a fairy tale pathway with a Rapunzel tower. It became my favorite attraction, sparking even more excitement for the movie. A few days later, while watching Toy Story 3 in the cinema, I saw the Tangled trailer for the first time. Although I noticed changes to the original tale, I was still eager to see Disney’s take on the story.

When the movie came out in December 2010 in Germany, my family and I were going through a tough time. Listening to the Tangled story on CD became a source of comfort. I fell in love with the characters, especially Rapunzel and Flynn. Their bond, built on trust, sacrifice, and mutual respect, was so inspiring.

In January 2011, I got the soundtrack CD and couldn’t stop listening to “When Will My Life Begin” and “I See the Light.” When I finally watched the full movie on DVD for my 12th birthday, it left a lasting impression. No other movie had ever moved me so deeply. Rapunzel and Flynn became my favorite couple of all time, and Rapunzel herself became my favorite Disney princess along with Ariel.

Over the years, I continued to adore the movie. In 2012, I watched Tangled Ever After and thought it was the perfect ending. In 2014, I even got to meet Rapunzel at Disneyland Paris—a dream come true. Around that time, my friends started calling me "Rapunzel" because of my similar personality. The movie and its characters helped me through challenging times, especially when I had to change schools. Writing my own Tangled stories became a creative outlet.

But then, in 2017, everything changed. The Tangled series was released, and it destroyed everything I loved about the movie and my favorite couple. I had feared it might ruin things when it was announced in 2015, but I couldn’t have imagined how much.

The series sidelined Flynn, my favorite Disney male character, and introduced Cassandra, who dominated the story in a way that felt unnecessary. Worst of all was the rejection of Flynn’s marriage proposal in the very first episode. Rapunzel, who was willing to sacrifice her freedom and life for Flynn at the end of the movie, suddenly viewed marriage as a prison.

This storyline made no sense to me. If one partner rejects marriage while the other wants it, the relationship simply doesn’t work. Marriage is about mutual love and commitment, and the series seemed to dismiss this in favor of an abstract concept of "freedom."

It hurt to see Flynn constantly sidelined and mistreated, with Rapunzel keeping secrets, rejecting his proposals, and even drawing his face on a punching bag. In a healthy relationship, both partners’ wishes and feelings matter, but the series showed Flynn always giving in while Rapunzel didn’t compromise.

In 2018, while analyzing a book in school, I noticed a character who rejected marriage like Rapunzel ended up cheating on their partner. This reinforced my belief that the series’ message was flawed and unrealistic.

By 2019, I had given up on Tangled entirely. I couldn’t love a couple where one partner viewed commitment as a trap. For years, I tried to move past it, but the frustration lingered.

In 2023, I decided to revisit Tangled and remind myself why I loved it in the first place. I realized that, since it’s fictional, I don’t have to accept the series as canon. I began writing my own fanfiction to portray Rapunzel and Flynn the way I imagined them.

Reading the original Petrosinella and Brothers Grimm versions of the fairy tale helped me reconnect with the story. In these versions, Rapunzel accepted her prince’s proposal immediately, seeing marriage as a way to escape confinement and find happiness.

I’ve also started this blog to express my thoughts and turn my frustration into something creative. I’ve lost the fear of sharing my opinion, even if some fans disagree. Tangled meant so much to me for so many years, and I’m reclaiming my love for the movie and characters in my own way, even though it's still hard to find a way to still enjoy it without thinking about the series.

To me, Rapunzel and Flynn’s love story should be about mutual respect, trust, and commitment. That’s the story I’ll continue to celebrate.

[bellaaldamas]

Disney already established the direction of conforming to mischaracterizations and misrepresentation of the princesses and their stories by pseudo-"progressive" critics and the Tangled series was the ultimate product of that conformism. The "marriage is a prison but only if you're a woman" repackaged patriarchal stereotype is not the only issue with the series: it served as a jump-start of the pandering process where Disney repeated faux-"feminist" critique of the original movie almost word for word. By doing so the series destroyed and invalidated everything that stood out about the original film, including the healthy and equal dynamic between Rapunzel and Flynn and woman's power fantasy narrative (women do not deserve those according to modern media; men still do, however).

The Live Action is likely to follow the pattern set in the series because there is no indication Disney re-examined and reconsidered it. They did throw the fans of the original, woman's power fantasy concept a bone by presenting a well crafted Live Action Remake of The Little Mermaid where the focus was on equal partnership and healthy relationship between Ariel and Eric as well as on the celebration of Ariel's individual desires. Now Disney is back to faux progressiveness with the Snow White remake.

The Tangled series went as far as to not only copy and paste pseudo-progressive critique of the OG movie about how Rapunzel is "weak" for not cutting off her hair on her own (even though doing so would have been the opposite of feminism and would have implied it is woman's job to escape abuse); but to rework the powerful climax scene between Rapunzel and Flynn where they admit to being each other's "new dream" and give it to Rapunzel and Cassandra instead.

Even the animation and presentation was a rehash of that moment, thematically and visually. All in order to completely remove the importance of Flynn in Rapunzel's life and in the story overall (hence why he is rendered incapacitated and useless, just as he is in all the preceding episodes). The moment is shamelessly ripped off down to a close up shot with Rapunzel leaning towards Cassandra's face and crying while cradling her in her arms.

Therefore it is more than possible that another low blow from Disney will be a total removal of Flynn/Eugene from the LA version. And a replacement of a "dirty romance" with "beautiful platonic bond" between Rapunzel and a woman who constantly pushed her and Flynn's boundaries and outright abused Flynn in the series.

Because a platonic relationship between women, according to modern progressives, cannot be toxic if one of them is the "girlboss" type.

Calling it now: if Tangled LA Remake happens they'll base it not on the original movie (Disney's last female driven and empowering princess story before the company turned to daughters transforming mothers into literal animals to have their way and labeling it as "feminist", Hans twists telling women they are "desperate for love" and are blamed for male abuse and other pseudo-progressive narratives) but on the series. Which fully embrace and perpetuate Disney's current pseudo-feminist trends and completely misrepresent the characters and the title romance.

Thus, in the remake, Flynn/Eugene will be either written out completely (like Shang from the LA Mulan - because a heroine having two daddy figures instead of a love interest she has chosen is so much more progressive) or replaced by Cass*ndra from the series. The climax will be reworked to have the same pandering, faux feminist twist with Rapunzel cutting off her hair on her own because she is such a "girlboss" now and not a victim of lifelong abuse and gaslighting who needed to be helped out of it, just like other victims do.

And just like in the series, Rapunzel will be doing it for Cass*ndra because when Flynn/Eugene sacrificed his life for Rapunzel's freedom and agency it was "not feminist" and "made her weak". But it is an "improvement and fixing the original" when Rapunzel terminates her magic hair's qualities for a female character who, from the very first episode, started to act in the "I know best" manner. Except unlike in Gothel's case the series' narrative framed it as her being strong and "badass" (passive aggressiveness and pushing boundaries is only bad when older women do it, didn't you know?/#hashtag feminism).

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Why Rapunzel and Flynn’s Relationship in Tangled: The Series Is a Complete Disaster

I will never understand why Disney chose to completely ruin Rapunzel and Flynn's beautiful, loving relationship from the movie in Tangled: The Series. What was once a tale of mutual respect, selfless love, and personal growth turns into a toxic mess, where Rapunzel treats Flynn like an afterthought and their entire relationship is reduced to something unrecognizable. Here’s why I’m so angry at what they did to these characters and their story.

Flynn’s Character Destruction Let’s start with Flynn. In the original movie, he was a charming, witty, and complex character with his flaws, sure, but a character who grew and changed for the better because of Rapunzel. He wasn’t perfect, but he had heart. In Tangled: The Series, though, Flynn becomes a complete joke. Gone is the smart, street-smart man who learned to love and put others first. Instead, we get a guy who’s perpetually clumsy, naive, and often treated like the butt of the joke. He’s constantly belittled by others, including Cassandra, and Rapunzel never stands up for him. What happened to the man who stood up against a whole army to protect her? It’s just heartbreaking to watch him turned into a shell of the character we loved.

Rapunzel’s Total Disrespect for Flynn The way Rapunzel treats Flynn in Tangled: The Series is honestly unforgivable. She constantly takes him for granted, disregards his feelings, and lets him be mocked by everyone around them—Cassandra especially. And the worst part? She never steps in to defend him. How is it that the Rapunzel from the movie, who loved Flynn enough to sacrifice herself to save him, has become someone who allows her partner to be insulted and humiliated?

Let’s talk about the proposal. Flynn proposes to Rapunzel in the movie, and in that moment, it was clear they had a deep, unbreakable bond, and their love was something real and pure. But in the series, Rapunzel rejects his proposal multiple times! She does not see the value of marriage with Flynn, even though they’ve been through so much together. Instead, she acts like he’s asking for a prison sentence. What happened to the Rapunzel who was willing to sacrifice everything to be with him? How does she go from being so deeply in love that she would go to prison for him to now acting like their commitment is too much of a burden?

The Time Travel “Fix” and the Lack of Accountability One of the most disturbing plot points in the series is when Rapunzel uses time travel to “fix” Flynn’s personality after he dares to disagree with her. This is so incredibly toxic. No relationship should have one partner constantly trying to mold the other to fit their ideals, especially by manipulating time itself. Rapunzel never once acknowledges how wrong and manipulative this is. If the roles were reversed and Flynn did something like this to Rapunzel, the outrage would be immediate. Yet Rapunzel gets away with it, and it’s treated like no big deal. How can she still be seen as a heroine when she treats Flynn’s agency and personality like something to be “fixed” when he doesn’t meet her expectations?

The Terrible Message About Marriage The worst part about this series is the message it sends about love and marriage. In Tangled: The Series, Rapunzel rejects Flynn’s proposal multiple times, and it’s framed like he’s the one being unreasonable. Marriage is depicted as a “prison,” despite the fact that the Rapunzel from the movie would’ve done anything to be with Flynn forever, even if it meant a life of confinement. This contradiction doesn’t just harm their relationship; it sends an awful message to audiences about commitment and love.

Why is marriage being demonized here? The movie presented marriage as a symbol of eternal love and commitment, and it made sense within the context of the time. Back then, marriage was the only way for Rapunzel and Flynn to be together as equals. Yet the series twists that, turning marriage into something negative, even though both characters showed immense devotion to each other.

Rapunzel’s constant rejection of Flynn’s proposal feels like a slap in the face to the deep love they shared in the movie. They were willing to sacrifice everything for each other! How does that suddenly change to "marriage equals imprisonment" in the series? It’s insulting, especially considering how much they’ve been through to finally be together.

The Double Standard in Relationships The double standard here is staggering. Flynn is constantly expected to change, apologize, and adjust to Rapunzel’s every whim, yet Rapunzel never makes any compromises herself. She’s allowed to ignore his needs and brush off his feelings, but if Flynn does the slightest thing she doesn’t like, it’s a huge deal. This is not how a healthy relationship works, and Disney should not be portraying this dynamic as normal or acceptable. The movie showed us two people who were equals, who loved and respected each other. The series turned that into a one-sided relationship where Flynn has to bend over backward while Rapunzel gets everything she wants.

Conclusion Tangled: The Series completely ruins what made the relationship between Rapunzel and Flynn so beautiful in the movie. Their love was built on mutual respect, sacrifice, and the willingness to always have each other’s backs. In the series, however, it becomes a toxic and one-sided mess where Flynn is constantly belittled, his feelings ignored, and Rapunzel manipulates him to fit her vision of the relationship. It’s heartbreaking to watch the characters devolve into shadows of their former selves.

Disney took something pure and turned it into something unrecognizable. I’ll always love Tangled for what it was—the story of two people who found each other, made sacrifices, and built a life together. But Tangled: The Series made me realize that sometimes, a beautiful story is better left untold, rather than destroyed for the sake of a "modern" narrative.

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Why I Can't Consider Tangled: The Series Canon – Disney Completely Changed Rapunzel and Flynn’s Love Story

I loved Disney’s Tangled for its beautiful portrayal of love and sacrifice between Rapunzel and Flynn. But Tangled: The Series took everything that made their relationship special and transformed it into a confusing, unrecognizable, and even toxic dynamic.

In the Tangled movie, Rapunzel and Flynn shared an immediate, selfless connection. They each sacrificed for one another, showing a true, deep love after just a few days—a connection that felt timeless and true. Flynn risked his life to protect her, and she was willing to give up her freedom, even if it meant living in a tower or going to prison with him for all eternity. This kind of commitment made them one of Disney’s most powerful couples.

But the series undoes so much of this. Flynn, who was clever, brave, and selfless, becomes almost a sidekick��often belittled and insulted by other characters, particularly Cassandra, while Rapunzel just stands by and says nothing. When he speaks his mind, she prioritizes Cassandra’s feelings, often disregarding Flynn’s own opinions, dreams, and even his proposal. It feels as if his desires don’t matter.

One of the most disappointing aspects is Rapunzel’s rejection of his proposal, suggesting that marriage is a trap, when in the movie, she was ready to sacrifice everything for Flynn. Her hesitation about marriage after months together, especially in a historical context where marriage was essential to truly be together, feels forced and out of character. Marriage in that time period was a commitment that allowed two people to share their lives without barriers. Rejecting it makes no sense for a princess in love and sends a confusing message.

The Way Tangled: The Series Undermines the Meaning of Love and Marriage In Tangled, Rapunzel and Flynn showed they would do anything for each other after only days together. But in the series, Rapunzel hesitates about marriage even after months, treating it as a loss of “freedom” rather than a commitment. This completely shifts the message, making it seem like Flynn’s love—and marriage itself—is something to fear or resist. That hesitation can feel hurtful and unfair, as if Rapunzel only values Flynn when others are interested in him, which feels toxic and completely different from the pure, selfless love portrayed in the movie.

And if Disney wanted a couple to take things slowly, why use Rapunzel and Flynn, who are deeply in love and have risked everything for each other? Tangled showed a pure, meaningful connection—a couple who would want to be together forever. Seeing Rapunzel doubt this makes her character feel inconsistent with everything the movie established.

Historical Inaccuracy and the Harmful Message about Love and Respect In the time period Tangled is set, marrying early was normal, especially for royalty. Tangled: The Series pushes the modern idea that marriage limits freedom, even though in the historical context of Tangled, marriage was a way for two people to officially build a life together. It’s not realistic to think a princess from this time would reject a proposal after months with the person she loves.

And this modern perspective of “marriage as a prison” makes it seem as if Rapunzel only wants the benefits of Flynn’s love without giving him the commitment he’s ready to make. What kind of message does that send to kids? If someone views marriage as a trap, it implies they’re not fully in love or looking for a way out, which isn’t fair to Flynn’s character or to the original fairy tale.

Rapunzel was supposed to be a symbol of love, freedom, and loyalty, but this series paints her as someone indecisive and self-centered, leaving Flynn to constantly compromise without her doing the same.

Conclusion In Tangled, Rapunzel and Flynn’s love is timeless and committed. Tangled: The Series undermines their bond, turning Flynn into a character who constantly has to prove himself, and makes Rapunzel seem selfish and dismissive. The entire series feels incompatible with the movie’s message of love and commitment. I wish Disney hadn’t changed their story so drastically just to add “modern” drama. For me, I’ll always see the movie as canon and this series as something else entirely.

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Why the Tangled Series Betrayed the Original Story of Rapunzel and Flynn

As someone who loved Tangled for its story of selfless love, personal growth, and deep commitment, I was incredibly disappointed with the Tangled series and the way it handled Rapunzel and Flynn’s relationship. Here’s why the show felt like such a betrayal of the original story and why I just can’t accept it as canon:

1. Ruined Character Dynamics

In the Tangled movie, Flynn was a clever, resourceful, and compassionate man who put on a bit of an arrogant front. His cockiness was just a shield, but he clearly had a smart, caring side beneath it. But in the series, Flynn is reduced to a shadow of his former self—made into a joke, belittled by other characters, especially Cassandra, and constantly disrespected by Rapunzel. This is not the Flynn who sacrificed his life for Rapunzel; it feels like a different character entirely.

Rapunzel, who we saw as kind, strong, and self-assured in the movie, ends up treating Flynn poorly in the show. She keeps secrets from him, dismisses his opinions, and even draws his face on a punching bag as a joke. Why would she demean someone she supposedly loves? It makes her character seem insensitive, which isn’t the Rapunzel we fell in love with.

2. The Marriage Rejection

In the series, Rapunzel rejects Flynn’s proposal not once but several times, even after they’ve been together for months! It’s inconsistent with her character from the movie, where she was ready to give up everything for him within days. Suddenly, marriage is framed as some kind of “prison” for her. Why? This isn’t just confusing; it’s toxic.

Rejecting marriage sends a troubling message: that commitment isn’t a natural part of a loving relationship, or that one person’s desires are less important than the other’s autonomy. In reality, healthy relationships are based on mutual respect, balance, and a desire to be together. This series risks teaching the opposite.

3. Historical Inconsistency

The story is set in a time period when marriage was not only expected but essential for couples who loved each other. For a couple as passionately in love as Rapunzel and Flynn, delaying marriage doesn’t fit the setting. If they were both willing to sacrifice their lives for each other after a few days, then marrying a few months later shouldn’t be a “trap”—it should be the natural next step.

The series misses the chance to portray marriage as a positive outcome and instead makes it seem like a burden. This is especially disappointing because the original Tangled was about two people who finally found a way out of loneliness and isolation through love. Why would they turn that beautiful ending into a toxic game of avoidance and conflict?

4. Sending a Toxic Message About Relationships

There’s a double standard here: if Flynn treated Rapunzel this way—constantly belittling her, rejecting her wishes, or keeping her waiting for a future that he wasn’t committed to—most people would see it as toxic. But the series implies that it’s fine because it���s Rapunzel rejecting Flynn. This imbalance sends a confusing message to fans.

And what kind of message is it to teach young viewers that one person’s opinions, needs, and feelings don’t matter as much as the other’s? Flynn shouldn’t always have to compromise his happiness to please Rapunzel. True love means caring about both people’s dreams and desires, not just one.

5. Ignoring the Original Fairy Tale

The Tangled story is based on one of the world’s most famous fairy tales about a girl’s love that breaks her free from isolation. In every original version, the relationship is based on mutual love and willingness to sacrifice. The show’s writers lost this heart, turning Rapunzel into a “girlboss” character who prioritizes herself over her partner. It’s fine to be independent, but this shouldn’t come at the cost of a healthy relationship.

In the earliest version of Rapunzel (Petrosinella), the heroine’s love for her prince inspired her to escape her imprisonment and to start a new life with him. There was nothing wrong with that; it made sense for the story’s time period and captured a very human desire for love and partnership. Ignoring this context is disrespectful to the original tale.

6. The Series Just Doesn’t Fit With the Movie

In the movie, Rapunzel and Flynn were both willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for each other’s happiness. But in the series, Rapunzel won’t even commit to him. If this is the version of Rapunzel we’re supposed to believe in, then it almost makes the original movie seem unbelievable. To stay true to the love story, I have to consider the series non-canon.

Disney managed to get the tone right with the Aladdin remake, allowing Jasmine and Aladdin to marry at the end. Why couldn’t they give Rapunzel and Flynn this same respect in the series?

Disney took what could have been a beautiful love story of mutual respect and partnership and warped it into a forced narrative about independence that doesn’t even make sense for the setting. Rapunzel and Flynn were meant to be together; they deserved to have their story end on a high note, not in a drawn-out cycle of disrespect and frustration.

In Summary: Disney, Please Don’t Let This Be Canon

If Disney ever remakes Tangled, I hope they remember what made Rapunzel and Flynn so beloved. Give them an ending where they marry and begin their lives together as equals, honoring the time period of the original fairy tale.

The series may have had good intentions, but it missed what made Tangled beautiful: a story of love and commitment that transcends isolation and fear. Until Disney recognizes this, I’ll always consider the series non-canon.

[tangledmovielove]

Tangled: The Series – Or How to Turn the Most Loyal Disney Couple into an Absolute Mess

Rating: -100/10 ⭐️ (Would give it less if possible!)

Dear Disney, why did you feel the need to ruin the story of Rapunzel and Flynn? Tangled was perfect—a fairytale with romance, sacrifice, and two people who were willing to give up everything for each other after only a few days. And then came Tangled: The Series, which took this beautiful relationship, threw it in a blender, and added a heaping dose of modern relationship drama that nobody asked for. Flynn Rider, the charming, witty, smart hero, has become… well, let’s just say the “Flynn” in this series is hardly recognizable.

First off, Flynn’s character is now unrecognizably arrogant and foolish, constantly sidelined, and endlessly belittled by others, particularly Cassandra, while Rapunzel just stands by and says nothing! Remember the guy who sacrificed everything for Rapunzel? Well, now he’s basically the series’ comic relief who can’t catch a break. And Rapunzel, who seemed like she’d do anything to keep him safe, suddenly just… lets it happen. Worse, she’s even angry at Flynn if he so much as looks at Cassandra the wrong way. Where is the love, Disney?

And don’t even get me started on the marriage storyline. In the series, Rapunzel rejects marriage like it’s some kind of trap. She was ready to spend eternity in a tower for Flynn at the end of Tangled, but now, marriage is too much commitment? The message seems to be: “Marriage is a prison—even if you truly love someone.” And it’s not like she rejected him because they’d only known each other for a week—no, this is months later. It’s baffling. You’d think they’d be racing to get married after all the movie’s high-stakes sacrifices. And back then, marriage was the only way they could actually be together! In this setting, if you’re in love, you get married—end of story. But Disney’s got Flynn waiting around endlessly, while Rapunzel seems more interested in her “freedom.”

Then there’s the insulting double standard. Rapunzel’s allowed to keep secrets, take him for granted, even draw his face on a punching bag (for Cassandra’s benefit!) without a hint of remorse. She even goes back in time to change his personality just because he dares to disagree with her. If Flynn tried even half of this nonsense, he’d be roasted alive. And if the writers wanted a storyline about a couple who wouldn’t marry right away, why not go with Tiana and Naveen? Their relationship was playful and open-ended; they weren’t sacrificing their lives for each other on day one. Rapunzel and Flynn, though, were the opposite—they knew instantly that they’d found “the one,” and in their time period, you don’t put off marriage after finding that kind of love. If they’d almost died for each other, why would they not want to marry?

And what message are we sending to young viewers here? That a man’s opinions don’t matter in a relationship? That marriage is some horrible trap if you love someone? That one person (in this case, Flynn) should constantly give up his feelings and wishes for the other? Poor Flynn deserves someone who loves him, respects his opinions, and doesn’t see his proposal as a prison sentence. And why would any self-respecting guy put up with this? The Flynn Rider from the movie, with his rough edges and ego, would never stick around for this treatment. It’s painful to watch him go from confident to sidelined so fast.

And the historical accuracy? Nonexistent. Back then, people who loved each other and wanted to be together got married. That was just the norm. Imagine Cinderella or Aurora saying, “Thanks, Prince Charming, but I need my ‘me’ time.” And I’ll never understand why Disney chose this couple to give a “modern” relationship twist. Flynn and Rapunzel are willing to die for each other in the movie, yet in the series, marriage is too much?

Disney, how did we go from a couple so in love that they’d risk their lives, to a series where one character is manipulated and disrespected for laughs? A guy who went from orphaned outcast to world-class charmer doesn’t become a love-struck fool who’s okay with constant rejection, insults, and unrealistic compromises in a matter of months. And if you wanted modern drama, why pick a story set in the 1700s?

If you’re looking for healthy Disney couples, why not remember Tarzan and Jane, or Robin Hood and Maid Marian? Flynn and Rapunzel from the movie belong in that same category. Tangled was supposed to be about true love conquering all. Instead, we got a series that treats commitment as a burden and turns one of Disney’s best male characters into a watered-down shadow of himself. This show sends the wrong message and messes up a story that didn’t need more “modern lessons.” Flynn deserved better, Rapunzel deserved better, and frankly, so did we.

For all these reasons, I’ll never consider Tangled: The Series canon and will happily pretend it never existed so I can enjoy the movie. In fact, if I had to take it as canon, I almost wish Flynn had just stayed dead in the movie—it would’ve been tragic, but at least it would’ve preserved the dignity of his character and their love story.

[tangledmovielove]

Flynn Rider Deserves Better—A Tragic Tale of a Hero Reduced to Comic Relief

Rating: 0/10 ⭐️ (And that’s being generous)

Dear Disney, thanks for taking one of my favorite animated love stories and flipping it upside down into a masterclass in how not to write romance. I came in expecting Tangled: The Series to expand on Rapunzel and Flynn’s beautiful connection, but instead��� I got relationship chaos, character assassination, and a bizarre moral about how marriage is actually a trap. Apparently, love means constantly belittling your partner, keeping secrets, and time-traveling just to alter their opinions. And they call this the “healthiest Disney couple”? Here’s a breakdown of why Tangled: The Series is the ultimate lesson in how to ruin a romance:

1. Flynn Rider: Hero to… Comic Relief? Whoever wrote this version of Flynn must have skipped the movie, because the Flynn in Tangled is witty, clever, and knows how to put on a confident front. Yet here, he’s reduced to a dimwitted, self-centered clown. It’s like Disney decided that because he’s the guy, he doesn’t deserve depth. Gone is the sharp, lovable Flynn we knew. Instead, he’s a caricature, constantly getting insulted, pushed aside, and trampled on by Rapunzel’s best friend, Cassandra, while Rapunzel stands by, silent as a wallflower. And Rapunzel has the audacity to get mad if Flynn says anything remotely critical of Cassandra? It’s ridiculous!

2. The Marriage Plot: A Cruel Joke Remember in Tangled when Rapunzel was ready to sacrifice her freedom forever just to be with Flynn? Apparently, now marriage is where she draws the line. And somehow, sacrificing her life for a guy she’s just met is noble, but committing to a man she’s deeply in love with after months of being together is a prison? I mean, this is the 1700s we’re talking about! Back then, marriage wasn’t optional if you wanted to be together, so what is with this plotline where she keeps rejecting his proposals like it’s a game? Flynn has to ask her over and over, only to be rejected each time—how’s that for a “healthy relationship”?

3. Marriage is a Trap? Only If You’re Not With the Right Person This show sends the mind-boggling message that marrying someone you truly love equals “losing your freedom.” Yet in the movie, Rapunzel was ready to lose everything just to save Flynn. Now, she’s scared marriage will mean she’s tied down forever. Newsflash: if you love someone enough to risk your life for them, a wedding ring shouldn’t be the deal-breaker! Also, since when is love about constant sacrifice by one partner? This show makes Flynn give in every single time, like his opinions and dreams don’t matter. In real life, that’s a red flag.

4. The Toxic Double Standard Imagine the roles were reversed, and it was Flynn constantly ignoring Rapunzel’s wishes, brushing her off, and putting his friends above her. Would people call that healthy? Not a chance. But apparently, because Rapunzel’s the “free spirit,” it’s totally okay for her to put Flynn on the back burner and even draw his face on a punching bag. She constantly disregards his feelings, and Disney wants me to believe this is love? In what world does that make any sense?

5. If You Reject Someone’s Proposal… Maybe Don’t Stay Together In real life, rejecting a marriage proposal usually means “I don’t see a future with you.” But here, Rapunzel rejects Flynn’s proposal (repeatedly!) and they just go on dating like it’s nothing. If she’s so terrified of a life with him, maybe she shouldn’t be with him? Flynn deserves someone who loves him without second thoughts, not someone who constantly hesitates and treats him like a backup option.

6. Historical Accuracy Was Thrown Out the Window The movie’s story takes place in a time where marriage was the way for two people to be together. So why does the show treat it like a modern-day relationship drama? It’s like they threw 1700s history out the window for a modern rom-com plot. And if Disney wanted to showcase a couple taking it slow, they had the perfect candidates in Tiana and Naveen—set in the 1920s, they could easily go the “long-term relationship” route. But Rapunzel and Flynn? No way! After everything they went through, they would want to be together. They literally almost died for each other! Why would they wait years to get married?

7. The Lesson Here Is What…? Ultimately, Tangled: The Series teaches that a relationship can function even if one partner has to make all the sacrifices. And that’s not love; that’s just unfair. The series completely ignores Flynn’s background and trauma—he grew up alone, unloved, and still treats Rapunzel right. And yet, all Rapunzel does in return is push him aside, mock his desires, and time-travel to change his personality when he disagrees with her. I mean, I thought love was about respecting each other’s differences, but this show thinks it’s about altering them to fit one person’s vision. Yikes.

In Conclusion Disney’s Tangled: The Series took a beautiful love story and turned it into a modern drama where true love is redefined as “wait forever and put up with constant disrespect.” Flynn deserves better than to be treated like Rapunzel’s last choice, and Rapunzel deserves someone who isn’t always giving in. And let’s not even get started on how bizarre it is that marrying someone you love after a few months is bad but throwing your life away for a stranger is good. Logic? None here. If you want a story where characters actually respect each other, go watch the original Tangled and leave this series out of it.

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Tangled: The Series—Or How to Turn a Fairy Tale Romance into a Modern Love Lesson (And Not in a Good Way)

Rating: 0/10 ⭐️ (I’d give it negative stars if I could)

Dear Disney, how could you? You had one job: continue the magic, romance, and timeless charm of Tangled. Instead, what did we get? A modern soap opera that tosses love, historical accuracy, and the true spirit of Tangled out the window. Congratulations, Disney, you have officially created the most frustrating series ever, where fairy-tale romance meets…modern relationship debates. Just what we all wanted, right? No? Well, here’s why it failed:

Let’s start with Rapunzel and Flynn (or should I say Eugene, though he hardly resembles the same character we knew and loved). Remember how they sacrificed everything for each other in the original movie? You’d think that level of devotion would lead to one thing and one thing only in an 18th-century setting: marriage! But apparently not! Instead, Disney thinks that a marriage proposal is just some “optional” step to freedom, and that a long-term relationship can just sit around waiting for Rapunzel to “find herself.” Seriously? This is the 1700s we’re talking about! People didn’t just “date” for years on end! They married early so they could be together. This isn’t a social media relationship status update; it’s real love… or at least it was, before this series.

And what’s with the whole “marriage is a prison” message? Last I checked, Rapunzel and Eugene were madly in love. And when you love someone that much, you want to be with them, not postpone marriage as if it’s some kind of life sentence! In the time period Tangled is supposed to represent, marriage was the only way couples could truly be together. So why does Disney insist on shoving modern ideas into a historical setting, making marriage sound like a trap? I’ll tell you why: it’s this toxic “modern feminist” mindset where they can’t stand the idea of a princess actually wanting to marry her true love. The horror!

And poor Eugene… or Flynn… or whatever’s left of him in this show. He went from a charming, selfless hero in the movie to some watered-down comic relief character who exists solely to be “the guy” who has to wait around. It’s painful to watch. Eugene, who was willing to sacrifice his life for Rapunzel, now has to sit in the background while she decides whether she feels like getting married? It’s like turning Romeo and Juliet into an episode of Friends.

And now the historical aspect: This show completely ignores the 1700s time period. Back then, marriage was essential, especially for women, for social and practical reasons! The original Rapunzel story (Petrosinella by Basile) had a girl who knew exactly what she wanted—a prince who would take her out of a bad situation and give her a better life. Petrosinella knew that marriage wasn’t a trap; it was her freedom, her fairy-tale ending! Just like Cinderella, she wanted a way out of her sad reality, and the prince provided that! In fact, her love story is one of the best and most romantic examples of how love could be the key to freedom. Yet, in Tangled: The Series, that message is totally twisted into “independence means not marrying the person you love.”

And then they try to make Rapunzel into this “fighting, modern girlboss” type—what’s up with that? She was already strong in the original fairy tale! She outsmarted her captor, planned her own escape, and knew exactly what she wanted from life. She didn’t need modern ideas of “independence” to know she wanted to leave her tower and be with her prince! And yes, she wanted a prince—is that so wrong? People want true love; that’s why these stories exist! But no, this series had to turn Rapunzel into the new face of “I don’t need no man”—even if she’s already found the perfect one.

Disney, what happened to fairy-tale love stories? Because this is more like a lesson in “modern dating nightmares.” This series should come with a warning: “Do not expect Tangled vibes; may contain harsh doses of modern relationship cynicism.”

In Summary: Disney turned the greatest love story of all time into a modern drama about “freedom” from commitment and ignored that marriage in a historical setting was the way for two people to be together. Flynn and Rapunzel are still the best couple Disney ever created, but if I have to count Tangled: The Series as canon, my heart might just shatter. Save yourself the heartbreak and watch the movie instead.

Final Verdict: -0/10 stars.

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Tangled is One of My Favorite Disney Movies – But I Hate the TV Series

Tangled has always been one of my favorite Disney movies, and I absolutely adore the love story of Rapunzel and Flynn. However, there’s something I absolutely cannot stand: the Tangled TV series. It ruined everything for me, and if I have to consider the series as canon, it would completely destroy my love for the original film.

It’s honestly painful how they trashed Flynn’s character and their entire relationship just to cater to some misguided notion of modern feminism and "progressive" ideals. They’ve turned Flynn into a bumbling fool, completely ruining the clever, charming, and smart character he was in the original movie. And worse yet, they’ve stripped Rapunzel of her independence and made her doubt the very love she so clearly shared with Flynn in the film.

What infuriates me the most is how the series portrayed the idea of rejecting a marriage proposal and then staying together as if that was somehow a healthy or sensible thing to do. In the time period this story is set, marriage wasn’t just about a wedding ceremony—it was about being together, about having a future, about building a life with someone. Back then, people married young because it was often the only way they could truly be together. Flynn’s proposal in the movie wasn’t rushed—it was a natural progression of their deep love for each other, especially given the era they lived in.

But in the series, the message is clear: marriage is a prison—even if you love someone deeply, even if you’ve been together for months or years. This is a terrible message, and it’s absurd. If you love someone, you want to marry them. You don’t reject them because you feel like it will strip you of your freedom. That’s a red flag that implies you don’t actually see a future with them. Marriage isn’t a trap—it’s a symbol of commitment and love. If someone considers marriage to be a prison, they’re subconsciously thinking about cheating or breaking up. And that’s not love!

The historical inaccuracy is also glaring. Back in the time period this story is set in, marriage was the way for two people to be together. There was no “waiting for a few years to decide” because society didn’t allow that. No one could just live together as a couple back then, especially if you were a princess. The idea that Rapunzel and Flynn should have waited years to get married is ridiculous. If anything, they should have been portrayed as a couple eager to get married as soon as possible because that’s what would have made sense for their time.

And don't get me started on how the series turned Rapunzel into a fighting, modern-day “Mary Sue” girlboss character. In the original fairy tale, Rapunzel was already empowered—she made decisions for herself, let the prince into her tower, and plotted her own escape. The only thing that’s different in the series is that they’ve amped up her physical strength to make her more “modern” and “feminist,” as if it wasn’t already clear from the original that she was no damsel in distress. This change in her character feels unnecessary and forced, and it completely undermines the beauty of the original tale, Petrosinella, where her love for the prince was a true source of freedom, not a burden.

To add to my frustration, I despise how they twisted the whole narrative to fit a “modern feminist” agenda. The original Rapunzel (or Petrosinella, as it’s known in Basile’s version) is a beautiful love story, and Disney’s series ruined that. Rapunzel was a girl in an oppressive situation who found freedom and love in the prince, which was an empowering message. She wasn't just waiting for a man, she was waiting for a future and a life outside the tower—and a marriage to a prince was the way to escape. That was reality for women at the time. So why is that seen as a problem now?

And don’t even get me started on how they made Flynn look. In the series, he’s turned into a completely different character—dumbed down, less charming, and just... wrong. He’s not the clever rogue who stole Rapunzel’s heart in the movie. He’s a different person altogether, and I refuse to believe he’s the same guy. It's honestly insulting to the character development we saw in Tangled.

At the end of the day, I refuse to count the series as canon. It’s not. The original movie is still my canon, and I firmly believe the writers of the original film intended for Rapunzel and Flynn’s story to end right after the movie, with their love continuing in the short film Tangled Ever After. If the series had never happened, their love story would have been perfect, and I could have continued to enjoy the magic of the movie without this unnecessary and frustrating complication.

The series just isn’t believable. It doesn't fit with the tone of the original movie. And it absolutely doesn't fit with the world that the Brothers Grimm or Basile created. If the writers of the series saw how the original story was meant to be interpreted, they would be spinning in their graves.

So, for my sanity’s sake, I’ll continue to treat the TV series as non-canon. I’ll take my happily-ever-after with Flynn and Rapunzel from the movie and ignore the disaster that came afterward. Disney really missed the mark here, and I just can’t forgive them for ruining such a beautiful love story.

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Why I Wish the “Tangled” Series Never Happened: A Rant on Disney’s Betrayal of the Original Story

Tangled is one of my absolute favorite Disney movies. It’s a beautiful, romantic tale about freedom, self-discovery, and finding true love. But honestly? I can’t even think about Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure without wanting to scream because it completely ruins everything that made the original movie so special. And worse, it turns Tangled—and even the Rapunzel fairy tale—into something unrecognizable and disrespectful to the original message.

The series didn’t just take a bad turn—it’s an outright betrayal of the characters and the story. It’s one thing to make a bad sequel, but to mess with such a rich, romantic fairy tale in the process? That’s just cruel.

Flynn Rider: From Charming Rogue to Punching Bag

Let’s talk about Flynn. In Tangled, he was a complex, witty character who had his flaws but grew into a true partner for Rapunzel. He was clever, funny, and more than just a “boyfriend.” He was an equal protagonist with Rapunzel—they both saved each other, and they both had strong arcs.

But in the series? They turned him into a joke. He became this incompetent, bumbling sidekick, constantly belittled by Cassandra and the other characters, while Rapunzel just stood by and let it happen. Where was the Flynn who was so smart and had an edge in the movie? The Flynn who risked everything for Rapunzel? Instead, they made him into this emotional doormat who’s not even given the chance to be a real partner to Rapunzel.

This wasn’t just a bad decision—it was an outright destruction of his character. Flynn deserved better.

Rapunzel: From Selfless Hero to “Feminist” Mary Sue?

Now let’s talk about Rapunzel. I have to ask: what happened to the Rapunzel we fell in love with in Tangled? In the movie, she was brave and selfless, willing to risk her freedom for Flynn. But in the series, suddenly marriage becomes a prison, and Flynn’s constant rejection is somehow acceptable. That’s not the Rapunzel we know and love!

In the original movie, Rapunzel was ready to give up everything for Flynn, including her tower and all the comfort and security she’d known her whole life. She didn’t see their love as a burden or a loss of freedom. But the show rewrites that entire narrative. Suddenly, marriage is portrayed as a trap, and Rapunzel becomes this self-centered, emotionally distant character. She rejects Flynn’s proposal multiple times without even considering how hurtful it is, and she never defends him when Cassandra constantly disrespects him. She keeps secrets from him and lets him be humiliated, all while acting like she’s the one who’s “free” in the relationship. It’s heartbreaking and completely out of character.

Marriage as a "Prison"—Really?

And that brings me to the most infuriating thing: the series’ portrayal of marriage. Marriage in Tangled was supposed to be a celebration of love, a mutual commitment between two people who had gone through so much together. But in the series, marriage is treated like a prison, like a death sentence that would somehow take away Rapunzel’s freedom.

Let’s be real: in Tangled’s world (and the world of the original fairy tale), people didn’t wait years to get married. It was part of the time period’s norms—people got married quickly because that was often the only way for a couple to be together. That’s not something to criticize—it’s historical accuracy. But the series ignores that context entirely. Rapunzel rejecting Flynn’s proposal, especially given the era, just feels wrong. And if you ask me, it sends the wrong message entirely. It implies that if you truly love someone, marriage is something to be feared or avoided.

But in reality? If you love someone, marriage is a way of committing to them, and it certainly shouldn’t be portrayed as a “prison.” Anyone who sees marriage as a trap is probably not in the right relationship. And the fact that Rapunzel keeps rejecting Flynn over and over—when, in the original movie, she was willing to risk everything for him—makes no sense. It’s like she’s been rewritten just to fit some modern, toxic, anti-marriage narrative that has no place in this story.

The Original Tale: Love, Sacrifice, and Freedom

And speaking of the original tale, let’s talk about Rapunzel’s fairy tale roots. The original version of the Rapunzel story, Petrosinella (written by Basile), is actually a romantic love story at its core. In that version, the girl is not a “lost princess” but an ordinary girl who, like many women of that time, had very few options for freedom.

Petrosinella’s escape wasn’t just about her gaining freedom for the sake of freedom—it was about finding love and escaping an abusive situation. Marrying the prince wasn’t a bad thing, as it was often the only way for women to escape from a difficult life. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to marry the man you love—especially if that man is a prince who could give you a better life! Marriage in that context wasn’t about giving up one’s identity—it was about survival and gaining the ability to truly be free. And that’s exactly what Rapunzel does in Tangled.

But of course, the series couldn’t accept that. They turned Rapunzel into a “modern feminist” character who has to be above all that, which is not only historically inaccurate but also just unnecessary. Rapunzel doesn’t need to reject the idea of love and marriage to be strong. In fact, if she truly loved Flynn, she would want to be with him as soon as possible.

And, honestly, anyone who’s criticizing those princesses who married young in the past (Cinderella, Ariel, etc.) clearly doesn’t understand the historical context. They weren’t just getting married for fun—they were getting married to survive and to thrive.

Disney’s Tangled Was Perfect—No Need for the Series

At the end of the day, I wish Disney had left Tangled alone. The movie was perfect in its own right, with Flynn and Rapunzel as equals in a beautiful love story. The series wasn’t necessary, and it certainly wasn’t a worthy addition to the franchise. It ruined the movie, it ruined Flynn, and it turned a story about love and self-discovery into a toxic relationship drama that should never have existed.

It’s not Tangled anymore. And if I had my way, I’d just pretend the series never happened. Because to me, Tangled will always be the original—where love, sacrifice, and freedom come together in a beautiful, timeless way. Anything else? I just can’t accept it as canon.

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Why Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Ruined Flynn and the Love Story

Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure had so much potential to expand on the magic of Tangled—but unfortunately, it took everything that was great about the original movie and turned it on its head. The series completely sidelined Flynn’s character, turning him from an equal partner in Rapunzel’s journey to the cliché of the "dumb boyfriend" trope. The series also ruined their relationship, Rapunzel’s character, and even messed with the historical and emotional aspects of their love. If you’re a fan of the original Tangled movie and the dynamic between Rapunzel and Flynn, there’s so much to hate about how the series treats them.

Flynn Got Reduced to a Side Character

In the original Tangled, Flynn Rider was a co-protagonist alongside Rapunzel. Their relationship wasn’t just a typical romantic subplot; it was a balanced dynamic where they both saved each other. Flynn helped Rapunzel find her freedom, but she also changed him into a better person—showing he wasn’t just a “bad boy” but a deeply complicated and good man underneath. He was every bit her equal.

But in the series, Flynn gets completely sidelined to make room for Cassandra, Rapunzel’s new "best friend" turned villain. His character development is ignored, his trauma never gets addressed, and worst of all, he becomes the "dumb" sidekick. Where was the Flynn who was quick on his feet, clever, and capable of making serious decisions? The series reduces him to an afterthought, and it’s insulting to both his character and the balance of the original movie’s plot.

The constant push for a "Cassandra and Rapunzel" sisterhood dynamic feels like an attempt to mimic the success of Frozen by having two female protagonists, while Flynn gets demoted to a joke. And this is where we enter into the territory of modern feminism, which misrepresents what equality should look like by turning men into weak, one-dimensional characters to uplift women—when true equality should show both sexes growing and supporting each other.

Rapunzel Becomes a Toxic Girlfriend

Now let’s talk about the biggest betrayal—the way Rapunzel treats Flynn. In the series, she becomes a completely toxic girlfriend. Rather than being a partner who values Flynn’s love and support, she lets Cassandra openly insult him, keeps secrets from him, and even rejects his marriage proposals. Does this sound like the same woman who was willing to give up everything for Flynn in the original movie? No, it doesn’t!

In Tangled, Rapunzel not only saved Flynn’s life but also chose to give him her heart. She literally gave up her freedom to save him when he was at death’s door. But now, we’re supposed to believe that this woman, who was willing to risk her life for Flynn, would let another person constantly mistreat him and keep her feelings and intentions a secret? It makes no sense!

Just imagine if the roles were reversed—if Flynn were the one dismissing Rapunzel, allowing his best friend to trash talk her, and then rejecting her proposal. Everyone would call that relationship toxic, and yet here we are, watching Rapunzel do the same thing and it’s somehow acceptable. This is blatant double standards, and it’s infuriating to see Flynn treated this way.

The Inconsistency with Historical Realism

One of the most frustrating things about the series is how it completely ignores the historical context of Rapunzel and Flynn’s time. In the movie, marriage was a crucial part of their relationship and society—back then, couples could only stay together if they were engaged or married. And yet, in the series, Rapunzel rejects Flynn’s proposal and then continues dating him like nothing happened. This is not just historically inaccurate, it’s insulting to the original movie.

If the writers wanted to explore Rapunzel and Flynn's relationship in a more modern setting, they should have set the series in today’s world. But instead, they kept the 18th-century setting and ignored the fact that, in their time, marriage was the only way people could be together without being scandalized or ostracized.

Rejecting a proposal back then meant breaking up—period. But the series didn’t care about historical accuracy, and now we’re left with a plot that feels forced and unrealistic.

Marriage is Not a Prison

In the original movie, marriage for Rapunzel wasn’t a trap—it was a symbol of her freedom, a way to be with Flynn on her own terms. But the series turns this concept on its head and portrays marriage as something Rapunzel fears, as if it means she’ll lose her freedom. This portrayal not only feels out of character but also perpetuates a false narrative about what marriage is.

Marriage isn’t a prison—it’s a commitment to someone you love. And if Rapunzel truly loved Flynn, why would she see her future with him as a "trap"? In the movie, she was willing to risk everything for him, including her life. The idea that she would now reject him because marriage seems like a loss of freedom is absurd.

The series not only messes with the romantic narrative but also sends the wrong message about commitment and love. Back in their time, marriage was a celebration of their love, and rejecting that commitment would have meant the relationship was over. If the writers wanted a more modern relationship dynamic, they should have done what Tangled did—celebrate their commitment, not undermine it.

And Don’t Get Me Started on Cassandra

Lastly, let’s talk about Cassandra. She should have never existed. She was clearly created to fill the void left by Flynn, who was reduced to a side character to make space for the new "sister" dynamic. The show tries to mimic Frozen by giving Rapunzel a sister figure, but Cassandra’s backstory doesn’t make sense—especially when you consider that Gothel was obsessed with staying young and couldn’t have had a child. Her entire storyline feels like a forced attempt to copy Frozen's success, and it ruins the dynamic that was once so special between Rapunzel and Flynn.

The Disservice to Flynn and the Tangled Legacy

To sum it all up, Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure did nothing but harm the love story and characters that made Tangled such a masterpiece. Flynn’s character was destroyed, Rapunzel was turned into a toxic girlfriend, and the entire premise of their relationship was undermined for the sake of a sisterhood plot that didn’t even fit. The show is full of historical inaccuracies, contradictions, and a complete disregard for what made the original movie so beloved.

Flynn deserves better. Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure was a disservice to both the characters and the movie’s legacy.