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By Emily Ashby
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More delightful adventures from Rapunzel and her friends.
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Tangled: The Series
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Based on 34 kid reviews
Kids say the show has a mix of opinions, with some praising its deeper themes and strong character development, particularly for characters like Varian and Cassandra, while others criticize its darker elements that might not be suitable for younger viewers. The animation and music receive high marks, but the complex storylines and occasional violent scenes prompt recommendations for older kids, highlighting the need for parental discretion.
- dark themes
- character development
- strong music
- suitable for older kids
- parental discretion
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What's the Story?
After an encounter with a mysterious growing rock regenerates Rapunzel's (voiced by Mandy Moore) magical golden locks, she's determined to discover the reason behind them in TANGLED: THE SERIES. Together with her loyal lady-in-waiting, Cassandra (Eden Espinosa); her boyfriend, Eugene (Zachary Levi); and a somewhat starstruck young alchemy expert named Varian (Jeremy Jordan), Rapunzel sets out to learn more about her past, her destiny, and her fabled golden hair before she steps into her royal role in Corona.
Is It Any Good?
Fans who can't get enough of this exuberant princess will love these continued adventures in and around Rapunzel's home kingdom of Corona. She's entirely the same person who stole hearts in Tangled with her appealing naïveté and optimism, and she keeps them even as she's thrust back into a mystery of magical proportions regarding her inexplicable (and now indestructible, by the way) hair. Her chemistry with Eugene continues to know no bounds, even with the somewhat meddlesome presence of Cassandra, who harbors a strong dislike of Rapunzel's devoted boyfriend. The addition of Flynn Rider-devotee Varian is not an unwelcome change, and he offers plenty of laughs in his fanboy admiration for Eugene's alter ego.
Rapunzel's spunk continues to make her a favorite among princess fans, and that won't change with this fun series. But because the mystery of her hair evolves over time and multiple episodes and, thus, there's no conclusive result at an episode's end, it's better suited for a slightly older audience than the enamored tots. That said, the content in Tangled: The Series is consistent with previous productions, making it good family fare.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why Rapunzel is so motivated to learn the mystery of her hair in Tangled: The Series. How are we influenced by our pasts? Why is it sometimes difficult to put to rest questions without answers?
How does Rapunzel cope with being the peacemaker between Eugene and Cassandra? Have you ever had to play that role? How do moments of adversity such as these make us better friends and stronger people?
Is Rapunzel a "typical" Disney princess? Does she require rescuing, or can she do the rescuing herself? How does she portray courage during this show? What other character strengths are important?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 24, 2017
- Cast : Zachary Levi , Mandy Moore , Eden Espinosa
- Network : Disney Channel
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic )
- Character Strengths : Courage
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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