#tangledtheseriesdoesnotexist

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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.

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A girl refusing to marry the man she loved so much that she wanted to go to prison for him for all eternity, because she feels like it would somehow strip her of her freedom in an 18th century setting where marriage was the only way to be together publicly and physically, is more unrealistic to me than a girl with 70 feet of magical hair.

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Rapunzel: I love Flynn so much that I would literally sacrifice my entire freedom and my entire life just to save him and I want to kiss him all the time.

Also Rapunzel: I don't want to marry him because that would mean giving up my freedom even though in the time period we live in that would be the only way to even get the freedom of loving each other physically and to be together in public. But I'm of course still making out with him because I still want the benefits without having to commit.

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Rapunzel about sacrificing her entire freedom and basically her entire life for a man she met three days ago because she loved him so much and then making out with that guy in public because they were so passionate: That's perfectly fine.

Rapunzel about marrying that same man after that moment of proving true love and commitment and months of getting to know each other better in a time period where a marriage was the only way for a couple to even be together publicly and physically: No, that's a trap.

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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.

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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.