I'm glad you liked it. I recommend watching the "Queen for a Day" episode. It's the episode that just makes me feel bad for Varian. I also recommend the show Totally Spies. More specifically the episode "The New Jerry."
Just a heads up! If you're going to watch the show, you need to start with the movie, Tangled Before Ever After. It's the pilot episode, but not included in the episode list
Rapunzel was actually described as the sun drop in the original movie! The flower that her mother drinks before she's born was the Sundrop Flower and its why she had magic in the first place
I went into the show knowing that her and Varian are both antagonist at one point. I didn’t know the context to how so there was still mystery. I watched it much later after it came out. I had some context from hearing songs around the internet. I did watch the movie and then the first episode of the show when it first came out and I enjoyed the movie but wasn’t the biggest fan of the first episode. I’m like only if I had given it more of a chance I could’ve had so much fun with predictions. I came back to it years later bc I heard the amazing songs and wanted to know the context and I enjoyed it
He's a guy the gang obviously knows and trusts enough to incorporate into their team. When you're jumping in blind, that's probably the extent of knowledge you need, because you're obviously not gonna get ALL the context It's like how everyone always goes "wHeRe'D sHe GeT tHe HaIr FrOm" and it's like. just watch the show if you're gonna ask that, will you
I'm not a fan of existential crises caused by meeting a parent but it makes sense in Flynn's case. His once certain in his life and his tie between Eugene Fitzherbert and Flynn Rider was his status as an orphan thief. Finding out he had a living parent and was royalty on top of that would rightfully throw him for a loop. I think his behavior was oddly trusting in this episode though which is probably my only gripe and seeing as the audience knew the King was trustworthy (from prior knowledge that shows he was telling the truth) it wasn't as out of place upon my first watch.
The series is so good & very underrated!! This episode is one of the best especially the twists. S1 is cute & fun, S2/3 is a whole different tone where the plot stays and a lot of character growth. Especially they show Rapz/Eugene as a healthy relationship but that they can have agreement/disagreements and argue
Originally the hair could be cut. That’s one of the reasons she was locked up in the film. It gained its super strength after it came back in the series premiere.
He should watch all the Varian heavy episodes from this show so he can see how he develops over time, plus it’s Jeremy Jordan so his singing is just *mwah* quality content
You’re confused about a drop of moonlight making a stone but forgot the original movie where a drop of sunlight turned into a flower and was the reason Rapunzel got her hair.
Dude, you have no idea how frustrating that cliffhanger was! IT WAS THE SEASON FINALE! Seriously, would love to see you do more Tangled videos! I love seeing you react to one of my favorite shows!
I know others have said this, but the story order for this show (which you SHOULD watch in order and in full) is: Tangled the film, Tangled: Before Ever After, the three seasons of the show, then the short, Tangled Ever After. Despite the series being the last thing to be made, it all fits together scarily well.
When Eugene's dad does the "Didnt want to do this. Here comes the gRoWl" I thought that was confirmation to him because of his whole "here comes the smolder" deal
If you want to continue this series, I'd recommend watching s1 episode 16 Queen For A Day. It doesn't really require context, and it has some of the most pivotal character moments in the whole series (also two songs and a reprise!). It contextualizes a lot of the songs you'd reacted to previously as well. if you know you know >:)
That was the episode that introduced me to the show I think, it was absolutely insane and handled the conflict really well And it gave Varian something that Cass never had (in my opinion): an understandable reason for whatever he was doing
The SunDrop is the flower that was given to Rapunzel's mother when she was sick and pregnant. Rapunzel now has these powers since the flower is dead so she is now the 'Sundrop'.
I love that you called this episode a horror film in that ghost fight scene when this show has legit wayyyyy creepier episodes. Love seeing you react to stuff from this show!
Also yesssss! More Tangled! The show really expands on the lore of the film in such an awesome way and builds Rapunzel and Eugene's relationship. Also, all the cool new side characters! While there's definitely some narrative choices I side eye, it's still overall such a fun time.
Flynn's song was basically questioning about his identity. Who he was before and how his relationships would've been if he had always known that he was a prince. The lyrics "A rogue, a thief, a joker". He was pretty much were those things. He felt like his life was a lie. And what he's learning of who he is could possibly ruin things for him in the future. I'm not even completely sure why he trusts the old man right away. I guess the fact that his ravens have been following him around his entire life is pretty convincing.
20:53 Oh Mathew honey, you’ve never had a relative suddenly reveal that someone wasn’t someone’s parent, no, it’s actually this person instead! 😱🤯 Take it from someone who had it happen like seven times in one month. Seriously the year I turned twelve, my folks opened up the closet and a parade of skeletons came marching out lol. It’s jarring, give our poor boy Eugene a break, he’s processing. But you’re right, to quote Master Splinter of the Ninja Turtles, “Do not confuse the circumstances of your birth with your present worth.”
The highest-rated episode isn't a Varian episode? I'm actually surprised! He's such a loved character... a lot of people (including myself) started watching the show BECAUSE of him. I thought it would be like, "queen for a day" or something.
Honestly idk who voted this particular episode to be the highest rated in the series; the ones where Varian turns bad in s1 or when Cassandra kidnapped him in s3, those are way better imo and should gather better reactions
Omg you have no idea how happy I am to see you react to tangled series! Definitely a underrated show I would 100% watch another reaction to this series if you decide too 😊
There's a common trope in media about characters who were adopted and didn't know or characters who just never met their parents, where as soon as they learn that they had birthparents they start acting like somehow who they are must be a lie because of these strangers they've never met. I wish that trope would just die already.
As an adopted kid, I can actually see where he comes from honestly. So much of us is built up by both nature AND nurture. We define ourselves by our experiences but also our origins. And society pushes both on us. Constantly asking as about parental origins and defining us by our backgrounds, as well as using experiences and lifestyles to paint us in different lights. I’ve been struggling personally as an Asian adopted by white patents in finding my identity and I think since Eugene’s identity had been a poor orphan thief with parents who hadn’t loved him, it shook him up to know the identity he’d lived with and accepted for years wasn’t what he thought it was. Yes, it is a common trope and I agree they should try to dabble in some different ideas when it comes to adopted children. Though I do struggle with my identity I am really happy with my family and I have a lot of ideas from my experiences as an adopted kid that I’d love for shows to include. But I don’t think it’s TOTALLY incorrect for this trope to happen. Though I agree it’s a bit overused
@@luckybug479 I guess my thought process is, we are who we are. Finding out about birthparents doesn't magically make us be someone else. Birthparents only define what we are (species and race), but that's the beautiful thing about being human. We get to decide who we are as a person and work towards whatever goal we choose. I often say humans are the only species capable of defying destiny. I get what you mean though. I guess I just wish media gave adopted kids more empowerment, show them that, hey, your worth and identity is inside you, and you don't need someone else to define it for you.
@@sharingheart13 You’re right, finding ones parents doesn’t magically make us something else- which is something I think Tangled missed the mark on. But it’s more of the question “What is identity?” Yes, nurture is a core part of building who we are but we can’t dismiss the large emphasis humanity has always had on our origins and our backgrounds. People look at the family you come from and decide things about you, ask about your parents and when it comes to race they can get quite invasive as well. And yes, we shouldn’t ALWAYS let people define us but sometimes it’s hard not to when that’s how society works. Culture is also something so ingrained in us- it’s so hard for me to describe. The identity that I have made through nurture is one I value but I also feel I have lost something in the culture I was never exposed to from being adopted and that is something that is incredibly painful for me. I can’t even fully explain what it’s like. So I wonder if for Eugene it’s this idea that he could’ve had his perfect life right from the start- and the concept that the identity he had built himself around and both loved and resented as a thief and a poor man is scary for him. Doesn’t justify immediately believing the king and then shutting Rapunzel of course because sheesh my man- wait for more evidence but I can see where he’s coming from. Also I’m studying philosophy and your thoughts on destiny REALLY make me want to go into so many philosophical and existential things but that’s a whole ‘nother can of worms 😂 I don’t believe these stories of children finding their adopted parents are meant to teach us our worth isn’t inside us because the end lesson never tends up being that. Usually, they find their own way, after having an existential crisis or two, as Eugene did, and it teaches us that our identity is our own. And it is empowering to me that we can have our moment to feel pain about our revelations but then decide what we want to do from there. Which I think it what those types of stories are meant to be. But they are incredibly overused and you’re right, that’s not everyone’s reaction. I also want more adoptees being shown with their adopted parents and being happy with them 😂 I feel like that’s not shown enough. There’s still complicated stuff there of course and that’s also interesting to explore but I want some stories with just kids with their adopted parents being happy. I’d love for the focus if there’s a bio parent reveal to be more on that messy relationship that comes with not knowing this person that you were born from, and less of the identity shattering stuff since it’s so overused. Because there’s still some good angst to get from these stories that are different and not used as much that I’d love to see 😂 Sorry this got so long lol
@luckybug479 Just wanted to say that as a writer (of books so far, but who knows what the future holds) I appreciate your perspective and will be keeping it in mind for upcoming projects. I don't have any personal experience with adoption, but have had similar wishes to see broader, less identity centered stories as a consumer and creator.
I was never a fan o Tangled but TTS is one of my favourite series EVER. I watched it on TV from the very begining. It is actually the reason why I started my internert live at all (I mean insta, twitter, youtube, fanfiction, ect) and I was so exited about new episodes and seasons coming that I even started to watch it in original language (I was younger and my english was much worse than now because it's my second language)... I got a crush on guy called Varian (I mean I got it then and I still love him) and I remember my feelings about the first episode of the third season coming like it happened just yesterday. I was like "OMG OMG OMG AAAAAH" the while episode straight. I swear that's how it was, you can ask my brother. So many years passed since that moment... I was going to rewatch the whole series anyway, so I'm very glad that Mathew keeps doing videos about TTS. So many happy memories about this part of my live... I think I'm going to cry.
I honestly have no idea what the experience of the series is going to be going forward when you've got such a ridiculously massive spoiler of one of the biggest plot twists of the entire series as your starting point. You are DEEP into territory I do not have context for, but I hope you start from the beginning past this and experience the story in a....SOMEwhat natural way! It's very strongly narrative, so picking out random episodes based on how highly rated or popular they are is just going to result in a bunch of very good but also extremely disjointed and contextless story beats, lacking all the buildup that give them much of their weight and poisoning your vision of the character from the start of the series. It's still extremely good and I hope your experience with the writing in this episode convinces you to go through the whole series in some form! Uh...Also, should mention, there's a movie that serves as a sort of extended pilot for the show, called "Before Ever After". Just, to get a starting point in this extremely confusing watch order.
Best part is how you definitely either don’t remember the movie or didn’t watch it. Rapunzel is 100% the sun drop and that isn’t a spoiler, it’s in the first ten minutes of the movie. I really do love it. Cause you cast so much doubt and there’s nothing any of us in the comments can do
Y’all remember waiting 6 months after that betrayal on a cliffhanger 😀😀 BUT YES PLEEEAAASEEEE DO MORE ITS WORTH WATCHING Cassandra’s Revenge might be a good episode to watch :D
I absolutely ADORE the Tangled Series, and was sad not many others (including friends) watched it, so when it was happening I had no one to geek out to about it. ^^;
OH! Right, also...the character who first started destroying the statues, the one you said you liked, Lance...his VA is James Monroe Iglehart, the same guy who voices Ozzie/Asmodeus in Helluva Boss! He's also an accomplished Broadway actor; Having played Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton and the Genie in Aladdin. :3
This video was AMAZING I wasn't expecting that he would do a video about RTA/TTS!! This made my day better! Please watch the rest of the episode (and maybe some more episodes to)! I think you should just watch the whole series but that can be a little long so at least you should finish the rest of the episode!(This episode is from 2 parts like Destinies collide 1 and Destinies collide 2)
Next episode to watch is either the one with the red rocks and everyone is scared still or the one where Varian gets kidnapped, both are banger season three episodes with great songs (the Varian Cass duet and Lance gets his long overdue solo)
I really hope you react to the entire series. Or if you want to react to plot heavy-character development episodes a list could help. I don't have it at the moment.
There's a certain type of person who is so driven by their own feelings that they can do and say all sorts of messed up things because they feel owed or because doing otherwise would hurt their pride or their feelings. The thing is, this specific type of person doesn't understand that this is the reason for what they do. They see what they do as obvious, understandable, and requiring no justification because it's what should happen. They feel anyone who disagrees must be stupid or evil or both. Even though it's obvious to everyone else how messed up this person is, this type of person is unable to see it, often seeing themselves as the greater good. It's even sadder because often this type of person is also very caring, and they have so much potential if only they'd accept allowing themselves to feel hurt. This is why Cassandra makes so much sense as a villain, because she's so real as a person.
“Why are the rock kind of cute tho…there like oooh Im helping” Me: 💀 varian’s dad might say otherwise (he got stuck for 3 years) You should watch the first episode (what the hair)
I'm glad you like the series so much! I got super into it when season 2 just ended. I'd definitely watch the show in order, but if you're only planning on watching special episodes I'd have to recommend both parts of Queen for a Day in season 1.
Absolutely, please watch the rest of the show! Without spoiling too much, Cassandra was being manipulated by someone, which is what led her to betray Rapunzel and take the Moonstone.
Just a detail, this f*cking clif hanger was the end of the second season and, for a person that watch this when the 3 season wasn't released yet, waiting a whole year before I knew what happends made me crazy, literally.
Even though it’s been months since this came out, you should watch both of the “Queen For a Day” parts bc Varian(gorge jumper) is my favorite character and I need to see your reaction to his trauma
the tangled series is so awesome. Cassandra as a villian has it's lows but is ee what they were trying to do and it's a great show and as you knwot eh music is phenomenal
Eugene grew up believing he was an orphan and always had to fend for himself. Hence why he was a thief. Now he finds out he has a living parent who sent him away to protect him. It's alot to process for our dear Eugene.
You gotta watch the entire series to truly appreciate just how amazing it is! If you do so, though, you NEED to watch the short film Before Ever After first :)
I love this show it's so good! I suggest reacting to tangled before ever after (the pilot movie) and more episodes! lance's voice/ singing actor (James Monroe igleheart)- he's Asmodeus and tex from helluva boss and one of the side characters in hazbin hotel . he's also one of the broadway alumni in the tangled series
Ooo in the show there’s a short song called decay incantation so like In the movie she has her healing incantation well if you couldn’t tell the decay incantation is different and it’s really good and you should also listen to the buddy song and listen up PLEASE!!
DO MORE OF THE SHOW PLEASE!!!! let us watch the beginning and endings of seasons with you as well as specials but BRING US ALONG!!! I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE
Yes to more tangled! Please watch the first episode/tv movie (Tangled Before Ever After), it’s got some really good songs and I think one you haven’t reacted to yet
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE record your reaction to S1 Queen for a day and the first episode of S3 (i would love seeing ur reaction to most of it the episodes in season 3 tbh)
Please watch the show, it's a phenomenal experience! The series definitely became a dear favourite of mine. Make sure to view the whole story in order: Tangled (the movie), Tangled: Before Ever After (the pilot film), Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (the three season series) and Tangled Ever After.
In my opinion this series is amazing and I would really recommend it to you from the beginning. Don't forget to watch the movie "Before Ever After" first, it's like a pilot of the series and very necessary for context.
If you didn't already you could watch total drama, or react to the songs from world tour (World tour is the only total drama season with songs) They're really not as good as Tangled's songs, but very funny
You don't fully realize the sucker punch of Cassandra's betrayal. And you can't get it from watching from the beginning because now you know, eventually it will happen.
please please do a series binge react series. Almost every episode has amazing songs plus it has some of the biggest twists you will find even given the songs you have already seen :)
this show might be a kids show, but it's visually so eye candy, the animation style is done so well, and the characters are so good, I'll always recommend to watch it to everyone
I feel like a large part of Eugenes acceptence of the whole lost prince thing is a mix of A.Recognizing his parents features in his own, B. Knowing such a thing is possible from Rapunzels life, and C. being like "you know what? Not even the craziest thing that's happened to me this week."
I have some issues with how her betrayal will handled later. Since there are couple of important questions that makes Cass’s betrayal less well-written. I do understand what writers wanted to do and they still more of less full filled it but in general I think it could be better. Anyway I still love this show. I won’t say anything specific because it will be huge spoilers
please watch more tangled the series stuff!!!! i recommend the episode directly after this one, it pretty much just picks up where it left off and is also a really fun watch (and if you want episodes with varian singing then the season 1 finale episodes are good for that)
hope y’all are excited for some more tangled content lmao. sorry that the vid is cropped in more than usual, it got blocked otherwise 🥲
lol can't mess with disney copy right very defensive
Please do maracluse ladybug last episode of season 5 pleaseeeeeee 🙏🙏🙏🙏
You should listen to h20 just add water 💦 songs
I'm glad you liked it. I recommend watching the "Queen for a Day" episode. It's the episode that just makes me feel bad for Varian. I also recommend the show Totally Spies. More specifically the episode "The New Jerry."
Just a heads up! If you're going to watch the show, you need to start with the movie, Tangled Before Ever After. It's the pilot episode, but not included in the episode list
Rapunzel was actually described as the sun drop in the original movie! The flower that her mother drinks before she's born was the Sundrop Flower and its why she had magic in the first place
You have no idea how shocked I was at Cassandra's very awesome betrayal
That & almost every episode in S3 of Tangled I kept crying because their friendship
I went into the show knowing that her and Varian are both antagonist at one point. I didn’t know the context to how so there was still mystery. I watched it much later after it came out. I had some context from hearing songs around the internet. I did watch the movie and then the first episode of the show when it first came out and I enjoyed the movie but wasn’t the biggest fan of the first episode. I’m like only if I had given it more of a chance I could’ve had so much fun with predictions. I came back to it years later bc I heard the amazing songs and wanted to know the context and I enjoyed it
Why is this the first comment lol
I hust wish they had hinted at it earlier in the season, it could have been way better
@@karentorresalfaro3371 I was suspecting something when they came out of that spooky mansion and what happened at the tree
I like how he questions everything but doesn’t question who the heck Lance is
Lance is just great, he doesn't need questioning
He's a guy the gang obviously knows and trusts enough to incorporate into their team. When you're jumping in blind, that's probably the extent of knowledge you need, because you're obviously not gonna get ALL the context
It's like how everyone always goes "wHeRe'D sHe GeT tHe HaIr FrOm" and it's like. just watch the show if you're gonna ask that, will you
I'm not a fan of existential crises caused by meeting a parent but it makes sense in Flynn's case. His once certain in his life and his tie between Eugene Fitzherbert and Flynn Rider was his status as an orphan thief. Finding out he had a living parent and was royalty on top of that would rightfully throw him for a loop. I think his behavior was oddly trusting in this episode though which is probably my only gripe and seeing as the audience knew the King was trustworthy (from prior knowledge that shows he was telling the truth) it wasn't as out of place upon my first watch.
It's one of the better written I-am-your-father scenarios, for sure
agreed
Now imagine your watching the series and having to wait 6 months to see what happened next after Cass’ betrayal
I KNOW
The series is so good & very underrated!! This episode is one of the best especially the twists. S1 is cute & fun, S2/3 is a whole different tone where the plot stays and a lot of character growth. Especially they show Rapz/Eugene as a healthy relationship but that they can have agreement/disagreements and argue
Originally the hair could be cut. That’s one of the reasons she was locked up in the film. It gained its super strength after it came back in the series premiere.
DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG WE HAD TO WAIT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT OR WHAT EVEN IS CASS' REASON FOR BETRAYING THEM?? It was literal torture 😭
No kidding dude 😭 I was waiting so long that I turned to theories, fanfics and made my own comics 😅
Hehe, I didn’t watch the show until it was finished, so I didn’t have to wait
He should watch all the Varian heavy episodes from this show so he can see how he develops over time, plus it’s Jeremy Jordan so his singing is just *mwah* quality content
YES
You’re confused about a drop of moonlight making a stone but forgot the original movie where a drop of sunlight turned into a flower and was the reason Rapunzel got her hair.
I think he said he hasn't seen the original Tangled movie
@@pie1o1morris46 I might have misremembered but I thought he said he’s seen the movie.
Dude, you have no idea how frustrating that cliffhanger was! IT WAS THE SEASON FINALE! Seriously, would love to see you do more Tangled videos! I love seeing you react to one of my favorite shows!
I know others have said this, but the story order for this show (which you SHOULD watch in order and in full) is: Tangled the film, Tangled: Before Ever After, the three seasons of the show, then the short, Tangled Ever After. Despite the series being the last thing to be made, it all fits together scarily well.
When Eugene's dad does the "Didnt want to do this. Here comes the gRoWl" I thought that was confirmation to him because of his whole "here comes the smolder" deal
If you want to continue this series, I'd recommend watching s1 episode 16 Queen For A Day. It doesn't really require context, and it has some of the most pivotal character moments in the whole series (also two songs and a reprise!). It contextualizes a lot of the songs you'd reacted to previously as well.
if you know you know >:)
YES! That episode is so good
That was the episode that introduced me to the show I think, it was absolutely insane and handled the conflict really well
And it gave Varian something that Cass never had (in my opinion): an understandable reason for whatever he was doing
The SunDrop is the flower that was given to Rapunzel's mother when she was sick and pregnant. Rapunzel now has these powers since the flower is dead so she is now the 'Sundrop'.
I love that you called this episode a horror film in that ghost fight scene when this show has legit wayyyyy creepier episodes. Love seeing you react to stuff from this show!
Also yesssss! More Tangled! The show really expands on the lore of the film in such an awesome way and builds Rapunzel and Eugene's relationship. Also, all the cool new side characters! While there's definitely some narrative choices I side eye, it's still overall such a fun time.
Flynn's song was basically questioning about his identity. Who he was before and how his relationships would've been if he had always known that he was a prince. The lyrics "A rogue, a thief, a joker". He was pretty much were those things. He felt like his life was a lie. And what he's learning of who he is could possibly ruin things for him in the future.
I'm not even completely sure why he trusts the old man right away. I guess the fact that his ravens have been following him around his entire life is pretty convincing.
20:53 Oh Mathew honey, you’ve never had a relative suddenly reveal that someone wasn’t someone’s parent, no, it’s actually this person instead! 😱🤯
Take it from someone who had it happen like seven times in one month. Seriously the year I turned twelve, my folks opened up the closet and a parade of skeletons came marching out lol. It’s jarring, give our poor boy Eugene a break, he’s processing.
But you’re right, to quote Master Splinter of the Ninja Turtles, “Do not confuse the circumstances of your birth with your present worth.”
Dude the Cassandra betrayal hits so much harder if you don’t know it’s coming 😭😭😭
The highest-rated episode isn't a Varian episode? I'm actually surprised! He's such a loved character... a lot of people (including myself) started watching the show BECAUSE of him. I thought it would be like, "queen for a day" or something.
This show has so much good in it I am not even sure what episode this could be.
S2 Finale
Honestly idk who voted this particular episode to be the highest rated in the series; the ones where Varian turns bad in s1 or when Cassandra kidnapped him in s3, those are way better imo and should gather better reactions
Omg you have no idea how happy I am to see you react to tangled series! Definitely a underrated show I would 100% watch another reaction to this series if you decide too 😊
The series starts off nice but I think personally season 3 is INSANE!!
Season 3 really is insane tho
I'm also very glad we got more of varian cuz I absolutely love him -
@@SuicidalGeniusDazai yes Varian is amazing, easy #1! I can’t wait for him to meet Varian if he does watch it
@@haydenburns6644 his villain arc was great too
There's a common trope in media about characters who were adopted and didn't know or characters who just never met their parents, where as soon as they learn that they had birthparents they start acting like somehow who they are must be a lie because of these strangers they've never met. I wish that trope would just die already.
But at least in this case we got a very pretty existential crisis song out of it.
As an adopted kid, I can actually see where he comes from honestly. So much of us is built up by both nature AND nurture. We define ourselves by our experiences but also our origins. And society pushes both on us. Constantly asking as about parental origins and defining us by our backgrounds, as well as using experiences and lifestyles to paint us in different lights. I’ve been struggling personally as an Asian adopted by white patents in finding my identity and I think since Eugene’s identity had been a poor orphan thief with parents who hadn’t loved him, it shook him up to know the identity he’d lived with and accepted for years wasn’t what he thought it was. Yes, it is a common trope and I agree they should try to dabble in some different ideas when it comes to adopted children. Though I do struggle with my identity I am really happy with my family and I have a lot of ideas from my experiences as an adopted kid that I’d love for shows to include. But I don’t think it’s TOTALLY incorrect for this trope to happen. Though I agree it’s a bit overused
@@luckybug479 I guess my thought process is, we are who we are. Finding out about birthparents doesn't magically make us be someone else. Birthparents only define what we are (species and race), but that's the beautiful thing about being human. We get to decide who we are as a person and work towards whatever goal we choose. I often say humans are the only species capable of defying destiny.
I get what you mean though. I guess I just wish media gave adopted kids more empowerment, show them that, hey, your worth and identity is inside you, and you don't need someone else to define it for you.
@@sharingheart13 You’re right, finding ones parents doesn’t magically make us something else- which is something I think Tangled missed the mark on. But it’s more of the question “What is identity?” Yes, nurture is a core part of building who we are but we can’t dismiss the large emphasis humanity has always had on our origins and our backgrounds. People look at the family you come from and decide things about you, ask about your parents and when it comes to race they can get quite invasive as well. And yes, we shouldn’t ALWAYS let people define us but sometimes it’s hard not to when that’s how society works. Culture is also something so ingrained in us- it’s so hard for me to describe. The identity that I have made through nurture is one I value but I also feel I have lost something in the culture I was never exposed to from being adopted and that is something that is incredibly painful for me. I can’t even fully explain what it’s like. So I wonder if for Eugene it’s this idea that he could’ve had his perfect life right from the start- and the concept that the identity he had built himself around and both loved and resented as a thief and a poor man is scary for him. Doesn’t justify immediately believing the king and then shutting Rapunzel of course because sheesh my man- wait for more evidence but I can see where he’s coming from.
Also I’m studying philosophy and your thoughts on destiny REALLY make me want to go into so many philosophical and existential things but that’s a whole ‘nother can of worms 😂
I don’t believe these stories of children finding their adopted parents are meant to teach us our worth isn’t inside us because the end lesson never tends up being that. Usually, they find their own way, after having an existential crisis or two, as Eugene did, and it teaches us that our identity is our own. And it is empowering to me that we can have our moment to feel pain about our revelations but then decide what we want to do from there. Which I think it what those types of stories are meant to be. But they are incredibly overused and you’re right, that’s not everyone’s reaction.
I also want more adoptees being shown with their adopted parents and being happy with them 😂 I feel like that’s not shown enough. There’s still complicated stuff there of course and that’s also interesting to explore but I want some stories with just kids with their adopted parents being happy. I’d love for the focus if there’s a bio parent reveal to be more on that messy relationship that comes with not knowing this person that you were born from, and less of the identity shattering stuff since it’s so overused. Because there’s still some good angst to get from these stories that are different and not used as much that I’d love to see 😂
Sorry this got so long lol
@luckybug479 Just wanted to say that as a writer (of books so far, but who knows what the future holds) I appreciate your perspective and will be keeping it in mind for upcoming projects. I don't have any personal experience with adoption, but have had similar wishes to see broader, less identity centered stories as a consumer and creator.
Of course nobody warned you, we wouldn't get these primo reactions if someone did! I'm also still hoping you react to Helluva Boss episodes one day
You have to know the backstory, why Cassandra betrayed Rapunzel. Its a key moment for everyone.
Man I’d love to see more tangled the series reactions, it’s a truly great show with love able characters
I was never a fan o Tangled but TTS is one of my favourite series EVER. I watched it on TV from the very begining. It is actually the reason why I started my internert live at all (I mean insta, twitter, youtube, fanfiction, ect) and I was so exited about new episodes and seasons coming that I even started to watch it in original language (I was younger and my english was much worse than now because it's my second language)... I got a crush on guy called Varian (I mean I got it then and I still love him) and I remember my feelings about the first episode of the third season coming like it happened just yesterday. I was like "OMG OMG OMG AAAAAH" the while episode straight. I swear that's how it was, you can ask my brother.
So many years passed since that moment... I was going to rewatch the whole series anyway, so I'm very glad that Mathew keeps doing videos about TTS. So many happy memories about this part of my live... I think I'm going to cry.
I honestly have no idea what the experience of the series is going to be going forward when you've got such a ridiculously massive spoiler of one of the biggest plot twists of the entire series as your starting point. You are DEEP into territory I do not have context for, but I hope you start from the beginning past this and experience the story in a....SOMEwhat natural way!
It's very strongly narrative, so picking out random episodes based on how highly rated or popular they are is just going to result in a bunch of very good but also extremely disjointed and contextless story beats, lacking all the buildup that give them much of their weight and poisoning your vision of the character from the start of the series.
It's still extremely good and I hope your experience with the writing in this episode convinces you to go through the whole series in some form!
Uh...Also, should mention, there's a movie that serves as a sort of extended pilot for the show, called "Before Ever After". Just, to get a starting point in this extremely confusing watch order.
this show is one of most underated animated shows in modern times it has alot of depth and humor and very good characters
if you do more tangled you should totally react to the episode "Cassandra's Revenge"
Best part is how you definitely either don’t remember the movie or didn’t watch it. Rapunzel is 100% the sun drop and that isn’t a spoiler, it’s in the first ten minutes of the movie. I really do love it. Cause you cast so much doubt and there’s nothing any of us in the comments can do
And that wasn't just the end of the episode, that was a season finale cliffhanger! Imagine having to wait after that...
Every time I see a video by you on anything tangled related I just get so happy. Tangled is one of my hyperfixations rahhh
Y’all remember waiting 6 months after that betrayal on a cliffhanger 😀😀
BUT YES PLEEEAAASEEEE DO MORE ITS WORTH WATCHING
Cassandra’s Revenge might be a good episode to watch :D
Impossible to forget.
I absolutely ADORE the Tangled Series, and was sad not many others (including friends) watched it, so when it was happening I had no one to geek out to about it. ^^;
OH! Right, also...the character who first started destroying the statues, the one you said you liked, Lance...his VA is James Monroe Iglehart, the same guy who voices Ozzie/Asmodeus in Helluva Boss! He's also an accomplished Broadway actor; Having played Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton and the Genie in Aladdin. :3
This video was AMAZING I wasn't expecting that he would do a video about RTA/TTS!! This made my day better! Please watch the rest of the episode (and maybe some more episodes to)! I think you should just watch the whole series but that can be a little long so at least you should finish the rest of the episode!(This episode is from 2 parts like Destinies collide 1 and Destinies collide 2)
Next episode to watch is either the one with the red rocks and everyone is scared still or the one where Varian gets kidnapped, both are banger season three episodes with great songs (the Varian Cass duet and Lance gets his long overdue solo)
You should see the rest of the episode!!! This show has a really deep story and a very good scenario!!
I really hope you react to the entire series. Or if you want to react to plot heavy-character development episodes a list could help. I don't have it at the moment.
There's a certain type of person who is so driven by their own feelings that they can do and say all sorts of messed up things because they feel owed or because doing otherwise would hurt their pride or their feelings. The thing is, this specific type of person doesn't understand that this is the reason for what they do. They see what they do as obvious, understandable, and requiring no justification because it's what should happen. They feel anyone who disagrees must be stupid or evil or both. Even though it's obvious to everyone else how messed up this person is, this type of person is unable to see it, often seeing themselves as the greater good. It's even sadder because often this type of person is also very caring, and they have so much potential if only they'd accept allowing themselves to feel hurt. This is why Cassandra makes so much sense as a villain, because she's so real as a person.
Definitely watch the very next video after this, Matthew (it acts as a part 2 to this episode & explains a lot).
“Why are the rock kind of cute tho…there like oooh Im helping”
Me: 💀
varian’s dad might say otherwise
(he got stuck for 3 years)
You should watch the first episode (what the hair)
I'm glad you like the series so much! I got super into it when season 2 just ended. I'd definitely watch the show in order, but if you're only planning on watching special episodes I'd have to recommend both parts of Queen for a Day in season 1.
Im so glad you did this video! I would love to see you react to more of this show, but it is your choice, im happy with whatever you choose
It's a shame that the highest rated episode wasn't Queen for a Day. Since I would pay to see a reaction to that one. LMFAO
yeah that would've been insane haha
Cassandra's Revenge is another amazing amazing episode!
Absolutely, please watch the rest of the show!
Without spoiling too much, Cassandra was being manipulated by someone, which is what led her to betray Rapunzel and take the Moonstone.
Just a detail, this f*cking clif hanger was the end of the second season and, for a person that watch this when the 3 season wasn't released yet, waiting a whole year before I knew what happends made me crazy, literally.
I’m so happy about all the tangled content!!!!! I’m still obsessed with this show
Even though it’s been months since this came out, you should watch both of the “Queen For a Day” parts bc Varian(gorge jumper) is my favorite character and I need to see your reaction to his trauma
The character dynamics in this show are soo good, I'd definitely be here watching if you made another video on this show!! Or two.... or three.... 😂
so like, we all want him to watch Queen for a Day now, right...? 😂🙏
THE NEXT EPISODE IS AMAZING TOO PLEASE WATCH IT
I just rewatched the series because of your music videos you made, I NEED to see you watch the show it’s so good
the tangled series is so awesome. Cassandra as a villian has it's lows but is ee what they were trying to do and it's a great show and as you knwot eh music is phenomenal
Fancy seeing you here.
Now you HAVE to watch the next episode
Eugene grew up believing he was an orphan and always had to fend for himself. Hence why he was a thief. Now he finds out he has a living parent who sent him away to protect him. It's alot to process for our dear Eugene.
I love TTS so much, I couldn’t wait for more updates! I clicked immediately when I saw the thumbnail.
You gotta watch the entire series to truly appreciate just how amazing it is! If you do so, though, you NEED to watch the short film Before Ever After first :)
i need you to react to the whole series. it's incredible. better than the movie imo. the lore is INSANE
I hope he does a out of context reaction to this series, it has some funny moments for sure
You need to watch more episodes! This was hilarious!!!!!
the PRINCE OF EGYPT soundtrack is insane!!!
I love this show it's so good! I suggest reacting to tangled before ever after (the pilot movie) and more episodes! lance's voice/ singing actor (James Monroe igleheart)- he's Asmodeus and tex from helluva boss and one of the side characters in hazbin hotel . he's also one of the broadway alumni in the tangled series
Ooo in the show there’s a short song called decay incantation so like In the movie she has her healing incantation well if you couldn’t tell the decay incantation is different and it’s really good and you should also listen to the buddy song and listen up PLEASE!!
You should totally watch more of this show.
DO MORE OF THE SHOW PLEASE!!!! let us watch the beginning and endings of seasons with you as well as specials but BRING US ALONG!!! I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE
Fun fact. Red ass water is what happens when you eat too much raw beets.
THE NEXT EPISODE STARTS WITH A BANGER SONG YOU HAVE TO WATCH AT OEAST JUST THAT SONG
Really hope you’ll react to this show again! Recommending Cassandra’s Revenge :)
Omg finally tangled content!!! Binged this series within a week 🫢
Yes to more tangled! Please watch the first episode/tv movie (Tangled Before Ever After), it’s got some really good songs and I think one you haven’t reacted to yet
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE record your reaction to S1 Queen for a day and the first episode of S3 (i would love seeing ur reaction to most of it the episodes in season 3 tbh)
Yesss...I am sure he will like it also his reactions are really good!
This show is amazing, just wait until you watch the whole thing 🤩
You should react to the episode where rapunzel sing the moon incantation and turn into some kind of dark evil destroyer
I've only started to watch this show and this video was released in the same time
Tangled was and still is my fav Disney princess show ever. Cassandra slays with blue hair
Please watch the show, it's a phenomenal experience! The series definitely became a dear favourite of mine. Make sure to view the whole story in order: Tangled (the movie), Tangled: Before Ever After (the pilot film), Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (the three season series) and Tangled Ever After.
In my opinion this series is amazing and I would really recommend it to you from the beginning. Don't forget to watch the movie "Before Ever After" first, it's like a pilot of the series and very necessary for context.
If you didn't already you could watch total drama, or react to the songs from world tour (World tour is the only total drama season with songs)
They're really not as good as Tangled's songs, but very funny
I like this idea. The songs are fun and there are some amazing singer
You don't fully realize the sucker punch of Cassandra's betrayal. And you can't get it from watching from the beginning because now you know, eventually it will happen.
I hope he watches the rest of the series on his own time. It’s a really fun show and probably the best Disney movie made animated series of all time.
We absolutely need more of this
This is totally what I was looking for!! THANK YOU MATHEW. You MUST watch the rest of the episode it is so amazing!!!
Please show us how you continue watching this incredible series!!🤩
please please do a series binge react series. Almost every episode has amazing songs plus it has some of the biggest twists you will find even given the songs you have already seen :)
this show might be a kids show, but it's visually so eye candy, the animation style is done so well, and the characters are so good, I'll always recommend to watch it to everyone
I’VE BEEN BEGGING FOR THIS CONTENT YAY-
I’m kinda sad he watched this episode before watching the rest of the series cause it’s just so good
Yes you so should watch more of this show!!
I feel like a large part of Eugenes acceptence of the whole lost prince thing is a mix of A.Recognizing his parents features in his own, B. Knowing such a thing is possible from Rapunzels life, and C. being like "you know what? Not even the craziest thing that's happened to me this week."
Next please! Loved this one
eugene: flipping DIES
mathew: "anyways yeah I think it is a bear head cause if the square root of pi equals x and your mom equals 2
Destinies collide is juat SO GOOD. rapunzels cassandras and eugenes destinies quite literally collide
I have some issues with how her betrayal will handled later. Since there are couple of important questions that makes Cass’s betrayal less well-written. I do understand what writers wanted to do and they still more of less full filled it but in general I think it could be better. Anyway I still love this show. I won’t say anything specific because it will be huge spoilers
This episode is the end of season 2 and we had to wait 6 months for the start of season 3 to come
Oh my freaking gosh
6:28
The irony that he pronounced it just like Eugene but was totally serious
please watch more tangled the series stuff!!!! i recommend the episode directly after this one, it pretty much just picks up where it left off and is also a really fun watch (and if you want episodes with varian singing then the season 1 finale episodes are good for that)
I would love if you do more! I had so much fun.
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