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Mirror, Mirror is the thirty-eighth episode of Tangled: The Series. It premiered on March 31, 2019 and it is the seventeenth episode of the second season.




Synopsis

While staying at a giant shell, Rapunzel and the gang encounter mirror version of themselves.


Plot

Rapunzel and her group are becoming annoyed with their leaking caravan and each other when they are stopped by a fallen tree and come to an old estate, run by the hospitable and gentlemanly Matthews. Cassandra becomes suspicious when Matthews lets them stay without even asking for payment. Despite this, Rapunzel remains optimistic.


However, during dinner she and the others notice that Shorty is acting like a gentleman rather than his usual self. Rapunzel pulls Eugene aside to discuss this with him, when they both notice Shorty and Lance standing next to a mirror in the hallway. As soon as Lance looks into the mirror, however, he is pulled in, while a Lance doppelgänger comes out. Rapunzel soon realizes that "Shorty" is also a doppelgänger and captures them both. However, Rapunzel realizes that she, Eugene, Pascal, and Cassandra could all also be doppelgängers and performs tests to make sure who's real or not. Rapunzel, Eugene, and Pascal pass their tests, but "Cassandra" fails to slice an apple into eight pieces, as she had done previously, revealing herself as a doppelgänger.


Rapunzel, Pascal, and Eugene hide in a wardrobe while the doppelgängers chase them, until Rapunzel sees her journal falling out of "Eugene"'s shirt, causing her to realize that he also is a doppelgänger. Doppelgänger "Eugene" reveals to her that the real Eugene was the first person to look into the mirror and to be captured and replaced. Soon the other doppelgängers, including Rapunzel's, arrive and try to push Rapunzel into the mirror. When Rapunzel fights her doppelgänger, she is seemingly pushed into the mirror, and the doppelgängers depart to search for Pascal, who had escaped during the fight but Rapunzel tells the doppelgängers to leave Pascal to her.


Meanwhile, the real Eugene and the others are trying to escape when "Rapunzel" appears among them; however, she makes a gloomy remark that makes them realize that she's not Rapunzel, and they manage to capture her. Meanwhile, the real Rapunzel has been pretending to be one of the doppelgänger; she finds Pascal and sets up a trap for them. She tricks the doppelgängers into standing on the mirror which she has put on the floor, allowing her real friends to grab them and change places. They put the mirror back on the wall, but turn it around so that no-one can look into it.


The team decides to leave but when they found that the storm has gotten worse, they decide to stay in for a night and keep watch, in case something else might happen. Outside of the estate, it is revealed that the tree, which had fallen in front of the caravan earlier, was actually chopped down by an ax.


Cast


Trivia

  • The title references the Grimms' fairy tale "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in the original version of which the Queen addresses her magic mirror with the words, „Spieglein, Spieglein an der Wand, wer ist die Schönste im ganzen Land?“ (traditionally if inaccurately translated "Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?").
    • Ironically, the 1937 Disney film of the story had changed "Mirror, Mirror" to "Magic Mirror."
  • It is revealed that Eugene's evil doppelgañger is unable to do the Smolder.
    • Plus, it is revealed Shorty doesn't act like a gentleman and doesn't have manners.
  • Ulf, Old Lady Crowley, and Uncle Monty are mentioned during the episode.
  • This is the debut of Matthews AKA Tromus, who is another one of Zhan Tiri's followers.
  • This episode is similar to Pokémon the Series: XY episode "The Cave of Mirrors" in which the real and the mirror doppelgängers of the characters appear in the same episode. It is also similar to the iCarly episode "iLookAlike" in which Carly, Sam, and Freddie switched places with their doppelgängers.
    • This episode is also similar to the Star Trek: The Original SeriesMirror, Mirror” episode in that protagonists switch places with evil counterparts from an alternate universe. However, Star Trek’s version involved a Transporter — a teleportation device installed aboard starships in Star Trekmalfunctioning when James T. Kirk and three fellow Starfleet officers tried to “beam” back to the NCC-1701 Enterprise during an ion storm. Moreover, it is similar to the Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl episode "Dawn of a Royal Day!" in which Dawn and Princess Salvia switched clothes and places. It is furthermore similar to a Yu-Gi-Oh! episode "Legendary Heroes, Part 2" in which Mokuba and Princess Adena switched places, as well as a Big City Greens episode, "Impopstar," in which Cricket and Zillion Brax switched places. Finally, it is similar to a SpongeBob SquarePants episode, "Planet of the Jellyfish," in which everyone in Bikini Bottom is replaced with clones except for SpongeBob and Sandy. Plus, it is similar the Xiaolin Showdown episode Chameleon when Jack Spicer switched the real Kimiko with the Chameleon-Bot disguised as Kimiko during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Chameleon. Also, it is similar to the Big Hero 6: The Series episode Noodle Burger Ploy when Noodle Burger Boy, Hangry Panda, Crushroom and Hyper-Potamus switch the real Fred with Noodle Fred AKA the robotic version.
  • The way Cassandra's evil doppelgänger slices the rope to free the evil doppelgängers of Lance and Shorty during the episode is similar to the way Cassandra sliced an apple with her sword during the episode Goodbye and Goodwill.
  • The way Rapunzel and her evil doppelgänger fight during the episode is reminiscent of Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back and Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution in which the Pokémon and their clones are fighting against each other.
    • Further, the way Eugene flirts with Rapunzel's evil doppelgänger is similar to how Brock from the Pokémon anime flirts with various women whom he encountered when he journeyed with Ash in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh.
  • Pascal uses his camouflage ability to show Rapunzel what Old Lady Crowley and Ulf look like.
    • Pascal will also use this ability during the series finale episode Plus Est En Vous after he and Owl spy on Adira and Hector and his pets.
  • The way Rapunzel whispers to Pascal during the episode is similar to the way Varian whispered at the beginning of Great Expotations. Further, it is similar to the way Varian whispers when he asks, "Who is she talking to?" during the second half of "Cassandra's Revenge." Moreover, it is similar to the way Varian said, "I started the rumor," at the beginning of "Great Expotations" and also "Shh!" "There was one drop left, but it was enough for to replicate and modify," "I had to be sure the flower was here," "Sorry, Princess but I know firsthand how well you keep promises," "It's Rapunzel!" during the episode "The Alchemist Returns," and "Shall we get started?" during the second half of "Secret of the Sun Drop." Varian also whispers while he says, "We can be friends again," after he says, "…in the end when your memory has been erased" during the second half of the episode Rapunzel's Return. "You know, something tells me he's not going to do it if we ask him nicely, either," during the episode Day of the Animals. Plus, Raimundo whispered to Dojo when the latter is on-screen and won't move out of the shot that the former is filming a video of Omi, Clay and Kimiko impersonated Wuya, Chase Young, and Hannibal Roy Bean during the Xiaolin Showdown episode "Hannibal's Revenge." Also, Eugene whispered to Cassandra during the episode "Pascal's Story." Plus, Raimundo whispered when he said "No" during the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh. Also, Eugene whispered when he said "Lance, not now" at the beginning of the episode Rapunzel's Return. Plus, Rapunzel whispered to Lance during the first half of the episode Cassandra's Revenge.
    • Moreover, the way Rapunzel put her hand next to her mouth when she whispers to Pascal during the episode is similar to the way Varian put his hand next to his mouth when he whispered at the beginning of "Great Expotations" and also similar to the way Eugene put his hand next to his mouth when he whispered to Hook Foot in "The Brothers Hook." Also, Kiera will put her hand next to her mouth when she says, "Feast your eyes upon the Beast!" during the episode "Be Very Afraid." Plus, Clay whispered when he said, "Fist of Tebigong," during the Xiaolin Showdown episode "Hannibal's Revenge." Also, it is similar to the way Ash put his hand next to his mouth during the Pokémon: Indigo Plateau episode "Sparks Fly for Magnemite." Plus, Jessie put her hand next to her mouth at the end of the Pokémon: Johto Journeys episode "Ignorance is Blissey" while she whispered. Also, Misty put her hand next to her mouth when she whispered during the Pokémon: Indigo Plateau episode "Showdown at Dark City." Plus, Omi put his hand next to his mouth when he asked "Does that mean he accepts?" and Raimundo puts his hand next to his mouth when he said "I think so" during the Xiaolin Showdown episode "The Evil Within" while they are talking about Sibini. Also, Sandra puts her hand next to her mouth while she whispered to her mom Savannah during the Pokémon: Advanced Challenge episode A Man with a Plan. Plus, Eugene will whisper when he says "Hold your fire" to Varian during the episode Once a Handmaiden... to prevent him from attacking Cassandra. Also, Raimundo put his hand next to his mouth at the beginning of the Xiaolin Chronicles episode Tokyo Madness. Plus, Jack Spicer put his hand next to his mouth when he whispered "Make it look good" to the Chameleon-Bot during the Xiaolin Showdown epsiode Chameleon. Also, Ash put his hand next to his mouth while he whispered his plan to Brock, May and Max during the Pokémon: Advanced episode Ready, Willing and Sableye. Plus, Stan put his hand next to his mouth when he whispered "Captain calls him the Silent Striker" to Eugene during the episode Big Brothers of Corona. Also, Ash whispered when he said "Misty, thank you, and Brock... I know there's no way I could've ever... during the Pokémon: Master Quest episode Gotta Catch Ya Later!
  • The way Cassandra is suspicious of Matthews and Rapunzel is suspicious of "Shorty" and "Eugene" during the episode is similar to the way Rapunzel and Pascal were suspicious of Varian's behavior during the episode "The Alchemist Returns." Plus, Omi is suspicious of "Kimiko" AKA the Chameleon-Bot during the Xiaolin Showdown episode "Chameleon." Also, Naomi is suspicious of "Rita" AKA Carla Delgado during the Elena of Avalor episode Rise of the Sorceress.
  • The way Rapunzel's mirror doppelgänger says "This really is the pits" during the episode is similar to the way Rapunzel had said "Pittsford is the pits" during the episode Not in the Mood after her personality had been altered to its opposite. Also, Alfons said "These pets are the pits" during the episode King Pascal.
  • The way Rapunzel says, "the mirror," is similar to the way she said, "the flower," at the end of the episode The Alchemist Returns when Varian recalled the conversation that he had with Rapunzel at the beginning of the same episode.
  • When Rapunzel and her friends are annoyed with each other during the episode is similar to the way Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay were annoyed with Omi during the Xiaolin Showdown episode "Royal Rumble." Plus, it is similar to the way Omi, Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay were annoyed with each other during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Hear Some Evil, See Some Evil. Also it is similar to the way Rapunzel, Eugene and Cassandra were annoyed with each other during the episode Not in the Mood. Plus, it is similar to the way Omi, Raimundo, Clay and Dojo were annoyed when they realized that Kimiko entered their heads during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Hannibal's Revenge.
  • The way Eugene, Rapunzel, Cassandra, Lance and Shorty are hugging each other at the near end of the episode is similar to the way Jack Spicer hugged Omi, Raimundo and Kimiko during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Time After Time: Part II. Plus, it is also similar to the way Catalina will hug Rapunzel, Pascal, Eugene, Kiera and Lance at the near end of the episode Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?. Plus, it is similar to the way Carly, Sam, Freddie, Spencer and Gibby hugged each other during the iCarly series finale episode "iGoodbye." Also, it is similar to the way Dojo hugged Omi, Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay during the Xiaolin Showdown episode "Master Monk Guan." Plus, Omi, Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay hugged each other during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Hear Some Evil, See Some Evil when they made up with each other.
  • The way Rapunzel pretends to be her doppelgänger during the episode is similar to the way Raimundo pretended to join Hannibal Roy Bean during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Return of Master Monk Guan.
  • The way Rapunzel, Eugene, Cassandra, Lance and Pascal are annoyed with each other during the episode is similar to the way Omi, Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay were annoyed with each other during the Xiaolin Showdown episode "Hear Some Evil, See Some Evil." Plus, Rapunzel, Eugene and Cassandra were annoyed with each other during the episode Not in the Mood. Also, Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay were annoyed with Omi during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Royal Rumble. Plus, Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay were annoyed when Omi said "This Shen Gong Wu is mine" during the episode Master Monk Guan.
  • The way Rapunzel tells Pascal to run during the episode is similar to the way Raimundo told Omi and Dojo to make a break for the door while he fights the Sapphire Dragon during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Night of the Sapphire Dragon.
  • The way Rapunzel's evil doppelgañger and Eugene try to pound the mirror during the episode is the same way Ash and Misty tried to pound the portal during the Pokémon: Advanced Challenge episode A Togepi Mirage! Plus, it is the same way Yugi tried to pound the ice during the Yu-Gi-Oh! episode Freeze Play, Part 2. Also, Clay tried to pound the cage during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Time After Time: Part II.

Goofs

  • When Rapunzel rings the doorbell, she is wearing her outfit from the first season.
  • After Rapunzel smiles evilly at Eugene's evil doppelgänger, Cassandra's evil doppelgänger and Lance's evil doppelgänger disappear.



ve Episodes
Season 1 What the Hair?!Rapunzel's EnemyFitzherbert P.I.Challenge of the BraveCassandra v. EugeneThe Return of StrongbowIn Like FlynnGreat ExpotationsUnder RapsOne Angry PrincessPascal's StoryBig Brothers of CoronaThe Wrath of Ruthless RuthMax's EnemyThe Way of the WillowQueen for a DayPainter's BlockNot in the MoodThe Quest for VarianThe Alchemist ReturnsSecret of the Sun Drop
Season 2 Beyond the Corona WallsThe Return of QuaidGoodbye and GoodwillForest of No ReturnFreebirdVigor the VisionaryKeeper of the SpireKing PascalThere's Something About Hook FootHappiness Is...Max and Eugene in Peril on the High SeasCurses!The Eye of PincostaRapunzel and the Great TreeThe Brothers HookRapunzel: Day OneMirror, MirrorYou're Kidding Me!RapunzeltopiaLost and FoundDestinies Collide
Season 3 Rapunzel's ReturnReturn of the KingWho's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?The Lost Treasure of Herz Der SonneNo Time Like the PastBeginningsThe King and Queen of HeartsDay of the AnimalsBe Very AfraidPascal's DragonIslands ApartCassandra's RevengeRace to the SpireA Tale of Two SistersFlynnpostorOnce a Handmaiden...Plus Est En Vous
Short Cuts CheckmatePrison BakeMake Me SmileHare PeaceNight BiteHiccup FeverSnowballHairdon'tUnicorny
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