I’m going to try a different format today in order to see if it will appeal more to readers. Instead of doing what I usually do, recapping and sharing my thoughts on the episode, I will focus solely on criticisms, likes, and dislikes.

Crime Investigation

This episode really gave a fresh air to the series. I knew this was going to be a mystery episode, but the amount of red herrings and twists really kept me on my toes. I loved how they added the documented time bit that is usually in mysteries. It was also nice to see the return of characters like Uncle Monty and the rest of the Snuggly Duckling ruffians. I love how every appearance further characterizes them and any other recurring characters. I didn’t know that Steve Blum voiced Attila. I remember him as Starscream from Transformers Prime, so it was nice to see him get involved in another series I love. We also got a new character, Old Lady Crowley. I certainly loved the spunk and sass that the voice actor brought in her performance and wouldn’t mind seeing her again. Cassandra wasn’t unbearably annoying, which is starting to become a regular thing now. It was nice to see Maximus being pretty awesome again—maybe we will get a horse race episode. But the part where Rapunzel was holding the ship back with her hair was a bit much. But I guess since her hair is indestructible now, I can let it slide. The way Rapunzel was able to put all the pieces together was really impressive. I’m not the only one who initially thought that Uncle Monty was the one who trashed his own shop, right? I was thinking that Uncle Monty wanted to get rid of competition, so he framed Attila. But I’m glad Uncle Monty didn’t turn out to be some low-life saboteur and that him and Rapunzel still dislike each other. Continuity at its finest. Overall great episode. Really enjoyed it.