Ep 10. Happiness Is...

Rapunzel faces a dilemma in The Series season 2 episode 10 entitled "Happiness Is...". After succeeding in bringing both kingdoms back together, Rapunzel feels isolated after Eugene and Cassandra set their sights on their individual paths moving forward. With Varian returning and mentioning an ancient potion that could solve her problem, Rapunzel's hopes are ignited, but not for long. Upon discovering that the potion's ingredient was extracted from the rarest flower in all of Corona, Rapunzel is conflicted as she has learned to accept and value the beauty of nature.

Through the entire episode, Rapunzel goes on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to define what true happiness is. In her search, she welcomes a baby griffin who she calls Good-Looking, and he becomes her companion through the episode. As she spends time with him, she realizes that her joy is from the simplicity of enjoying life with the ones around her. Her newfound trust and love for people transforms her world as she is eager to share her findings with Eugene and Cass.

However, as she tries to express her new disposition to Cass, she senses hostility in her and soon understands that their relationship is more complicated than she had assumed. Eugene's too since they both seem uninterested in exploring her newfound happiness. In a bid to connect with them, she designs individual gifts while, at the same time, still trying to figure out the cause of their aloofness. As she continues on this journey, she comes to realize that happiness is not just in having everything you want, but also in cherishing the things you have.

Towards the end of the show, we see Rapunzel make an important decision that will change her life, and Eugene and Cass get to express their concerns for growth moving forward. In all fairness, 'Happiness is' is a beautiful revelation in the story's motif, bringing a new level of awareness and understanding on what it means to find joy and balance in our lives, a lesson that everyone can take away from this insightful and captivating character development journey.

Overall, the episode captures the audience's attention by delving deep into our inner feelings, reminding us to always focus on our happiness in moments of despair and self-doubt. The motif runs deep, and the character development is subtle, reinforcing how crucial it is to stay true to our values and that of those around us. In many ways, Rapunzel's realization mirrors our journeys, reminding us that our joy lies within our hearts, and discovering what that is will forever elude us until we learn to love others the way they are and relish the small things in life.