Okay, Prince Eric. He’s handsome. He has a dog. He sails a lot. And… that’s kind of it. He’s a cardboard cutout with a cape.
But he’s a nice cardboard cutout! He doesn’t objectify Ariel after she saves him. He falls for her because she’s weird and sings off-key. Sweet, right?
He’s also the only prince who fights a giant sea witch. So he gets points for that. Not many—just enough to be a B-tier Disney love interest.
Grimsby: The Butler Who Deserves a Raise
Don’t forget Grimsby. That poor man is Eric’s advisor, which means he spends all day saying “Sir, maybe don’t marry a fish.” He’s perpetually stressed.
He also has a thing for snuff boxes. Weird hobby, but okay. His face when the wedding gets wrecked by Ursula? Pure, unadulterated “I told you so.”
He’s the unsung hero of the human kingdom. Give him a vacation, Eric.
