The criminally underrated Netflix original, The Dragon Prince, has been airing since 2018. Though it hasn't reached the heights of fantasy classics like Avatar: The Last Airbender, it deserves a bigger following. The Dragon Prince chronicles the story of the two young princes, Callum and Ezran, and the Moonshadow Elf Rayla as they attempt to bring peace to the warring nations of Xadia. When the trio comes into possession of the dragon egg that will hatch and become the titular dragon prince, they band together and set off on an epic quest to save the world.
The Dragon Prince isn't similar to Dungeons & Dragons because they both use dragons, but because of the scale and intricacies of their worlds. D&D fans will appreciate the different cultures and magics within The Dragon Prince and the serialized nature of the story. Although is ending with season 7, it's not too late to get into the series and enjoy the thoughtful evolution of the characters, story, and themes that have occurred throughout the installment. While The Dragon Prince began with lower stakes and less mature topics, it's only grown in complexity since season 1.
The Dragon Prince Is The Perfect Fantasy TV Adventure For Dungeons & Dragons Fans
The series takes viewers on an incredible journey from start to finish
Since plans for a live-action Dungeons & Dragons show have been put on hold, fans of the game and screen iterations of the D&D universe might be looking for a new TV series to scratch the same itch. The final season of The Dragon Prince was recently released on Netflix, and this incredible conclusion only further cements the show as one of Netflix's strongest fantasy TV series. Though it isn't live-action, The Dragon Prince presents the kind of layered characters that are typically found in a D&D campaign, and the beautifully crafted visuals immerse the viewer into the fictional world.
Critics and audiences have been praising The Dragon Prince since it was released, and it's easy to see why it instantly connects with fantasy fans.
Critics and audiences have been praising The Dragon Prince since it was released, and it's easy to see why it instantly connects with fantasy fans. Watching the central trio evolve and work together as a team to complete their goals is reminiscent of D&D, and the series has pushed itself in of LGBTQ+ representation, ensuring that all audiences see themselves onscreen. Additionally, one of the best parts of The Dragon Prince is the format of the series, which sees the characters traveling long distances and encountering unexpected challenges from a diverse range of people and settings.
Series |
Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score |
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score |
The Dragon Prince (2018–2024) |
100% |
86% |
Netflix's The Dragon Prince Even Has Its Own Tabletop RPG
This type of spinoff content wouldn't exist without D&D
Tales of Xadia is the tabletop game based on The Dragon Prince, and it's already amassed quite a following (via Tales of Xadia). The game allows fans of the series to create characters that exist within the world of Xadia and explore the canonical settings and magic systems that are seen in the show. It's clear that the creators of The Dragon Prince understand how connected their series is to the legacy of D&D and that stories like these easily lend themselves to open-world games where fans can put themselves directly in the action.
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The Dragon Prince is also recommended for fans of Lord of the Rings, which is another great example of a fantasy universe that has become so far-reaching because of its extensive world-building. While it's best to start the game after watching the series, the world of Xadia is both complex and easy to understand, allowing anyone to pick up the RPG and enjoy it. This is why The Dragon Prince will be ed long after the series has ended for its legacy and the way it can be a crossover hit with fantasy fans of all kinds.
The Dragon Prince season 7 was released on Netflix on December 19th, 2024.
The Dragon Prince
- Release Date
- 2018 - 2024-00-00
- Network
- Netflix
- Showrunner
- Justin Richmond
Cast
Jack De Sena
WHERE TO WATCH
The Dragon Prince is a Netflix-created animated fantasy series created by the original minds behind Avatar: The Last Airbender. It follows two human princes, an infant dragon prince, and an elven assassin, as they embark on an epic quest to stop the endless war between their worlds and bring peace to the magical continent of Xadia.
- Directors
- Justin Richmond
- Writers
- Justin Richmond
- Seasons
- 7
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
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