![]() Most kids should be at ease here, but do beware that it’s PG-rated goofy, broad humour aside, some of the later episodes might be a tad too dark for the tinier tots. It’s very reminiscent of a certain Mister Martin’s works but without all the grim gore and gratuitous gonads. Needless to, say the driving force of our three (four, sorry Bait!) heroes’ journey is a finely-balanced combination of yer classic get-the-MacGuffin-from-A-to-B setup, not one but two ticking clocks, and some corrupt monarchical machinations behind closed portcullises who don’t have our heroes’ best interests at heart. Initially a mystery the conflicts origins become clear in the opening episodes, but for fear of early spoilers, I shan’t go into them here. The plot revolves around a world separated into familiar elemental forces tied in with the eponymous Dragons, the use of dark magic is a major no-no, and humans and elves are currently at odds. ![]() The show maintains the same dry, quirky charm of Avatar, but with some deliciously dark gallows humour, and some brilliantly bickery back-and-forth between the main cast. There are some compelling (and downright hilarious) antagonists – I hesitate to use the word “villains”, because, as with all shows such as this, they are smothered in shades of grey. The Dragon Prince features a cast of reliably charming rogues and unlikely protagonists in the familiar Avatar fashion. This new series completely crept up on me, but had its claws in me from start to finish (well, two sittings at least). Like a family-friendly mashup of Dragon Age, Avatar and Game of Thrones, Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond’s The Dragon Prince is a wonderfully-gripping nine-part series. Wondering if the new series by the creators of Avatar: The Last Air Bender is worth checking out? Andee Dee has got you covered in his review of the new Netflix Series The Dragon Prince. ![]()
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