The Dragon Prince (2018)
TV series · Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
Stream itif you enjoy high-fantasy world-building and character-driven journeys across a vast, warring landscape.
A rich, sprawling animated adventure that builds a complex world of magic and politics accessible to all ages. With seven seasons of lore, it is a long-term commitment that rewards viewers with deep character growth and high-stakes conflict.
What it is about
An extraordinary discovery inspires two human princes and an elven assassin to team up on an epic quest to bring peace to their warring lands.
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What The Dragon Prince is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this series feels like embarking on a classic tabletop campaign brought to life. The pace begins with a sense of urgency that gradually settles into a dense exploration of political intrigue and magical theory. While the initial animation style in the first season is somewhat experimental and choppy, the visual fidelity improves significantly as the stakes escalate. The tone balances lighthearted banter between the young protagonists with a genuinely heavy sense of historical weight and systemic conflict.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is a perfect fit for fans of epic fantasy who appreciate nuanced villains and a hard magic system. It avoids simple binary morality, making it rewarding for adults despite its family-friendly rating. However, those who dislike heavy exposition or serialised lore might find the middle seasons a bit sluggish. A significant caveat is the slow frame rate in early episodes, which some viewers find distracting before the production quality levels up.
The right evening for it
It suits a multi-night binge when you want to be fully immersed in a different world. It is ideal for a weekend where you can track the shifting alliances and growing map of a grand adventure.
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How The Dragon Prince leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel a lingering sense of wonder at the scale of the world and a deep attachment to the central trio's growth from children into leaders.
How The Dragon Prince ends
Spoilers. The whole ending, in a few lines. Nothing shows until you ask and then confirm.
The series closes with the Archdragons Rex Igneous, Zubeia, and Domina Profundis attacking Aaravos. Although Aaravos summons a shade of Avizandum that kills Rex Igneous, the remaining Archdragons sacrifice themselves to destroy Aaravos' mortal form, forcing Claudia to retreat. In Katolis, Callum and Ezran reconcile, while Runaan is spared from execution. Ezran discovers that King Harrow’s spirit was transferred into his pet bird just before his death, though the bird's location is currently unknown.
Following the conflict, the people of Xadia unite to rebuild, beginning with the city of Evrkynd. However, the victory is only temporary; the characters must prepare for the inevitable return of Aaravos in seven years, when his stars will align and allow him to manifest again.
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Behind the Scenes · Interview | Callum and Claudia
Behind the Scenes · Behind The Music
Behind the Scenes · Show Environments
The Dragon Prince soundtrack
The Dragon Prince: Mystery Of Aaravos, Seasons 4 & 5 (A Netflix Series Soundtrack)
Frederik Wiedmann · 2023 · 62 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1Main Title - Mystery of Aaravos
- 2Love Language
- 3Secrets Revealed
- 4Tome of Translation
- 5Fear of Heights
- 6Moving Too Fast
- 7Just Whistle
- 8Shablow!
- 9A Song of Love and Loss (Reprise)
- 10At Dawn We Cast the Spell
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is The Dragon Prince an epic series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Epic. A rich, sprawling animated adventure that builds a complex world of magic and politics accessible to all ages. With seven seasons of lore, it is a long-term commitment that rewards viewers with deep character growth and high-stakes conflict.
- How many seasons of The Dragon Prince are there?
- 7 seasons and 63 episodes, at about 26 min an episode. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
- Where can I watch The Dragon Prince in Canada?
- In Canada, The Dragon Prince is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Where can I watch The Dragon Prince in the UK?
- In the UK, The Dragon Prince is included with Netflix (all plans).
- What songs are on the The Dragon Prince soundtrack?
- The Dragon Prince: Mystery Of Aaravos, Seasons 4 & 5 (A Netflix Series Soundtrack) has 62 tracks, including “Main Title - Mystery of Aaravos”, “Love Language”, “Secrets Revealed”, “Tome of Translation” and “Fear of Heights”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is The Dragon Prince worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy high-fantasy world-building and character-driven journeys across a vast, warring landscape. IMDb users rate it 8.2 out of 10 from 30,993 votes and TMDB users 8.2.
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