20 Best Shows About Dragons You Need to Watch
People were always fascinated with the stories of dragons. Those stories were often told on big screens, but fewer times on small screens. The main reason was the budget of course because creating dragons on screen is not cheap. Still, we have managed to include the 20 best shows about dragons you can currently watch.
So if you are looking for the best shows with dragons, look no further, because below the best shows with dragons await you. So close your next watch.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
In a country where summers last for decades and winters can last a lifetime, trouble is on the horizon. From the intrigues of the south and the wild east, to the frozen north to the ancient Wall that protects the kingdom from the darkness on the other side, two powerful families play a dangerous game of cat and mouse in their quest to take over the Seven Kingdoms.
As betrayal, lust, intrigue and supernatural forces shake the four parts of the kingdom, their bloody struggle for the Iron Throne will have unpredictable and far-reaching consequences.
House of the Dragon (2022– )
The plot is set two hundred years before the events of the original series and follows House Targaryen and their many allies and rivals, especially King Viserys (Paddy Considine) and the young princess Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), whom Viserys named as his heir, which did not sit well the rest of the family and their allies – especially Prince Daemon (Matt Smith).
The Dragon Prince (2018– )
The series follows the story of the prince half-brothers Callum and Ezran and the elf Rayla, who, as they take care of the infant dragon prince Azymondias, must end the thousand-year-old conflict between the human kingdoms and the magical creatures of the land of Xadia.
Merlin (2008–2012)
The program is a reimagining of the legend, in which young warlock Merlin is sent to the kingdom of Camelot by his mother because of his “special gift”. After saving Prince Arthur’s life in the first episode, he becomes Arthur’s manservant.
Merlin soon learns that the reason for his gift is to protect Arthur, but Merlin must hide his powers because magic was banned in Camelot by Arthur’s father, King Uther Pendragon, and those caught practicing it are executed. Over the years and after several adventures together, Merlin and Arthur become trusted friends and companions, with the former doing his best to influence the latter into becoming the king he is destined to be.
DreamWorks Dragons (2012–2014)
Taking place between How to Train Your Dragon and How to Train Your Dragon 2, DreamWorks Dragons follows Hiccup as he tries to keep balance within the new cohabitation of Dragons and Vikings.
Alongside keeping up with Berk’s newest installment—A Dragon Training Academy—Hiccup, Toothless, and the rest of the Viking Teens are put to the test when they are faced with new worlds harsher than Berk, new dragons that can’t all be trained, and new enemies who are looking for every reason to destroy the harmony between Vikings and Dragons altogether.
Dragons: Rescue Riders (2019–2020)
The series follows Dak and Leyla, human twins raised by dragons who have developed, as a result, a unique ability to directly communicate with them, helping and rescuing dragons and the people of the town Huttsgalor.
American Dragon: Jake Long (2005–2007)
Set in the New York City borough of Manhattan, this animated series tells the story of a Chinese-American Jake Long (voiced by Dante Basco), who must balance ordinary adolescence with the ability to change into a dragon.
When he eventually unlocks his full potential and turns into the American Dragon, he has to overcome obstacles to protect the magical creatures living in the city, but as his ordinary self, Jake has issues with his deep crush on his schoolmate Rose (Mae Whitman) who, unbeknownst to Jake, has a dark, magical secret of her own: she is a natural dragon-slayer known as the Huntsgirl, a member of the Huntsclan, a cult of ninjas that slays mythical creatures and who Jake has fought consistently. The leader of the Huntsclan is the Huntsman (Jeff Bennett) who raised Rose.
Jake navigates the city with his two best friends – Trixie Carter (Miss Kittie) and Arthur P. “Spud” Spudinski (Charlie Finn). When Jake gets home, it is to an extended family who all live together: Jake, his sister, their parents, and Jake’s maternal grandfather Lao Shi (Keone Young). Jonathan (Jeff Bennett), a businessman dad originally from the Midwest, is unaware that he is married into a family of dragons from his Chinese wife Susan (Lauren Tom) (who lacks any dragon abilities, which skipped her generation).
Lao Shi trains Jake in the magical, mystical ways of the dragons. Jake also cares very deeply for his annoying, overachieving, and seemingly perfect younger sister Haley (Amy Bruckner) (a nascent dragon), despite feeling like he’s stuck in her small shadow. Grandpa’s cynical sidekick, a magical talking Shar-Pei named Fu Dog (John DiMaggio), is Jake’s animal guardian and other best friend
Dragon Booster (2004–2006)
The story takes place on the world of Draconis, where 2000 years ago a huge Dragon-Human War erupted. The golden Dragon of Legend chose a human rider, the Dragon Booster, to bring peace and show that dragons and humans can coexist.
In the present day humans have been commanding dragons, the very thing the original Dragon Booster sought to prevent, and another war is looming. However, Connor Penn breeds back into existence one last gold dragon of legend, Beau. Beau chooses a stable boy, Artha Penn to be the Dragon Booster. Artha seeks to protect the world from the impending Dragon-Human war by defeating villains such as Moordryd Paynn and his father Word.
Blazing Dragons (1996–1998)
Blazing Dragons is the story of the epic adventures of knights and dragons from the point-of-view of the dragons. Blazing Dragons tells us what really happened in the age of chivalry; how gallant, generous dragons took on the brutal, greedy humans knights to rescue damsels in distress, save the peasants from oppression and generally make the world a much more entertaining place to be in.
Dragon Tales (1999–2005)
The story focuses on the adventures of two ordinary kids, Emmy and Max, and their dragon friends Ord, Cassie, Zak, Wheezie, and Quetzal.
Dota: Dragon’s Blood (2021– )
The fantasy series tells the story of Davion, a famous dragon knight who is dedicated to erasing the scourge from the face of the world. After meeting a powerful, ancient eldwurm, as well as the noble princess Mirana on a secret mission of his own, Davion becomes embroiled in events far greater than he could have ever imagined.
Tabaluga (1994–2004)
The series focuses on Tabaluga, the last dragon living in Greenland, a land occupied by intelligent, talking animals. As a dragon, he is tasked with defending Greenland against the evil snowman Arktos and the desert spirit Humsin.
Earthsea (2004–2005)
Combining the plots of the first and second novel, the story follows Ged (Shawn Ashmore), a powerful but reckless mage-in-training, and Tenar (Kristin Kreuk), a young priestess, who are drawn together in a battle against the ancient race of demons known as the Nameless Ones. The cast also features Danny Glover, Isabella Rossellini, Sebastian Roché and Chris Gauthier.
Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation (1997–1998)
During their fight against the Foot Clan, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meet a new turtle named Venus de Milo who uses her skills to defeat Shredder and disband the Foot Clan. Afterward, she helps the Turtles when the Rank led by Dragon Lord escapes from their enchanted mirror in a plot to take over the Earth.
Dungeons & Dragons (1983–1985)
The show focuses on a group of six friends who are transported into the realm of Dungeons & Dragons, following their adventures as they try to find a way home with the help of their guide the Dungeon Master while combating an evil wizard.
The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon (1994-)
The story follows Dudley, a dragon who recently woke up from centuries of hibernation, and his new ten-year-old friends Matt and Sally. The two kids would guide Dudley around the modern world and the trio would learn about environmentalism, friendship, and pro-social values.
Dragon’s Dogma (2020– )
Based on a world-famous action RPG set in an open world, Dragon’s Dogma from Capcom will be brought to life as a Netflix original anime series. The story follows a man’s journey seeking revenge on a dragon who stole his heart. On his way, the man is brought back to life as an “Arisen.” An action-adventure about a man challenged by demons who represent the seven deadly sins of humans.
Drifting Dragons (2020– )
It’s time to see what a dragon tastes like. The crew of the airship Queen Zaza makes their living hunting dragons. Succeed, and the reward is riches and all the meat they can eat.
Wakfu (2008–2017)
In the time of Dofus, an ogre named Ogrest managed to get all six Dofus eggs for the sake of someone he loved. However, she was interested only in the eggs, and Ogrest killed her in a fit of rage. Later realizing what he’d done, he climbed atop Mount Zenit and cried for 1,000 years. This brings us to the time of WAKFU.
Pokémon (1997-)
Ten-year-old Ash aspires to be the greatest Pokémon (pocket monster) trainer in the world. To do this, he enlists the help of many friends, and his own Pokémon, Pikachu. Together, they must search their world for new Pokémon, while avoiding the likes of Team Rocket, as well as other evil organizations, as well as battling rivals, and meeting legendary Pokémon.
