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DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders
DreamWorks Dragons Rescue Riders.png
Season 1 promotional poster
Developed by
  • Jack Thomas
  • Johnny Belt
  • Robert Scull
Written by
  • Jack Thomas
  • Steve Altiere
  • Laura Bowes
  • John Tellegen
Directed by
  • Steve Evangelatos
  • Glenn Harmon
  • Greg Rankin
  • T.J. Sullivan
Voices of
Opening theme "Rescue Riders Theme"
by The Boom Clack
Composer(s) Joshua Moshier
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 26 + 3 specials (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Jack Thomas
Running time
  • 24 minutes (episodes)
  • 46 minutes (specials)
Production company(s) DreamWorks Animation Television
Distributor
  • NBCUniversal Television Distribution
  • Netflix
Release
Original network Netflix
Picture format HDTV 1080p
Audio format Stereo
Original release September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27) – present
Chronology
Preceded by DreamWorks Dragons (2012–2018)

DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders is an exciting computer animated series. It is part of the How to Train Your Dragon world. DreamWorks Animation Television made the show for Netflix.

The first episode came out on September 27, 2019. The second season followed on February 7, 2020. There were also three special episodes released in 2020. These included Hunt for the Golden Dragon, Secrets of the Songwing, and Huttsgalor Holiday.

What is Rescue Riders About?

The show follows twin siblings, Dak and Leyla. Dragons raised them, so they can talk to dragons! They live in a town called Huttsgalor. Their special skill helps them rescue dragons and the people of their town.

Meet the Characters

Main Human Characters

  • Nicolas Cantu as Dak
  • Brennley Brown as Leyla
  • Carlos Alazraqui as Duggard, the Chief of Huttsgalor
  • Moira Quirk as Hannahr, the town blacksmith
  • Roshon Fegan as Elbone, a fisherman

Main Dragon Characters

  • Zach Callison as Winger, a fast Swiftwing dragon
  • Skai Jackson as Summer, a clever Fastfin dragon
  • Noah Bentley as Burple, a strong Rockspitter dragon
  • Andre Robinson as Cutter, a sharp Relentless Razorwing dragon
  • Marsai Martin as Aggro, a fiery Fire Fury dragon

Other Important Characters

Who are the Bad Guys?

  • Brad Grusnick as Magnus Finke, a tricky inventor.
  • Jacob Hopkins as Axel Finke, Magnus's nephew.
  • Carlos Alazraqui as Lurke/Phantom Fang, a sneaky Slinkwing dragon, and Waldondo del Mundo.
  • Tara Strong as Vizza, another Slinkwing dragon.
  • Jeff Bennett as Snoop, a Slinkwing dragon, and Erik the Wretched.
  • Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as Svetlana the Sly.

Episodes Guide

Season Episodes Originally released
First released Last released
1 14 September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
2 12 February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
Specials 3 March 27, 2020 (2020-03-27) November 24, 2020 (2020-11-24)

Season 1 (2019)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title Directed by Written by Original release date
1 1 "The Nest" Glenn Harmon Jack Thomas September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
2 2 "Deep Trouble" Glenn Harmon Steve Altiere September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
3 3 "Boo to You" Steve Evangelatos Jack Thomas September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
4 4 "Where There's Smoke" Glen Harmon, Steve Evangelatos, & T.J. Sullivan Jack Thomas September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
5 5 "Heavy Metal" T.J. Sullivan John Tellegen September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
6 6 "Iced Out" Glenn Harmon Steve Altiere September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
7 7 "Sick Day" Steve Evangelatos Laura Bowes September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
8 8 "Bad Egg" T.J. Sullivan John Tellegen September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
9 9 "Home Alone" Steve Evangelatos Laura Bowes September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
10 10 "Slobber Power" T.J. Sullivan John Tellegen September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
11 11 "Crash Course" Glenn Harmon Laura Bowes September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
12 12 "Furious Fun" Steve Evangelatos John Tellegen September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
13 13 "Grumblegard (Part 1)" T.J. Sullivan Laura Bowes September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
14 14 "Grumblegard (Part 2)" Greg Rankin John Tellegen September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)

Season 2 (2020)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title Directed by Written by Original release date
15 1 "Double Finked" Steve Evangelatos Steve Altiere February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
16 2 "Divewings" T.J. Sullivan Laura Bowes February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
17 3 "Mecha-Menace" Greg Rankin John Tellegen February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
18 4 "Summer Holiday" Steve Evangelatos Laura Bowes February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
19 5 "Treasure Riders" T.J. Sullivan John Tellegen February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
20 6 "Puff Enuf" Greg Rankin Laura Bowes February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
21 7 "Hot, Hot, Hot" Steve Evangelatos John Tellegen February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
22 8 "High Anxiety" T.J. Sullivan Laura Bowes February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
23 9 "King Burple" Greg Rankin John Tellegen February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
24 10 "Charged Up" Steve Evangelatos Laura Bowes February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
25 11 "Belly Flop" T.J. Sullivan John Tellegen February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
26 12 "Game of Horns" Greg Rankin Jack Thomas February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)

Specials (2020)

No.
overall
No.
special
Title Directed by Written by Original release date
27 1 "Hunt for the Golden Dragon" T.J. Sullivan & Greg Rankin Jack Thomas & Steve Altiere March 27, 2020 (2020-03-27)
28 2 "Secrets of the Songwing" T.J. Sullivan & Greg Rankin Steve Altiere & Laura Bowes July 24, 2020 (2020-07-24)
29 3 "Huttsgalor Holiday" T.J. Sullivan & Greg Rankin Laura Bowes November 24, 2020 (2020-11-24)
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