''DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders'' is an American
computer animated
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television series in the ''
How to Train Your Dragon
''How to Train Your Dragon'' (abbreviated ''HTTYD'') is an American media franchise from DreamWorks Animation and loosely based on the eponymous series of children's books by British author Cressida Cowell. It consists of three feature films: ' ...
'' franchise produced by
DreamWorks Animation Television
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for
Netflix
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. The show premiered on September 27, 2019, and its second season was released on February 7, 2020. Three specials were released in March, July and November 2020.
On November 24, 2021, the series moved to
Peacock
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, with a new season titled ''Heroes of the Sky''. Season Five was released on Peacock on May 19, 2022. The sixth and final season was released on Peacock on September 29, 2022.
Premise
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.
Cast
Main human cast
* Nicolas Cantu as Dak
* Brennley Brown as Leyla
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Carlos Alazraqui
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as Duggard
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Moira Quirk
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Personal life and education
Quirk was born on October 30, 1968 in Rutland, England ...
as Hannahr
Dragons
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Zach Callison
Zachry Dean Callison (born October 23, 1997) is an American actor and singer. He is primarily known as the titular voice of Cartoon Network's ''Steven Universe'', and its follow-ups '' Steven Universe: The Movie'' and ''Steven Universe Future''.
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as Winger, a male Swiftwing dragon
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Skai Jackson
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as Summer, a female Fastfin dragon
* Noah Bentley as Burple, a male Rockspitter dragon
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Marsai Martin
Caila Marsai Martin (born August 14, 2004) is an American actress, best known for her role as Diane Johnson on the ABC sitcom ''Black-ish'' (2014–2022).
In 2019, Martin starred in the comedy film '' Little'', which she also produced, becomin ...
as Aggro, a female FireFury dragon
* Andre Robinson as Cutter, a male Relentless Razorwing dragon
Recurring cast
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John C. McGinley as Grumblegard, a male grumpy Foreverhorn dragon
* Secunda Wood as Mama Ironclaw, a female Silver-tailed Ironclaw dragon
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Grey Griffin
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as Marena, Mrs. Borgomon, and Gemma, a female Golden Dragon
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Sam Lavagnino
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as Finngard Braun Borgomon
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Roshon Fegan
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as Elbone
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Donald Faison
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as Albone
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Patton Oswalt
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as Oscar, a male Flyhopper dragon
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Brian Posehn
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as Gludge, a male Sea Gronckle dragon
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Alejandro Edda
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as Cindel, a male Leopardwing dragon
* Ashley Bornancin as Laburn, a female Fire Fury
* Brett Pels as Cindarnanopusflickerstaff, also called Cinda, a female Fire Fury
* Cassidy Naber as Zeppla, a female Puffertail dragon
* Brad Grusnick as Gill, a male Divewing dragon
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Sumalee Montano as Fathom, a female Divewing
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Renée Elise Goldsberry
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as Melodia, a female Songwing dragon
* Brett Pels as Cantata, a female Songwing
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Roger Craig Smith as Chillbert, a male Chillblaster dragon, and Raf a Ramblefang dragon
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Susanne Blakeslee
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Among her notable roles are the voices of Wanda, Anti-Wanda, and Mrs. Turner o ...
as Chief Ingrid
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Carlos Alazraqui
Carlos Jaime Alazraqui (born July 20, 1962) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, impressionist, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his role as Deputy James Garcia on '' Reno 911!'' and for his voice acting roles. His extensive ...
as Svengard
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Tara Strong
Tara Lyn Strong (née Charendoff; born February 12, 1973) is a Canadian-American actress. She is known for her voice work in animation, websites, and video games. Strong's voice roles include animated series such as '' The New Batman Adventure ...
as Sparkle, a female Relentless Rainbow Horn
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Charlie Saxton
Charles Saxton (born November 7, 1989, in Bristol, Pennsylvania) is an American film, television and voice actor.
He had a supporting role as Bug, one of the band members, in ''Bandslam''. He was featured in ''Hung'', an HBO comedy-drama ser ...
as Whiffy, a male Stinkwing
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Claire Corlett
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as Blazo, a female Zoomerang
* Zach Callison as Dart, a male Zoomerang
* Nicolas Cantu as Streak, a male Zoomerang
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Max Mittelman
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as Bubbly, a Bubblegil dragon
* Griffin Burns as Bobbly, a Bubblegil dragon
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Patrick Warburton
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On television, he has played David Puddy on '' Seinfeld'', the title character on ''The Tick'', Jeb Denton on ''Less Than Perfect'', Jeff Bingham on '' Rules of Engagement'' and L ...
as Talon, a Chaperange dragon
* Nathan Arenas as Splish, a Shocktail dragon
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Danny Pudi
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as Numo a Memorazo Dragon
Antagonists
* Brad Grusnick as Magnus Finke
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Jacob Hopkins
Jacob Turner Hopkins (born March 4, 2002) is an American actor.
Early life
Hopkins was born in San Francisco, California to Gerald and Debra Hopkins. He has an older brother named Gerad (Born 1998).
Career
Hopkins is best known for playing the ...
as Axel Finke, Magnus's nephew
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Carlos Alazraqui
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as Lurke/Phantom Fang (a male Slinkwing dragon) and Waldondo del Mundo
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Tara Strong
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as Vizza, a female Slinkwing
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Jeff Bennett as Snoop, a male Slinkwing, and Erik the Wretched
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Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
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* is an American voice actress, ADR director and singer best known for her involvement in music production in multiple games from the ''Silent Hill'' series, and her ex ...
as Svetlana the Sly
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Maurice LaMarche
Maurice LaMarche (born March 30, 1958) is a Canadian voice actor, comedian, and impressionist. He has voiced the Brain in '' Animaniacs'' as well as its spin-off '' Pinky and the Brain'', Big Bob in ''Hey Arnold!'' (1996–2004), and a variety of ...
as Arno the "Carnival of Dragons" Ringmaster
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Sam Riegel
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as Gorsh a Copycat Dragon
Series overview
Netflix episodes
Season 1 (2019)
Season 2 (2020)
Specials (2020)
Peacock episodes
Season 1 (2021)
Season 2 (2022)
Season 3 (2022)
Season 4 (2022)
Production
The series was first announced on July 22, 2019, alongside fellow DreamWorks Animation Television series ''
Go, Dog. Go!
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'', with T.J. Sullivan directing, Jack Thomas executive producing and Brian K. Roberts as co-executive producer.
Release
The series was released on September 27, 2019, on Netflix.
References
External links
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Animated television series about children
Animated television series about dragons
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