Avatar: The Last Airbender Meets Rings of Power in Netflix’s 7-Season Fantasy Masterpiece
Zubeia, queen of the dragons, from The Dragon Prince
By Kendall Myers
Published August 29, 2026, 5:47 PM EDT
Kendall Myers is a Senior Author with Collider. As part of the TV and Movies Features team, she writes about some of the most popular releases before, during, and after they premiere. In three years, she has written over 900 articles with topics ranging from classic sitcoms to fantasy epics.
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With streamers making more fantasy content than ever, it’s no surprise that several shows have become wildly popular. However, some additions to the genre never reach that level of notoriety through no fault of their own. One fantasy series that continually flies under the radar is The Dragon Prince (2018) on Netflix. With seven seasons, it’s one of Netflix’s longest-running fantasy shows, surpassing even The Witcher. While it remains a hidden gem on streaming, The Dragon Prince ultimately ran for seven seasons for good reason.
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The Dragon Prince offers expansive worldbuilding reminiscent of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and achieves the same balance of lighthearted humor and deep character development as Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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- Worldbuilding: Similar to Rings of Power, The Dragon Prince presents a rich, magical world.
- Humor & Development: It shares the heartwarming tone and character arc progression with Avatar.
The series introduces a world of magic, with each season centering on a different form. This variety keeps it from getting repetitive, which helps the show’s longevity. Meanwhile, the series’ willingness to let the characters grow and change creates new emotional stakes. Ultimately, The Dragon Prince is the kind of story all fantasy fans can enjoy, regardless of whether they are looking for detailed lore or a good laugh.
What Is ‘The Dragon Prince’ About?
The Dragon Prince is a fantasy story that offers an uplifting tale of friendship and acceptance as a group of unlikely heroes finds a way to bring peace back to the world. The humans and the people of the magical realm of Xadia are bitter enemies after years of war, but their conflict isn’t as simple as it may seem. Moonshadow elf assassins, who blame the human King Harrow (Luc Roderique) for the death of the Dragon ruler and his only egg, threaten to ignite another war.
