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Dragons: The Nine Realms - Dragons of the Undead (S2E3)
When Feather is taken by a group of what appear to be zombie dragons, Alex finds her inner hero and rescues her friend.
| Runtime (min) | 23 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 9.0 (2 votes) |
| Air Date | 2022-05-05 |
| Genres | Animation, Action & Adventure |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7-FV |
| Network(s) | Hulu, Peacock |
Storyline
In this episode, the Dragon Club faces a frightening new threat when Feather, one of their dragon companions, is suddenly captured by a mysterious group of dragons that appear undead or zombie-like in nature. The strange dragons exhibit unsettling behavior and an eerie appearance that sets them apart from any dragons the riders have encountered before in the Hidden World.
Alex, who has often struggled with self-doubt and finding her place within the group, must push past her fears and insecurities when her friend needs her most. She takes the lead in organizing a rescue mission, demonstrating courage and resourcefulness as she tracks down the zombie dragons and devises a plan to free Feather from their grasp. Through this harrowing experience, Alex discovers strengths she didn't know she possessed and proves to herself and her friends that she has what it takes to be a hero.
What kids learn
This episode offers children valuable lessons about finding courage when it matters most. Alex's journey shows young viewers that bravery doesn't mean never feeling afraid—it means taking action to help others even when you are scared. Her willingness to step up for Feather demonstrates that heroism often emerges in moments of crisis, and that believing in yourself can unlock abilities you didn't know you had.
The episode also reinforces the importance of loyalty and friendship. When a friend is in danger, the Dragon Club doesn't hesitate or abandon one of their own. Alex's determination to rescue Feather illustrates how true friends show up for each other during difficult times, even when the situation seems overwhelming or dangerous.
Additionally, children learn about perseverance and problem-solving under pressure. Alex must think strategically about how to approach the zombie dragons and execute a rescue plan, showing viewers that heroes use their minds as well as their courage. The episode encourages kids to recognize their own inner strength and trust that they can rise to challenges when circumstances demand it.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| How scary are the zombie dragons in this episode? | The zombie dragons have an eerie, undead appearance that creates suspense and tension throughout the episode. While they're designed to look unsettling and provide a genuine threat to Feather and the Dragon Club, the show maintains its family-friendly tone. The focus remains on the rescue mission and Alex's heroism rather than graphic or nightmare-inducing imagery. The 23-minute runtime keeps the scary elements brief, and the episode resolves with Feather's successful rescue. |
| What does Alex do to rescue Feather? | Alex takes charge of the rescue operation, overcoming her usual self-doubt to become the leader her friend needs. She tracks the zombie dragons, develops a plan to approach them safely, and executes the rescue despite the danger involved. The episode highlights her strategic thinking and bravery as she navigates this frightening situation. Her actions demonstrate that she's capable of heroism when someone she cares about is in trouble, marking significant character growth for Alex. |
| Is Feather hurt during the capture? | The episode focuses on the urgency of rescuing Feather from the zombie dragons rather than depicting graphic harm. While the situation is presented as dangerous and Feather is clearly in peril, the show maintains age-appropriate boundaries. The emphasis is placed on Alex's heroic rescue efforts and the relief of reuniting Feather with the Dragon Club safely. Parents can expect tension and concern for Feather's wellbeing without distressing injury details. |
| What lesson does Alex learn about being a hero? | Alex discovers that heroism isn't about being fearless or perfect—it's about taking action when others need help, even when you're afraid. Through rescuing Feather, she learns that she possesses inner strength and capabilities she previously doubted. The episode shows her that being a hero means stepping up in critical moments and trusting yourself to do what's right. This experience helps Alex gain confidence and recognize her value within the Dragon Club. |
| Are the zombie dragons explained or do they remain mysterious? | The episode introduces these unusual dragons as a new and unsettling element within the Hidden World that the Dragon Club must confront. While the focus remains on Alex's rescue mission and character development, the zombie dragons serve as the catalyst for her heroic journey. The show balances providing enough context for the immediate story while maintaining the ongoing sense of discovery and mystery that characterizes the series' exploration of the Hidden World's many dragon species. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Moving to an exotic new home, an adventurous teenager meets a new group of kids and discovers a dragon in the fissure. |
| 1 | 2 | Tom forges a friendship with the dragon and discovers an entire world of dragons within the fissure. |
| 1 | 3 | Tom and Jun encounter unexpected dangers and are separated while exploring the Hidden Realm of dragons. Tom introduces Jun to the dragon world, and Jun bonds with a dragon of her own – Wu and Wei. |
| 1 | 4 | Tom and Jun take a risk in revealing the secret of the Hidden Realm to D’Angelo to aid an injured dragon, and D’Angelo bonds with Plowhorn. |
| 1 | 5 | Tom and the others debate how to keep the dragons a secret, even as a rambunctious young “cloaking” dragon gets loose in town and pursues a friendship with a Alex. |
| 1 | 6 | Tom and the Riders try to save ICARIS when it's revealed to be in danger from a monstrous dragon. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Jun breaks the rules by sneaking a small, adorable dragon out of the Crystal Realm and bringing it home, but finds that her older brother, Eugene, has arrived and watches her every move. |
| 2 | 2 | Tom has to keep his mom, Olivia, distracted while Jun, Alex, and D’Angelo use a new dragon to close off a cave leading to the Crystal Realm, and prevent her from discovering the dragons. |
| 2 | 3 | When Feather is taken by a group of what appear to be zombie dragons, Alex finds her inner hero and rescues her friend. |
| 2 | 4 | Tom and Thunder train a new species of aggressive tidal dragons to help the other riders put out a forest fire threatening ICARIS. |
| 2 | 5 | Tom and D’Angelo must come together to help Alex and Jun escape the clutches of the Spiderwings. |
| 2 | 6 | Tom and the riders go in search of Thunder and must face a gauntlet of dangerous dragons to find their lost friend. Along the way, Tom reveals his big secret to D’Angelo and Alex. |
| 2 | 7 | Tom and the riders help Thunder, who is seeking revenge against the dragons that chased off his family. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | Tom hatches an unorthodox plan to use a Monstrous Nightmare to test Alex's new fire suit, endangering the secret of dragons. |
| 3 | 2 | After a fight with her mom, Jun joins Tom on an adventure into the Fire Realm, where her knowledge of myths saves the day. |
| 3 | 3 | When a tiny Fireworm dragon ends up at ICARIS, Alex must decide between her mom's excitement and keeping the dragon secret. |
| 3 | 4 | During an attempt to get displaced Fire Gronckles back to their native realm, D'Angelo accidentally feeds them Catastrophic Quaken eggs. |
| 3 | 5 | Eugene discovers the Lair and demands a dragon of his own. |
| 3 | 6 | The dragon riders must sneak a very sick Magma Breather into the ICARIS infirmary. |
| 3 | 7 | The Sky Torcher and Flame Throwers invade the Crystal Realm; Tom must conquer his demons and bond with the Fault Ripper to defeat the Sky Torcher. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | Tom and the riders discover the Ice Realm and find Buzzsaw inside. |
| 4 | 2 | Alex and Eugene find themselves at odds with Tom and their fellow dragon riders when Feathers and Webmaster go missing during a blizzard in the Ice Realm. |
| 4 | 3 | Jun struggles to convince Tom to trust her faith in myths over the Book of Dragons when they venture to a place that his book seems to say is extremely dangerous. |
| 4 | 4 | Tom’s leadership abilities come into question by Eugene when his decisions lead to failure while attempting to confront Buzzsaw. |
| 4 | 5 | Tom and Thunder discover a baby Nightlight and must bring him back to Thunder’s home realm. |
| 4 | 6 | When Thunder’s clan of fellow Nightlights is attacked by the Snow Wraith, Tom vows to rescue them. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | While punished, Tom must sneak out to rescue the Riders from Buzzsaw. |
| 5 | 2 | Tom orchestrates a “safe” tour of the realms to convince Olivia that the Hidden World is safe for them to explore. |
| 5 | 3 | A mischievous new breed of dragons called Vine Tails steal the Book of Dragons. |
| 5 | 4 | Tom and the riders must work together to rescue Eugene from a dragon’s nest. |
| 5 | 5 | Tom must rescue Olivia from the Hidden World when she winds up getting herself frozen by a pack of hungry Speed Stingers. |
| 5 | 6 | When a deep freeze puts the lives of everyone in Rakke Town in jeopardy, the riders must attempt to use the dragons to get the humans through the night without being seen. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | Tom struggles under the pressure of being the new ‘Dragon Whisperer’ for Rakke Town; Thunder rises to the occasion to help him. |
| 6 | 2 | When the parents leave for the night and tell the riders not to bring the dragons to the surface while they’re gone, D’Angelo and Eugene get locked in the hangar (with the dragons!) after Eugene triggers a security lockdown. |
| 6 | 3 | Jun forms an unlikely connection with Sledkin. |
| 6 | 4 | Eugene’s bond with Webmaster is put to the test when Webmaster leaves the group for a pack of Deathgrippers. |
| 6 | 5 | Tom sets out to prove Sledkin caused an explosion that injured a dragon in the Hidden World. |
| 6 | 6 | When the dragons fall victim to Buzzsaw’s poison darts, D struggles to keep a cool head and find a cure while others panic. |
| 6 | 7 | Tom and the riders “borrow” the bathysphere to rescue a dragon from the depths of the Giant Realm Sea. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | When Phil threatens to shut down D’Angelo’s new dragon hospital and ban dragons from ICARIS, D’Angelo and a little Hobgobbler have to change his mind. |
| 7 | 2 | While Tom struggles with admitting his feelings for Jun, the pair find themselves trapped inside a giant tree with an anxious colony of Woodchipper dragons. |
| 7 | 3 | Thunder must wrangle and lead the Hero Dragons in a desperate attempt to save Tom and the riders from a dangerous new dragon, The Glass Caster. |
| 7 | 4 | When Jun does a Tarot reading for the team, she interprets its meaning to be that the riders will disband! In an effort to defy this fate, Jun forces the group to stick together as they search for a dragon that has breached the Rakke Town eel barrier. |
| 7 | 5 | With the dragon riders disbanded, Eugene attempts to start his own Dragon Club. |
| 7 | 6 | When Thunder accidentally fries Alex’s tablet, Alex goes off on her own and is captured by Buzzsaw. |
| 7 | 7 | Tom and the riders must finally overcome their differences and come together as a team to survive the Dark Realm. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | Tom attempts to defeat the World Serpent by emulating Hiccup. |
| 8 | 2 | Tom and the dragon riders foster displaced Hidden Realm dragons in Rakke Town but things get complicated when Mr. Rakke makes a surprise visit. |
| 8 | 3 | The Dragon riders enlist the aid of Carla and Hazel and their scientific knowledge to help them prepare for a mission to neutralize Jörmungandr so they can return him to his chamber and seal him back inside. |
| 8 | 4 | Tom and the riders must rescue Plowhorn from Sledkin when the villain abducts the dragon to help her find the Gods Realm and the Dragonsite jewel. |
| 8 | 5 | Tom’s overconfidence turns to frustration then despair as he struggles to procure the ingredients for Gronckle Iron in hopes of building a trap to stop the World Serpent. |
| 8 | 6 | After a major miscalculation by Tom in 225 leaves the fate of the Realms in jeopardy, Jun and the riders rally behind Tom and Thunder to face off against the World Serpent. |
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