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Dragons: The Nine Realms - 404 Alex Not Found (S7E6)
When Thunder accidentally fries Alex’s tablet, Alex goes off on her own and is captured by Buzzsaw.
| Runtime (min) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2023-09-14 |
| Genres | Animation, Action & Adventure |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7-FV |
| Network(s) | Hulu, Peacock |
Storyline
In this episode, an accident sets off a chain of events that puts Alex in serious danger. When Thunder inadvertently destroys Alex's tablet with an electrical discharge, she becomes frustrated and decides to venture out on her own, away from the group. Her solo expedition quickly takes a dangerous turn when she is captured by Buzzsaw, the ruthless villain who has been a persistent threat to the Dragon Riders throughout the series.
The episode follows the remaining Dragon Riders as they realize Alex is missing and must work together to locate and rescue her before Buzzsaw can carry out whatever plans he has in store. The story explores themes of teamwork, forgiveness, and the importance of staying together even when tensions run high. Thunder's accidental destruction of the tablet becomes a catalyst for both conflict and eventual reconciliation as the group rallies to bring their friend home safely.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the importance of managing frustration and anger in healthy ways. When Alex's tablet is destroyed, her immediate reaction is to isolate herself from her friends rather than communicate her feelings or work through the problem together. Young viewers can see the consequences of acting impulsively when upset, as Alex's decision to go off alone directly leads to her capture by a dangerous enemy.
The story also reinforces lessons about forgiveness and understanding that accidents happen. Thunder didn't intentionally destroy the tablet, and the episode provides an opportunity for children to think about how we respond when friends make mistakes. Rather than holding grudges or withdrawing from relationships, the healthier path involves expressing feelings, accepting apologies, and moving forward together.
Additionally, the episode demonstrates the value of teamwork and loyalty. When Alex goes missing, her friends don't abandon her despite the earlier conflict. Instead, they put aside hurt feelings and work together to rescue her, showing children that true friendship means being there for each other even during difficult moments and that we're stronger together than apart.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is the scene where Thunder destroys the tablet frightening for young children? | The destruction of the tablet happens as an accident rather than an aggressive act, which helps soften the impact. Thunder's electrical discharge is portrayed as unintentional, not malicious. Young children who are sensitive to conflict between friends might feel some tension during Alex's angry reaction, but the scene is brief and focuses more on Alex's emotional response than on any scary visuals. It's a good opportunity to talk about accidents and feelings. |
| How is Buzzsaw's capture of Alex depicted? | While specific details of the capture aren't gratuitously shown, Buzzsaw is established as a threatening antagonist throughout the series. The episode treats the capture seriously as a dangerous situation requiring rescue, which creates suspense and stakes. Parents should be aware that younger or more anxious children might feel worried during the portions where Alex is held captive, though the show maintains its family-friendly tone throughout and avoids graphic or overly intense imagery. |
| Does Alex face consequences for leaving the group? | The natural consequence Alex faces is being captured by Buzzsaw, which serves as a clear demonstration of why staying with the group is safer. The episode doesn't pile on additional punishment beyond this real-world consequence. Instead, it focuses on the rescue and reconciliation, teaching that while poor decisions have outcomes, friends support each other through difficulties. This approach helps children understand cause and effect without excessive moralizing or shame. |
| How can I use this episode to talk about managing anger with my child? | This episode provides a concrete example of how acting on anger without thinking can lead to dangerous situations. You can discuss with your child what Alex might have done differently—perhaps taking a break to cool down, talking about her feelings, or asking for help fixing or replacing the tablet. Ask your child what they do when they feel angry and brainstorm healthy alternatives together, like deep breathing, talking to a trusted adult, or taking space without isolating completely. |
| Does Thunder learn from his mistake in this episode? | The episode uses Thunder's accident as the inciting incident that creates conflict between the dragon and Alex. While the focus is primarily on Alex's reaction and subsequent rescue, the situation reinforces ongoing themes in the series about the bond between dragons and riders, and the importance of forgiveness when mistakes happen. Thunder's role in the rescue effort demonstrates his loyalty and care for Alex despite the earlier accident, showing children that relationships can heal after conflicts. |
Writing
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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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