"Blazing Dragons" is Cartoon Royalty

Originally airing from 1996-1998 'Blazing Dragons’, the show followed the knights of the square table, made up entirely of bumbling anthropomorphic dragons, as they protect the kingdom of Camelhot from the evil human Count Jeffrey.
The show parodied various facets of medieval times, having the characters embark on quests to gather historical relics, and encountering mythic and legendary figures of the period along their travels.
It had more than its fair share of slapstick and silliness, but its true genius, lied in its writing, focusing on its ensemble cast and the relationships between them, resulting in a character driven show, inspired by its direct connection to the British comedy group “Monty Python”.
But even in its brilliance, it was not immune to its own challenges, leading to a dramatic overhaul of the show in its second season, changing everything from the art style to the cast, and its comedic emphasis, and is one of the most drastic changes I’ve ever seen a cartoon go through from one year to the next.
It may not be considered the greatest cartoon of all time, but it should be considered the standard for what a great cartoon should strive to be.
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[@geeker6350]

This show is criminally underrated. The sheer untapped meme potential alone is astronomical.

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

So many good lines, funny still shots, reactions and characters. This should be thriving in the internet age!

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Blazing Dragons is amazing! Funny how its cartoon counterpart lasted longer than the video game( which is a Bloody Brilliant Game!!!!) but i truly enjoy! Whether its the characters, the Monty Python-esque humor or the turnaround of Dragons dealing with those pesky humans...im all for it! I abused recording this show from Toon Disney and glad it lives on, on KZbin! Thank you so much for covering one of my favorite comedies!

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

It really is one of the best ensemble cartoon comedies. I can't think of many shows that had writing as consistently hilarious all the way through (the first season mostly). This one deserves a second life in at least reruns, but I could DEFINITELY see it being rebooted.

[@LowellLucasJr.]

I'd say the only cartoon show that could possibly rival this based off of video game would be earthworm Jim about doing a video on that? The showrunners also created Dave the barbarian and it shares the same exact humor right down to Jeff Bennett being narrators to both shows!😂

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

8:07 thus making him Allfire's Step-son and Flame's step-brother

[@brookeboehm7174]

IT IS REAL! I thought this was just a weird fever dream I had at my grandma's house one night.

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

Yes it is! Unless your fever dream was contagious, then there's a whole other set of problems!

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

In the Video Game of Blazing Dragons Terry Jones would lend his voice to Trivet the Court Jester, Sir Burnevere and one of the elderly lady Dragons and Jeff Bennett used a John Cleese impression for Sir Loungealot

[@benlhyenethehyena9947]

This show is so good, I kept trying to revive it with a hashtag called #BDRevolution for years !

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

It may never get revived but I'm glad we at least got a second season!

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

10:25 interestingly enough in the original game Flicker was the Royal servant before the events of the game

[@robstein1313]

As a kid, I loved that it inverted soo many tropes and character types, and I liked the distinct art style. It was definitely ahead of its time

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

I loved how different the characters were and the interactions with each other. Loungealot's sliminess when it comes to Flicker continues to make me laugh!

[@171QA]

I wish I had seen this show sooner. I love dragons.

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

It's so good, and full of such clever humor!

[@MagnusForce2]

Great stuff! I checked out this show a few years ago and unexpectedly loved it. Even though Terry Jones was very minimally involved in the production, the people at Nelvana and Ellipse (the studios that co-produced the show; they also did the Tintin and Babar animated series together) really did a good job of making it feel like something from Monty Python. iirc, Gavin Scott wrote the pilot script, but Nelvana were the ones who gave it the show's sense of humor during script editing. Regarding the show's short-lived nature, I think some of the Nelvana people (such as Larry Jacobs, whom you mentioned) have said that it was mostly because the show had trouble getting into the US market despite doing well in Canada and Europe (where Nelvana and Ellipse are from respectively), which is unfortunately common for western animation produced outside of the States. Toon Disney treated the show pretty badly too, airing it in graveyard slots and censoring some of the more risque jokes (such as Sir Blaze's implied homosexuality). Also, my personal favorite joke from the show is actually in the intro when the dragons sing "we're straight and kind and good and true" and the effeminate, flamboyant Sir Blaze winks at the viewer in the "straight" bit.

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

The show is SUPER funny! It could be for any number of reasons the show didn't catch on, but I think a show with the sort of dry humor and cleverness rather than over-the-top cartoonishness faves an uphill versus slapstick or zaniness unfortunately. In any case, I'm glad we have two seasons of it!

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

I've actually been thinking of an idea for a Movie Adaptation of Blazing Dragons But unlike the original show this movie would probably have actual British actors voicing the dragons as i had Freddie Highmore in mind as Flicker but i did make an exception with Anya Taylor Joy in mind for Flame because although American Joy has pulled of a British accent before

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

For the longest time I actually thought this show was a British show But then I found out it was actually a British-Canadian show

[@Psycotiger]

I loved watching the series, recorded a bunch of eps on my tivo at the time. and played the heck out of the PS1 game.

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

The game is so different than the show, but it's neat to see an alternate take on the characters. I always liked how the game looked too, and it was actually pretty fun!

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

15:23 i can't be the only one who thinks Lord Geoffrey looks like Lord Farquaad from Shrek in Season 2

[@christianboyce2070]

Well, I thing so too!

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

For a show that mainly used Canadian actors i am impressed at how much British slang was used in the show

[@JNT737]

This show will always have a place in my heart

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

Mine as well!

[@TimStoneman]

I want this silly show to be noticed more :(

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

So do I. Hopefully this video piques some people's interest enough to give the show a watch!

[@joeybaseball7352]

Never really got into blazing dragons. But during that time, it was really an embarrassment of riches in programming that we were exposed to. I did try rather recently to get back into into it, and it wasn't bad. Just not for me.

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

It's just such a well-writteb character driven show I can't help but love it. Toon Disney is screenwriter underrated when considering the vast array of cartoons it ran. You can watch "Timon and Pumba", Sonic the Hedgehog, and Pepper Ann all on the same channel? Yes, please!

[@KatelynJewel]

This was a great video. Blazing Dragons was one of my favorite shows on Toon Disney. I showed this video to my friend who never saw it, and it got him interested in it, so I told him that it's on Tubi.

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

I appreciate that! Hopefully your friend likes it. One of Toon Disney's best, unsung shows!

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

8:15 who's voice reminds me of Billy Connelly

[@djangoflores7413]

If this show were brought back, it will have a different creator making it since most reboots are made by different people. Yet, I am not sure how it will be brought back. Though, Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa is an obscure cartoon that is being brought back for a reboot thanks to the Nacelle Company. But I don’t how it can be revived and gain enough attention from many fans like with more popular cartoons, such as: Darkwing Duck, Spongebob Squarepants, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. How does a show get rebooted anyway? We would have to spread the show about the cartoon in order to see a comeback of some sort. There was also another show called The Legends of Treasure Island, that is just as great as Blazing Dragons and has a unique animation style and character design. Yet, no one talks about it and is even more obscure than both Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa and Blazing Dragons. I was really hoping to see a comeback of that show, so that it can resolve some cliffhangers, especially from the second season, as well as other cartoons with the same animation style and character design. How can get people to know about the cartoon, as well as give it the recognition it deserves and potentially promote a potential revival or follow-up to the original series, such as a sequel series or a tv special that not only recaps what went on in the show entirely, but also answers some questions that many viewers may had have when watching the show and how they contributed to the overall plot and story derivative to this particular adaptation.

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

There's so many shows that because they weren't massive properties don't receive the attention they should. Luckily there's fans who keep the memories of shows alive, and maybe someday, we'll be rewarded for our passion!

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

8:07 funny enough in the original game contrast to his thin and spindley look in the show Blaze was actually fat in the game he was also alot more Narcissistic and Vain in the game

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

I really feel that the finale of season 2 was lame Especially because I thought Something that could work better as a finale like we couldn've had Lord Geoffrey finally take over Camelhot and Flicker ends up defeating the evil Lord and would finally get his Knighthood and he and Flame finally confess their love for eachother

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

I always thought it was unique. How the dragons all spoke with British accents while the Human's lead by Lord Geoffrey all have American accents

[@minicle426]

You should try the Dreamstone and Count Duckula.

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

No idea why they pushed Flame aside to a supporting character in season 2 as i felt their was no need to as Flame has proved herself to be a strong independent woman plus her crush on her best friend Flicker was really charming

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

I always liked their secret romance. It would have made for a great through storyline to see it realized and maybe even a royal wedding!

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

@@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose indeed especially because her Step-Mother Griddle never approved of Flicker so it would've been nice to see her accept that she can't force her Step-Daughter to marry someone she doesn't like

[@KyleRDent]

Memory unlocked 😮

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

SUCH good memories! Toon Disney was awesome!

[@nathanroberson8206]

I hear ya. The Kissyfur Cartoon’s art style of Season 2 changed for the worst.

[@Mojaveknight17]

Garfield and friends 🧡

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

Another great show!

[@ThatDangBee]

The video game is utterly hilarious. Definitely try it out.

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

It's funny how totally different of an interpretation it is from the show, but it's a fun one for sure!

[@marcusblackwell2372]

Here's an idea: If Blazing Dragons gets rebooted, with a film, parody Blazing Saddles, but WAY less adult humor (or at least, PG humor, and make it British), but make it be its own film set in Camelhot and the rest of the world, without breaking the fourth wall too heavily. I mean, really, with the conflict between humans and dragons, it's quite perfect, actually. Also, parody the Blazing Saddles theme, but tailor it to this world

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

I feel like Monty Python's "Holy Grail" was pretty close, the dragons not withstanding. I'd love to see "Blazing Dragons" brought back in some way, but sadly, I think this is one property that won't be brought back any time soon.

[@marcusblackwell2372]

​​@@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose With Terry Jones dead, you definitely have a point

[@marcusblackwell2372]

I thought this show was mainly British

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

A show about dragons in medieval Europe that premiered in Canada and aired most recently in America. Makes a lot of sense!

[@LowellLucasJr.]

I thought the cartoon show was spun off from the video game?

[@ItsTheGooseItsTheGoose]

Not the case! The cartoon was VERY loosely based on the cartoon which the showrunners had nothing to do with.