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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8 сен 2024
