The Dragon Prince season 3 raises the stakes for our heroes

The Dragon Prince season 3 premiered on Netflix on November 22 and proved once again that you can never know quite what to expect.

The Dragon Prince has quickly proved to be one of, if not the best, animated series on television. From its LGBTQ+ and ethnically diverse characters to its unique themes to the inner struggles of its characters, the Netflix original series has definitely stood out among other animated and fantasy series out there.

“Book 2: Sky” expanded on individual character arcs and explored the possibilities and threat of conflict both interpersonal and between kingdoms. “Book 3: Sun” reveals the reality and consequences of conflict as well as diving deeper into personal struggles and the burden of responsibility left behind by past generations.

For one, Ezran is challenged with his newly inherited role as king of Katolis and while it’s heartwarming to see him push for peace, he quickly learns that multiple advisors are seeking war. This causes Viren to be able to rise into the throne, which causes multiple issues in itself. Viren’s strength is highly derived from the help of the elf “on the other side” of the magic mirror and it really makes you question who’s really in control by the end.

Something The Dragon Prince has always excelled in is character development and characters’ inner realizations, and there’s no better example of this put to use than the way it’s used with Soren.

It was Soren’s loyalty that drove him and kept him sturdy, and yet it was his loyalty that changed him. “Book 3: Sun” gave Soren a different view of his father and his true intentions. Ultimately, he kept his oath as a member of the Crownguard, even if that meant betraying his own father.

We also get a deeper view into Moonshadow Elf Rayla’s mind and the burden she’s carrying from what was left behind by her parents. She is left believing that she’s in some way responsible and still carrying the weight from her parents’ supposed cowardice in the Dragon Guard.

Ultimately, the third season of The Dragon Prince gives us a beautiful and almost overwhelming view of the world, with kingdoms coming together in what proves to be an epic battle of giant proportions. It reveals that there’s much more to this universe than we all probably initially expected.

The end of “Book 3: Sun” raises the stakes for our heroes, as something mysterious and unpredictable is revealed in quite a sinister way Claudia. By the end of the finale, we’re left wondering how much we haven’t seen and what could be lying behind the realms of the many kingdoms we’ve become familiar with.

From Callum and Rayla’s journey, to Soren and Claudia’s realizations about their father, to Zym’s discoveries about his mother, to Ezran’s personal journey, there’s a lot to take in during this third season. There’s more at stake than ever before and the world is expanding with its characters.

All I can say is that the story of The Dragon Prince is far from over, and the newest season’s finale proves it.

What did you think of “Book 3: Sun”, the third season of The Dragon Prince? Let us know in the comments!