Series synopsis
Jane and the Dragon is a Canadian animation sci-fi & fantasy kids family action & adventure television series that premiered on YTV on January 8, 2006. It ended on August 12, 2006. It was created by Martin Baynton. It stars Noah Reid, Tajja Isen, Cameron Ansell and Mark Rendall.
As an only child, Jane was brought up in the Royal Court as a medieval middle-class girl and raised to be a lady-in-waiting. A combination of determination and good fortune changes Jane's life and she becomes a knight in training. Accompanied by her best friend, a giant green Dragon, Jane demonstrates her bravery and kindness in a series of adventures set in feudal times.
Premise
As an only child, Jane was brought up in the Royal Court as a medieval middle-class girl and raised to be a lady-in-waiting. A combination of determination and good fortune changes Jane's life and she becomes a knight in training. Accompanied by her best friend, a giant green Dragon, Jane demonstrates her bravery and kindness in a series of adventures set in feudal times.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Noah Reid as Gunther Breech (voice)
- Tajja Isen as Jane Turnkey (voice)
- Cameron Ansell as Prince Cuthbert (voice)
- Mark Rendall as Jester (voice)
- Alex House as Jethro 'Smithy' Junior (voice)
- Will Bowes as Drake 'Rake' Gardener Junior (voice)
- Aron Tager as Sir Theodore Boarmaster (voice)
- Adrian Truss as Dragon (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | January 8, 2006 | August 12, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tests and Jests Jane has her knight in training 'rescue the damsel' test. It is a difficult challenge that she must meet in order to carry on her apprenticeship as a knight. But the challenge becomes more complicated when Jane makes a pact with the King to protect her friend, Pepper. If Jane fails, she sacrifices her bid to become a knight and faces a future in…the kitchens! |
January 8, 2006 |
| 2 |
The Tooth Fairy Dragon has a toothache and decides to have the tooth pulled only after hearing Jane’s tooth fairy story. When Gunther steals the Dragon tooth, Dragon discovers there is no tooth fairy. Jane sets out to rebuild Dragon’s wounded pride and their unique friendship. |
January 15, 2006 |
| 3 |
Jester Justice Jester’s hysterical impression of Sir Ivon leads to a face-saving duel between the two foes. Jane is mortified, Jester is terrified and Jane's efforts to save her friend from public doom seem, well, doomed! Luckily, Jester discovers that he can choose the weapon… |
January 22, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 8, 2006 |
| Last aired | August 12, 2006 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Ended |