American Dragon

Editor Reviews

• Spencer Frost

  Rating: 5

  5

  May 9, 2025

  Ever wondered what it would be like to be a teenager and a magical creature? American Dragon: Jake Long explored just that! This series followed Jake Long, a seemingly average New York City teen who is secretly the American Dragon, protector of all magical creatures hidden in the human world. Jake's life is a constant juggle between school, friends (who don't know his secret), his crush on a girl who is secretly a dragon hunter, and training with his grandfather and talking dog, Fu Dog. The show expertly blended urban fantasy with typical teenage sitcom elements. Its unique premise and blend of action, comedy, and cultural elements (drawing inspiration from Chinese mythology) made it stand out. The voice cast included Dante Basco as Jake, known for voicing Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender, and legendary actor James Hong as Grandpa. It's a fun ride that explores the challenges of embracing your heritage while trying to fit in.