The Dragon Prince looks darker and more intense than ever in the new season

The new dragon prince season is a race between the heroes and the villains before time runs out.

Dark mage Claudia races to free elven mastermind Aaravos so she can save her father Viren from a real death (and her plucky friend Terry is just happy to tag along). Meanwhile, faerie slayer Rayla, mage Callum, knight Soren and young king Ezran race towards it Stop Claudia and Viren from releasing the most powerful and dangerous creature the world of Xadia has ever known.

Each dragon prince season is subtitled to the original source that the protagonists explore (which usually takes them to a new region, where they meet a new group of elves). Judging by the ocean scenes, it seems that this new season will see our heroes meet the Tidebound elves, who wield the magic of the ocean. There are some glimpses of new characters, including what appears to be a terrifying assassin near the end, taking out a slew of Sunfire elves.

The Dragon Prince: The Mystery of Aaravos Season 5 arrives on Netflix on July 27.