Dragon's Lair
Description:
The Dragon's Lair cartoon is a 1984 animated series based on the video game, following the adventures of Sir Dirk the Daring as he rescues Princess Daphne from the evil dragon Singe. A key feature was its interactive element, where Dirk would face a cliffhanger, and the show would ask the viewer, "What would you do?" before showing the consequences of the choices after the commercial break. The series expanded the game's world, introducing new characters like King Ethelred and Dirk's squire and horse.
Premise: The show is about Sir Dirk the Daring, a knight who must save Princess Daphne from the evil dragon Singe, who holds her captive in his castle.
Interactive element: In keeping with the spirit of the game, the show would pause at a cliffhanger and ask the audience, "What would you do?" before revealing the results of different choices after a commercial break.
Characters: In addition to the main trio, the series introduced supporting characters, such as King Ethelred, Dirk's squire Timothy, and his horse Bertram.
Enemies: The show featured original enemies from the game, including the Lizard King, the Phantom Knight, and the Smithee.