Season 4 of Dragons: The Nine Realms kicks off with "Cold Open," an episode that literally and figuratively chills the Dragon Riders as they venture into the frosty new Ice Realm . A Frosty New Discovery
Breaking the Ice: A Closer Look at Dragons: The Nine Realms Season 4, Episode 1
Though trapped for a moment, the Riders are saved by Jun, Eugene, and D’Angelo, while Buzzsaw makes a narrow escape, promising that their conflict is far from over. Themes of Obsession Cold OpenDragons: The Nine Realms : Season 4 Ep...
Beyond the action, "Cold Open" sets up a season-long theme of obsession. We see Tom struggling with his determination to open the Viking puzzle box, a drive that mirrors Buzzsaw's own unhealthy fixation on dragons. Meanwhile, Olivia's scientific curiosity at Project ICARIS is leading her dangerously close to the truth the kids are trying to hide. Why it Matters
This premiere effectively raises the stakes for Season 4. It establishes Buzzsaw as a persistent, season-long threat and introduces environmental hazards like "snowcanoes" and blizzards that will push the Riders to their limits in upcoming episodes. The Nine Realms, Season 4 | How to Train Your Dragon Wiki Season 4 of Dragons: The Nine Realms kicks
While the human Riders are quickly fooled by his sob story, the dragons—led by Thunder—aren't as easily convinced. The tension peaks when:
Buzzsaw eventually lures Thunder away, revealing his true goal: he wants the dragon's head for his fireplace. We see Tom struggling with his determination to
The highlight of "Cold Open" is the return of Leonard "Buzzsaw" Burne (voiced by Haley Joel Osment). In a classic "Wounded Gazelle Gambit," Buzzsaw disguises himself as an injured hiker who supposedly fell into the realm by accident.