Ep 11. A View to a Skrill
- December 4, 2013
The animated television series Dragons: Riders of Berk follows Hiccup and his group of dragon riders as they navigate life on their island of Berk. In season two, episode 11, titled A View to a Skrill, the riders discover a new dragon species, the Skrill, which can shoot lightning bolts from its body. The episode begins with the riders attempting to train their dragons to withstand the harsh winter weather conditions on Berk. As they struggle to keep themselves and their dragons warm, they notice a strange storm brewing on the horizon.
Curious about the storm, Hiccup and his friend Fishlegs set out to investigate. As they explore the frozen landscape, they stumble upon a group of fishermen who have captured a strange new dragon: the Skrill. A fierce battle ensues when the Skrill, which has been chained up and unable to use its lightning blasts, breaks free of its captors and begins attacking the fishermen.
Hiccup and Fishlegs quickly realize that they must capture the Skrill and bring it back to Berk in order to learn more about this powerful dragon. However, as they attempt to subdue the Skrill, they discover that it is no ordinary dragon. The Skrill has the ability to harness the power of lightning and use it to devastating effect.
With the help of their dragon companions and the fishermen they encountered on their journey, Hiccup and Fishlegs work to capture the Skrill. As they confront the dragon, they begin to understand just how dangerous and unpredictable the Skrill can be. With its lightning breath, the Skrill is able to dodge and evade their attempts to capture it.
Eventually, the riders realize that they must study the Skrill from a safe distance in order to learn more about its behavior and abilities. Using their wits and their dragon friends as camouflage, they are able to get close enough to observe the Skrill without becoming its next victims.
In A View to a Skrill, the riders of Berk are faced with a new challenge as they encounter a powerful and mysterious dragon species. As they work to learn more about this creature, they must also confront their own limitations and fears. The episode is packed with action, adventure and humor, making it a must-see for fans of the series.