STEAMING HOT TAKE: Dragon’s Rising is bad when compared to Masters of Spinjitzu

A passionate LEGO NINJAGO fan has sparked a lively debate by arguing that the *Dragons Rising* series falls significantly short when compared to the classic *Masters of Spinjitzu* era. The critic contends that while the newer show boasts noticeably improved animation, it ultimately lacks the heart, memorable character moments, and charm of its predecessor.

According to the critique, *Dragons Rising* suffers from several storytelling missteps, including excessive retconning of lore established in previous shows, weak dialogue, and an overstuffed plot that rushed past the compelling "Merge" and void-lost storylines too quickly. The author also points out that the modern 11-minute episode runtime leaves little room for the beloved 'slice of life' character moments—such as the classic "99 bottles of tea on the wall" scene—that defined the earlier seasons, instead relying on too many filler episodes geared heavily toward new fans.

While the reviewer concedes that *Dragons Rising* is not entirely terrible and captures a totally different vibe, the comparison highlights a deep nostalgia for the original NINJAGO era. Fans looking to organize and showcase their favorite nostalgic ninja builds while rewatching the classic seasons might want to pick up a LEGO storage organizer to keep their collection tidy.