This is exactly what it claims to be: a pleasant, low-stakes holiday special that gives HTTYD fans a little more time with Hiccup and Toothless. At 22 minutes, it's not trying to be a cinematic masterpiece—it's a cozy, well-executed TV special with heart.

The WISE scores are solid across the board because it delivers wholesome friendship themes, gentle imagination, and zero content concerns. It's not deeply enriching because, well, it's a holiday special—think of it as a warm cookie rather than a nutritious meal.

The main caveat: if your kid hasn't seen the original How to Train Your Dragon movie, this will land with a thud. It assumes you already care about these characters. But for fans? It's a delightful little bonus episode that won't waste your time and might even become a holiday tradition. Just manage expectations—it's good, not great, and definitely shows its 2011 TV-special roots.