The show was nominated for an Annie Award for Best Animated Television Production in 2007.
The program originally aired on YTV in Canada and on ABC in Australia. Since September 9, 2006, it has also been running as part of the Qubo lineup, and can be seen on Five in the UK. In American broadcasts, it bears the E/I bug. Episodes are available as part of the "Kids Suite" sold via Bell/Rogers in Canada, and are broadcast Tuesdays on Disney Junior on Disney Channel. It is also now available to watch on Treehouse TV.
The show was nominated for an Annie Award for Best Animated Television Production in 2007.
14-year-old Smithy is the castle blacksmith/stable hand. He keeps the horses shod, the swords sharp, and the armor in good repair. He has invented many labor-saving devices for the castle. He also has a way with animals, a calm confidence that all creatures seem to respond to—all except Dragon.
14-year-old Gunther is the loner of the castle. He struggles to balance his loyalty to his merchant Father and his loyalty to the Knight’s Code of Honour. Gunther's Father Magnus believes that being a knight is simply about being a good swordsman, and has no Problem with coercing Gunther into dishonorable activities. These situations reveal Gunther’s greatest strength: his quick and resourceful thinking. Gunther often manages to resolve the sticky situations his Father creates without damaging the merchant's reputation. Although Gunther cannot be relied upon to always make an ethical decision, he usually will act morally by the end of an episode.
