one thing i do like is sokka and zuko seemed more skilled in this than in the animated. It makes sense because zuko has been searching for the AVATAR for 3 years so ofc to him he needs to be the best of the best and sokka had to protect his tribe since a young age which is something we know he took seriously. so im glad that even tho you can see sokka has a ways to go he's not useless
I have to say with the Live Action ATLA this Zhao is actually one of things that sold me! He was a such an amazing actor and then coming to find out he knew nothing about ATLA and thought he was auditioning for James Cameron Avatar and then to come in and do such a good job like this
My bet is that they make the comet return in 3 years instead of “next summer”. This helps with the actor’s aging being an issue in future seasons. This allows time skips for him to master elements with extensive teaching and less “ah yes he’s just so naturally gifted”. That always didn’t sit well with me in the original. It’s all good that he’s better than his friends at bending… but being so much better than every past aavatar? They had to spend years… he got like 9 months and still did it lol.
Yeah honestly there was never anything wrong with Aang being a natural water bender, since he still struggled with earth & fire. I like how in the animation he shows Katara up, she gets jealous, learns to over come it, & uses it to push her to become better. Was honestly looking forward to seeing Aang water bend. Was super disappointed that he didn’t even once
In the end he created a giant Koizilla in AS and I have a hinch that in future in season 2 they will start from his training in NWT where they stopped since we know they didn't leave yet whereas he is learning water w Katara as a teacher. @@zerox020
I think they introduce Sozin's Comet at the end of book 1 for book 2's drive so the timeline wont stuck in just a year, cause the actors grew up so quickly.
Yo I landed it in an 8.5 when I finished it last week, no joke! The things that other people complain about don't really bother me, aside from the rushed moments and cheesy dialogue. It's probably as good as a live action adaptation could get of the original show tbh
It's important to remember that all those people telling him he needs to be alone, ultimately failed in their quest or purpose. The Earth Kingdom became a mess, Omashu is a mess, Kuruk lost his loved one/the people say he abandoned them, and so on. So they keep trying to shoulder all the responsibility, and it doesn't work. Aang is trying something different.
@@salvatoreruggiero6551 i actually like all the episodes in this season, even the pilot. But pilots are not exactly the most rewatchable episodes in my opinion
I am glad you came around more, Monica. You've been much more mature about it than a lot of the internet who just want a complete exact repeat of the original and complain when they don't get it. You also liked the changes to Percy. I myself had to deal with that "bewilderment" effect with Dune Part 2 because I know the book so well, but the movies change a few things to make the plot work for a 6 hour epic. So, I get it. I get both sides of the feeling, but things are allowed to be different if it makes sense and people being mad it isn't exact and saying something is bad just for being different have some growing to do.
This show was an 8/10 for me writing could be better, exposition could be better I wanna see them build the characters up more and bring some more of their real personalities from the animated show but other than that I can see this live action being green lit for season 2 and possibly having ether 8, 9 or 10 episodes and possible some more free rein from the creators and the animated show and Netflix itself 😊 loved this reaction, the outfit was such and slay and I feel like this show could be promising 🎉
Fun fact: There's another languages in which they official name of the show is "Avatar: The Legend of Aang", changing the last airbender part. It's a pretty known name, so maybe that's why they made a reference to it.
I feel like this all happened really fast and especially with kioshi channeling him, he just thought he didnt have to learn any offensive bending and wouldnt have to hurt anyone himself. They could have made that more apparent though even just with 1 scene of the accidental firebend or just him stating it. Then he realizes with Kreuk that he cannot rely on that and must actually learn.
In the first strike against the Fire nation Navy Aang was by himself. Showing him with Sokka and Katara shows he knows already he cant do it alone. They didnt go to the spirit oasis for momo in the show they went for Aang to contact the spirits. We get the fire nation air balloon early. They didnt use them at the northern Water nation attack. Zhao throwing shots at Iroh as usual. Nice to see they kept that. No breath of fire for Zuko. Zhao knew about the spirits due to the Wan Shi Tong library. In the show he burns it here he stabs it. Oh damn the chief out here getting it I dont think we saw that. Han out here not looking like no punk either. Godzilla lives!!!!!! Iroh bbq'd his ass idk Im ok with it but I did want the spirit to get its own personal revenge.
There's a lot clunky writing and pacing here and there, but there's moments where this adaptation really shines. Things I love: Dallas and Paul as Zuko and Iroh, full stop. Zhao being a slimy little b@stard and loving it. The Aang/Zuko fight in Omashu. The added moments from episode 6 with Zuko's backstory and his extra interaction with Aang. Yue given more of a personality, even if her connection with Sokka still somehow felt rushed. The gravity given to Aang's merge with the ocean spirit. I do hope we get more seasons, because while far from perfect, when this shines, it really shines. I think they'll have a chance to make the different choices and omissions pay off in different ways, and I can only hope the writing will improve with more connection between the cast and showrunners. 7/10 for me overall. 9/10 for Masks, that episode is never not going to make me ugly cry.
The only thing I wished they did was show Katara’s passion. When she challenged Pakku she nearly broke the castle they were in because she was so passionate. So hopefully in future seasons we see more of that. But I was pleasantly surprised with this live action. And I really like the direction they are going with this Zuko interpretation.
I think they are waiting for Katara to become a master first So Aang can learn from her. That way she can rightfully gain the title of Sifu Katara. 😅. They put emphasis on her being her own master the same way Toph is her own master. Then Zuko becomes his own master when he has to relearn the right way to fire bend from the dragons.
As much as i love the show i also had an issue aang not learning water bending of at least try to water bend, hopefully they get renewed for season 2 and hahn aka yue husband is fine but not finer than firelord ozai and i also hate yue wig but love how she was written for the show
Its official I'm over here screaming they've been renewed for season 2 and 3 im so ready to see my baby toph and netflix better not let us down with azula vs katara vs zuko and aang vs ozai better be epic
Overall, it was stellar for me. I love that it feels more grown. A country at war is very different than a country in peace. They weren't taking it lightly, the consequences of war, of children in war and genocide. Hopefully they get to continue to finish this legend of Aang. And love the bending so far. Feels like I'm watching a Chinese Wuxia story.
Not exactly perfect in terms of pacing and some changes, but it is overall a FAR better live action portrayal of *Avatar: The Last Airbender* than whatever the hell that 2010 film was
Love watching your journey with this this to me is just as good as the animated show and some of the scenes that they took from the cartoon like you said were fantastic that final scene where he turned into the giant Spirit at the end I thought was done better in the live action then it was in the animated one
Loved the adaptation, but even I have to admit... they need a better hair and beard department bc that was like the one big fail looks wise for this season. Every beard looked glued on, every wig looked like a wig. Even Paku... it's like he's megamind with a huge bald cap... I'm shocked they'd spend so much on costume and sets and then settle for that.
Kurk didnt talk to Aang until the finale. He never had a knife. zhao atleast waited until the day break. Zuko has great form. I was his actions in the training boot camp. Zhao burned it instead of stabbing it. Katara had atleast trapped Zuko in ice at that point. Godzilla King of monsters attack. I wished we had gotten that first agni kai. from zuko and zhao. Iroh bbq'd his ass
8/10 for me maybe for a season 2 they slow down the pacing to give enough time for characters to breathe more cause 8 episodes in my opnion is not enough maybe in a time jump in season 2 aang already knows how to water bend and they'll say "ok pakku trained me off screen" lol
Enjoyed your breakdowns as a big fan of the original. I came in new and really now understand why Avatar is/was so popular. My only real issue was I didnt love some of Katara's acting/delivery.
Personally, the whole series is a 7.3-7.5/10 for me. Aside from the beautiful effects on bending, creatures and so on, i really liked alla the additions they made. Regarding the changes, i did not like what they did with Bumi, i did not like how they dealt with the spiritual world stories, and I didn't like how they wrote Katara (she is way too bland here). I'm sceptical about Azula, i need to see more of her cause she could have done better. And i disliked the fact Aang did not waterbender a single time in this season. I really liked Sokka, zuko and uncle iroh. Overall, this show was good, of course very far from the cartoon, but it's highly sufficient. What they really need to improve is the writing cause certain dialogues from Katara, Aang are bad, there's a writing problem here and i hope they will try to do better for season 2 (if it happens).
This 👏 is 👏 what 👏 I'm 👏 saying 👏 This version of Aang is not merely a pacifist he is scared of his abilities and it manifests in him having this procrastinating attitude to learning the other bending disciplines it really bothered me because that's not what his struggle is. His conflict is that he is fundamentally opposed to violence and he has to fight to defeat the fire lord and is expected to kill him. Making him naturally more talented as an Airbender but making him scared of it ultimately just made him come across as lazy when it came to learning water bending and then he SUDDENLY can join with the spirit of the ocean itself to waterbend for the first time? Just....NO!
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Yue being a bender was one change I loved. It never made sense that the girl who embodies the moon - the OG water bender, can’t bend !!
100%
And to add to that, I like the detail that because she had the moons life within her she could still bend even after the moon died.
@@CJDM310 Oh yeah.... Now that you mention it 😂
@@CJDM310 Oh snap I didn't catch that. That's a great detail
one thing i do like is sokka and zuko seemed more skilled in this than in the animated. It makes sense because zuko has been searching for the AVATAR for 3 years so ofc to him he needs to be the best of the best and sokka had to protect his tribe since a young age which is something we know he took seriously. so im glad that even tho you can see sokka has a ways to go he's not useless
I have to say with the Live Action ATLA this Zhao is actually one of things that sold me! He was a such an amazing actor and then coming to find out he knew nothing about ATLA and thought he was auditioning for James Cameron Avatar and then to come in and do such a good job like this
He feels different, but he's one of the best characters in the live action! Reminds me a little of Elon Musk lol
I really hope it gets the full 3 book seasons. It has so much potential and so does the cast they have. I enjoyed this show
Good news: it was just renewed for two more seasons
My bet is that they make the comet return in 3 years instead of “next summer”.
This helps with the actor’s aging being an issue in future seasons.
This allows time skips for him to master elements with extensive teaching and less “ah yes he’s just so naturally gifted”.
That always didn’t sit well with me in the original. It’s all good that he’s better than his friends at bending… but being so much better than every past aavatar? They had to spend years… he got like 9 months and still did it lol.
i mean tbf avatar wan did it in a year and aang had the same amount and had already mastered air
Yeah honestly there was never anything wrong with Aang being a natural water bender, since he still struggled with earth & fire.
I like how in the animation he shows Katara up, she gets jealous, learns to over come it, & uses it to push her to become better. Was honestly looking forward to seeing Aang water bend. Was super disappointed that he didn’t even once
In the end he created a giant Koizilla in AS and I have a hinch that in future in season 2 they will start from his training in NWT where they stopped since we know they didn't leave yet whereas he is learning water w Katara as a teacher. @@zerox020
This is a perfect 'adaptation', imo. I'm excited to see Toph,and also Aang learning from Master Katara. Yeah, your outfit is perfect.
Princess Yue was played by Amber Midthunder, the protagonist from "Prey."
She played Naru wow that's dope 😮😊
She's so pretty and charismatic, I loved her here
I think they introduce Sozin's Comet at the end of book 1 for book 2's drive so the timeline wont stuck in just a year, cause the actors grew up so quickly.
Yo I landed it in an 8.5 when I finished it last week, no joke! The things that other people complain about don't really bother me, aside from the rushed moments and cheesy dialogue. It's probably as good as a live action adaptation could get of the original show tbh
It's important to remember that all those people telling him he needs to be alone, ultimately failed in their quest or purpose. The Earth Kingdom became a mess, Omashu is a mess, Kuruk lost his loved one/the people say he abandoned them, and so on. So they keep trying to shoulder all the responsibility, and it doesn't work. Aang is trying something different.
If you ever feel stupid, remember that the fire nation tried to stop a giant water monster by throwing fireballs at it.
heat can still burn water (evaporate)
ima cry bc i neeed seaosn two RIGHT NOW😭😭😭
*Avatar: The Last Airbender* (2024) Episodes Ranked
1. 1x06: "Masks"
2. 1x08: "Legends"
3. 1x02: "Warriors"
4. 1x05: "Spirited Away"
5. 1x07: "The North"
6. 1x03: "Omashu"
7. 1x04: "Into the Dark"
8. 1x01: "Aang"
Masks ep. ❤
Nooo, why aang so low?😢
@@salvatoreruggiero6551 i actually like all the episodes in this season, even the pilot. But pilots are not exactly the most rewatchable episodes in my opinion
@@JoelMiller431 ah okok👍
for me it's episode 7 that feels little weak
I am glad you came around more, Monica. You've been much more mature about it than a lot of the internet who just want a complete exact repeat of the original and complain when they don't get it.
You also liked the changes to Percy.
I myself had to deal with that "bewilderment" effect with Dune Part 2 because I know the book so well, but the movies change a few things to make the plot work for a 6 hour epic. So, I get it. I get both sides of the feeling, but things are allowed to be different if it makes sense and people being mad it isn't exact and saying something is bad just for being different have some growing to do.
This show was an 8/10 for me writing could be better, exposition could be better I wanna see them build the characters up more and bring some more of their real personalities from the animated show but other than that I can see this live action being green lit for season 2 and possibly having ether 8, 9 or 10 episodes and possible some more free rein from the creators and the animated show and Netflix itself 😊 loved this reaction, the outfit was such and slay and I feel like this show could be promising 🎉
Same ❤❤❤
I wonder if in season 2 they will reveal Azula was imagining Mai and Ty Lee there with her when they really were away doing their own thing.
Wait I would love this so much
+mateohere5025
Why?
Fun fact: There's another languages in which they official name of the show is "Avatar: The Legend of Aang", changing the last airbender part. It's a pretty known name, so maybe that's why they made a reference to it.
I feel like this all happened really fast and especially with kioshi channeling him, he just thought he didnt have to learn any offensive bending and wouldnt have to hurt anyone himself. They could have made that more apparent though even just with 1 scene of the accidental firebend or just him stating it. Then he realizes with Kreuk that he cannot rely on that and must actually learn.
So glad you liked the live action series! I surprsingly loved it! It finally got my mom into the franchise.
Sokka, Lord of Ice and Snow, Bender of Backs lol
In the first strike against the Fire nation Navy Aang was by himself. Showing him with Sokka and Katara shows he knows already he cant do it alone. They didnt go to the spirit oasis for momo in the show they went for Aang to contact the spirits. We get the fire nation air balloon early. They didnt use them at the northern Water nation attack. Zhao throwing shots at Iroh as usual. Nice to see they kept that. No breath of fire for Zuko. Zhao knew about the spirits due to the Wan Shi Tong library. In the show he burns it here he stabs it. Oh damn the chief out here getting it I dont think we saw that. Han out here not looking like no punk either. Godzilla lives!!!!!! Iroh bbq'd his ass idk Im ok with it but I did want the spirit to get its own personal revenge.
Uh, you mean Coyzilla lives 😉
@@johnv3733 awwww nice
There's a lot clunky writing and pacing here and there, but there's moments where this adaptation really shines. Things I love: Dallas and Paul as Zuko and Iroh, full stop. Zhao being a slimy little b@stard and loving it. The Aang/Zuko fight in Omashu. The added moments from episode 6 with Zuko's backstory and his extra interaction with Aang. Yue given more of a personality, even if her connection with Sokka still somehow felt rushed. The gravity given to Aang's merge with the ocean spirit.
I do hope we get more seasons, because while far from perfect, when this shines, it really shines. I think they'll have a chance to make the different choices and omissions pay off in different ways, and I can only hope the writing will improve with more connection between the cast and showrunners. 7/10 for me overall. 9/10 for Masks, that episode is never not going to make me ugly cry.
The actress of yue is the girl Naru from prey!
omg YES! And that means she’s also Kerry from Legion😍
Monica: “too soon”
Every guy: “I’m ok with it.”
Speak for yourself lol it was too soon
The only thing I wished they did was show Katara’s passion. When she challenged Pakku she nearly broke the castle they were in because she was so passionate. So hopefully in future seasons we see more of that. But I was pleasantly surprised with this live action. And I really like the direction they are going with this Zuko interpretation.
I think they are waiting for Katara to become a master first So Aang can learn from her. That way she can rightfully gain the title of Sifu Katara. 😅. They put emphasis on her being her own master the same way Toph is her own master. Then Zuko becomes his own master when he has to relearn the right way to fire bend from the dragons.
I understand this version of Yue`s hair is a wig but, even though it is a wig, I like it better than M Night`s Yue`s hair.
As much as i love the show i also had an issue aang not learning water bending of at least try to water bend, hopefully they get renewed for season 2 and hahn aka yue husband is fine but not finer than firelord ozai and i also hate yue wig but love how she was written for the show
Its official I'm over here screaming they've been renewed for season 2 and 3 im so ready to see my baby toph and netflix better not let us down with azula vs katara vs zuko and aang vs ozai better be epic
Season two AND THREE have been announced 🥳🙌
I need to see toph in live action😩
Idk how I’m going handle appa’s lost days in live action
Overall, it was stellar for me. I love that it feels more grown. A country at war is very different than a country in peace. They weren't taking it lightly, the consequences of war, of children in war and genocide. Hopefully they get to continue to finish this legend of Aang. And love the bending so far. Feels like I'm watching a Chinese Wuxia story.
And in the book as well 7:23
Not exactly perfect in terms of pacing and some changes, but it is overall a FAR better live action portrayal of *Avatar: The Last Airbender* than whatever the hell that 2010 film was
It isn't even comparable to that monstrosity
Love watching your journey with this this to me is just as good as the animated show and some of the scenes that they took from the cartoon like you said were fantastic that final scene where he turned into the giant Spirit at the end I thought was done better in the live action then it was in the animated one
Kind of a hot take but I think Princess Yue in the M Night Avatar movie looked way more like the animated series character.
Nah I've always felt this way lol as bad as it was, her and Dev Patel were the only highlights for me (Aang's tattoo design was also cool I won't lie)
love the central perk mug
Thank you! I got it for Christmas🥰
LETS GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!
I give it an 8.5/10. Which is excellent for a 1st szn adaption. I need season TWO now!!!!! And TOPH!!!!
4:43 she was always a bender she just wasn’t aloud to use it
Aang avoided waterbending bc he was avoiding the responsibility of being the Avatar.
Loved the adaptation, but even I have to admit... they need a better hair and beard department bc that was like the one big fail looks wise for this season. Every beard looked glued on, every wig looked like a wig. Even Paku... it's like he's megamind with a huge bald cap... I'm shocked they'd spend so much on costume and sets and then settle for that.
Kurk didnt talk to Aang until the finale. He never had a knife. zhao atleast waited until the day break. Zuko has great form. I was his actions in the training boot camp. Zhao burned it instead of stabbing it. Katara had atleast trapped Zuko in ice at that point. Godzilla King of monsters attack. I wished we had gotten that first agni kai. from zuko and zhao. Iroh bbq'd his ass
For me personally I would say 6-7/10 and I just loved the fire bending it just looked cool I hope they will get season 2 and 3
I love your reaction and show for me is 8/10 i love Live Action ATLA that’s very great.
8/10 for me maybe for a season 2 they slow down the pacing to give enough time for characters to breathe more cause 8 episodes in my opnion is not enough maybe in a time jump in season 2 aang already knows how to water bend and they'll say "ok pakku trained me off screen" lol
Enjoyed your breakdowns as a big fan of the original. I came in new and really now understand why Avatar is/was so popular. My only real issue was I didnt love some of Katara's acting/delivery.
Great reaction!💞
Monica Awesome Video Today!!🔥🐐🐐💎
1:16 will just call white=air
Animated = 9.5. This i gave 8. But had they had 12 episodes they would have had time to develop character.
RIP my boy Hahn! It's a solid 8/10 for me. And I'm actually pretty excited for the next seasons.
Personally, the whole series is a 7.3-7.5/10 for me. Aside from the beautiful effects on bending, creatures and so on, i really liked alla the additions they made. Regarding the changes, i did not like what they did with Bumi, i did not like how they dealt with the spiritual world stories, and I didn't like how they wrote Katara (she is way too bland here). I'm sceptical about Azula, i need to see more of her cause she could have done better. And i disliked the fact Aang did not waterbender a single time in this season. I really liked Sokka, zuko and uncle iroh. Overall, this show was good, of course very far from the cartoon, but it's highly sufficient. What they really need to improve is the writing cause certain dialogues from Katara, Aang are bad, there's a writing problem here and i hope they will try to do better for season 2 (if it happens).
Not me saying yaaaay paku is sexist!!!☠️☠️☠️☠️
On rewatch I’m at 8 out of 10
This is different they don’t to the pakku and gran gran thing.
🤘🏿
Zhao has always been a bum
This 👏 is 👏 what 👏 I'm 👏 saying 👏
This version of Aang is not merely a pacifist he is scared of his abilities and it manifests in him having this procrastinating attitude to learning the other bending disciplines it really bothered me because that's not what his struggle is. His conflict is that he is fundamentally opposed to violence and he has to fight to defeat the fire lord and is expected to kill him. Making him naturally more talented as an Airbender but making him scared of it ultimately just made him come across as lazy when it came to learning water bending and then he SUDDENLY can join with the spirit of the ocean itself to waterbend for the first time? Just....NO!
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Someone needs to stop you💀 now I don’t have the energy for it rn but one day I’m keeping my promise and egging your house💗
IT GOT RENEWED FOR 2 AND 3