Once you've watched the whole show, Book 1 becomes that much more interesting. Because you see the set up of the show, and ofc there is Aang and Katara, Aand and his friends, Uncle Iroh being kinda hard to read, is he lazy, is he unconcerned or is there something else? And then you have that "twin flames" energy from Aang and Zuko. You can see on the Blue Spirit episode how Aang and Zuko working together creates this power duo that just rocks everything and completes each other very well. And the whole ending on the Storm episode, where Iroh points out that Aang gives Zuko hope by existing today and being potentially key to his "redemption" (or what he sees as his redemption towards his father), all the while Katara herself points out how Aang gives people hope. How he gives her hope, and on the long run, even how he gives Sokka hope, because Sokka is willing to walk "away" from his destiny as a warrior with his father, to help Aang fullfill his destiny. The more I watch the show, the older I get, the more I reflect on the story as a whole, without a spoiler, I'd say my favorite character journey is Aang's. I really love all the characters journeys, but I think Aang's journey carries a lot of important messages that do resonate hardcore with me as a person and who I aspire to be, and that's what makes him my favorite character. In retrospect, he's way more lawyered even on Book 1 than "just a kid wanting to have fun" or "having kid considerations" – because tbh, I don't think a lot of 12 years old think about their love life or their future with someone they love and who would love them just as much. Even in these early episodes, Aang's storyline raises a lot of questions about abandonment, loss, grief, running away from grief, duty, genocide, family, etc.
With you watching in clusters, I see something I'd forgotten. An episode considered one of the worst by many is immediately followed by an episode considered one of the best by many
In regards to Aang, keep in mind he ran from his duty because he was scared of losing everything and everyone he knew. Because of that choice, he lost every air bender, his entire culture. Not to mention all the people who've died in the war, and everyone who suffered cause of it in the last 100 years. And now he's charged with defeating a global threat, as an untrained 12 year old.
Every time I do a rewatch of this series, or I show it to friends and family, I skip S1E9 "The Waterbending Scroll", S1E11"The Great Divide" and S1E15 "Bato of the Water Tribe". They are the only episodes out of all three seasons of this entire show that I feel you can skip, and not miss a beat. 'Avatar the Last Airbender' only gets better and better from here, IMO.
there's something hysterical about holden and jen saying they like this show and that they hope it gets better quick and then immediately watching the great divide xD
Season one may seem a little slow, but its completely necessarry to establish the world the building and its characters so that when you transition to the next season the story can go all out now that you understand how the world works and who the characters are.
Going back to season 1 after finishing the show you really pick up on all the character building and foreshadowing thats been building up to the later moments in the story.
this show does a great job at showing the hero and villain story in the same episode and tying them together.
great divide sucks
Aang is a deeper character than just “I want a girl to like me” but I can’t say anymore than that without spoiling
Once you've watched the whole show, Book 1 becomes that much more interesting. Because you see the set up of the show, and ofc there is Aang and Katara, Aand and his friends, Uncle Iroh being kinda hard to read, is he lazy, is he unconcerned or is there something else? And then you have that "twin flames" energy from Aang and Zuko. You can see on the Blue Spirit episode how Aang and Zuko working together creates this power duo that just rocks everything and completes each other very well. And the whole ending on the Storm episode, where Iroh points out that Aang gives Zuko hope by existing today and being potentially key to his "redemption" (or what he sees as his redemption towards his father), all the while Katara herself points out how Aang gives people hope. How he gives her hope, and on the long run, even how he gives Sokka hope, because Sokka is willing to walk "away" from his destiny as a warrior with his father, to help Aang fullfill his destiny.
The more I watch the show, the older I get, the more I reflect on the story as a whole, without a spoiler, I'd say my favorite character journey is Aang's. I really love all the characters journeys, but I think Aang's journey carries a lot of important messages that do resonate hardcore with me as a person and who I aspire to be, and that's what makes him my favorite character. In retrospect, he's way more lawyered even on Book 1 than "just a kid wanting to have fun" or "having kid considerations" – because tbh, I don't think a lot of 12 years old think about their love life or their future with someone they love and who would love them just as much. Even in these early episodes, Aang's storyline raises a lot of questions about abandonment, loss, grief, running away from grief, duty, genocide, family, etc.
With you watching in clusters, I see something I'd forgotten. An episode considered one of the worst by many is immediately followed by an episode considered one of the best by many
Never seen two parents make a kids show so dirty😂😂
In regards to Aang, keep in mind he ran from his duty because he was scared of losing everything and everyone he knew. Because of that choice, he lost every air bender, his entire culture. Not to mention all the people who've died in the war, and everyone who suffered cause of it in the last 100 years.
And now he's charged with defeating a global threat, as an untrained 12 year old.
Love how every one's says it feels like a kid show well no shit 🤦🏻♂️
Holden the reason you recognize June’s voice actress is cuz she voiced Black Cat in the 90s animated Spider-Man
Please continue the series! It gets better! 🙏
@16:48: I bet Aang is such a powerful bender he's got a 180 degree bend in it.
Zuko’s story gets real good from here
Every time I do a rewatch of this series, or I show it to friends and family, I skip S1E9 "The Waterbending Scroll", S1E11"The Great Divide" and S1E15 "Bato of the Water Tribe". They are the only episodes out of all three seasons of this entire show that I feel you can skip, and not miss a beat. 'Avatar the Last Airbender' only gets better and better from here, IMO.
I wish yall would react to The Rings of Power !!!!
Jun's voice actress is Jennifer Hale, who's done a lot of voice acting. Probably best known for female Shepherd from Mass Effect.
there's something hysterical about holden and jen saying they like this show and that they hope it gets better quick and then immediately watching the great divide xD
The voice actor for Iroh, Mako Iwamatsu also played Aku in Samuri Jack.
I can’t wait for you guys to get to The Avatar and the Firelord.
9:55. The official quietest utterance of "Holden Thomas Hardman" recorded, clockin' in at a measley 3.5 dcb.
Gonna be some interesting reactions with Appa in season 2
"I hope they focus more on Zuko" Well boy do I have good news for you
Season one may seem a little slow, but its completely necessarry to establish the world the building and its characters so that when you transition to the next season the story can go all out now that you understand how the world works and who the characters are.
Going back to season 1 after finishing the show you really pick up on all the character building and foreshadowing thats been building up to the later moments in the story.
With how Jen reacted to the abuse of Appa in this episode, I am especially worried for her reaction in a certain book two episode…
It is really weird that ATLA is peak story telling but you’ll see lol
She’s gonna love Azula like adore isn’t she 😂
Sokka is my spirit animal. XD
You guys should watch spy kids as your next reaction
Episode 11 is arguably the worst episode of the series.