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There is a lake in the fire nation capital in the cartoon too... Check... The mountain like stuffs look like the caldera too...
The actor for Zuko is going to be great. He does sound a bit like Dante Basco in the trailer.
looks really good but it made my scalp itchy for some reason so maybe thats a sign of something
Man I can't help but wonder how much better it would have been if they had not revealed Ozai's face until the very end of the series. Imagine that final season trailer reaction when the audience gets to see daddy ozai in full glory for the first time. The build up and pay off would have been amazing
"Oh no. Ozai's hot." Well, yeah, he's the Firelord.
Flameo, hotman!
@@rongpirson5250 No! The Ozai simps are already coming onto the scene!
The fatherlord
@@pipirupanda Firelord Ozaddy
Ozai was hot in the anime too he had distinct features that stand out a lot.
I like the fact Aangs tattoos light up more slowly. Really gives the feeling that he is building power from the past Avatars and not just being plugged in like a lightbulb.
plugged in like a lightbulb 🤣
They took notes from Godzilla
It is a mode induced out of a need for self defense, so I personally still prefer the sudden *boom, you done fucked up* oomf you get from instant avatar state
I like that when it ends up being an intentional thing when he masters it, but I also like the lightbulb speed like when he gets pissed about Katara being sunken in earth or Appa being muzzled. It makes you go 😰
@@blorbdestroyer exactly, you hit the nail on head.
I heard a rumour that they are changing it to make Zuko the Blue Spirit in the live action which is really worrisome as that was such a huge part of Momo's character arc
they always try to steal momo’s light :(
The series was really about Momo I feel like aang was the real side character
The fact that we can finally move on from the Shyamalan movie is so relieving.
What movies this is the first life action avatar
what movie?
No, it's not. There was a terrible movie back in like 2010 that caught a lot of flack because it was so bad@@nightwolfnordberg9476
There is no Shaymalan movie in Ba Sing Se.
What Shyamalan movie?
if they get to The Ember Island Players they totally need to use the opportunity to make fun of the Shyamalan movie
No listen. I agree 100%
What movie?
They already did that in the original series.
What's this about dates? Don't you know? Time is an illusion.
@@kjj26k there's a strong chance we might not get to that point, but you never really know
Okay, this NEEDS to happen! Bring in the actors from that movie!
In the German dubbing, Katara, Sokka and Zuko even kept their original voices which is so special to me🥹🥹🥹
Ich bete für Onkel Irohs Synchronsprecher😭😭😭
Er ist leider schon vor längerer Zeit von uns gegangen :( RIP
@@copeenthuisiast5453
You mean the voice actors from the German dub of 2005 ATLA?
correct@@Fr0zenPeanut
@@Luciano.l099 that's really cool!
I think Sozin vs Gyatso is an amazing fight and story point. Its Roku's two best friends fighting, thw one who betrayed him and the one who stayed loyal to him literally into the next life.
I think having Zhao at Kyoshi Island was one of the necessary changes of condensing the series into eight episodes, because it seems like a lot of the episodes they’re most likely cutting- the waterbending scroll, the deserter- are the only episodes where he actually interacts with the gaang. If he’s going to be the big bad of the first season, they need to know who he is and fear him. They can’t just have him showing up at the very end of the Winter Solstice episode and then at the North Pole and leave Katara and Sokka asking “who the fuck was that guy?” Like Aang will get some screen time with him during the Blue Spirit and Zuko will be around him a lot more, but they might have just felt they needed one extra scene with Zhao to establish him as a threat before he KILLS THE MOON.
I will be kinda sad that we won't have 'the deserter' if we go by the trailer. That episode had some nice plot points: the introduction of Jeong Jeong, Aang getting scared of learning fire because he hurt Katara, Katara figuring out she can heal.
Plus we have the background of Zhao ad what his flaws are (impulsive and easily angered) and we see Aang using that knowledge to defeat him.
Now that I am thinking, could be that they put Jeong Jeong at Kyoshi Island. I think combining those two plot lines could work.
Exactly! They still have to write a good story that makes sense to ones who never saw the animated series before, not just nostalgia for us fans.
Hopefully the story is well written, but changes are to be expected with the adjusted formatting of 8 hour long episodes instead of 22 shorter ones.
@@Hannah-vt7lcLove that last idea, having Jeong Jeong at Kyoshi island. Maybe that’s why this time they stop at the island, because they find out about him. It could probably be the most efficient way to fuse the stories.
I hope that Zuko is still there because it starts his relationship with Suki, and them working together at the prison in season 3
@@Hannah-vt7lc I don’t thing they’ve cast Jeong Jeong yet, but maybe they could incorporate part of his story into book 3? I don’t know, I feel like Aang’s fear of firebending wasn’t that important overall to his character arc, but if they wanted to include it it could be just part of his trauma from losing his people to the Fire Nation. I know it kind of comes back when Zuko joins the gaang, but Aang did get over the fear with about three seconds of meditating.
As much as I like Jeong Jeong, I don’t know how much would be lost by cutting his character in the long term, Iroh kind of matches most of his symbolic importance- a general who turned his back on the Fire Nation and later joins the white lotus and helps liberated Ba Sing Se- so like with cutting Bato or Haru (even if I still hope they include some of the story beats from Imprisoned for Katara’s sake, but it was her story not his that was important) IDK how much we’d lose from not including him, he doesn’t really effect the plot very much.
Jet, The Mechanist and Suki are all secondary characters who have an impact on the plot so you have to keep them, but other characters I can understand the need to cut them out to tell a cleaner and more focused story.
Actually I think Azula + bow scene could be used to highlight another trait of Azula’s - there’s actually quite a few things in the world she’s NOT good at, NOT a prodigy at. And her response to these imperfections is to rely on her status and the one prodigal skill she has (firebending) to elevate herself and compensate. See the flashback, where she can’t tolerate that Tai Lee is more acrobatic and pushes her over, or the massive fit she throws on Ember Island when she realizes she can’t socialize as well as her peers. There can be a scene where Azula tries archery, realizes she’s not as naturally good as she is at other things, and walks away in a huff saying that “princess of fire only needs fire, leave the mundane weaponry to people of lesser talents”.
Reminds me of a fanfic called The Last Firebender, where the spirits removed everyone's firebending after Zuko got burned by Ozai, save for Zuko's. Azula could not rise above mediocre with any weapon she tried and it made her the unfavorite.
@@SnakeMan448holy crap??? I’m going to read this rn
@@AnnthemofArt author is called thispatternismine.
I always kind of assumed that Ozai and Azula might have viewed non firebending combat as "beneath" them and "improper" tbh. Idk how I feel about the change.
@@maloo538 Ozai, for sure. That he wouldn't take on his teenaged son in nonbender combat spoke for itself. Azula is less clear. She was able to keep up with Aang and Toph without her firebending, and in her first fight with Zuko, she took him on without fire as well, only going for lightning once he was winded.
Hearing they gave themselves additional restrictions on when they could use the Avatar state actually makes me feel more optimistic. I think it likely forced them to avoid using it as a deus ex machina and gave them the impetus to raise stakes in certain conflicts even higher than they were originally.
It makes sense given there's only 8 episodes. I do really love the moment he waterbends himself out of the ocean but if I had to limit the amount of times to say...3? Roku possessing his body, Ocean Spirit, and Aang finding Gyatso. That alone would hit extra hard after seeing him perish so horribly.
@@TheRibottoStudios yes definitely, Aang finding Gyatso was probably the first scene in the show that had be bawling, I hope they keep that.
@@TheRibottoStudios I would keep that. him waterbending them to safety was key to cementing credibility that he was THE Avatar and not just a rogue airbender that may have survived (like we’ve seen with so many Jedi that survived order 66)
It also introduced the Avatar state mystery because he realized it was instinctual and he had no control/memory.
I would make it so that entering the spirit world/connection didn’t require the Avatar state. But instead could be used through meditation/focus. Jinora, Zaheer, Iroh, plenty of people are able to access the spirit world without needing Avatar state.
Agreed
@fvalles that actually would be a good rule tweak. And make it so the AS really was meant to be a defense mechanism. Even Kyoshi exemplifies this by making Kyoshi Island; she didn't kill Chin the Conqueror as much as she thinks otherwise. She used the avatar state as a way to save her home.
Just noticed this from that still of azula. I’m so glad that they used mongol or eastern style draw. Index over thumb, achor beyond the ear. Instead of the Mediterranean draw most are used to in western movies for archery. Great detail to add in there. Not very noticeable to those that aren’t in the archery world, but very cool to do that.
Given how spooky Hei Bai looks, I can't wait to see Wan Shi Tong and the moment he does the extending thing where he goes from eerie but fluffy to creepy and serpentine. Or Koh, for that matter!
Also, June is perfect, holy shit
I can't wait to see Koh!
june looks exactly the same its unreal
Koh is gonna be craaaazy.
I don't know if they'll do it this way, but it'd be cool to see the Air Nomads fighting somewhat equally until the comet comes really close, and amplifies every firebender's fire. Like, imagine that trailer shot is Sozin blasting Gyatso, who's fending it off right as the screen goes red and Sozin's flame blooms into an inferno. Really hammer home the threat of the comet coming back around as clear as possible when we learn of it later, and establish it wasn't just ordinary firebenders that wiped out the mass majority of the Air Nomads.
This would be a great way to show the absolute horror the comet and the genocide was. If they don’t show things like this then I’m worried
I had the exact same thought. The attack happens just before the comet arrives, and it takes effect during the battle for max drama
I love the idea that the attack starts at night and as the comet arrives, it’s what lights everything up -literally. And we can now see the devastation it brings
That scene needs to be R-rated or else it’s a huge disappointment.
That’s a good point, the comet doesn’t last that long and showing what normal firebending looks like would help emphasize just how much more power the comet makes them. We shall see though because one of the theories was that the comet enhanced firebending allowed average benders to propel themselves up to the temple where normal people supposedly can’t reach without a flying bison.
I adore that shot of Aang hugging Appa. There's so much emotion in that shot, so much vulnerability from Aang.
****SPOILER***** I'm egging ever closer to 30 and the resurfacing trauma of Appa's disappearance in season 2 will certainly still have me fighting tooth and nail to hold back tears.
"The Look" you mentioned about Netflix shoes is also true of Amazon with Wheel of Time and Rings of Power and it's because the world doesn't look lived in. The most prominent example of this are the clothes. They are beautiful and perfectly bring the animation to life but for people travelling, and adventuring, and working the land there are NO rips, or tears, or errant stains, or sweat. This cleanilness can be forgiven in an animated show but not when you have to compare a live action show to the look at feel of real life
Another concern is the Wheel of Time and Rings of Power didn’t care about the OG creators opinions and thought their stories needed updating for a “modern audience” just like Avatar seems to be
Yes. I’m not optimistic because of how things look so clean. The necklaces Soka wears, for example, instead of being made from animal teeth, is a beautiful piece of jewelry.
Also, Azula did appeared on book one. In one scene. And it is the scene the fire lord punish Zuko. Two mistakes of the video.
@@daxlucero2437 I mean yes, and since the making of this video this has definitely become a bigger concern with particularly Sokka's arc it sounds like but that really doesn't have to do with what was mentioned
I think this goes deeper than costuming and props, but to the CGI as well. All the CG look... Well like plastic. There are never any imperfections that a practical set would have. Making realistic CGI (or even artistically non-plastic-looking CGI) is not impossible, but lord knows these artists are under enough crunch that the slap-dash, corners cut version is all a Netflix or prime show will ever produce.
The costumes are painful. They look like they were pulled out of a plastic bag at Spirit Halloween and then upgraded to cosplayer quality. Clothes are so important for creating a lived world.
Sokka seemed so serious in the initial teaser, but hearing him in this trailer made me much more excited. At least in the dialogue we heard, he had Sokka's tone down and he doesn't seem like he's going to be as serious as it initially looked like he would be
Yeah, this was one of my greatest concerns early on.
Apparently my therapist used to baby sit the actor playing zuko and she regularly called him during filming to tell him not to mess this up. That woman is scary so I have high hopes.
Sparking that anxiety in him wasn't very therapeutic lmao
Although quite accurate to Zuko’s story lol!
Well that would be annoying
Theres no way your therapist said that lmao
@@kayazuko Why not? She isn't the therapist of Zuko's actor. If she was, it would be highly unprofessional, but as a fan who was his babysitter, I don't see any problems.
Glad to see that someone is finally making the first Avatar movie! No other one exists. Not one…it doesn’t…exist…
What exists? This is the first live action ever done.
There is no live action movie in Ba Sing Sea
In fact, if there were a movie I think this series would be more than four times as long.
What about the M. Night..... forgot what I was talking about after I received an invitation from the Earth King
Why are you talking about an avatar movie??? Some people dream a lot even when they are awake and start looking into the multiverse... Why would you talk about something something so random like an avatar movie??? It's like me suddenly talking about a windy stone, you know, something that doesn't exist... Dude, come back to reality and stop making your mind wander to strange things... It's weird...
The casting of June and Suki are fire! I don't know whether anyone else would look more like June than that actor does. Suki looks great too! Very well done!
I have a theory on who the Blue Spirit is... I think it's Sokka. It all makes sense. Blue is the color of the Water Tribe, Sokka's not a bender, but uses weapons like boomerangs, clubs and SWORDS, his sister also disguises herself as a spirit. I mean, come on, he rescues Aang. Who else is a male ally of Aang at this point in the show? It all makes perfect sense.
My theory is that its Jet! Think about it, they never specified if he died or not, maybe he just changed his style and went all masked vigilante? It's definitely Jet!
Nah, you're all wrong, it's clearly Zhao.
Just think about the scene were he admired Zuko's swords. Why would a pure firebender be so knowledgable about swords. You even see a reaction on his face, like he's worried he just gave the game away.
Why would he rescue Aang? Think avout it, once he actually delivers him , the Fire Lord will not have any use for him any more. But by covertly resuing him, he can keep milking the Firelord for military resources and advancements in rank.
I’m not sure if y’all are being sarcastic or what lol
Clearly, you have never seen the animated series or read the comics... I HIGHLY recommend watching the original series before jumping into the live-action. You will get a better idea of the show and the characters before forming misconstrued opinions. I won't spoil for you who the Blue Spirit is but it is clearly stated in the show later on.
Please please please watch the animated series before starting unnecessary debates on a topic that is so clearly outlined in the plot of the original show.
@@ashleynicole5562 r/woosh
Dude. Read the comments again. See how Jet's unspecified death is mentioned? See how Katara masquerading as a spirit is mentioned? We know, we've seen the original. That's the thing, having seen the original story leaves people with little to speculate about plotwise, so doing that in jest is fun.
So who do YOU think could the Blue Spirit be, and why would they help Aang? 😁
I'm just wondering how they're gonna showcase the Air Nomad Genocide. The showrunner confirmed that's Gyatso fighting Sozin. That's a conscious change to make the loss just as personal to us as it was to Aang. I hope they explore his trauma a lot more here than the OG did.
Can we also mention how messed up in the head that whole situation is. Sozin recently within the last decade maybe decade and half left his best friend the previous Avatar to die, cuz he wasn’t letting him do the empire thing, and is now hunting and trying to kill the reincarnation of his former best friend
I'm curious about that too.
Sozin is probably just going to kill Gyatso but it might an interesting change if Sozin goes down to Gyatso sucking air out of the room. He died of old age in the OG show, but maybe they want to make him more of a martyr in the new timeline and give the guy who arguably is the real villain of the show an onscreen comeuppance. Plus Gyatso and Roku were friends so it'd be kinda fitting.
@@JamesRT1291Yeah lmfao that’s wicked af! 😭
And it's not even a totally random coincidence that they happened to meet on the battlefield. Gyatso trained with Roku, and Sozin most likely knows that. It makes sense that he would seek out one of the greatest airbenders to fight.
@@JamesRT1291 omg, i never even thought of that. that is so fucked up
Appa is half CG and half large animatronic. They really tried to go 50/50 on as many things as they could, including locations. Yeah, they're on a set half the time, but they're also on location half the time as well.
I think Zhao will track Zuko to Kyoshi island, so Zuko will be a threat there at the same time Zhao is.
If Hei-Bai is THAT scary.. imagine how shit-your-pants terrifying Koh is going to be.
I get the complaint about Bumi, but it doesn't bother me too much. For me it will come down to Utkarsh's portrayal.
George Takei as Koh…oh god, he’s prob gonna sound hella scary lmao
I only know Utkarsh from his brief appearance on Critical Role but I’m excited to see what he brings to the table!
I cannot wait for Koh, that episode will be nightmare material. Just the shifting between faces.
@@chirayudesai793the AVATAR. OH MY
I'm sure George will do great in the role of Koh, but I do wish that Erik Dellums was still providing the voice. He managed to really capture the power of Koh as being this mysterious force that was playing a game with Aang, almost like playing with his food, all the while answering Aang's questions and never getting upset that Aang isn't displaying any emotion, but ready to pounce the second he did.
Avatar was already done justice by Avatar. Could we stop pretending everything animated just exists in limbo until someone decides to change its story medium to live action in order for it to be worthy of respect and consideration?
It was perfect in its own medium, that is why adaptation should not be one to one copy of the animation. I believe this one on its own right, is really enjoyable. It’s ironic really because im sure if people watch this with no idea of the animated series, they’ll pretty much love it.
I like how you chose a scene of Bumi dramatically launching a moderate rock as an example of his "small movements with big bending" when he could earth bend from a coffin by just moving his head
Cautiously optimistic is definitely the most accurate feeling.
excited and terrified too
@@the-dragon-invasion-is-near I have right those feelings ! :D I am terried to get hyped those old scars still hurt...
I'm not cautious at all this trailer relieved all my fears. I think it's gonna be freaking amazing
Nah, I'm optimistic now
@@adrianamontalvo7472me too 😆😆
There's a key line in "The Avatar and the Fire Lord" that suggests that Sozin actively participated in the genocide. "I knew the next avatar would be born an air nomad, so I wiped out the air temples."
Not "my armies." Not "we." "I."
Also Sozin himself killing Gyatso makes sense given the dozen fire nation bodies his corpse is surrounded by.
yooo good catch man!
Putting in perspective his relationship with Roku, i wouldnt doubt he would want to be there to guarantee his "friend" death "again", both for sentimentality and fear.
@@Alacaelumthat’s not even the main reason why he’d be there. the fire lord is typically considered the most powerful firebender, so it makes complete sense for him to be a part of the attacks on the temples. plus, it was literally named “Sozin’s Comet”, so it’s unlikely to only be named after the leader during the time it was used
Honestly it makes sense for both Sokka and Katara to be taken by HeiBai. Katara didn’t really have a huge role in the cartoon when it happened and having both of them being gone raises the stakes. I think it will be “Into the Dark”/ “Spirts”.
But that lessens the Aang - Sokka dynamic, which is weaker than Aang - Katara naturally. It kind of makes sokka the afterthought.
Sometimes I forgot how long it takes until Toph joins the team. They really did a lot without her, but it's easy to forget because Toph is such a presence. If the show is good, I'm looking really forward to seeing Toph come to life. It'd be great if they'd cast an actual blind girl to play her
It'd be great to cast the best actress to play her. That's what the job is - acting
@@Acromion11 Yeah.. it would be great to cast an actual blind girl, but it must be exceptionally tough, especially with all the movements toph must be able to perform
When the time is right and Toph is introduced it need to be as accurate as it can so we must be introduced to a big strong manly blind guy that used voice wave forms to see.
I'm a bit of a camera and filmmaking nerd although by no means an expert, but I can at least speculate about what makes the show look so clean and cheap. I think it's a combination of many factors: a lot of it seems to be greenscreen and lighting that is generally very bright and studio-like, leaving the characters a bit too perfectly illuminated to seem natural, and I'm not sure if the practical lighting colour always matches the CG environments. The clothing isn't weathered so looks less realistic and more like cheap costumes. They're using anamorphic lenses which have a very stylistic depth of field that works great in some cases but I don't think they're a good fit for Avatar. The trailer also has ridiculously many lens flares, which are a feature of anamorphic lenses although I think many lens flares in the trailer were digitally added in post. The colour grading is definitely very vibrant (which isn't necessarily a bad thing but in this case I don't think it looks particularly natural). I'm not entirely sure if they're using diffusion filters, (some highlights look like it but could also be a glow added in post) but if they are using diffusion filters, that would definitely be another factor that results in a very soft look.
this is the exact comment we were looking for
Some people are worried about the changes to the story, but judging by the trailer, this is what worries me the most. I feel like instead of making the necessary changes to properly adapt the aesthetics of the world to live action, they just tried to make it look exactly like the original. Which is a problem, because things that look good in a cartoon don't usually translate well to the visuals of a live action show.
Spot on. I went to school for theatre and studied wardrobe/costuming/hair and makeup and there is a surprising lack of weathering and aging on a lot of the clothes, shoes etc.
You get blinded by shots of perfectly white fur trim on Sokka and Katara's clothes, something not attainable/maintainable with the level of technology where they live, and the rougher state their tribe is in. Even Aang's clothing has crisp cut edges and vibrant colours that don't seem faded or worn in the slightest, considering he's so mobile and only has the one set.
Hair and makeup is generally pristine as well, which feels like a choice.
No idea if this was deliberate decision to make the show appear "closer" to the original AKA cartoony? But it definitely pulls your brain into "this is not real" territory quite quickly.
A good example of a TV show that uses aging/weathering techniques vs pristine, new clothes for character and story purposes is Good Omens. In that show, the angel Aziraphale is dressed in the same clothes that he's maintained carefully over millennia (still subject to wear and tear) vs the demon Crowley who "miracles" his outfits into being (brand new and perfect). It's subtle but it creates depth to the world that Avatar so far might be lacking? Just my two cents.
@@user-uq4gr5nl5o yeah... it bothers me quite a bit too. I remember when we first got images of the water tribe outfits for Sokka and Katara I was apprehensive. After seeing the bending though, I think I could stomach it and not really think about. I don't think Aang's outfit is too bad.
I do hope they change Zuko's scar, like what is that? You won't hear a PEEP of complaint from me about it being suddenly very different next season or whatever if it improves xD
Netflix has certain demands on brightness and colouring and types of lenses. That's why every Netflix show looks the same. Perfect for making it viewable on all apparatus, not perfect for fantasy.
I really wish they had done more with Zuko's scar. It's not supposed to be pretty or aesthetically pleasing like oh there's a little mark there. NO. It is a nasty burn scar. His skin is literally melted. Make it look ugly. In the cartoon Zuko did not have a left eyebrow, his skin was melted in such a way that he could not open his left eye fully, AND (one thing that is often overlooked) his left ear is also melted down.
I also wish it was overall bigger and darker/more red. Because when you see him in the cartoon, his scar is the first thing you see. Its his defining physical trait. Of course its gotta be hard to replicate that in live action in a way that looks realistic, but it would be better had they just put even a little more makeup on him
I saw one commenter point out that the scar prosthetic may not feel supper comfortable which could be why it doesn't look as bad as in the cartoon.
I don't know why or how, but Jet is the most accurate 1-to-1 recreation of something from animation to live action that I've ever seen
I really appreciate you doing a separate breakdown that is not just snippets from the first 4 hour reaction (which i also watched) it made your thoughts much more concise and just the extra effort is appreciated.
I love Sokka's line read, he has a huge stick up his ass and im here for it. Makes sense why they might tone down his humour and make it a bit more deadpan. Has been the protective older sibling, the one that has to defend his village and grow up fast. And hopefully we will get to see him unwind a bit as the show goes on
In the video of the cast reacting to the trailer, Sokka's actor does mention trying to "inject comedy wherever possible", so there's definitely going to be at least some humour
i would like to see him talk more seriously!!! him turning into a man is going to be interesting
now the sokka in the other movie was a real buzzkill but you have to blame shamallama for directing him so
I'm trying to stay open minded about Sokka's actor, he's got big shoes to fill, line delivery wise. Imho, Jack DeSena never had a bad line read and Ian's delivery on his lines in the trailer was a bit lacking
@@mitsukitai2713 Agreed, i honestly hated how that line felt, it was read to fast and it felt flat. Also when Aang says "I don't want the responsibility", that line also felt weak
Re: moving the Mechanist storyline to Omashu. I can see a version of this story where Aang is enthusiastic about introducing his new friends to a favorite place that he's sure will always be the same, especially after seeing the devastation of the Southern Air Temple, only to be dismayed that the Mechanist is seemingly demolishing a place of living history. So Aang goes to complain to the King of Omashu - while Sokka hangs out with the Mechanist to learn about this cutting edge science - and after Aang's trials/duel, he realizes the King is Bumi himself. Aang demands to know why Bumi is allowing his city to be torn apart, and Bumi explains that to Aang, it seems like everything is changing overnight, but Bumi has lived these past hundred years and knows that society has to progress for the good of the people. Just because the Fire Nation is going about it the wrong way, using their advancements to conquer their neighbors, that doesn't mean everybody else should stubbornly live in the past. The episode can end with the Fire Nation rolling up and beginning a seige on Omashu, the initial wave which the Gaang helps fend off, then Bumi insists that the city will be fine and they have to move on. It's a bittersweet parting for Aang, victorious but with more pressure mounting for him to end the war - and for the audience as well, because we know the next time we see Omashu, it will also have succumbed to the Fire Nation.
I can also see there still being aspects of Air Nomad culture being interwoven with the Mechanist, even in Omashu. We know Teo has his glider, so perhaps his father took airbender artefacts and or has been replicating them, and in that way upsets Aang. Or something like that. Still showing the use of Air Nomad culture by non Air Nomads, but on a smaller scale, perhaps. Just an idea I thought of.
I like both your ideas. There is not only way to tell a story or else we would not have so many tv shows and movies. Just like you both did, they can find a way to give those themes without using the same settings, the air temple.
Regarding the seeming weakness of the firebenders during the attack on the temples, it should be noted that when Sozin's Comet appeared in the show, the sky turned red. It doesn't appear to be red when they attack in the trailer; I think it's *possible* that they attack slightly before the comet arrives.
I'm generally looking forward to it, but I'm pretty sure now that we aren't going to to get Zuko's full arc. There is a theme now in t.v and cinema that if anyone is going to be a hero in the future, there is a hard cap on how much they can do whilst they're a villain. So I think Zuko will be played more as a victim of his circumstances from the off, rather than a willing participant until his change of heart.
Also, I reckon the plastic feeling is the world doesn't look scuffed enough.
Seeing Sozin actively take part in the genocide on-screen makes so much sense, esp. since he let Roku die. Once he was willing to sacrifice his best friend and the Avatar, he had no more regard for any human life outside the Fire Nation, let alone the next nation in the cycle. Ugh, him unaliving Gyatso is gonna hurt so much. 😭😭😭
The small movement big earthbending is something we see more in Toph than in Bumi, Bumi is more of a crazy/fun/fluid movements kinda guy (which i feel contrast in a good way to the stiff movements some earthbenders do, i like to see it as Bumi studying other forms of bending and improving his because of it).
That said, i do think it could work to change his style a little, specially since the trailer's way is not looking so good.
I was so happy seeing the details in Aang's tattoos at the end there. One of the only changes I liked in the M. Night Shyamalan movie was Aang's tattoos. Like you said, it's easy to do blocky colors in animation but irl tattoos are very detailed. I was worried the solid blue arrows would look weird in the Netflix show but the transition into the avatar state looks great.
I hope they mention lion turtles and/or some connection between energy and bending while explaining the magic system or at least during the library.
Also I hope that iroh and zuko have a good dynamic.
17:50 The Blue Spirit is probably a Canadian just being polite rescuing Aang while passing by. Best to keep our wits about us and keep an eye out for surprise attacks from Zuko.
Actually, I’m not skeptical about anything anymore. Not even the story changes made, or artistic decisions taken, or even character adjustments like Zuko’s “antiheroization”. I’m on totally-full-acceptance mode by now. Just counting the days.
I don't know, when I heard here "we tweaked the rules of the avatar state" my eyes immediately started rolling back.
@@drake5518they said they used it less than the tv show to raise the stakes
@@Imad-gk1gw Ok, we'll see how it goes I guess. Don't know where they see the slack though. It is already used sparingly. Most of the time it is just being triggered to show his emotional state, more than actually being a flex. Or it is actually an important plot point, like in all 3 season finales. If they change any of that, I am gonna riot.
It's so weird how Sokka actually sounds like the original voice actor. Love that.
19:20 thank you
I thought I was the only on that noticed how fluid jet was moving
Every movement he made looked so precise
I think Azula using arrows is just to show that she is a perfectionist, sharp and acurate. Probably part of her training. Overall, Im loving what we are getting with this live action
Yeah I think you're right-if they're not waiting a season to introduce Azula, maybe we don't see blue fire until S2? But stuff like archery is there to show us she's a threat just for who she is.
@@TheLetterbomber mmm nice theory
I think Zuko's scar has to do with actor comfort. These are all young actors and having to film for hours with a prosthetic coving his eye can be really difficult for the actor.
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well it could have gone over his ear too
to me his scar looks like ass. its just painted red. it doesnt even look like burnt tissue, his got eyelashes and an eyebrow still. i get the prostethic being bad for the actor, but jesus a little bt more effort on the makeup would have been nice
@@gabemotta6 I do agree. It looks like someone just dusted a little blush on lmao.
If they kept trying stuff and it kept irritating his skin etc, I mean hey I get it since I have really sensitive skin myself. I care about that more cause that would suck to deal with and feeling like trash would affect someone's performance I bet.
But yeah, I've seen people do better making burn scars for their Halloween costumes with supplies from party city. It's hard to imagine there's zero solutions for sensitive skin.
When the character gets to the grown-out hair stage at least it'll be less visible? 😂
My personal biggest concern is Sokka's delivery is a bit... flat? for me. But this is only a couple lines, so I'm gonna hold off on any judgement just yet (plus the actor himself seems pretty funny from interviews). But as far as the trailer it feels more like, "I am acting right now" than "This is me the character". I also think I'm a bit harsh due to the 'film that shall not be named' completely butchering Sokka's character and humor thus that being one of the most important things for me for the show to get right.
Plus comedy is no simple or easy feat especially in live-action stuff since it lacks the visual assets animation can uniquely provide with physical humor. Inflection is really important, so I'm pretty honed in on that. But we'll see.
it doesn't have to be a prosthetic. Makeup can make a convincing zuko scar just look at cosplayers
**_NEVER MIND_ . IT WAS A SHOT OF FIRE.**
Just remembered that Azula _DID_ use a bow and arrow in the animated series....when she and Ty Lee were teasing Mai's crush on Zuko and she used Mai as target practice by sending a flaming arrow to the apple on her head and Zuko crashes into her trying to save her and they fall into the fountain. Idt this'll be the same scene, but if Zuko is in it, I think it'll function similarly for their dynamic.
There was no arrow, she just shot a very precise bolt of fire, which is a signature move of hers.
@@loridragon1118Yeah, I misremembered. I went back to look for screencaps to double-check....🤡🤡🤡
I just had a thought. What if they put Azula into the elite archer group from the Blue Spirit episode? That's . . . actually a great place to slot Azula in. It gives her a weapon, like Zuko has his swords, it is the kind of organization the perfectionist Azula would YEARN to excel in, it brings her into contact (and possible conflict) with Zhao, and easily integrates her into a cool part of the story that was just a cool part but wasn't as plot relevant.) It also lets the story show off that the Fire Lord trusts Zhao. He allows him to command a unit with his golden child daughter. It's a great place to put her where she can be plot relevant and not plot breaking. Aang might notice her. She gets to see the Blue Spirit . . . and maybe starts figuring out who might be behind that mask, a plot point that might come in later as Zuko and Azula clash.
possibly, ig that'd just be kinda weird bc azula ranks above zhao. but who knows, maybe the conflict could be "but this is my mission, I hired the archers so u take my orders" "but I'm the princess so u take MY orders"
I think this is the best that a live action ATLA could look. We know that it's not going to be as good as the original series but I am curious to see how it turns out.
How the themes of uncertainty and guilt (especially in Aang & Zumo) translate over to this adaptation will make or break the series, from a critical standpoint. We really need to feel that in the subtle, non verbal actions of characters. Hope it’s not just big explosions and cool scenes based around bending that’s meant to carry the story
I like that the details in the tattoo are made of negative space inside the arrow compared to making an arrow shape out of details
I thought the same thing about the effects and CG. That’s why I love animation, because animating the “magic” costs the same amount as the people, and so usually looks much better
With the story of Avatar being so well known, I think making more of Zuko's backstory known early helps paint him more in the light of a tragic villain, forced to do something against his will. Making him joining Team Avatar cathartic in a similar, yet different enough way.
It's also smart as they can do all the flashback scenes in entirety while the kid actors are still young.
Since look at Stranger things where they will find a way to work around to creating a solution make the actress appear as her young self since they needed a flashback scene in the later seasons when the actress had significantly grown up.
@@Snzn18 Or there's what happened with How I Met Your Mother, where they recorded chunks of the finale while the kids were still within a few years of the age they started at, and then had to fit the final season in with what they had in the can despite the story having grown in other directions in the intervening half decade or so...
@@rmsgrey Well since Avatar is putting most of Zuko's backstory in season 1 then it won't cause any problem that might contradict any events they might do in the future season like how I met your mother ended up.
I think the mechanist change works very well.
In the original show, the Fire Nation acquired the remains of the war balloon at the end of season 1 and it's not ever mentioned that the fire nation has air power now Up until the day of black sun. I don't think the mechanist will be the traitor, he may actually just work for Bumi and the earth kingdom and only switch sides in season 2 to insure his son's safety which should make us care way more about Omashu and its' people when season 2 rolls around.
This change will also make Bumi's decision not to fight for Omashu a bit controversial among the fans, because in the show it was kinda treated as a joke. You know "Haha, Bumi's nuts and he's clearly got a plan". Here, his strategic retreat might effect the characters we knew and care about Theo and his dad
I've been saying this since the show was first announced to be in the works, but I'm cautiously optimistic. When the original creators left that optimism dropped slightly, but I still think it looks good from what we've seen. The biggest thing I like about the trailer is Hei Bai. I LOVE how creepy and wrong he looks, and I'm also excited to see a massive panda bear once Aang gets through to him because, well, pandas are my favorite animal lol. But in general I think the animals all look really good, which is a huge point for me. If you can't sell me on the animal companions, you won't sell me on anything else!
I wonder if they may make it so Aang can only use the Avatar state when he is unconscious, or maybe in certain spaces where the spirit world is easier to tap into or an area important to a past avatar.
could azula with the bow & arrows have something to do with the yuyan archers in the blue spirit episode?? that was my first thought :0
Maybe it's a flashback where she's being trained by them, possibly one before the blue spirit episode, so when we get there we already know about the existence of these expert archers, using some of them new azula flashbacks to add additional foreshadowing
A little thing I noticed at the end when he's going into the avatar state... They use the Agni Kai music from Zuko vs. Zhao. I hope that means they're going to use that track more, because I love it and it was criminally underutilized in the original show.
Casting of Bumi was perfect. I dont think they would have found an energetic, buff old man who can do martial arts to play his character, this is the best they can do. Am pretty sure the Azula scene with the bow and arrow is a flashback to the garden childhood scene when Azula was shooting an apple from Mei's head.
I have to disagree. Any martial artist over the age of 40 would have been a better choice. This guy looks sluggish and soft. Sooo not a Bumi. Let's only hope this actor can bring the "mad genius" part to make up for it.
this i think Bumi looks great. i just hope he can sell the voice and personality.
@@cinderbelle22the actor who plays as Bumi is 40yrs old.
Could have cast Daniel Dae Kim as Bumi if he wasn’t Ozai. Dude is 55 and looks like THAT.
I like how Bumi looks too. Not only can he move better but also casting a much older person would have possibly opened the production up to serious liability if he got hurt.
I am actually super hyped for this show and I'm so glad they kept the Blue Spirit storyline because for some reason that episode where the Blue Spirit (iDk WhO tHaT iS lol we all know) breaks Aang out of jail is one of my fave episodes of the series (along with the two Boiling Rock episodes. maybe I just like jail episodes idk hahah) I can't wait!! I hope it turns out good
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The Azula bow scene is probably a flashback to when Zuko and her were kids with their mother.
I would imagine the avatar state practically changing from: when he or his friends are about to die -> when he is about to die.
but that wouldn't affect the first season in any way? In the first season it's only used when he's in danger, and it was stated that this particular season will have less instances of the avatar state.
In a way as I saw some other people point out the changes to the Avatar state to make it a bit rarer would make sense - if like you said he used it 6 times in the first season across 20+ episodes, he would have to use it fewer times across 8 or it wouldn't feel as special
VERY excited for this! But lemme tell ya'll something. KOH the FACE STEALER...is gonna be nightmare fuel, everyone. 😂😝
Love how in depth you went with this reaction! Not a lot of breakdowns mentioning the creators’ interview and actor reaction video. In my eyes the only major mistake Netflix has made so far is not hiring you as a story consultant 😎
I'm really happy with how fluid and instant-reaction the bending is showing in this. Soooo much more instant BOOM something is happening with the element than in the movie CGI.
That shot of Bumi looks like Neil Patrick Harris in Series of Unfortunate Events
I think offloading Zuko’s antagonism onto Zhao for S1 could work out really well for Zuko’s arc. For S1, Zuko might just be the misunderstood bad boy who gets given a choice in the S1 finale and picks “evil guy” - especially if Azula is in the mix. The antagonist role moves neatly from Zhao to Zuko for S2 where we see him crawl back to redeem himself for S3.
The animated series had to speed is redemption arc by starting him as the bad guy. This show has the liberty of starting him further back - as the naive kid who just wants his HONOUR.
Zuko is THE villain of the first season and should be as loathsome as any villain until the very last scene in S1 where he just kind of gives up. If he caught Aang any earlier, he would have delivered him straight to the fire lord. Zhao is just the annoyingly ambitious idiot who gets in the way, and is no match for an airbending master.
@@cinderbelle22I’m not denying he’s the villain of the original show- just saying that it COULD work well moving the villain role to Zhao in the remake.
@@oscarwilson7591 I hear you, and while it COULD work, I still don't think it would work as well as the original already does. It would diminish the significance of Zuko's transformation, which was a major part of the overall story. Zhao's motives aren't nearly as compelling as Zuko's; a good villain should have compelling motives. But we'll see. Maybe the live-action writers added something to Zhao's character.
I'm all for Azula using the bow and arrow. The Fire Lord's favorite child getting all the best trainings in hand to hand combat and weaponry.
You hit the nail on the head with the trailer feeling “plastic”. I felt the same way about the one piece live action. It felt like it almost had a touch of a home-made fan film thrown in there. I will say I’m absolutely still skeptical about the fight scenes. While it is a GIANT step up already from the movie. I think it still falls really short here. I haven’t done much research into the production of this series but IMO every actor or their stunt double needs to be trained in the martial art that their bending is based off of. The way to do bending fight scenes here would be to choreograph them as a hung gar (EB) vs tai chi (WB) fight scene first and then try to incorporate the bending into the choreography. And then once you’ve done that to film the final fight scene. Also, not a fan of Appa or momo, you gotta do what Mandalorian did, super hi tech animatronic dolls. But here just with the face of appa. Momo might have to be CGI though.
I agree with almost everything you said, except the „people like it griddy these days“ part.
I think the one piece adaptation showed us that in these times we are living in, people are finally craving for some good old heroic optimism, a feeling of change, revolution, justice and so on. The zeitgeist ist shifting and i personally like it.
It's too bad they didn't get an old actor for Bumi. Aang's reunion with him is supposed to be a happy tragedy type of moment. I hope they can nail it
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Agreed. The movement in this scene in the trailer looks labored and sluggish, and the actor looks soft. Bumi was a rock! No hesitation or lag, just pure muscle, masterful precision, and mad joy. Definitely the weakest casting as far as I can tell from the trailer.
Do you think if the show is successful that they'll film the next two seasons back to back? Would be the practical thing to do, IMO.
Not really. It hurts a lot of projects making the process rather chaotic. Pirates of the Caribbean and Matrix are the best examples of that. I'd like for Netflix to take their time and only film one season at a time.
They put a lot of money into this, maybe they are just managing the risks
Wasn’t LotR filmed back to back?
They have children, who are going to look completely different if you wait a year or two. So work on the other seasons has to be reasonably prompt.
They can take their time in post, though - no guarantee they'll come out soon.
@@robertking4645u know that the cast grew up, ryt
As a German Avatar fan I had goosebumps hearing, (nearly) all the original voice actors from the German version in the new trailer!
9:34 Its the Uncanny valley effect probably. When something doesnt look too cartoony BUT almost realistic, it causes the thing to fall into that valley and come off as "bad", "cheap" or even creepy. For example, thats why the one movie which shall not be named has an appa that looks so creepy and off. I think one thing that could be better in the Appa here is his beautiful white coat!! Why dull it down? For example in season two when they do the lost days episode, his battered state HAS TO HAVE A REAL CONTRAST with his pure, fluffy and clean self the other times we see him.
I'm just glad that they aren't being faithful to a fault. Controversial statement maybe, but ill always respect a bad adaptation that takes risks more than a decent shot for shot adaptation (unless the bad adaptation is like M Night bad)
Yeah, a lot of things work in the show because it's animated but some of it wouldn't work in live action so it's good they are changing things and they sound like they know what they are doing
Absolutely agree. I remember someone saying that if they wanted a shot for shot copy they’d rather just watch the original. The show has to make compromises to work for a live action setting and more than likely , certain episodes may be combined to make a more interesting story, especially given the smaller episode count
@@LuisSierra42 Like a massive battle that takes place on a mountain with hundreds of fire nation soldiers and tanks scaling a cliff, involving hot air balloons and massive explosions, briefly before the big finale with another massive battle
This is why people who have only ever worked on short episodes of an animated show will probably have "creative differences" with people running a live-action adaptation where there's 8 episodes each an hour long
There's a point where you CAN'T adapt everything exactly as you had it in 2005 with a show that had 22 minutes on over 20 episodes, written in a mainly episodic manner
All of you are dealing facts! Lol
That's why I take with a grain of salt Those fans who are "complaining" about changes they are seeing.
"Did you think it would be a shot for shot?" This is not just a nostalgia project for us fans who know the story. They had to change some plotpoints just so this story will still flow well and be well written for ones who never saw the animated series.
I'm sad to miss out on Aang exploring and accepting others moving into the air temple. But I can see the value of moving most of the aspects to Omashu to tighten the storyline. But if Aang mistakes the gliders for air nomads again, then I could see that working.
One thing I actually really liked about the movie that never happened was the designs in the Airbender tattoos, glad to see that they do something similar for the first live action of avatar
I’ve seen a lot of reactions and takes on this already but I must say out of all the ones I’ve seen so far you’ve got this universe down pat more than anyone
I missed your livestream yesterday so when I opened RUclips and see you've uploaded the video about the trailer I immediately set aside all my housework and will be sitting prettily until the end of the video. My dishes and my laundry can wait.
I'm optimistic about every change besides the mechanist/northern air temple stuff being changed so much. It was so important to show us so many things. All of what you described but also that sometimes in all out war people have difficult decisions to make and though they may make the wrong ones they can turn around and help in the end.
Having the mechanist go from giving the fire nation it's greatest weapon to helping fight the fire nation and attempt to invade the capital is a big deal.
I actually think it fits to have Zhao attack Kyoshi. At the South Pole, Zuko doesn't go out of his way to hurt anyone or destroy anything in his search for the Avatar. He only fights Sokka, if you can call him mostly just rebuffing his attacks fighting, and while he does throw fire at the villagers, it's also clearly over their heads and meant to scare them more than anything. The most aggressive he gets is when Aang is actually in front lf him, and he halts immediately when Aang bargains for the village's safety.
To me, that establishes that Zuko is willing to be menacing to get what he wants, but doesn't go out of his way to hurt anyone. Zhao, on the other hand, is ruthless and I honestly believe him burning down a village more than I do Zuko, even while seeing him as a villain.
I do hope as well that this doesn't neuter Zuko's villainy completely, but we also have to consider that Zhao will have less time before the Blue Spirit episode to be established as a secondary villain, and I think Kyoshi is a perfect setpiece for that. I imagine they'll have a shorter confrontation between him and Zuko to establish their race to find the Avatar, and then Zhao beats Zuko to Kyoshi, but that's just my speculation.
This was fun to read. Excellent analysis and speculation! I think this is a totally logical and fair way to implement some changes for Zhao + Zuko in the live action adaptation.
That half a second of Arden Cho as June, I am just too gay for this, she looks so good!!!! and the Shirshu looks good too.
First look at Hei Bai my brain interpreted as a Venom symbiote, but that works!
Unfortunately Bumi is giving Jim Carey as Count Olaf.
There is a lake in the fire nation capital in the cartoon too... Check... The mountain like stuffs look like the caldera too...
BTW, I love how similar sokka sounds to his original VA
yeah its pretty impressive, almost as impressive as the ruse he pulled to get the role!
@@saphcal what is this ruse? Do tell?
@@thedemocraticfilipino6417 oh you didnt know? they were only casting people with indigenous ancestry for the part and he lied about it to get the role. it was found out afterwards but they didn't replace him, sadly.
@@saphcal ngl... It does fit Sokka's character a lot
@@thedemocraticfilipino6417 yep lol i do find that ironic.
Thank you for breaking it down like that. I watched the trailer like 6 times trying to absorb as much from it as I could and your analysis was spot on. Thanks for the insights I will be looking out for your observations. So stoked about tomorrow's release!
I think the avatar state is going to be changed in so that whenever Aang enters it he will take on the appearance of a realized avatar like Kyoshi or Roku. And that he is unable to appear as himself in the avatar state because he's not yet a fully realized avatar. All the times we see him in the avatar state in the trailers I think are either when he is entering into it or leaving the avatar state
6:29 I'm not so sure on how I feel about Azula using a bow and arrow. I kind of like the idea of her using it to complement Zuko's dual-sword style as you pointed out - however, the reason Zuko used swords in the first place was precisely to be good as something Azula wasn't. Beyond that, it was an act of reverence and admiration for those who lacked firebending, an inhereted legacy he was failing to live up to and thusly actively rejected for.
Azula abused and thrived through a power freely bestowed upon her, Zuko went out of his was to respectfully learn and master an art of the common person. Until The Firebending Masters, Zuko's firebending is, like Azula's, a reflection of his dark legacy, whilst his sword-fighting is often aligned with his most truthful desires.
I'm sad we're probably going to lose this in the live-action show. Yes, the bow and arrow fit Azula's personality, but I find it hard to think of a reason why she'd adopt a secondary weapon. Maybe the show will surprise me in that regard.
Azula wanted to be the best at everything. She got upset when Ty Lee was better socially in The Beach episode, and when they were younger, she tripped Ty Lee out of jealousy for being able to cartwheel better.
SHE has to be the best at everything! I can imagine them using these archery scenes to show her personality.
Not saying they are doing this, BUT She already is a fire prodigy, you have to use a different style to show her being "lesser" in some way so she freaks out about it.
@@johnathancooper5753 While that's the most plausible explanation I could imagine, I still have a hard time seeing it implemented in the show.
Azula does want to be the best, but only at what will prove beneficial to herself and her goals. Good acrobatics are a great asset for any bender, and she's already incredible at it from a young age, so it makes sense she'd be jealous of Ty Lee, who's always been even better than her. When it comes to Ty Lee's social and romantic savviness (or maybe "social conditioning", judging from her advice), Azula feels jealous of her because, deep down, she desires to fit in and form connections (especially with people her age). She's always been heavily sheltered (if extremely privileged too) and conditioned to be the immaculate legacy to the royal family. Thus, she doesn't have her emotional needs truly met, which becomes evident when she completely unravels after losing Mai and Ty Lee.
On the other hand, I cannot see why Azula would be jealous of Zuko's sword-fighting. She's always seen sword fighting as a lower from of combat, reducing it to mere "playing" in Zuko Alone, and calling out Zuko, a firebender, for "wasting all [his] time" with it. Furthermore, she constantly establishes herself as superior to him in a way she doesn't to anyone else, as she feels the need to consolidate herself as the only possible heir to the throne (an act she actively derives pleasure and confidence from). Thus, I cannot understand why she'd feel the need to learn to use a weapon, as she doesn't see it as an either useful or worthwhile pursuit, nor would she feel insecure about her brother doing it.
@20000dino I agree with your assessment of Azula's mindset. But swordfighting and archery are different fields.
Also, Azula jealousy of Ty Lee's acrobatics was when they were children. And as teenagers, when we first see Ty Lee, Azula is mocking her "circus" job. So Azula "downplays" the importance of gymnastics years later because she is not as good at it. Maybe she is downplaying weapon training because Zuko was better at it. I'm not sure though. You can be right too, but we will see what they have planned.
But from an advertising perspective, i am pretty sure they want to save her blue fire for when the show releases. So we keep getting these less active shots of Azula in the advertising so we can see her real abilities when the show comes out.
@@johnathancooper5753 I already established that archery fits Azula's personality. Sword fighting and archery are, indeed, different fields - but that's not the point being discussed here. This isn't about how fitting to their character each type of weapon is, it's about how weaponry is perceived by benders, who wouldn't conventionally need it. I do stand by what I said - and, from the tone of her voice in Zuko Alone to the way they animated Zuko amateurishly using the knife, it seems like a huge stretch that Azula actually thought he was good at it.
That point about Azula downplaying Ty Lee's acrobatics in their adolescence is definitely true, and something I forgot to mention. However, that doesn't really contradict anything I said about the subject, it's just fleshes out their dynamic more.
I definitely think you're right about them using archery as a way to conceal Azula's blue fire for a but longer (as we're getting introduced to her much earlier on this time), which was my first thought when I saw it in the trailer. At the end of the day, all I'm doing is analyzing the show and voicing my worries about a strong aspect which might be lost in this new adaptation. I don't think anything that I said is "wild speculation", it's all laid out pretty clearly in the show.
@@20000dino no, I don't think anything you said is "wild speculation". Just giving a different perspective on the same moments. I also was "caught off guard" seeing those scenes too and wondered what changes they were doing. I guess we will see in a month what their plan is
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im very impatiently awaiting your video reviewing the show
My father and I have discussed the trailer CONSTANTLY over the last couple of days and this show was our bonding show when I was growing up and this is a 60yr old man freaking out alongside me with joy over the quality this show SEEMS to be giving us. 21 Episodes crammed info 10ep 1hr+ each is a BIG risk but we're ready!!!
Its actually 8 ep that are each 1 hour long not 10. Although I think the IMBD still says 10 ep. Not sure, haven't cheeked in a while.
@rayanvij3457 it does say 10 so im assuming the nurses this close to the release date might be trustworthy but well see and hope!!
@@alex377687 We no for sure that is going to be 8 episodes as they released the episode titles they are as follows:
1 The last Airbender
2 Warriors
3 Omashu
4 Into the dark
5 Spirited away
6 Masks
7 The north
8 Legends
Pretty excited for this show like most people, worried about the lore/canon misinterpretation damage it will cause. also no Jeong Jeong.
I hope you can drop the review, your review will probably not the most unbiased and informative. I am waiting for it.
The Blue Spirit is probably Momo. That little guy has some secrets behind him I tell ya
I was just finishing your 4 hour video on the trailer and my immediate thought was “damn, I wish this was just 20 minutes longer”
And here we are
I'm sooo excited for this show. I was thrilled to see King Bumi in the trailer.
I think bumi can work despite his physical appearance if the actor pulls off a great performance
7:27 Fun fact - The Mechanist is voiced by the late Rene Auberjonois; aka Odo from Deep Space 9, aka Janous Audron from the Legacy of Kain game series.
On the special effects- you can't rush talent, and you can't buy time. No matter how high the budget is, there's a impenetrable ceiling to how good you can get special effects looking if you don't give the artists the time to really perfect them.
Traditional prestige TV and film had relatively long productions and post-productions. Netflix (and Prime while we're talkin) however have a business model to constantly producing new content to binge with much shorter turnarounds.
I'm going to be cautiously optimistic about some of the changes to the avatar state. One of my least favorite moments in the show is when Aang gets poked in the back in the finale and that just, unlocks everything. I don't know, if we avoid something like that by slightly changing some other things earlier on, I think it could be a net positive.
We'll have to wait & see!
The ending with all the storylines happening at once is so cathartic, most of us ignore how such a lame deus ex machina that moment is.
I agree, Last Airbender is my all time favorite cartoon, but some changes are necessary