this show is TOO good... *AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER* (S3 - pt. 3)

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  • @WhelmedButReady
    @WhelmedButReady 2 года назад +4214

    I ask all of my fellow Avatar fans(aka anyone who's seen this show) is there ever anything better than watching a new person discovery it? I think not. The ultimate treat

    • @jatoch6657
      @jatoch6657 2 года назад +141

      Sooo true. There are so many moments where you want to see what their reaction is.

    • @jefferygreen2846
      @jefferygreen2846 2 года назад +47

      You’re right. I feel the same about game of thrones

    • @riridabestt
      @riridabestt 2 года назад +10

      YES 👏

    • @henroozle05
      @henroozle05 2 года назад +19

      Watching it for the first time yourself too bad I don’t remember my first time watching it

    • @jacobguzman1980
      @jacobguzman1980 2 года назад +23

      love when people discover it and love it even more when it’s someone amazing like natalie and that she loved it as much as we do!

  • @richardparadox163
    @richardparadox163 2 года назад +1440

    Natalie just losing it and cussing out Azula, and then remembering she’s only 14, was the funniest thing ever

    • @parker469a
      @parker469a 2 года назад +127

      How excited she was when Ty Lee saved Mai was the best part for me.

    • @theencryptedpartition4633
      @theencryptedpartition4633 2 года назад +85

      She didn't remember she was 14, she remembered it was a kids show

    • @nathanielreik6617
      @nathanielreik6617 2 года назад +17

      Especially because she then changed her name for Azula from 2 cusses to 1.

    • @daphnethegamer
      @daphnethegamer Год назад

      She remembered that it was a kids show.

    • @ZachWilsonsMomsFriend
      @ZachWilsonsMomsFriend Год назад +1

      @@parker469a I want to like your comment but it’s at 69 already and I’m not a monster

  • @MrMastrix
    @MrMastrix 2 года назад +339

    There is one really good Fan Theory that says the play's writer is a huge fan of the gang instead of mocking them in the end ... he had to spend sooo many months collecting all these little informations and should be really investigated in it ... the end is just propaganda he had to implement because he is from the fire nation
    Also: A guy playing Toph is based on a theory that every source claimed to be beaten by a tough guy instead of a little girl as no one would admit getting defeated by one :3

    • @Forlfir
      @Forlfir 2 года назад +24

      Toph was originally supposed to be a guy then the writers changed it

    • @HaganeNoGijutsushi
      @HaganeNoGijutsushi 2 года назад +25

      It's the kind of sneaky thing you'd do as a playwright in an autocratic country, just pay lip service to have deniability but subtly push the viewers to sympathise with the supposedly wrong side. There were Zuko cosplayers in the crowd, that doesn't make it look like people thought of him as a filthy traitor...

    • @officialmonarchmusic
      @officialmonarchmusic Год назад +4

      What was weird to me was that the play was from the kids perspective, but they lost in the end. Wouldn't it make more sense for them to be the villains the "brave fire nation soldiers" are tracking down?

  • @corynydam2361
    @corynydam2361 2 года назад +1629

    I think Zuko has the most satisfying and comprehensive redemption arc of any fantasy character I’ve ever seen.

    • @vox_gaming4734
      @vox_gaming4734 2 года назад +6

      Darth Vader?

    • @omalleycaboose5937
      @omalleycaboose5937 2 года назад +84

      @@vox_gaming4734 I mean he ain't bad but not close to as good.

    • @dertt33
      @dertt33 2 года назад +16

      The only character that matches it is Thorfinn from Vinland Saga

    • @bookswithike3256
      @bookswithike3256 2 года назад +69

      @@vox_gaming4734 Redemption through death isn't really a redemption arc. It's just a moment in a story.

    • @gracehiggins2666
      @gracehiggins2666 2 года назад +13

      @@dertt33 Also, Catra from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power!

  • @LegacyDaKing
    @LegacyDaKing 2 года назад +1172

    Natalie has gotten so invested into this show that she’s calling Azula a {REDACTED} 😂

    • @indiepunkftw
      @indiepunkftw 2 года назад +26

      LMAO RIGHT?! 🤣

    • @mattj2081
      @mattj2081 2 года назад +30

      Which word do you think it was? The c-word?

    • @TastyChubz
      @TastyChubz 2 года назад +21

      @@mattj2081 yah, that what her lips looked like she said lol

    • @dougallen9689
      @dougallen9689 2 года назад

      @@mattj2081 yeah, F***ing C*** would be my guess.

    • @djlow9915
      @djlow9915 2 года назад +66

      @@TastyChubz It was indeed. You can watch the uncensored version over on Patreon, and it will shock you to your core 😂

  • @QuestionableLifeChoices
    @QuestionableLifeChoices 2 года назад +1154

    Omg Mai's betrayal is so fucking epic "I love zuko more than I fear you" such a great line to deliver to azula of all fucking people! She never states it outright but she clearly puts no stock in the idea that love gives you strength and she KNOWS she can never inspire love (after all, her own mother "thought she was a monster" and her father obviously doesn't love anyone)

    • @cirrustate8674
      @cirrustate8674 2 года назад +9

      That's not true. Her father loves himself. Actually, thinking about it, maybe not.

    • @adrianrocha49
      @adrianrocha49 2 года назад +28

      "My own mother, called me a monster. She was right of course, but it still hurt."

    • @adrianadamsson6757
      @adrianadamsson6757 2 года назад +19

      I wouldn't be so sure, I do have a lot of sympathy for Azula and her situation, so she has at least managed to generate an emotion in me that is similar to love. Thing is with love, it isn't very logical, which makes it possible to care for even terrible people. Azula would probably be surprised how many people would be willing to give her a chance if she dropped her guard and exposed her heart to others.
      But part of the tragedy with Azula is that she is afraid to do so as she was raised to believe that she show any vulnerability is to open yourself up to be exploited, and this is partially true, at least when you're surrounded by people like Ozai and most of the fire nation elite. But while she doesn't show it, it has been shown but Azula has a different side to her, the side of her that resents the fact that her mother thought she was a monster, the part of her that sought love and acceptance from her father, the part of her needed friends like Mai and Ty Lee. The reason Azula had a breakdown is that unlike Ozai, Azula actually needs her relationships with other people to function. Underneath her façade of cold ruthlessness, Azula is a teenager that above all things wants deep connections with others, but is unable to establish a genuine friendship due to being raised by an abusive father such as Ozai. This makes her very easy for me to sympathize with and even love. For me I think it is proportional to need and few would need that support more than Azula.

    • @QuestionableLifeChoices
      @QuestionableLifeChoices 2 года назад +4

      @@adrianadamsson6757 but that just leads us back to her not putting any stock in love being a strength. Ozai shaped her and while she may not ultimately be exactly like him, she thinks far too like him naturally (and it does come naturally seeing as she never once stumbles in that regard) for her to be truly redeemable. Pityable, absolutely, but I think she genuinely enjoys having power over others too much for her to ever be someone that someone else would let themselves fall in that kind of deep devoted no matter what love with. Because while love may not be rational, you CAN cut it off at the knees before it goes too far if it's clear that the other person can never give you what you need or want. Maybe one day she would be somewhat redeemable, but it wouldn't be anytime soon, and I still don't think she would be a good person at the end of it, just maybe not an evil person. Interesting debate!

    • @charlessoliman3151
      @charlessoliman3151 2 года назад +2

      @@QuestionableLifeChoices She could probably be an interesting anti-hero. Someone who would reluctantly do the right thing if it helped her but then ruin it by falling back on old mentality or actually feeling vulnerable and aggressively overcompensating. Maybe in her fear killing the one person who could love her and eventually coming to terms with it. And at that moment of clarity/weakness being taken out by a "righteous" avenger who simply had one good day.

  • @damienjohn
    @damienjohn 2 года назад +1822

    I remember watching this with the boys and being a bit embarrassed because it made me shed a tear.
    And then I turned around and the whole gang was crying. We all were in ruins together for like 5 minutes.
    Good mems.

    • @smitrajguru477
      @smitrajguru477 2 года назад +52

      the visuals with the music. tears every time. you know the scene I am referring to (no spoilers)

    • @Danny_Deleto
      @Danny_Deleto 2 года назад +82

      Nothing like crying with the boys watching ATLA.

    • @TrueHDR
      @TrueHDR 2 года назад

      wait did yall watch the whole thing?

    • @jainelson8840
      @jainelson8840 2 года назад +9

      Just that comment almost got me in ruins lol. Good mems indeed.

    • @timopraxis
      @timopraxis 2 года назад +8

      The reunion to come. Tears.

  • @jakelovell5882
    @jakelovell5882 2 года назад +195

    The look on Zukos face when he sees Katara bending in the Southern Raider episode is always so funny to me lol
    You can just tell he's thinking 'wow I really joined at the right time huh?'

    • @skith8432
      @skith8432 2 года назад +52

      Agreed. He has this holy shit look on his face. Like I had no idea she could do that. Almost a little terror in his eyes

  • @MateusAntonioBittencourt
    @MateusAntonioBittencourt 2 года назад +360

    Nat at 20:18 is my spirit animal. Ty Lee "betrayal" is so well done. The look of confusion on the three of them. Ty Lee didn't even think, she just reacted to save her friend.

    • @seanirvin7966
      @seanirvin7966 Год назад +18

      Agreed! My first watch through, I was shocked and elated. Watching Nat react had me in absolute stitches.

  • @blitzgirl6522
    @blitzgirl6522 2 года назад +225

    So happy to see you're reserving the 4-part finale for its own video on RUclips! It really deserves it.

  • @corynydam2361
    @corynydam2361 2 года назад +509

    I love the depiction of Yon Rha. He’s the literal definition of “not worth a bullet.” Evil people most often aren’t dramatic or sexy or cool. They’re frequently sad, pathetic little people who don’t deserve fear or respect, just contempt. By refusing to grant him any more power over her life, Katara inflicted a far greater revenge on him than if she had just killed him. She outgrew him.

    • @DigiVixen
      @DigiVixen 2 года назад +32

      Also, by killing him, it would have just continued the cycle of hate and violence. Killing him would have made her become what she hated most.

    • @Fordo007
      @Fordo007 2 года назад +6

      @@DigiVixen I don't see his mother carrying out revenge for him... pretty sure the cycle would've just ended there. The one flaw with the idea of sparring someone... is that they'll also be living in fear that you may change your mind. The safer option is then to kill you and everyone who would avenge you. it's a flaw with heroes sparring people fiction doesn't point out enough.

    • @biglc034
      @biglc034 2 года назад +4

      @@Fordo007 In defense of his mother, we only see one moment of their life, maybe she was having a particularly bad day and was in real pain. Maybe she would have sought revenge, probably not but folks get strange when kinfolk are involved.

    • @hanaomer4419
      @hanaomer4419 2 года назад +1

      @@Fordo007 except the entire fire nation is already after them what is 1 retired old man gonna do? Even if he could pose a threat for whatever reason, if convenience is what it takes to change your morals well you’re not a very good hero are you?

    • @Hawk_of_Battle
      @Hawk_of_Battle 2 года назад +10

      Letting him live is actually worse for another reason too; at the time he was in command, the Fire Nation policy on waterbenders was capture, not kill, as they didn't want to accidentally kill an Avatar in-hiding and reset the cycle to the next nation, the Earth Kingdom, who are their only real remaining rival. Yon Rha instead killed his assumed waterbender and was likely demoted and removed from command.
      The fact that a once important military commander of the southern fleet is now living a humble life with his mother speaks volumes of his fall from grace and the lack of a decent military pension. Guy's fucking miserable and has lost his honor in the eyes of his nation. Let him suffer.

  • @SpiffierShindigs
    @SpiffierShindigs 2 года назад +153

    The uncensored version of Nat cussing out Azula got one of the hardest laughs I've ever had at a reaction series.

    • @typo1345
      @typo1345 11 месяцев назад +1

      what'd she say?

    • @seanirvin7966
      @seanirvin7966 Месяц назад

      @@typo1345 Nat called Azula a f***ing c***, then backtracks and calls her a b****

  • @panicatthebts7434
    @panicatthebts7434 2 года назад +109

    I LOVE the part in the Southern Raiders episode where Katara yells "ME!!" and stops the rain. I still get goosebumps every time I see that episode. So incredible to just see how far she's come since the very first episode with her bending.

  • @ghostpants7930
    @ghostpants7930 2 года назад +78

    The fact that "Play" Zuko was voiced by Dante Basco's brother is my favorite fact about that episode.

  • @lisaleyendekker8305
    @lisaleyendekker8305 2 года назад +217

    The ember Island players episode is such a great twist on "the recap" episode that happens before the finale. To make it meta for our main characters and also showcase the fire nation propaganda was super creative. Looking forward to the final episodes with you and I'm so glad you decided to experience this Iconic show!

    • @captainnerd6452
      @captainnerd6452 2 года назад +20

      Yeah, the creators were given a choice, either a recap episode or lose an episode due to budget, so they threw a ringer in, instead of a clip show of rehashes they chose to animate a full episode anyway, to cover the same ground. "Malicious compliance."

    • @RustyDust101
      @RustyDust101 2 года назад +11

      @@captainnerd6452 And they also gave a few sneak looks into the behind the scenes you could get from the DVD collector's box. Toph originally was supposed to a big buff dude, just like seen in the Ember Island Players. But someone cast around the idea that she'd be a lot better as this supposedly tiny, fragile girl. Who could whoop your ass with one finger thanks to her insane skills in Earth bending. So she was recast but the idea was relaunched in the Ember Island Players.
      They also wanted more female participation in the gang, so there you go. Two absolutely amazing outstanding female characters, with incredible development archs.

    • @Real_Genji
      @Real_Genji 2 года назад +10

      @@RustyDust101 Which is ironic on it's own bit because Toph herself said "I wouldn't have casted it any other way" but they DID cast it another way

  • @madgodprince
    @madgodprince 2 года назад +100

    The reason we didn't see Kya when Katara ran back in and it cut the scene there is because 1. It aired on nickelodeon. And 2. Since Yon Rha had only just left, Katara and Hakoda more than likely found Kya's burnt corpse in their house, which is probably part of why Katara felt more strongly about it than Sokka did.

    • @karadeniz4822
      @karadeniz4822 2 года назад

      Oh wow. It never occured to me they could have burned the body. I always assumed they stabbed her or suffocated her.

    • @madgodprince
      @madgodprince 2 года назад +26

      @@karadeniz4822 Its only a theory, maybe they did stab her for all we know, but Yon Rha didn't have any visible weapons on him, and we know he is a firebender, so that's why I tend to believe he killed her that way.

  • @qawamity
    @qawamity 2 года назад +91

    The "sonic wave" and Toph's reaction to is just purely comedy gold.

  • @tyforestreacts
    @tyforestreacts 2 года назад +36

    Katara: I want to take revenge on the man who killed my mother.
    Aang: The best revenge is letting go and living well.
    Katara: …Zuko, I want to-
    Zuko: I’ve already packed, let’s go.
    (Later)
    Aang: How was the trip?
    Katara: (grumbling) Zuko tricked me into letting go and living well…
    Zuko: Works every time.

  • @germanvenditto2596
    @germanvenditto2596 2 года назад +51

    I love how well this show is written. When the guy who killed katara's mother said that they wouldnt take any prisioner was because of Hama and her bloodbending. They dont want to take a chance against another blood bender.

  • @cybertronguy98
    @cybertronguy98 2 года назад +435

    god, the "Field Trips" Arc is arguably the best stretch of episodes ive seen in any show. and thats saying something considering how highly regard Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.

    • @fullmetalandtheflame438
      @fullmetalandtheflame438 2 года назад +15

      Such a great arc!
      And Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is a masterpiece. It’s my favourite anime, in case that wasn’t obvious from my username lol

    • @cybertronguy98
      @cybertronguy98 2 года назад +3

      @@fullmetalandtheflame438 i mean, Roy has been my profile picture for years, so i know how that goes lol.

    • @frenchynoob
      @frenchynoob 2 года назад +3

      Fma 2003 is better than Brotherhood

    • @You-Tube-n5k
      @You-Tube-n5k 2 года назад +4

      Fullmetal Alchemist and Avatar are some of the only things that I can safely say I would love to experience all over again

    • @Ahjinx
      @Ahjinx 2 года назад

      @A Nigerian ninja Personally i watched it and for me it was ok-good but i wouldn't call it a masterpiece. Don't mean to offend people who love the show.

  • @lostboi2271
    @lostboi2271 2 года назад +582

    On Legend of Korra: definitely has flaws but also definitely way overhated by some people, I'd say give it a watch

    • @omalleycaboose5937
      @omalleycaboose5937 2 года назад +30

      That's fair. I tried it an couldn't get into it.

    • @kmshana94
      @kmshana94 2 года назад +84

      there's something so mature about the show.
      she is dealing with heavier issues than just defeating the fire lord.
      she was a peacetime avatar and had to deal with the politics of an entirely new world after 100 years of conflict

    • @nothingtobeconcernedabout7477
      @nothingtobeconcernedabout7477 2 года назад +36

      The thing is that you cannot stay away from comparing it to ATLA and Korra has more flaws than ATLA. With that comparison on everyones mind it makes it harder to see Korra on itself only

    • @destinymormance181
      @destinymormance181 2 года назад

      Definitely agree

    • @jahsoldier14
      @jahsoldier14 2 года назад +42

      @@kmshana94 they also had Korra deal more with mental health, which is a much harder story to tell in this universe.

  • @tsukihimeyfan
    @tsukihimeyfan 2 года назад +38

    I love how, very soon after the Firebending Masters episode, we can see the strides Zuko makes in regards to his firebending. I mean, in every previous episode he tended to firebend with an angry expression on his face, making lots of exclamations, getting frustrated easily, and almost always losing to Azula immediately despite being arguably a much better bender than your run-of-the-mill fire nation soldier. However, right after the meeting with the dragons, he starts bending much more calmly and quietly, and in fact does much better in his fights against Azula. Gotta love that attention to detail! 😊

    • @ethanotoroculus1060
      @ethanotoroculus1060 Год назад

      I dunno if I agree with 100% of this, but I like the sentiment. I think what makes Zuko powerful isn't any talent with bending abilities, but whenever we see him rely on feats of athleticism. It seems like he's a lot better suited to those types of maneuvers but prioritizes the wrong things because of his dad mounting pressures on him to be more like Azula. Hence why his most impressive feats in combat come either from learned techniques from Iroh or his time as the Blue Spirit.

  • @karlwilker579
    @karlwilker579 2 года назад +48

    9:10 Great full circle moment #10024 I just realized this shot of Aang smiling while fire bending is very similar to when he first tried to bend fire in season 1, but lost control of it and burned Katara. Now, though, he's learned control.

  • @MrGBH
    @MrGBH 2 года назад +57

    Me: I should be going to sleep
    Natalie Gold: Here's the next part of my Avatar reaction
    Me: Sleep is for the weak

  • @joseph_p
    @joseph_p 2 года назад +41

    Loved the emotional reaction to Mai and Ty Lee turning on Azula. That really gets me every time. “Friendship” held together by fear is no real friendship, and is bound to break down eventually. Looking forward to the finale reaction! Really glad you are making a separate video for it!

  • @MastaToSch
    @MastaToSch 2 года назад +209

    To this day I curse myself for thinking, back in the day, that this was "just another kids show", that I had outgrown my Dragonball Z and Pokemon days. How wrong I was. Started this show when the pandemic began and I never binge-watched a show as hard as this one. What a masterpiece. Now I'm on a quest to get all my friends to watch it. :D
    Legend of Korra is not as good as AtlA, in my opinion. Still good, but not great.
    I would actually suggest ARCANE next. I'm no LoL player, buit this show blew me away. Even without knowing anything about the story or characters beforehand. On the same level als AtlA in my opinion. One of the big milestones for animated shows for sure.

    • @89humaiz
      @89humaiz 2 года назад +6

      I have the same opinion as you on ALTA, Korra and Arcane. But I did watch Avatar as a kid during Nickelodeons but they dont telecast in a proper order, so the story was here and there.
      After season 3 was released (and I was old enough to use the internet), this was the first show I searched for.
      Have been a fan as kid, and I used to talk about this at school also. Had to convince so many people to watch before it got released in Netflix and people started re discovering this gem.
      Now being older, I appreciate the greater and deeper meanings in the show, I watch it almost every year, sometimes several times (e.g. reactions videos like this). I also introduced this to my nephew and he too became a quick fan.
      This show is for everyone, so far I haven't heard anyone who has watched the show fully, not like this. I don't think any other show comes to this level of general acceptance.

    • @X_Juice_X
      @X_Juice_X 2 года назад +6

      I’ve seen this show countless times and it never gets tiring. Korra definitely had good moments but could’ve been better overall. Season 1 of Korra had the best story but ruined the antagonist at the end, the only good thing about season 2 was Verick, Season 3 had the best antagonist, and season 4 was mid(not bad, just not completely amazing). Also yes, Arcane was fabulous.

    • @gracehiggins2666
      @gracehiggins2666 2 года назад +3

      It’s a little early to say whether or not Arcane will be on the same level as ATLA. We only have one season of it out so far, and while it was an amazing season, I think we all know that’s no guarantee it will stay at that same level of quality. We need to wait for Arcane to finish before seeing how it stacks up against shows like ATLA.

    • @martacastillo6272
      @martacastillo6272 2 года назад +2

      Same opinion :D, WATCH ARCANE IF YOU HAVEN'T PEOPLE

    • @BuzzardPlanet97
      @BuzzardPlanet97 2 года назад +6

      It helps to go into Korra not expecting Avatar 2, the first time I watched it I wasn’t blown away but I rewatched it recently and really loved it

  • @elite_rock_god2292
    @elite_rock_god2292 2 года назад +26

    The firebending masters is my favorite episode of The series. And learning that Iroh was once here, learning from The dragons was amazing and makes so much sense! The whole series he been talking about firebending like he was talking about a dragon, " The stength of firebending comes from The breath. Your breath of fire. " and talking about how you need balance and humility in life. Iroh has The strength,The humility and The world view of A dragon, he is not The dragon of The West because he killed a dragon, but because he is The empodiment of A dragon.

  • @paulh.9937
    @paulh.9937 2 года назад +21

    The third season is where we realize a couple things. Zuko is a pretty cool guy, uncle iroh is the goat, katara can be scary as hell, and as always appa carries.

  • @declanm810
    @declanm810 2 года назад +49

    I genuinely love the Ember Island Players episode, such an ingenious way to do a recap ep

    • @slospop1125
      @slospop1125 2 года назад +2

      It also does a good job at reminding us what the stakes are going forward

    • @morganspider-manmarvelfan6110
      @morganspider-manmarvelfan6110 2 года назад +4

      And it kinda predicted the live-action “The Last Airbender” movie.

    • @wolfishpotato6978
      @wolfishpotato6978 2 года назад +1

      @@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110 I would agree but there is no movie in ba sing se, so I don't know what you're talking about

    • @morganspider-manmarvelfan6110
      @morganspider-manmarvelfan6110 2 года назад

      @@wolfishpotato6978 I thought the movie was good.

    • @morganspider-manmarvelfan6110
      @morganspider-manmarvelfan6110 2 года назад

      @@wolfishpotato6978 I understand that reference though.

  • @KhannUr7
    @KhannUr7 2 года назад +101

    Definitely hope you check out Korra. Season 2 is a little meh, but the other seasons are really really good. I definitely think the show is overhated since its so different from the Last Airbender, but I think the show is fantastic and deals with some much heavier topics

    • @vinnyfaida5118
      @vinnyfaida5118 2 года назад +1

      Thankyou!

    • @stonerbland7621
      @stonerbland7621 2 года назад +13

      Season 3 and 4 really make up for season 2 imo
      I understand a lot of people stop watching after season 2 but it gets SO MUCH BETTER after

    • @mitchhamilton64
      @mitchhamilton64 2 года назад +9

      why do people who like the show always categorize people who hate the show as us just not liking its not atla? we do have actual valid reasons for hating it. yes, its not atla, we knew that going in but we didnt know it would be THAT bad.

    • @spiraljumper74
      @spiraljumper74 2 года назад +4

      @@mitchhamilton64 Probably because it’s such a self-evidently quality work (aside from the budget and studio issues in season 2) that people who say they hate it just can’t be taken seriously. Like if you don’t like it, fine, opinions and all that. But hate is such a strong word to describe a pretty decent to occasionally great show.
      Plus most of the “valid criticism” that I’ve seen is just whining about retcons, a love triangle that’s the focus of like three episodes total, or people explicitly comparing it to ATLA.

    • @echangf6416
      @echangf6416 2 года назад

      @@stonerbland7621 season 4 was terrible mate, the villain was just a regular earthbender, korra was nerfed a lot and it was full of silly jokes. Should have ended in season 3 with a great high.

  • @allison8654
    @allison8654 2 года назад +16

    for awhile I thought the footloose episode was kind of a filler, but the dragon episode made me realize it’s showing just how far the fire nation has strayed from their roots. modern fire nation doesn’t allow dancing at all, when the original form of fire bending was literally a dance

  • @riyamenon6368
    @riyamenon6368 2 года назад +31

    Some great shows to check out after this: The Legend of Korra, The Dragon Prince, and Arcane!

    • @Shhtick
      @Shhtick 2 года назад +1

      Aot 🤌

  • @Stew91
    @Stew91 2 года назад +29

    "I love Zuko more than I feel you" is one of my favorite lines. The fact that Azula slowly breaks after that, really shows how she always got what she wanted through fear and power. When someone challenged her, she couldn't handle it.

  • @Sorin96
    @Sorin96 2 года назад +28

    The Legend Of Korra after The Last Airbender please! It's in the same universe!
    I personally love the legend of korra alot, the last Airbender is ofc iconic tho!

    • @Onaterdem
      @Onaterdem 2 года назад +2

      ATLA>TLOK but TLOK is really good too!

    • @88franko
      @88franko 2 года назад +1

      I think this is a good idea. Having the series fresh in her mind would make the subtle references the more enjoyable

  • @edwardosquidawardo
    @edwardosquidawardo 2 года назад +162

    Oh Avatar. What is there to say, other than growing up with this show, was incredible. The characters, their journeys, everything about this show, is pretty much perfect, and I’m really glad you’ve gotten to experience it!!!!

  • @JiReyAnimation
    @JiReyAnimation 2 года назад +22

    Mai's words to Azula couldn't have been more perfect. Every single word she said played into all of Azula's insecurities. Her poor social skills, her not being perfect, and her feeling that her mother loved Zuko more than her, and the fact that using fear, her biggest strength, no longer works. Azula got absolutely destroyed by Mai.

  • @lily-_-
    @lily-_- 2 года назад +16

    "Because I'm a people person" is my favourite Azula line. It's so dang funny.

  • @dogles2940
    @dogles2940 2 года назад +23

    After this show, she has to go through the pain that we went through and see The Last Air Bender movie 😂😭

    • @dsrguru
      @dsrguru 2 года назад +14

      Let's not speak of movies that don't exist

    • @dogles2940
      @dogles2940 2 года назад +4

      @@dsrguru oh right I forgot my bad🫢

    • @Charsept
      @Charsept 2 года назад +4

      As much as I enjoy schattenfreude, I don't wish that pain on anyone

    • @adrianrocha49
      @adrianrocha49 2 года назад +3

      Why would we want to put her through that? If anything, I would tell her not to watch it.

    • @RabbitShirak
      @RabbitShirak 2 года назад +5

      There is no movie in Ba Sing Se.

  • @wesleypatterson2284
    @wesleypatterson2284 2 года назад +3

    Zuko: "That's rough,, buddy"
    The entire fandom: *WHEEEEEEZE*

  • @farrellundead4487
    @farrellundead4487 2 года назад +32

    Was looking forward to this! Great content as always!

  • @Lupinemancer87
    @Lupinemancer87 2 года назад +11

    I really like that they dedicated several episodes to kinda show Zuko gaining a closer relationship with the main cast :D

  • @OilyAnimal3
    @OilyAnimal3 2 года назад +31

    24:44 actually it's highly possible Katar ran back in with her father to see the charred burnt corpse of her mother because the dude said he wasn't taking prisoners and there's no sign He took anything left with anything, they just walk in and next scene...

    • @keithanderson1980
      @keithanderson1980 2 года назад +1

      Dark... but I love it

    • @CaptainQ2607
      @CaptainQ2607 2 года назад +6

      And the fire nation not taking prisoners was probably caused by Hamma at least according to a video I watched.

    • @mr.waffles8739
      @mr.waffles8739 2 года назад +6

      I feel like he must have killed her a different way cause there's no way her necklace would have survived being burned to a crisp

    • @dsrguru
      @dsrguru 2 года назад +2

      Juan, that's a really good point. I always wondered why Katara assumed her mother was killed rather than captured, but that's probably the answer.

    • @uhohmykokoro1616
      @uhohmykokoro1616 2 года назад +4

      @@mr.waffles8739 good point lol

  • @donofdeaths
    @donofdeaths 2 года назад +71

    Natalie always makes me smile, always so cheerful, it's contagious.

    • @adrianrocha49
      @adrianrocha49 2 года назад +1

      Her reaction to the real dragons was so funny, I haven't laughed that hard in a while.

    • @silver9wolf6
      @silver9wolf6 2 года назад

      Same here! She always brightens my day and I really appreciate it 😊

  • @sothanatoasted2972
    @sothanatoasted2972 2 года назад +8

    "That's rough, buddy." Best quote in the entire show 🤣

  • @sammylane21
    @sammylane21 2 года назад +9

    Zuko and Aang doing the Dancing Dragon reminds of when Goten and Trunks we're learning the fusion dance/attack. Both had such serious faces, they make me laugh.😂. Both dances also end with our protagonists delicately touching fingers too.😂

  • @beezwax9445
    @beezwax9445 2 года назад +15

    Thank you for blessing us with more ATLA, would definitely recommend Attack on Titan next! As a screenwriting major it's one of the best stories I've ever seen with great reacting moments (plus it's great for the youtube algorithm rn!)

  • @sakshiupadhyay2627
    @sakshiupadhyay2627 2 года назад +5

    Korra!!!

  • @Thurban
    @Thurban 2 года назад +28

    I am so excited for you to watch the eeeeeend! I really hope you go onto The Legend of Korra after this. It's not as strong as a contiguous narrative as Aang's story is. The overall story is there, but each season is a bit more of it's own arc than it was in the first series. Additionally though, the themes and subjects that Korra's story explores are fantastic.

  • @Angelos42
    @Angelos42 2 года назад +50

    Yay, more ATLA. I hope the next animated series you check is either ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ or ‘Invincible ‘

    • @michaeldavis1879
      @michaeldavis1879 2 года назад +2

      "Arcane" would also make for a good reaction.

    • @kane6909
      @kane6909 2 года назад +1

      Toss in Adventure Time or the Original Teen Titans and you've got yourself a party

    • @michaeldavis1879
      @michaeldavis1879 2 года назад

      @@kane6909 Gravity Falls would also be a fun reaction.

    • @daurydavis3983
      @daurydavis3983 2 года назад +1

      After atla should be korra

  • @Alllex
    @Alllex 2 года назад +7

    Avatar the Last Airbender was actually an all Korean production the whole way through. The creators had wanted a Japanese studio originally, but the scheduling never panned out. What you're seeing is the staff coming to grips with the character designs and modifying them for ease of animating.
    Most of the core staff in ATLA would go on to form Studio Mir (Korra, Voltron, Dota, and Kipo). However, the Japanese studio, Studio Pierrot (Naruto, Bleach, and many more) would come in during season 2 of Korra while Mir was busy working on another project.

  • @kayden2119
    @kayden2119 2 года назад +16

    I do hope you watch Legend Of Korra. Some people say its not very good but it think they only think that because they compare it to Last Airbender. You should watch and decide for yourself if you like it

    • @alexdavid6397
      @alexdavid6397 2 года назад +2

      I agree

    • @shadowfire_08
      @shadowfire_08 2 года назад +2

      yes, Nat would love Korra

    • @joncarpenter-smith9801
      @joncarpenter-smith9801 2 года назад

      I absolutely loved season 1 but it was clear they hadn’t really planned to do any more of that in season 2. Not sure when I’ll start season 3 but hopefully it’s still good

    • @destroyerofnirn3537
      @destroyerofnirn3537 2 года назад +2

      @@joncarpenter-smith9801 3-4 is the best of the best

    • @TheDeuces222
      @TheDeuces222 2 года назад +7

      Korea's fine but what they do to previous avatars at end of season 2 all because of korras stupidity was in my opinion unforgivable. they fell into the trap of shows like game of thrones fall into where shock becomes more important then lore

  • @Rhodair
    @Rhodair 2 года назад +2

    the firebending masters episode is one of my favs with details on how they create fire (the only benders that can manifest their element)
    really cool how it's fueled by someone's will to accomplish something; fire of the soul (the war twisting this concept to rage & domination)

  • @prasathgj
    @prasathgj 2 года назад +5

    The creators are such good sports!!!🤣
    The ember island players is such a meta episode ...the creators just making fun of themselves and taking all the memes and jokes and incorporating them into the episode
    Like Zuko's scar being misplaced, Jet's death unclear, sokka always hungry and so much more

  • @JesusOfPaign
    @JesusOfPaign 2 года назад +11

    This has to be my favorite string of episodes. Amazing action, great humor, absolutely full of really great character moments that jsut make me adore every character even more. I love this show 😭

  • @edwinruiz1019
    @edwinruiz1019 2 года назад +4

    U should watch legend of Korra it's Avatar's second series that follows the new avatar plus aangs kids help the new avatar korra

  • @omalleycaboose5937
    @omalleycaboose5937 2 года назад +2

    I have seen some people suggest the katara episode as too dark for a kids show... as someone who had his father murdered before I was born, watching that episode as a child really helped me.

  • @davididiart5934
    @davididiart5934 2 года назад +4

    4:35 Solstices and Equinoxes were humans' first real way to visibly mark the passage of years. There's some really cool ancient monuments from just about every culture where the sunlight will shine through very specific places only on those special dates. It's some cool shizzle.
    34:14 I guess you have to watch the movie once the show's over... heh heh heh...

  • @TheMbangel
    @TheMbangel 2 года назад +2

    If you are interested in why Azula is how she is, then please watch Hello Future Me's analysis of Azula's psychology! It is fascinating how her psychology gets broken down and analysed!
    Link to the video: ruclips.net/video/R4544ZUr_gA/видео.html

  • @ace_of_cakes
    @ace_of_cakes 2 года назад +4

    I was gonna make a joke about how mean it was to break this up into 3 parts... and then you made the finale a part 4... lmao why do you like to watch us suffer haha
    Great reaction, I always love your videos!

  • @indiepunkftw
    @indiepunkftw 2 года назад +1

    LMAO this reaction is gold! I literally had to pause because I was laughing so hard when you said Azula was a f******* c*** hahaha

  • @soniceverest968
    @soniceverest968 2 года назад +8

    Now watch legend of Korra

    • @josearroyo8008
      @josearroyo8008 2 года назад

      Nat will love the radio announcer narrator guy.

  • @bipolarlive1214
    @bipolarlive1214 Год назад +2

    I think its really funny how they casted Toph in the Ember Island Players as a buff guy, because the Theatre group interviewed people who had to fight the gang. That being said no one wanted to admit the Avatar's Earth Bending teacher in which defeated all of them was a 10yr blind girl.

  • @keithanderson1980
    @keithanderson1980 2 года назад +6

    Now stop. Do not watch the movie.

    • @karlwilker579
      @karlwilker579 2 года назад

      What movie?

    • @keithanderson1980
      @keithanderson1980 2 года назад

      @@karlwilker579 the avatar the last airbender movie

    • @gazelle_diamond9768
      @gazelle_diamond9768 2 года назад +3

      @@keithanderson1980 There is no Avatar the Last Airbender movie in Ba Sing Se

    • @karlwilker579
      @karlwilker579 2 года назад +1

      ​@@keithanderson1980 There is no Avatar the Last Airbender movie in Ba Sing Se

    • @keithanderson1980
      @keithanderson1980 2 года назад +1

      @@gazelle_diamond9768 I am Ju Dee. There is no avatar the last airbender movie in ba sing se

  • @dynamite8959
    @dynamite8959 2 года назад +2

    Can anyone please recommend more animated shows like these please? DON'T YOU DARE MENTION ANIME!!!

  • @spencernaugle
    @spencernaugle 2 года назад +3

    Whether you do a reaction or not, you HAVE to watch "Escape from the spirit world" it's basically the Lost episode of avatar The last Airbender. And I also highly recommend watching "The Perfect musical symmetry of avatar The last Airbender" - By Sideways.

  • @Algorythmfpv
    @Algorythmfpv Год назад +2

    Your intuition is actually infuriating. lol your ability to just call out EVERYTHING that is about to happen is incredible. Well done!

  • @leeking6939
    @leeking6939 2 года назад +13

    You have to do legend of Korra next

    • @bxllisticbeats
      @bxllisticbeats 2 года назад +2

      ^^^

    • @drakeredwingofficial
      @drakeredwingofficial 2 года назад +1

      THIS

    • @blitzgirl6522
      @blitzgirl6522 2 года назад +3

      Only if she wants to. I personally didn't enjoy the show or what it did for the lore and such, so it's up to each person to decide for themselves.

    • @Webbberoni
      @Webbberoni 2 года назад +3

      @@blitzgirl6522 isnt that the point? We recommend something and she decides if she wants to watch it?

    • @bxllisticbeats
      @bxllisticbeats 2 года назад

      @@blitzgirl6522 Lol that’s why we’re recommending it. If she wants to or not that’s on her

  • @Zombiesnyder13
    @Zombiesnyder13 2 года назад +2

    Make sure you watch LEGEND OF KORRA
    You're gonna have a special connection

  • @MrLiveOnEvil
    @MrLiveOnEvil 2 года назад +3

    Oh im so glad that the finale gets its own reaction episode! I wonder how you'll feel about azula after the finale?

  • @maeclps3798
    @maeclps3798 2 года назад +2

    you should totally watch The Legend of Korra or The Dragon Prince next!!! i highly recommend them both :)

  • @shadowfire_08
    @shadowfire_08 2 года назад +6

    KORRA TIME! also, you should dive into anime now 🙌🔥🍻
    check out:
    Attack on Titan (sub)
    FullMetal Alchemist Brotherhood (Dub)

  • @aliyahpulido953
    @aliyahpulido953 2 года назад +2

    30:34 The funny thing about Toph's counterpart in the Ember Island Players is that Toph herself was one of the last of the Gaang to be designed; And she *WAS* initially going to be a big, buff dude, but the designers decided to make her a smaller, young girl who was blind to give her character growth and her bending abilities more impact. They also gave her a backstory that was emotional and morally-driven so the audience knows she's not just a hard shell and she actually has feelings and strong moral reasons for doing things, even if she is a little rough around the edges due to lack of socializing. (She's the child of aristocrats running away against her parents' will so she can help the Avatar, despite her parents thinking she's completely helpless and weak. This makes her real strength come out better than if she were a big strong man) Making her actor counterpart look a LOT like "her" original design was a joke as a result.

  • @GetZeducated
    @GetZeducated 2 года назад +3

    Been waiting weeks for u to see the end

  • @dreameroutthere
    @dreameroutthere 2 года назад +5

    Korra is an amazing show. Dont listen to anyone. Haters love to hate. I personally cannot wait for you to see it.

    • @brianpippins5953
      @brianpippins5953 2 года назад

      I personally feel it isn't as great as the first, but I still find it a great show in its own right. Definitely think she should give that a look too.

  • @jacobd1984
    @jacobd1984 2 года назад +3

    Azula is still in my top ten for animated characters years later.

  • @Vaishino
    @Vaishino 2 года назад +1

    Folks pitching show ideas at you, and I'm just thinking "hey, wonder what Natalie would think of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure?"

  • @SkinnySAMMY27
    @SkinnySAMMY27 2 года назад +4

    I started watching Avatar again because of these videos, and I finished the whole thing in like 4 days 😭😭 really love these videos, Avatar my favourite anime at the moment ♥️

  • @AlasdairGR
    @AlasdairGR 2 года назад +2

    As much as I do have empathy for Azula, Natalie calling her a c*** added about 10 years to my life.

  • @captjackp
    @captjackp 2 года назад +3

    I just wish I could forget it so I could watch it brand new all over again

    • @skith8432
      @skith8432 2 года назад

      I feel this. I remember watching this the first time years ago and fell in love immediately. I have watched it many times over the years. The only time it felt almost like the first time was introducing this to my kids for their first watch. Enjoying this show through their eyes was a treat. Now watching this lovely woman watch it the first time gives me a sense of enjoyment again. Never the same when I first watched it but still pretty good. This show is a masterpiece from beginning to end.

  • @Drforrester31
    @Drforrester31 2 года назад +2

    It must have been so fun in the Avatar writers' room during this season. All of the characters are fleshed out perfectly to this point and every time they do something it feels natural and earned

  • @JasonJeffory
    @JasonJeffory 2 года назад +9

    The character reactions after the play commenting on how bad it was an the effects were decent were what the creators predicted would be the reaction to the M. Night movie coming out.
    They were 100% correct with that prediction.

  • @juanbernando
    @juanbernando 2 года назад +2

    Nat is so into the show. :)
    She has to watch Legend of Korra!!

  • @jxcefxce
    @jxcefxce 2 года назад +8

    This was so fun to watch with you! I would recommend The Legend of Vox Machina if you're interested in more amazing TV shows.

  • @dier7470
    @dier7470 2 года назад +2

    20:32 had me in tears 🤣

  • @shinigamigaming2941
    @shinigamigaming2941 2 года назад +4

    Nat! If you loved this show, check out Avatar: The Legend of Korra. It's a lot like Avatar: The Last Air Bender, but made more for mature audiences. It also has recurring characters that I know you'll love seeing again!

  • @gabrielp9646
    @gabrielp9646 2 года назад +1

    @Natalie Gold - "And finally see these girls realize that they don´t want to work for Azula anymore..." Girl, THEY KNEW SINCE THEIR FIRST APPEARANCE! NONE OF THE TWO WANTED TO JOIN HER, AZULA LITERALLY HAD TO THREATEN THEM WITH DEATH! They were SCARED of her, and of the rest of the Fire Nation... Pay more attention, please!! :S:S

  • @laurijaakkola3762
    @laurijaakkola3762 2 года назад +7

    Korra next, right!?!?!?!?!?

    • @danishprince2760
      @danishprince2760 2 года назад +1

      Not currently planned no - There's polls going on over on Patreon currently to decide the next show :)

  • @DarkKnightBatman420
    @DarkKnightBatman420 2 года назад +1

    Request List:
    The Dragon Prince.
    Arriety.
    Don't Look Up.
    I care a lot.
    The Flight Attendant
    Dead to Me
    The Good Place.
    Chronological Live action Marvel Netflix release order.

  • @Saprimacy
    @Saprimacy 2 года назад +3

    You gotta do The Legend of Korra. It's not as good as The Last Airbender but it establishes some interesting world built that expands on the Avatar universe.

  • @vailingbow1068
    @vailingbow1068 Год назад +1

    It's funny how in The Boiling Rock: Part 2 Azula says she's a "people person" yet couldn't read how Mai and Ty Lee would betray her. And funny how Azula KNEW she does things through fear hence "No, YOU miscalculated! You should've feared me more!" And in the episode The Southern Raiders, in the end, I love how Zuko asked Aang "What're you gonna do when you face my father?" oh, and before I forget "HONOR!" XD

  • @luciansmith809
    @luciansmith809 7 месяцев назад +1

    Natalie, back in the first season you wondered why Iroh could see Roku and Aang flying on Roku's dragon... I think it has to do with Iroh meeting the dragons as explained by thebfirst episode in this part.

  • @doczirebeka8312
    @doczirebeka8312 Год назад +1

    23:23 When another commenter makes you realize (my example) that Toph "sees" everyone in the camp and either knows it or just gets confused when they're doing it: "What the heck are they doing at Sokka's tent?" 💀 And now everyone else here knows from my comment that this might've happened.

  • @ImpeccableZentertainment
    @ImpeccableZentertainment 2 года назад +2

    Fingers crossed for Legend of Korra >_>

  • @ЕкатеринаАбдулова-щ7в

    After finishing The last Airbender watch Clone wars. I think the time has come. You will not be disappointed, trust me.

  • @frutoish
    @frutoish 2 года назад +1

    If you want another S Tier animated show Castlevania is incredible. Much more adult mannered by far but still incredible voice acting and story telling.

  • @otisbrightmediamogul
    @otisbrightmediamogul 2 года назад +1

    Natalie cursing the shit outta Azula is the funniest thing ever 🤣😂🤣.
    She hates so much it's adorable!

  • @jacobcannata5789
    @jacobcannata5789 2 года назад +1

    Please watch LOK!! And I know you’ve never really watched anime on this channel before but I’d also love for you to try a show like naruto or my hero academia

  • @wearblackclothes
    @wearblackclothes 6 месяцев назад +1

    i like the theory that because hama used bloodbending to escape prison future watervillege raids they stopped taking prisoners

  • @adolfadolfius5586
    @adolfadolfius5586 2 года назад +1

    Toph is played by a tough man in the ember islands play because the soldiers who got beaten up by her didn´t admit to her being a little blind girl. "Uhm yeah, it was a big strong guy! I am sure!" :D

  • @thepointydoughnut5358
    @thepointydoughnut5358 2 года назад +1

    So the little inaccuracy in the ember island players having the blue spirit fighting Zuko is propaganda from the fire nation if you look into it. Xiao isn't in the play at all because he was a high ranking general who was an utter failure. They are trying to erase his stain on the nation's military honor and replace it with some one who is a known traitor and "disgrace" to the nation, hence why it was the only thing that was really "wrong"
    *edit*
    It's also why Toph is so big and burly. The idea that a 12 year old blind little girl absolutely bodies every one she fights with is seen as weak, so they are making her seem like way more of a threat physically.