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Overall it was above my expectations! There's a few things that felt a bit better in the original, especially with later episodes where some of the stories they mixed together can get a bit convoluted, but there's also tons of stuff this show improved on! I LOVE what they did with the intro, and just overall how much more of the Fire Nation's side of things we get! At least compared to season 1 of the original. Plus the amount of easter eggs for fans of the original is insane 😛
As such a big fan of the animation I was excited but nervous for this. But after watching the whole season I loved it. The casting was great, zuko for me was the stand out. Loved him in this
That's why i was surprised when he said Zuko actor was his least to get the character's right. For me, Zuko and Iroh's actors was spot on, love their tandem. The rest as well did their characters justice. My least for me who didn't connect that much was Katara, i think she can do better. Also, Sometimes I find their lines weak as well and some actings were underacting or a bit off. But overall, I liked it. Hoping for them to do better in all aspects on the next season; scripts, acting, camera angles for the fighting scenes etc. Coz i know they can really offer more.
The actor playing zuko just nailed the complexity of the character for me. You could see the struggle and turmoil but also the inherent good in him. And I agree , the iroh ang zuko relationship was spot on. Can't wait to see it develop more in season 2
Are you serious now, the casting is great? How do you like Azula, Mai and Ty Lee for example? this is a complete miscast, the girls from McDonald's haven't come out for months, I'm not even talking about the complete change in Azula's character, she was turned from a calculating, self-confident into a hysterical and insecure character
I agree with pudgey. Zuko is the most convincing out of all of them. Both who loves and hates the adaptation are saying that Dallas is the stand out and it's so true.
I binged it today. It's definitely different than the animation and you have to keep that open mind to enjoy it. But, I think it gets pretty good by the halfway point. I loved the last episode.
I was so confused about the middle episodes but once I got to episode 6 onwards I loved it and all I can ask is that they make me feel for the characters and emote. They did their job and I’m grateful we got this even with the changes. Like you said you have to be really open and receptive
@@Tysurgemehsame I don't want to ruin too much but they left some stuff out that was a necessity to the story. but they might get a bigger budget for next season.
that was sad. But i couldnt decide if i teared up because of my memory of the OG shows execution, or was it really well done in the live action. I really couldnt decide.
@@Rambrus0 For me, it was knowing what would happen and then it mixed with the OG show and then it was all so overwhelming haha, I couldn't contain my emotions
@@balkanbaroque its not over analyzing. i enjoyed the show. The sad part is your mentality is the reason why the film industry is where it is. "dont think... enjoy"
When I saw this trailer, the actor who plays Aang looks like my son. I googled Gordon, so he is of Filipino descent. My son is half Filipino and has same big eyes and eyebrows. So proud to see more Filipino especially since Dante Basco is iconic VA for Zuko. The casting for Sokka and Katara were spot on. I love this journey with you guys, just seemed like we finished the series not too long ago
Gordon Cormier impressed me with his performance and he's the surprising part in the first episode, his acting got better and improved in the later episodes
The casting is spot on, especially for Sokka. The personalities are dead on. There were some liberties taken with the story to help compact it but I don't mind them, so far.
Aang was 100% not aang and katara was a shell of a human being with no speaking lines sokka had no humor no jokes no youthful sexism that quickly gets remedied by meeting Suki and they pretty much got everything wrong which is pretty hard to do considering the whole show was already written out 15+ years prior … shamelful and disrespectful and makes sense why the real makers wanted no association with this
Absolutely loved your reaction to the first episode. I personally think they did an amazing job with the world and everything. It's not 100% linear but it's never the less, lovely and refreshing.
Wow, I've watched it already few times, and it's amazing! I fell in love with this beautiful series! Fantastic live-action adaptation! I can't wait for the next season! Love the action, adventure, drama, the emotional twist, fantasy, and comedy-all in one! Amazing cinematography, amazing special effects, those animals, spirit animals just amazing, and their powers, the visuals look great and the backgrounds look fantastic! They're all amazing! Gordon is a brilliant, fantastic actor for his young age, and he is so cute; he has a million-dollar smile too. Dallas is a versatile actor, he's amazing actor. Kiawentiio and Ian are amazing too. Paul, and Daniel are very good too. All the cast members are really doing a great job. Congratulations! This is the best live-action adaptation of Avatar the Last Airbender so far!♥️
Youre def a bot used to fuel the nonexistent fandom of this show online. Cuz the makers can see online comments saying its good so theyll keep going when it actually sucks.
Gran Gran was a very good portrayal of an Inuit person [that's what the water tribe was supposed to be based on] but not so good a match to the way she was in the animation. I base that on having seen a number of actual Inuit people talking in a couple documentaries and they sounded just like her, the same kind of delivery. Now the actress in this case is not Inuit, she is of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, but she did sound very much the way I would expect Gran Gran to sound in real life.
I've seen more complaints about gran gran than any other character... which I would say is overall a pretty good thing. Gran gran was never a reoccurring character anyways.
@@WPNSTV I suspect that you'd have fewer indigenous people who grew up either on reservations or around a lot of people who grew up in a more culturally traditional environments that would feel gran gran was a bad job. I can't say that with absolute confidence, but in my teens I spent a fair amount of time around members of the Sarcee and in my 30s I spent time around a number of Haida. Based on that, I think a lot of First Nations people would feel Gran Gran was captured well. As I said, watching actual Inuit talking and interacting in a couple documentaries, she seemed to be quite authentic to me.
Honestly I can’t complain about this Live Action. It’s amazing, keeping our mind open to get more information about this world is the key 🔑 Such a great reaction ❤
How can u like secret tunnel being thrown in to a tunnel to omashu palace? How can u like the tunnel not being for aang and katara? How can u like suki oogling sokka instead of whay actually happened? How can u like the spirit world nonsense in this show? Wan shi tong just thrown in for no reason. Heibi being a nothing spirit in this, the soltice doesnt matter. How can u enjoy a show where the actors stare at u overexplaining everything for minutes and.minutes at a time? How can u like these changes? Lol
@@rakhatthenut3815 maybe it is just the way you feel about yourself 🤗 because I didn't personally catch a single moment when the show treated me like this. Maybe your interpretation is wrong. Idk. Go easy on yourself
@@procerator I didn't make that series. In my opinion he is using air to "fly" and not fall. He didn't do the Guru Lahima's technique. You can see the air near his feet and legs. Watching this show you must have open mind because they did not make that show shot by shot 100%. They added some things to make it look better. Aang is a damn Avatar so his bending is stronger than others. They even changed his support Avatar. Aang was talking with Roku and in that series he is talking with Kioshi. They changed a lot, and I don't think it makes worse the show. In the opposite, it is an "upgraded" show. No more a kids show. Can't wait for the bloodbending. Lol
I've only watched 2 episodes, but I love what I've seen. Yes, some of the writing is a bit odd, and I don't think it's the actor. Like when Katara says, "The Fire Nation hasn't approached the Southern Water Tribe...", like yeah, you could've said, "The Fire Nation hasn't been around here for years." And when Aang was saying, "I love playing with my friends, eating banana pie, etc", it could've been blocked better. He shouldn't been kicking around some rocks, or using his airbending on them while contemplating. It seemed more like he was in a stage play instead of being on screen. So yeah, I'm loving the show and I can't wait to see more. But already with 2 episodes, I can say I CAN'T WAIT to see a season 2 and 3! I really want to see Netflix's vision of ATLA until the end.
No we dont. Cuz its not. Theres a reason LoK as a show has its own separate fans than atla (which is its souce😂) and has way less total fans. Like 1/5 or less. That's why atla has generational staying power and korra doesnt lolol Korra diehards are just tumblr users who looooooove spending their lives online shipping ppl and talking theories instead of just watching a show. Its so weird.
Did you know that the person who plays Aang’s name is Gordon Cormier and he’s been in a bunch of shows and movies before this and Soka actually took taekwondo lessons growing up because of the avatar the last Airbender show so it’s kind of crazy how he was invited to play Soka
One thing they did well is making the Fire Nation actually appear menacing. Also, in the animated series, Aang comes onto the scene making a joke of all the villains, Zuko included. So far, Zuko seems like a skilled warrior. Even Katara is already showing growth, whereas in the animated show her skills came pretty much out of nowhere near the end of the first book. I do appreciate how they’re handling these things in the live action.
And yet people still complaining about everything in this show😢 what a shame , now we get to see amazing the adaptation of the og show , hopefully we getting the second and third book
If you want to enjoy it. Seperate it from the anime. It's the same story but in different parts. It's fantastic as its own thing. There's a few what tf moments and the past avatars aren't it and some of the spirit world scenes aren't it but apart from that. I gave it a solid 7. The world itself is beautiful and the characters are amazing. I'm wanting season 2 and will definitely rewatch. The backstory and lore added is very good. Hope you enjoy 😊😊
It starts off different and it takes some getting time getting used to but the later episodes are absolutely fantastic in my opinion, it feels like avatar without having to be a carbon copy of the cartoon, even tho some scenes and lines are word for word
My wife and I have only watched the first episode so far and we loved it, despite the changes. The backstory was great, airbenders being able to fly was weird but ok, the visuals were outstanding, GranGran's speech being the exact same as the original opening speech (at least in Brazilian Portuguese, idk in other languages) was great and so on. Looking forward to it and we don't really mind some changes as long as they maintain the essence
Watched all 8 Episodes today. My score for the series is a 9/10 across the board. Definitely recommend, will be showing and watching with my 8yr old daughter once she is home from school on Friday and over the weekend. 1) They show the air nomad deaths, so to adults, watch first 20 minutes before kids. Otherwise kids can watch once Aang is in ice. 2) This is not a copy of the original. 8 Live action episodes to tell story of 20 cartoon episodes. Episode 6 of original looks like it will be in season 2. Season 2 episode 2 of original is added into season 1. 3) The first episode is the first 3 episodes together with the deaths of the air nomads. 4) Original cartoon Episodes 4, 5, 7-10, 12, 13, 15, and 17 have their essential episode essence represented, in episodes 2 through 6 of the live action. A lot of things are re-ordered. Some things are expanded You will see parts of things from a recognizable episode mashed with events from other episodes. 5) Watch the entire thing before judging. Sometimes you will think something was forgotten only to learn, that the other parts or viewpoints of a given episode are in a follow-up episode. The way the episodes are mashed together means the story jumps between events of various episodes, so the representation of one episode might occur across 2 or 3 episodes; or there may be an intervening episode. 6) Do Not PreJudge. The format is different than the original cartoon, initially the order will seem odd. Just hang in with it, overall it does work. 7) Episodes 11, and 14 are not shown, but pay attention anytime Zuko, Iroh, or Zhou get a report. The events of those episodes are mentioned but it’s a one time blink, or talk and you will miss it. These episodes have indirect representation in the series. The honorable mentions in the reports made me laugh while watching. 8) The Jeong Jeong part of Episode 16 might occur in season 2, or 3 without Zhou. Jeong Jeong is not in season 1 of this live action. 9) The last 2 episodes of the Netflix Live action have been mashed together and reorder the events of original cartoon episodes 18-20. The Katara vs Paku fight is Wow! 10) Koh will appear far earlier than expected. and not when or how fans expect. He is still a creepy, freaky, and dangerous spirit. They expand Koh’s role to include some of the lore with him from the comics as well. He is voiced by George Takei (Sulu from 1966 Star Trek). 11) The original voice actor of the cabbage man, plays and is the cabbage man in this Netflix live Action series!! 12) The previous 3 avatars and ocean spirit La, at points will be given permission by Aang to use him as a channel. Kyoshi is obvious. Many people apparently missed when Roku did so. Pay attention, do not miss it by talking or by being distracted by what Roku is showing and teaching Aang. Kurik will refuse. La’s turn is OBVIOUS. 13) Azula’s machinations are definitely as evil as Ozai’s. Yes Azula learns lightning bending before the end of season 1. She is far darker than the original cartoon.
I knew his voice was oddly accurate, that's awesome. I admit my only real criticism is how they handled Katara and the Waterbending master. A bit girl bossy but it did fit with the original story so it's not bad.
*I'm only about halfway through the live action so far and im thoroughly impressed. going into this the only hopes i had left (since the movie) was a decent casting and good effects, which they definitely delivered! 😁 It even had this level of darkness to it like we got from TLOK series. and like yea sure they mixed some timeline stuff together, its still a great show imo😂*
personally, Sokka is the standout actor for me. I absolutely love Ian Ousley, but apart from loving him as a person, in my opinion he looks almost identical to the animation, and I also think (of course without the goofy animation that you physically can't accomplish irl) he acts just like him. idk, I just love him so much. ALSO Gordon is so adorable 😭🫶🫶
I am with Pudgey about who captured their animated counterpart better, but I think Sokka is the front-runner, then Zuko, followed by Aang and Iroh. Katara is a bit of a mix, but Granny is just an exposition dump, so there isn’t much to her. The rest did their part well. I only wish the dialogue were written organically rather than how the way it is presented. I mean, this will work well in animation, but even the animated series were so well written. That is why the animated Avatar: The Last Air Bender is so beloved.
Bending extras… 1 - water bending, ice bending, ice discs/bullets, blood bending, power of the full moon 2 - air bending, suffocation, flying, pure hearts create more power 3 - earth bending, sand bending, metal bending, earth disks/bullets Fire bending, lightning bending, power of sozins comet every 100 years, true breath of fire instead of anger, weakened by eclipses…. Fire sucks
Funny to see how differing in opinions you both are of Zuko. Seems like a divisive performance. I think Zuko's voice along with Iroh's are iconic. I think Dallas Liu did a bang up job as Zuko. Dude smashed it
Wow was not expecting this. My thoughts exactly is that this is a really good adaptation imo. Better than the film that’s for sure.👍🏼 Oh forgot to mention that this show is gonna be a bit more brutal in a sense. But yea some details and scenes are absent probably for pacing reasons. But also this first episode is a really good start for those who are new to the series. Also Zuko will grow on you just like it did for me.
I personally struggled the most with the actress who played Katara. Very stiff and monotone to me. And sadly Katara in the anime is my favorite due to her emotional range. So really hoping that the actress fixes that for the next season. As for Zuko, conflicted. Hoping he’ll win me over in time.
I think it's partly the acting but a large part is the writing and direction too, especially if you look into her other parts in the movie Beans and the show Anne with an E. I really hope they let her show that side of her next book if they get one. I won’t spoil too much but she has a scene in the movie where she yells at and attacks the police who didn’t help while ppl threw rocks at their community. She does really well there.
Remember something like 'lord of the rings' is an ADAPTATION of a book. You all know how annoying it is to have somone that read the books, yelling about how much stuff is different. We have to remmber that this isnt the animated series, and thats ok. It did a great job at getting a lot of things accurate, while also telling the story in its own way. Loved being able to see the avatar gang back in action regardless of how its executed. (Minus that movie. We dont talk about that)
Nice reaction. I agree with Spartan on Zuko. I’m only 2 eps though and am out for drinks with mates atm. But overall I like the cast but after 2 eps I’m not totally sold on Zuko, which was my favorite character from the original. I recommend not reading too many comments and reviews as I assume you’re not binging the entire show. And yes the bending looked way better than the movie :insert a gif of the 6 earth benders doing 5 moves together to have a small rock float across the screen
I doubt anyone watching a reaction to a series is a first time watcher? I could be wrong. I think zuko was convincing. A lot of us know Zuko has heart, we know that he is really a good guy, so that could give us a perceived notion. I really loved seeing the back story of the start of the war.
Can we please build up the Southern Air Temple. Can we have them go into the room where all of the past Avatars are. Can we have Aang be fixated on Avatar Roku and if you want have him be fixated on both Avatar Roku and Kyoshi that would’ve been better. Can we have Mo Mo being chased and caught and then have Aang discover Gyatso’s body. Can we please F’N wait for Aang to accept his role as The Avatar. Netflix you are so stupid.
i agree 100% with Pudgey, for me Zuko was the most convincing of them all, i felt that he portrayed the animated version so well, i am on the fence with some scenes with Aang, Katara and Sokka.. but definitely Gran Gran was not there for me. She was the weakest in terms of acting, i am kind of glad that she doesnt appear much on the show lol.
Zuko in book 1 is a very different Zuko. It's always jarring watching the show from the beginning and being like "Who's this Zuko??" because he does change so much by the end. He was pretty angsty and 1-dimensional, almost annoyingly so, in book 1. So I think this version is doing just fine! We'll get all the good character development in Season 2.
honestly, it's not that bad, I need Netflix to make season 2 but they need to fix a few things.. + The cast did a better job especially Aang, Uncle Iroh, June, Zhao, Gyatso, June, Zuko, and lord Ozai.. + The CGI is sooooooooo good, the bending, the animals, the places all are good - Sokka, Katara, and Azula need to improve their acting (especially Katara and Azula, Katara needs braver, meanwhile Azula needs to be fiercer and evil) - I know they limit on budget but don't mix a few episodes into 1 episode, maybe they can make 2 episodes into 1 episode but don't make 4 episodes into 1 episode..
Hey, new sub here! Just binged you guys' entire animated ATLA & I love ur takes on this live action version compared to others bc most ppl having been heavily comparing the live action to the animated version but they're both good in their own ways. Keep up the awesome reactions ❤
3:38 I COMPLETELY AGREE! For some people, animated content just isn't for them, but if a good world and story can be told out of it that an audience can appreciate, why not create a live action version to convey that story? If it's done well, people may be curious enough to check out the animated series. 21:38 nice edit! Thanks for that!
Earthbender in Last Airbender Movie: It takes 7 guys to do the dance of moving one rock 🪨 Earthbender in Netflix's Avatar: Fights like their Animated Counterpart.👌
Watched the last episode today. I laughed, and I cried. There were bits I loved and some parts I wasn’t overly big on, but the main takeaway is that I enjoyed it.
I just finished episode 4, so i completed half of the show over the weekend. It does improve and i got to say i loved episode 4. You can't totally compare this to the animated series, just like One Peice was when that came out. They mix things up in the series. I believe you'll love this show.
I already binged it and i believe that both Spartan and Pudgey will like it... 8 episodes felt short but still they manage all the important points... the best moment goes to the The Agni kai onscreen between father and son
I feel like the acting and beginning in general was alright but it really does improve all around as the show progresses. I was pretty engrossed by the end of the season. I can knit pick some details I would have loved to have included (like Sokka’s war face paint and wolf hood missing in this episode) but it still works for me. I really hope we get the whole series adapted.
I wanted to like it more than I did. Some changes were cool. But I found some changes in character motivations to be unnecessary & simply put,, bad!!! There were some casting choices that just did not suit the character. Azula & Ming (I think that’s her name),, were absolutely the most obvious worst casting,, in the entire show. Although the Ty Lee casting was pretty good. She looked a lot like the character. She even sounded like the Ty Lee. Given more screen time maybe Ty Lee she could’ve have worked. I don’t even know why those three characters were in the show. They weren’t doing anything. But changing the motivations, and the character of Azula ruined it for me. That’s just one complaint among many that I have about the show. The Re-organizations and combining of Avatars and plot points,,, just came out very sloppy. For all of the unnecessary things that they added,, they could’ve just kept more of what happened in the animated series,, in the show. Changing what happens when Ang goes into the spirit, world,, and talk to the face dealer,, that was a mess. The conversation with Aang and Avater Roku was absolute nonsense. They turned Roku into some comedian. And reduced Roku importance to the story,, Why?? They took away the mystery & softened up (in some area) Firelord Ozai. But the casting was excellent. Sukiyaki was good casting. But her taking off her make up,, ruined the characters presents in the show. Admiral Zhao was very well casted. But they ruined the character. By changing his motivations and connecting him with Azula,, again,, WHY? Why did they change the face stealer? Why did they Wan Shi Tong (the guardian of the library/the owl)? It all just seems sloppy, mixed up and random. Some changes to the story worked. Some simply did not. The pacing was off. Some scenes seem too long and other seem like they were cut short. The acting was inconsistent. But I mostly blame the writing. Not the actors.
I gotta say the world building and the bending were really great. The acting needs improvement in a direction perspective. Honestly the kids are doing well - some of the adults were lacking in my opinion, unfortunately. I’m hopeful the future seasons step up
Yeah that was irking me the whole time but she's a kid in her first big role and I'm gonna just trust her to grow into the character 😅 honestly her and this katara seem like they're on a similar journey and I'm stoked to see the progression!!
I was surprised with episode 2--and I loved the changes. Episode 4 got me teary eyed especially that scene at the fields with Iroh and the Earth Bender. Then the finale made me gasp with how epic it was. I honestly can't wait for season 2. This got me the same feels when I watched One Piece. Netflix is really killing their animated adaptations.
Same here. The first two episodes were iffy for me, but I was sold after episode 4. The last episode so far had my based ass crying because they really did it quite well.
Did we watch the same thing? They literally destroyed the character of Bumi. Episode 4 was probably the worst episode, rest was not that far honestly. With constant music playing on the background for no reason. 0 dialogue, 0 character development. Destroyed characters (Bumi, Suki etc). This was not even close to One Piece live action. It is mediocre at best.
@yuanzaii To be honest, I never quite enjoyed Bumi's character in the series. I understand he's loved, but I always skip his episode because I don't like his tactics. My problem, of course, but that's why Bumi's character change wasn't a problem for me. And I think they ended on the right terms. I admit, it needs a clean up, but they had what they needed as far as I'm concerned. They'll have other chances to make some things better.
I can tell that they put a lot of heart and soul into it. The special effects are great, the choreography, the setting, MUSIC, colours, all of that was amazing. The dialogue was meh, the storychanges was meh, and the acting was...well...Left a lot to be desired. I do like Zuko, commander zhou and Sokka. Suprisingly, the guy who died in the first few minutes of the first episode was one of the best actors on the show. What a waste of talent!
The season got better with each episode. It definitely is different. There is no disputing that. Things kind of felt rushed, a LOT of episodes' events are combined, and the actors need to grow into themselves. The worst thing is honestly how different Sokka and Katara are. That said, man it feels like an extremely good foundation. The first season of the original show was the weakest and this one feels kind of weak. If the writers take the criticisms and improves, this show can be just as great as the original. The things they did perfectly was the bending, the avatar state, the spirit world, the music, Iroh, Gyatso, Ozai, and the world. Man, it feels good to be back in the world
For being a live action it’s much better than the previous version which had white people instead of actual indigenous people, when Avatar is mainly based on Asian (Chinese, Middle Eastern/Indian) and Subarctic/Arctic cultures like the Inuit. The casting was very well picked and even look like the actual characters from the cartoon series. Any issues with the show is mostly them skipping several parts of the storyline to make it shorter, which kinda ruins the character development as it makes the progression too fast, some of the animation/SFX could have been done better, but overall not bad. I also like that Sakka is equally funny in this one as in the original. Overall it was good. Not perfect, or fantastic but good enough for entertainment purposes🙏🏾 Tbh when I 1st started watching it on Netkfix last night I was excited but soon after was distracted by my phone. I also wish the music was better, as it didn’t intrigued me. Like I wasn’t blown away to the point where I couldn’t look away… that’s what I was missing as that’s what the trailer gave me. I grew up with the original show and saw all the episodes on TV after coming home from school, I’m now 37. Zuko is still my favorite character. I always hated Ang, but he’s more likable here. Less childish, and helps that he’s also a fellow Filipino…
its a mixed bag. Some stuff I really liked, other were a bit meh. But ep 6.Masks is a phenomenal episode. The best bit about it was the scenes that they copied almost exactly from the show but also some of tbe additions that expanded the world. I think almost all the expansions were good like in ep 1. The only mixed bags is when they squash 4 storylines up together. The thing which is the biggest miss is th writing and acting of the main 3. I do miss the actual fun and jokes. Sokka's too serious and moody, Katara lost all her personality and quirks and aang is not fun enough and is the one who finds acting the most difficult. All the firenation characters, Jet, and all the adults (except for Bumi) are really well cast
My heart breaks for Katara and Sokka's story. Their mother literally gave her life for them. It also makes sense why the fire nation attacked the water tribe next after destroying the air nation. If they were successful in destroying the Avatar in the air nation, the cycle would only start again after Aang's death, and what was the element that came next after air?... Water. Remember Korra was from the southern water tribe? It makes sense the fire nation would wanna stop the cycle from beginning again.
I watched it completely. You have to be open minden for sure. There are some changes i like, but there are some that took out the edge of things. SOmetimes they even removed the "why" behind certain actions. Overall its a good show. ATLA is such a perfect piece of art that we cant except it to come even close to it.
Oh I missed you guys! I watched the entire season last night. I have my own pro and cons on the series right now but in general I enjoy it and will re watch it.
The air nomad genocide was also demonstrated in the comics and it was more brutal than in the live action because they used dragons to reach the temples and cumbustion benders to wipe them out. Can you imagine cumbution benders and dragons during Zosins comet.
I made it to episode two... simply couldn´t continue. Had to binge the original after otherwise I would spiral into a week of hatred. This makes this show only the second one after the Rings of Power that disgusts me so much I couldn´t even hate watch it. I guess at least somebody enjoys it so better than the movie.
Can we get more heart from Kitara please. Can we also get more anger and rage from Zuko please. He sounds too calm for someone who’s been banished for 3 years. Can we have Zuko insult his uncle by calling him the laziest man in the Fire Nation.
Felt like a pretty decent adaptation! Solid 6/10 in my book depending on the episode. Glad they’re getting a second season, although I feel like that’$ a given.
I started watching the series so I could enjoy your reaction. After 45 minutes, I had it enough and fastforward scenes to finish it. So far there were things I was all okay but there were things I hated, I don't understand the need for a change in the story and characters. I think I won't be able to keep watch and finish this serie so I am not curious about any reaction about this monstrosity of live action. In this LA version, Aang did not runaway from home but was only taking a walk/fly with Appa to south-pole? He was blaming himself for running away from his home and Avatar responsibilities, but he had to accept himself and get over with it; will he now blame himself for taking a night-walk from Southern Air Temple to south pole? Sure it wasn't our hero's fault to take a fly to thousand kilometers south but it was fate to get caught in a storm and conserved under ice for 100 years. And he flies like superman? Zuko lands on the village and threats them to give "the one not belong there" or he will burn the village down. Gets no response. Sokka starts walking to the tent and he argues with Katara on the way. They even stop walking and still arguing. Then they reach the tent where Aang hides. They look each other, Sokka gets his signature club, gets out, walking all the way back. Meanwhile Zuko still waiting on the gates patiently, and still waiting to get the very first respond. How many minutes at least? Five? Ten? Tell them to "wait" at least before leaving enemy at the gate? Sure Zuko the "overpatient" is able to wait for ten minutes to get a single response. That is patient Zuko everyone knows, sure sure... Aang praises Sokka the brave telling "no one ever fought for me before", like he ever fought with anyone or for anyone before or he ever seen any fight as a 12 years old air nomad 100 years ago. Katara wasn't able to bend a jug of water but in a day she became a master waterbender, bending high volumes of water from the sea level where she was on the Appa 100 meters high and stopping Zuko's fireball. That is Avatar-state grade bending, pulling water from 50-100 meter away, not someone who just started bending. A change doesn't bother me if it is improvement to the story and/or storytelling. I just can't stand for nonsensical scenes, dialogues and monlogues. The cartoon "Avatar: The Last Airbender" was already PG7 as it is, I don't understand the need of radical changes if not to make it viable for other age demographics. The corruption rumors in the Netflix higher-ups, gate-holding, backdoors and "jobs for the boys" stories must be true, they are shooting their own feet by hiring incompetent writers/directors. I already have checked their previous works and it made me laugh. IT IS MOST OBVIOUS the serie is written by the people who do not understand the rules of the world and how things works. They must be thinking "it's magic, isn't it, make it do by the will of the hero" so if you are the woke hero, you are able to do anything you want, just wish for it, send a message to universe or something.. right...
now the genocide are made clear to me since the air nomads are in one place when the comet arrive and somehow the firenation spy now about the festival. and sozin siege the southern air temple after. i always confused how sozin do the genocide in 4 whole place of the fire nation i noticed in the animated series all air temple are none of remain body except in the south. its made clear for the genocide. and its really describe how ferocious the fire nation is in the beginning
I'm sorry but in the original animation in 3x6, Sozins literally says: 'I knew the next Avatar would be born an Air Nomad, so I wiped out the Air Temples [...]'. 'Temples' is plural which implies he actually attacked all the temples. Also, it was stated that Sozin did not really kill all Air Nomads in one blow. He just dealt a blow so huge that their society fell apart completely and the initial survivors were hunted down until none were left - except Aang.
@@srccde in the other hand in netflix series gran gran said: "the southern air temple was first to fall" so maybe that mean that they first attacked southern temple and then next temples
@@cal6035 No, I think the Netflix series did not pay enough attention to these details in the original series, so they just made them up themselves. Also, how would Gran Gran have known which temple fell first if there had been no survivors, I wonder? The Netflix version simply does not add up.
@@srccde Hmmm you right i did not think of that how would she know. I think they have good ideas but like you said not all go well. For exemple the idea of mother of koh this face spirit this is thing from books so they made some of preparation. Hmmm a lot stuff to rethink
Okay so the later episodes make all the changes worth it, absolutely recommend you watch all of it and then judge the final product. Over all I think it works pretty well and i had a lot of fun watching it!!
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I think it Looks really good, definitelly hooked for more
I'm sorry, I would love to pay for your patreon because there aren't a whole lot of Aussie youtubers but I'm not in the position too. I love your guys reactions to everything tho. If you couldn't tell, I'm an Aussie too, QLD
Iam just wanted episode 1 opening I like it but climax didn't
You should watch viking siris I am from india
Overall it was above my expectations! There's a few things that felt a bit better in the original, especially with later episodes where some of the stories they mixed together can get a bit convoluted, but there's also tons of stuff this show improved on! I LOVE what they did with the intro, and just overall how much more of the Fire Nation's side of things we get! At least compared to season 1 of the original. Plus the amount of easter eggs for fans of the original is insane 😛
“I thought Zuko was more convincing in the anime” - Spartan 😂😂
As such a big fan of the animation I was excited but nervous for this. But after watching the whole season I loved it. The casting was great, zuko for me was the stand out. Loved him in this
That's why i was surprised when he said Zuko actor was his least to get the character's right. For me, Zuko and Iroh's actors was spot on, love their tandem. The rest as well did their characters justice. My least for me who didn't connect that much was Katara, i think she can do better. Also, Sometimes I find their lines weak as well and some actings were underacting or a bit off. But overall, I liked it. Hoping for them to do better in all aspects on the next season; scripts, acting, camera angles for the fighting scenes etc. Coz i know they can really offer more.
Ig somethings never change. Zuko is still the stand out character lol.
The actor playing zuko just nailed the complexity of the character for me. You could see the struggle and turmoil but also the inherent good in him. And I agree , the iroh ang zuko relationship was spot on. Can't wait to see it develop more in season 2
@@thepinoychoppingboard1012 my felling exactly. Last ep I was like "dude if she don't stand Master Pakku I gonna riot!" lol
Are you serious now, the casting is great? How do you like Azula, Mai and Ty Lee for example? this is a complete miscast, the girls from McDonald's haven't come out for months, I'm not even talking about the complete change in Azula's character, she was turned from a calculating, self-confident into a hysterical and insecure character
I agree with pudgey. Zuko is the most convincing out of all of them. Both who loves and hates the adaptation are saying that Dallas is the stand out and it's so true.
I binged it today. It's definitely different than the animation and you have to keep that open mind to enjoy it. But, I think it gets pretty good by the halfway point. I loved the last episode.
I was so confused about the middle episodes but once I got to episode 6 onwards I loved it and all I can ask is that they make me feel for the characters and emote. They did their job and I’m grateful we got this even with the changes. Like you said you have to be really open and receptive
@@Tysurgemehsame I don't want to ruin too much but they left some stuff out that was a necessity to the story. but they might get a bigger budget for next season.
I think it kept a lot of the original actually.
@@Simpson195I disagree
I agree! They did pretty well in getting all those lil story beats in just 8 episodes, I think.. and yeah-- THE LAST EPISODE was fantastic :)
Showing us the attack on the air nomads was such a brilliant decision
I loved this series and I think they've done a great job!
i bet its because u imagined the airbenders to be Palestinian babies huh? 🥶🥶
Agreed, I also think they went all out for the first fight scene because we are not gonna get much Airbending except from Aang.
Was i the only one who literally cried for those scenes with Aang and Gyatso and when he remembered him in the avatar state? 😭
that was sad. But i couldnt decide if i teared up because of my memory of the OG shows execution, or was it really well done in the live action. I really couldnt decide.
@@Rambrus0 For me, it was knowing what would happen and then it mixed with the OG show and then it was all so overwhelming haha, I couldn't contain my emotions
I cry too
@@Rambrus0maybe stop over analyzing everything and just let yourself enjoy an entertaining show
@@balkanbaroque its not over analyzing. i enjoyed the show. The sad part is your mentality is the reason why the film industry is where it is. "dont think... enjoy"
When I saw this trailer, the actor who plays Aang looks like my son. I googled Gordon, so he is of Filipino descent. My son is half Filipino and has same big eyes and eyebrows. So proud to see more Filipino especially since Dante Basco is iconic VA for Zuko. The casting for Sokka and Katara were spot on. I love this journey with you guys, just seemed like we finished the series not too long ago
The only bad part is their acting is not great they need to work on that, only zuko had decent acting
Gordon Cormier impressed me with his performance and he's the surprising part in the first episode, his acting got better and improved in the later episodes
For me, Pudgey is giving off Ty Lee vibes. All the giggling and fun personality is such blessing to see.
Any scene with Gyatso made me sob 💔🥺....it was so hard to know the pain that was coming
The casting is spot on, especially for Sokka. The personalities are dead on. There were some liberties taken with the story to help compact it but I don't mind them, so far.
Aang was 100% not aang and katara was a shell of a human being with no speaking lines sokka had no humor no jokes no youthful sexism that quickly gets remedied by meeting Suki and they pretty much got everything wrong which is pretty hard to do considering the whole show was already written out 15+ years prior … shamelful and disrespectful and makes sense why the real makers wanted no association with this
Absolutely loved your reaction to the first episode. I personally think they did an amazing job with the world and everything. It's not 100% linear but it's never the less, lovely and refreshing.
Wow, I've watched it already few times, and it's amazing! I fell in love with this beautiful series! Fantastic live-action adaptation! I can't wait for the next season! Love the action, adventure, drama, the emotional twist, fantasy, and comedy-all in one! Amazing cinematography, amazing special effects, those animals, spirit animals just amazing, and their powers, the visuals look great and the backgrounds look fantastic! They're all amazing! Gordon is a brilliant, fantastic actor for his young age, and he is so cute; he has a million-dollar smile too. Dallas is a versatile actor, he's amazing actor. Kiawentiio and Ian are amazing too. Paul, and Daniel are very good too. All the cast members are really doing a great job. Congratulations! This is the best live-action adaptation of Avatar the Last Airbender so far!♥️
Youre def a bot used to fuel the nonexistent fandom of this show online. Cuz the makers can see online comments saying its good so theyll keep going when it actually sucks.
Gran Gran was a very good portrayal of an Inuit person [that's what the water tribe was supposed to be based on] but not so good a match to the way she was in the animation. I base that on having seen a number of actual Inuit people talking in a couple documentaries and they sounded just like her, the same kind of delivery. Now the actress in this case is not Inuit, she is of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, but she did sound very much the way I would expect Gran Gran to sound in real life.
I've seen more complaints about gran gran than any other character...
which I would say is overall a pretty good thing. Gran gran was never a reoccurring character anyways.
@@WPNSTV I suspect that you'd have fewer indigenous people who grew up either on reservations or around a lot of people who grew up in a more culturally traditional environments that would feel gran gran was a bad job.
I can't say that with absolute confidence, but in my teens I spent a fair amount of time around members of the Sarcee and in my 30s I spent time around a number of Haida. Based on that, I think a lot of First Nations people would feel Gran Gran was captured well.
As I said, watching actual Inuit talking and interacting in a couple documentaries, she seemed to be quite authentic to me.
Honestly I can’t complain about this Live Action. It’s amazing, keeping our mind open to get more information about this world is the key 🔑 Such a great reaction ❤
How can u like secret tunnel being thrown in to a tunnel to omashu palace? How can u like the tunnel not being for aang and katara?
How can u like suki oogling sokka instead of whay actually happened?
How can u like the spirit world nonsense in this show? Wan shi tong just thrown in for no reason. Heibi being a nothing spirit in this, the soltice doesnt matter.
How can u enjoy a show where the actors stare at u overexplaining everything for minutes and.minutes at a time?
How can u like these changes? Lol
@@michaelgarrett139 🥱🥱🥱 do you think that I’m gonna read all that long comment? Byeee
@@adonayrivera8684 if u wanna argue and make a point. Yes. Fukin clown lolol 🤡🤡🤣🤣
Alsoooo, it’s nice to be back on this train with you guys and everyone. It’s like getting the family back together
the coolest thing is that this is no more a 'kids show" so they can upgreat the bending in a brutal way and kill.
In a lot of moments it seems the show treats us as someone more stupid than kids
@@rakhatthenut3815 maybe it is just the way you feel about yourself 🤗 because I didn't personally catch a single moment when the show treated me like this. Maybe your interpretation is wrong. Idk. Go easy on yourself
@@szumaktv4038how does aang fly in the beginning without his glider? Did he read a poem by guru Lahima?
@@procerator I didn't make that series. In my opinion he is using air to "fly" and not fall. He didn't do the Guru Lahima's technique. You can see the air near his feet and legs. Watching this show you must have open mind because they did not make that show shot by shot 100%. They added some things to make it look better. Aang is a damn Avatar so his bending is stronger than others. They even changed his support Avatar. Aang was talking with Roku and in that series he is talking with Kioshi. They changed a lot, and I don't think it makes worse the show. In the opposite, it is an "upgraded" show. No more a kids show. Can't wait for the bloodbending. Lol
@szumaktv4038 you are a kid so of course it wouldn't feel like that to you 😂
It exceeded my expectations ❤❤❤ now excited to watch you two enjoy this journey too. We are finally getting the adaptation we deserve 🎉
A new word has been invented: Sokkarsm, sarcasm of Sokka
I've only watched 2 episodes, but I love what I've seen. Yes, some of the writing is a bit odd, and I don't think it's the actor. Like when Katara says, "The Fire Nation hasn't approached the Southern Water Tribe...", like yeah, you could've said, "The Fire Nation hasn't been around here for years." And when Aang was saying, "I love playing with my friends, eating banana pie, etc", it could've been blocked better. He shouldn't been kicking around some rocks, or using his airbending on them while contemplating. It seemed more like he was in a stage play instead of being on screen.
So yeah, I'm loving the show and I can't wait to see more. But already with 2 episodes, I can say I CAN'T WAIT to see a season 2 and 3! I really want to see Netflix's vision of ATLA until the end.
People need to accept Korra as an amazing show. It's my favorite, too, of both shows, but both shows are truly amazing and magical
No we dont. Cuz its not. Theres a reason LoK as a show has its own separate fans than atla (which is its souce😂) and has way less total fans. Like 1/5 or less. That's why atla has generational staying power and korra doesnt lolol
Korra diehards are just tumblr users who looooooove spending their lives online shipping ppl and talking theories instead of just watching a show. Its so weird.
I couldn’t stop laughing when he said brothers and sisters we are under attack😂
Spartan is still warming up to our main firebenders. Sokka's level of irony there 🤣
Did you know that the person who plays Aang’s name is Gordon Cormier and he’s been in a bunch of shows and movies before this and Soka actually took taekwondo lessons growing up because of the avatar the last Airbender show so it’s kind of crazy how he was invited to play Soka
I love that they made Gyatso siphon the air in the room
I agree with Pudgey. I think Zukko feels the most like Zukko at of all of the characters we’ve met so far
One thing they did well is making the Fire Nation actually appear menacing. Also, in the animated series, Aang comes onto the scene making a joke of all the villains, Zuko included. So far, Zuko seems like a skilled warrior. Even Katara is already showing growth, whereas in the animated show her skills came pretty much out of nowhere near the end of the first book. I do appreciate how they’re handling these things in the live action.
And yet people still complaining about everything in this show😢 what a shame , now we get to see amazing the adaptation of the og show , hopefully we getting the second and third book
If you want to enjoy it. Seperate it from the anime. It's the same story but in different parts. It's fantastic as its own thing. There's a few what tf moments and the past avatars aren't it and some of the spirit world scenes aren't it but apart from that. I gave it a solid 7. The world itself is beautiful and the characters are amazing. I'm wanting season 2 and will definitely rewatch. The backstory and lore added is very good. Hope you enjoy 😊😊
agreed!!
Only good thing was zuko saving that regiment of soldiers and they are his banished crew. Thats it.
It starts off different and it takes some getting time getting used to but the later episodes are absolutely fantastic in my opinion, it feels like avatar without having to be a carbon copy of the cartoon, even tho some scenes and lines are word for word
7:19 Immediately cried when I saw the Southern Air Temple
My wife and I have only watched the first episode so far and we loved it, despite the changes. The backstory was great, airbenders being able to fly was weird but ok, the visuals were outstanding, GranGran's speech being the exact same as the original opening speech (at least in Brazilian Portuguese, idk in other languages) was great and so on. Looking forward to it and we don't really mind some changes as long as they maintain the essence
Watched all 8 Episodes today. My score for the series is a 9/10 across the board. Definitely recommend, will be showing and watching with my 8yr old daughter once she is home from school on Friday and over the weekend.
1) They show the air nomad deaths, so to adults, watch first 20 minutes before kids. Otherwise kids can watch once Aang is in ice.
2) This is not a copy of the original. 8 Live action episodes to tell story of 20 cartoon episodes. Episode 6 of original looks like it will be in season 2. Season 2 episode 2 of original is added into season 1.
3) The first episode is the first 3 episodes together with the deaths of the air nomads.
4) Original cartoon Episodes 4, 5, 7-10, 12, 13, 15, and 17 have their essential episode essence represented, in episodes 2 through 6 of the live action. A lot of things are re-ordered. Some things are expanded You will see parts of things from a recognizable episode mashed with events from other episodes.
5) Watch the entire thing before judging. Sometimes you will think something was forgotten only to learn, that the other parts or viewpoints of a given episode are in a follow-up episode. The way the episodes are mashed together means the story jumps between events of various episodes, so the representation of one episode might occur across 2 or 3 episodes; or there may be an intervening episode.
6) Do Not PreJudge. The format is different than the original cartoon, initially the order will seem odd. Just hang in with it, overall it does work.
7) Episodes 11, and 14 are not shown, but pay attention anytime Zuko, Iroh, or Zhou get a report. The events of those episodes are mentioned but it’s a one time blink, or talk and you will miss it. These episodes have indirect representation in the series. The honorable mentions in the reports made me laugh while watching.
8) The Jeong Jeong part of Episode 16 might occur in season 2, or 3 without Zhou. Jeong Jeong is not in season 1 of this live action.
9) The last 2 episodes of the Netflix Live action have been mashed together and reorder the events of original cartoon episodes 18-20. The Katara vs Paku fight is Wow!
10) Koh will appear far earlier than expected. and not when or how fans expect. He is still a creepy, freaky, and dangerous spirit. They expand Koh’s role to include some of the lore with him from the comics as well. He is voiced by George Takei (Sulu from 1966 Star Trek).
11) The original voice actor of the cabbage man, plays and is the cabbage man in this Netflix live Action series!!
12) The previous 3 avatars and ocean spirit La, at points will be given permission by Aang to use him as a channel. Kyoshi is obvious. Many people apparently missed when Roku did so. Pay attention, do not miss it by talking or by being distracted by what Roku is showing and teaching Aang. Kurik will refuse. La’s turn is OBVIOUS.
13) Azula’s machinations are definitely as evil as Ozai’s. Yes Azula learns lightning bending before the end of season 1. She is far darker than the original cartoon.
I knew his voice was oddly accurate, that's awesome. I admit my only real criticism is how they handled Katara and the Waterbending master. A bit girl bossy but it did fit with the original story so it's not bad.
Love your analysis! I really enjoyed this adaptation!
I binged the other day. Better than any other adaptation. I look forward to season 2
Other then that LOVED the Earth Bending in the beginning of the series by that Actor.
*I'm only about halfway through the live action so far and im thoroughly impressed. going into this the only hopes i had left (since the movie) was a decent casting and good effects, which they definitely delivered! 😁 It even had this level of darkness to it like we got from TLOK series. and like yea sure they mixed some timeline stuff together, its still a great show imo😂*
personally, Sokka is the standout actor for me. I absolutely love Ian Ousley, but apart from loving him as a person, in my opinion he looks almost identical to the animation, and I also think (of course without the goofy animation that you physically can't accomplish irl) he acts just like him. idk, I just love him so much. ALSO Gordon is so adorable 😭🫶🫶
I am with Pudgey about who captured their animated counterpart better, but I think Sokka is the front-runner, then Zuko, followed by Aang and Iroh. Katara is a bit of a mix, but Granny is just an exposition dump, so there isn’t much to her. The rest did their part well. I only wish the dialogue were written organically rather than how the way it is presented. I mean, this will work well in animation, but even the animated series were so well written. That is why the animated Avatar: The Last Air Bender is so beloved.
Rock bending is actually a music style. Its main sub-bending skill is Heavy Metal Bending.
Bending extras…
1 - water bending, ice bending, ice discs/bullets, blood bending, power of the full moon
2 - air bending, suffocation, flying, pure hearts create more power
3 - earth bending, sand bending, metal bending, earth disks/bullets
Fire bending, lightning bending, power of sozins comet every 100 years, true breath of fire instead of anger, weakened by eclipses….
Fire sucks
Funny to see how differing in opinions you both are of Zuko. Seems like a divisive performance. I think Zuko's voice along with Iroh's are iconic. I think Dallas Liu did a bang up job as Zuko. Dude smashed it
Wow was not expecting this. My thoughts exactly is that this is a really good adaptation imo.
Better than the film that’s for sure.👍🏼
Oh forgot to mention that this show is gonna be a bit more brutal in a sense.
But yea some details and scenes are absent probably for pacing reasons.
But also this first episode is a really good start for those who are new to the series.
Also Zuko will grow on you just like it did for me.
Better than the original for sure
@@IsanG08 fr. M. Knight kinda silent atm.
I binged the season as well. I’d give the season 8.5/10. There are some things I wasn’t a fan of, but I did love this episode. 10/10!!❤️
I personally struggled the most with the actress who played Katara. Very stiff and monotone to me. And sadly Katara in the anime is my favorite due to her emotional range. So really hoping that the actress fixes that for the next season. As for Zuko, conflicted. Hoping he’ll win me over in time.
I think it's partly the acting but a large part is the writing and direction too, especially if you look into her other parts in the movie Beans and the show Anne with an E. I really hope they let her show that side of her next book if they get one. I won’t spoil too much but she has a scene in the movie where she yells at and attacks the police who didn’t help while ppl threw rocks at their community. She does really well there.
Remember something like 'lord of the rings' is an ADAPTATION of a book. You all know how annoying it is to have somone that read the books, yelling about how much stuff is different. We have to remmber that this isnt the animated series, and thats ok. It did a great job at getting a lot of things accurate, while also telling the story in its own way. Loved being able to see the avatar gang back in action regardless of how its executed. (Minus that movie. We dont talk about that)
Nice reaction. I agree with Spartan on Zuko. I’m only 2 eps though and am out for drinks with mates atm. But overall I like the cast but after 2 eps I’m not totally sold on Zuko, which was my favorite character from the original.
I recommend not reading too many comments and reviews as I assume you’re not binging the entire show. And yes the bending looked way better than the movie :insert a gif of the 6 earth benders doing 5 moves together to have a small rock float across the screen
He gets better as the season goes on.
He was the best out of the main cast by the end
5:17 that's the best laugh I've heard in a while lol
I doubt anyone watching a reaction to a series is a first time watcher? I could be wrong.
I think zuko was convincing. A lot of us know Zuko has heart, we know that he is really a good guy, so that could give us a perceived notion.
I really loved seeing the back story of the start of the war.
Some of the best stuff Netflix brought to life. I have some grips but overalll it rocks... Zuko actor fan, he killed it.
The legend of Korra in my eyes was the best
Can we please build up the Southern Air Temple. Can we have them go into the room where all of the past Avatars are. Can we have Aang be fixated on Avatar Roku and if you want have him be fixated on both Avatar Roku and Kyoshi that would’ve been better. Can we have Mo Mo being chased and caught and then have Aang discover Gyatso’s body. Can we please F’N wait for Aang to accept his role as The Avatar. Netflix you are so stupid.
i agree 100% with Pudgey, for me Zuko was the most convincing of them all, i felt that he portrayed the animated version so well, i am on the fence with some scenes with Aang, Katara and Sokka.. but definitely Gran Gran was not there for me. She was the weakest in terms of acting, i am kind of glad that she doesnt appear much on the show lol.
Zuko in book 1 is a very different Zuko. It's always jarring watching the show from the beginning and being like "Who's this Zuko??" because he does change so much by the end. He was pretty angsty and 1-dimensional, almost annoyingly so, in book 1. So I think this version is doing just fine! We'll get all the good character development in Season 2.
aang didn't run away he just wanted to be alone
honestly, it's not that bad, I need Netflix to make season 2 but they need to fix a few things..
+ The cast did a better job especially Aang, Uncle Iroh, June, Zhao, Gyatso, June, Zuko, and lord Ozai..
+ The CGI is sooooooooo good, the bending, the animals, the places all are good
- Sokka, Katara, and Azula need to improve their acting (especially Katara and Azula, Katara needs braver, meanwhile Azula needs to be fiercer and evil)
- I know they limit on budget but don't mix a few episodes into 1 episode, maybe they can make 2 episodes into 1 episode but don't make 4 episodes into 1 episode..
Hey, new sub here! Just binged you guys' entire animated ATLA & I love ur takes on this live action version compared to others bc most ppl having been heavily comparing the live action to the animated version but they're both good in their own ways. Keep up the awesome reactions ❤
thank you! really glad you enjoyed the journey with us 😊
3:38 I COMPLETELY AGREE! For some people, animated content just isn't for them, but if a good world and story can be told out of it that an audience can appreciate, why not create a live action version to convey that story? If it's done well, people may be curious enough to check out the animated series. 21:38 nice edit! Thanks for that!
Look like "Order 66"
Spartan, I felt the same about Zuko. I felt like he wasn’t as angry as he is in the animation. I think that’s what made him less believable to me.
It's not the best thing ever, but is good. Really, really good!
The child actors did a really great job I thought despite all the expectations
Earthbender in Last Airbender Movie: It takes 7 guys to do the dance of moving one rock 🪨
Earthbender in Netflix's Avatar: Fights like their Animated Counterpart.👌
I really enjoy this!! Its way better than i expected!
Watched the last episode today. I laughed, and I cried. There were bits I loved and some parts I wasn’t overly big on, but the main takeaway is that I enjoyed it.
I just finished episode 4, so i completed half of the show over the weekend. It does improve and i got to say i loved episode 4. You can't totally compare this to the animated series, just like One Peice was when that came out. They mix things up in the series. I believe you'll love this show.
I will say it is 10 times better than the movie that came out years ago.
I already binged it and i believe that both Spartan and Pudgey will like it... 8 episodes felt short but still they manage all the important points... the best moment goes to the The Agni kai onscreen between father and son
I love pudgey's skin tone ❤and love the reactions ! Loves the show 😄
I've watched the first two episodes, and I love it so far.
I feel like the acting and beginning in general was alright but it really does improve all around as the show progresses. I was pretty engrossed by the end of the season. I can knit pick some details I would have loved to have included (like Sokka’s war face paint and wolf hood missing in this episode) but it still works for me. I really hope we get the whole series adapted.
you guys are literally the best
Hell yeah! Can't wait for you to see the other episodes. Thank you for your reaction, looking forward to more of your content 🤩🤩
Great timing for you guys.
Just looking at Katara and thinking, "She's gunna bloodbend one day!" Lol
of course everyone loves Mormor 😁☮
When i stoped comparing it to the animation, I actualy liked it. I hope they get to finish it.
I wanted to like it more than I did. Some changes were cool. But I found some changes in character motivations to be unnecessary & simply put,, bad!!! There were some casting choices that just did not suit the character. Azula & Ming (I think that’s her name),, were absolutely the most obvious worst casting,, in the entire show. Although the Ty Lee casting was pretty good. She looked a lot like the character. She even sounded like the Ty Lee. Given more screen time maybe Ty Lee she could’ve have worked. I don’t even know why those three characters were in the show. They weren’t doing anything. But changing the motivations, and the character of Azula ruined it for me. That’s just one complaint among many that I have about the show. The Re-organizations and combining of Avatars and plot points,,, just came out very sloppy. For all of the unnecessary things that they added,, they could’ve just kept more of what happened in the animated series,, in the show. Changing what happens when Ang goes into the spirit, world,, and talk to the face dealer,, that was a mess. The conversation with Aang and Avater Roku was absolute nonsense. They turned Roku into some comedian. And reduced Roku importance to the story,, Why?? They took away the mystery & softened up (in some area) Firelord Ozai. But the casting was excellent. Sukiyaki was good casting. But her taking off her make up,, ruined the characters presents in the show. Admiral Zhao was very well casted. But they ruined the character. By changing his motivations and connecting him with Azula,, again,, WHY? Why did they change the face stealer? Why did they Wan Shi Tong (the guardian of the library/the owl)? It all just seems sloppy, mixed up and random. Some changes to the story worked. Some simply did not. The pacing was off. Some scenes seem too long and other seem like they were cut short. The acting was inconsistent. But I mostly blame the writing. Not the actors.
I gotta say the world building and the bending were really great. The acting needs improvement in a direction perspective. Honestly the kids are doing well - some of the adults were lacking in my opinion, unfortunately. I’m hopeful the future seasons step up
Freaking loved the show! My 1 and only note, is Katara's acting is veryy stiff throughout but im sure it will be fixed by season 2 ❤
Yeah that was irking me the whole time but she's a kid in her first big role and I'm gonna just trust her to grow into the character 😅 honestly her and this katara seem like they're on a similar journey and I'm stoked to see the progression!!
I was surprised with episode 2--and I loved the changes. Episode 4 got me teary eyed especially that scene at the fields with Iroh and the Earth Bender. Then the finale made me gasp with how epic it was. I honestly can't wait for season 2. This got me the same feels when I watched One Piece. Netflix is really killing their animated adaptations.
Same here. The first two episodes were iffy for me, but I was sold after episode 4. The last episode so far had my based ass crying because they really did it quite well.
Did we watch the same thing? They literally destroyed the character of Bumi. Episode 4 was probably the worst episode, rest was not that far honestly. With constant music playing on the background for no reason. 0 dialogue, 0 character development. Destroyed characters (Bumi, Suki etc). This was not even close to One Piece live action. It is mediocre at best.
@yuanzaii To be honest, I never quite enjoyed Bumi's character in the series. I understand he's loved, but I always skip his episode because I don't like his tactics. My problem, of course, but that's why Bumi's character change wasn't a problem for me. And I think they ended on the right terms. I admit, it needs a clean up, but they had what they needed as far as I'm concerned. They'll have other chances to make some things better.
they made bumi care and mad at aang ran away. bumi is carefree and wacky and not serious. he didn't even care when he was in a metal coffin.
@@yuanzaiiwhat are you talkimg about? Suki is great. One of the best played character in this season.
I love your guys reaction and i love Avatar live action show.I’m loving this show.
I can tell that they put a lot of heart and soul into it. The special effects are great, the choreography, the setting, MUSIC, colours, all of that was amazing. The dialogue was meh, the storychanges was meh, and the acting was...well...Left a lot to be desired. I do like Zuko, commander zhou and Sokka. Suprisingly, the guy who died in the first few minutes of the first episode was one of the best actors on the show. What a waste of talent!
The season got better with each episode. It definitely is different. There is no disputing that. Things kind of felt rushed, a LOT of episodes' events are combined, and the actors need to grow into themselves. The worst thing is honestly how different Sokka and Katara are. That said, man it feels like an extremely good foundation. The first season of the original show was the weakest and this one feels kind of weak. If the writers take the criticisms and improves, this show can be just as great as the original. The things they did perfectly was the bending, the avatar state, the spirit world, the music, Iroh, Gyatso, Ozai, and the world. Man, it feels good to be back in the world
As far as live action adaptations go, this was pretty good so far
Dude. I cried so much 😭
For being a live action it’s much better than the previous version which had white people instead of actual indigenous people, when Avatar is mainly based on Asian (Chinese, Middle Eastern/Indian) and Subarctic/Arctic cultures like the Inuit. The casting was very well picked and even look like the actual characters from the cartoon series. Any issues with the show is mostly them skipping several parts of the storyline to make it shorter, which kinda ruins the character development as it makes the progression too fast, some of the animation/SFX could have been done better, but overall not bad. I also like that Sakka is equally funny in this one as in the original. Overall it was good. Not perfect, or fantastic but good enough for entertainment purposes🙏🏾 Tbh when I 1st started watching it on Netkfix last night I was excited but soon after was distracted by my phone. I also wish the music was better, as it didn’t intrigued me. Like I wasn’t blown away to the point where I couldn’t look away… that’s what I was missing as that’s what the trailer gave me. I grew up with the original show and saw all the episodes on TV after coming home from school, I’m now 37. Zuko is still my favorite character. I always hated Ang, but he’s more likable here. Less childish, and helps that he’s also a fellow Filipino…
its a mixed bag. Some stuff I really liked, other were a bit meh. But ep 6.Masks is a phenomenal episode. The best bit about it was the scenes that they copied almost exactly from the show but also some of tbe additions that expanded the world. I think almost all the expansions were good like in ep 1. The only mixed bags is when they squash 4 storylines up together.
The thing which is the biggest miss is th writing and acting of the main 3. I do miss the actual fun and jokes. Sokka's too serious and moody, Katara lost all her personality and quirks and aang is not fun enough and is the one who finds acting the most difficult.
All the firenation characters, Jet, and all the adults (except for Bumi) are really well cast
When we gonna get a AAA developer make a ATLA video game?! Open-world type would be soooo fun.
My heart breaks for Katara and Sokka's story. Their mother literally gave her life for them. It also makes sense why the fire nation attacked the water tribe next after destroying the air nation. If they were successful in destroying the Avatar in the air nation, the cycle would only start again after Aang's death, and what was the element that came next after air?... Water. Remember Korra was from the southern water tribe? It makes sense the fire nation would wanna stop the cycle from beginning again.
I watched it completely. You have to be open minden for sure. There are some changes i like, but there are some that took out the edge of things. SOmetimes they even removed the "why" behind certain actions. Overall its a good show. ATLA is such a perfect piece of art that we cant except it to come even close to it.
Finished today and give it a 4/10
Oh I missed you guys! I watched the entire season last night. I have my own pro and cons on the series right now but in general I enjoy it and will re watch it.
12:54 literally my reaction to that scene also
32:24 the animated one didn't show the genocide, it was just the flames on the temples.
I think this live action movie showed this in detail
The air nomad genocide was also demonstrated in the comics and it was more brutal than in the live action because they used dragons to reach the temples and cumbustion benders to wipe them out. Can you imagine cumbution benders and dragons during Zosins comet.
I made it to episode two... simply couldn´t continue. Had to binge the original after otherwise I would spiral into a week of hatred. This makes this show only the second one after the Rings of Power that disgusts me so much I couldn´t even hate watch it.
I guess at least somebody enjoys it so better than the movie.
Can we get more heart from Kitara please. Can we also get more anger and rage from Zuko please. He sounds too calm for someone who’s been banished for 3 years. Can we have Zuko insult his uncle by calling him the laziest man in the Fire Nation.
Felt like a pretty decent adaptation! Solid 6/10 in my book depending on the episode. Glad they’re getting a second season, although I feel like that’$ a given.
I started watching the series so I could enjoy your reaction. After 45 minutes, I had it enough and fastforward scenes to finish it. So far there were things I was all okay but there were things I hated, I don't understand the need for a change in the story and characters. I think I won't be able to keep watch and finish this serie so I am not curious about any reaction about this monstrosity of live action.
In this LA version, Aang did not runaway from home but was only taking a walk/fly with Appa to south-pole? He was blaming himself for running away from his home and Avatar responsibilities, but he had to accept himself and get over with it; will he now blame himself for taking a night-walk from Southern Air Temple to south pole? Sure it wasn't our hero's fault to take a fly to thousand kilometers south but it was fate to get caught in a storm and conserved under ice for 100 years.
And he flies like superman?
Zuko lands on the village and threats them to give "the one not belong there" or he will burn the village down. Gets no response. Sokka starts walking to the tent and he argues with Katara on the way. They even stop walking and still arguing. Then they reach the tent where Aang hides. They look each other, Sokka gets his signature club, gets out, walking all the way back. Meanwhile Zuko still waiting on the gates patiently, and still waiting to get the very first respond. How many minutes at least? Five? Ten? Tell them to "wait" at least before leaving enemy at the gate? Sure Zuko the "overpatient" is able to wait for ten minutes to get a single response. That is patient Zuko everyone knows, sure sure...
Aang praises Sokka the brave telling "no one ever fought for me before", like he ever fought with anyone or for anyone before or he ever seen any fight as a 12 years old air nomad 100 years ago.
Katara wasn't able to bend a jug of water but in a day she became a master waterbender, bending high volumes of water from the sea level where she was on the Appa 100 meters high and stopping Zuko's fireball. That is Avatar-state grade bending, pulling water from 50-100 meter away, not someone who just started bending.
A change doesn't bother me if it is improvement to the story and/or storytelling. I just can't stand for nonsensical scenes, dialogues and monlogues. The cartoon "Avatar: The Last Airbender" was already PG7 as it is, I don't understand the need of radical changes if not to make it viable for other age demographics.
The corruption rumors in the Netflix higher-ups, gate-holding, backdoors and "jobs for the boys" stories must be true, they are shooting their own feet by hiring incompetent writers/directors. I already have checked their previous works and it made me laugh. IT IS MOST OBVIOUS the serie is written by the people who do not understand the rules of the world and how things works. They must be thinking "it's magic, isn't it, make it do by the will of the hero" so if you are the woke hero, you are able to do anything you want, just wish for it, send a message to universe or something.. right...
now the genocide are made clear to me since the air nomads are in one place when the comet arrive and somehow the firenation spy now about the festival. and sozin siege the southern air temple after.
i always confused how sozin do the genocide in 4 whole place of the fire nation
i noticed in the animated series all air temple are none of remain body except in the south. its made clear for the genocide. and its really describe how ferocious the fire nation is in the beginning
o wow you right i never thought of that they dont find bodys in others temple, nice catch
I'm sorry but in the original animation in 3x6, Sozins literally says: 'I knew the next Avatar would be born an Air Nomad, so I wiped out the Air Temples [...]'. 'Temples' is plural which implies he actually attacked all the temples.
Also, it was stated that Sozin did not really kill all Air Nomads in one blow. He just dealt a blow so huge that their society fell apart completely and the initial survivors were hunted down until none were left - except Aang.
@@srccde in the other hand in netflix series gran gran said: "the southern air temple was first to fall" so maybe that mean that they first attacked southern temple and then next temples
@@cal6035 No, I think the Netflix series did not pay enough attention to these details in the original series, so they just made them up themselves.
Also, how would Gran Gran have known which temple fell first if there had been no survivors, I wonder?
The Netflix version simply does not add up.
@@srccde Hmmm you right i did not think of that how would she know. I think they have good ideas but like you said not all go well. For exemple the idea of mother of koh this face spirit this is thing from books so they made some of preparation. Hmmm a lot stuff to rethink
Flameo, Hotman! I got emotional thinking about Iroh’s story. Can’t wait!
Okay so the later episodes make all the changes worth it, absolutely recommend you watch all of it and then judge the final product. Over all I think it works pretty well and i had a lot of fun watching it!!
Imagine how brave you would have to be totravel inn that lil ssa boat in the ocean knowing the type of monsters that exist in this universe