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I really enjoyed it, and I am a big fan of the animation. Give the animation a shot. You won't be disappointed, The live action movie was crap though, I do not recommend. I also recommend the 'blue' AVATAR ;) Sokka is the comedy in the animation too, the situations he gets in are funny. Also Momo means peach in Japanese. And Roku means 6. Avatar is a word from the hindu religion/sanskrit, it basically means a vessel of the gods, as the gods would come in their 'avatars' to the mortal world. As you will see a lot of the inspiration derives from middle/far eastern cultures. Including the martial arts. For e.g. Waterbending looks like it uses Tai Chi movements.
I’m actually glad you watched before the animated cartoon. It’s a different view I haven’t seen yet, you definitely should watch the cartoon after tho. Show is good, better if you haven’t watched the cartoon. But the cartoon is on another level. Plus they had to condense things for budget reasons so there’s a lot of differences.
@@BillyBinges Agreed -- Avatar: TLA is one of those series that people often wish they could watch again for the first time, and those types of things do super well as reaction videos. The timeliness will help boost it a lot. Please do, and do it a few episodes at a time like this!
And don't forget, there are things you can do in an animated series you can never do in live action. Add to that it was a Nickelodeon show, so made for children. This live action series goes for a more adult approach, while managing to keep some of the show's whimsical nature.
Also fun fact the cabbage merchant is played by the actual actor who voiced him in the animated series also DO NOT ever watch the Last Airbender Movie it’s horrible
@@BillyBingesMost of the comments I’ve seen on other RUclips reactions have all pretty much mirrored my feelings, that this show is decent, definitely not as good as the original show, but it’s way better than any other hypothetical live action adaptation that someone like, oh idk, maybe M. Night Shyamalan might attempt.
Yes , Billy please go back and watch the animated series . It’s sooooo good. I felt a way about some of the casting/acting but the cgi and special effects with the bending were 👌🏾
Honestly? It'll be nice to see someone without nostalgia goggles on, reacting to this series as-is. The animated series is beloved to the point that comparison is inevitable for the Netflix adaption. So you being one of the few going into it blind, is cool! Also, your joy, by the end of episode 1 is such a mood XD
Dude I love this!!! Please do more!!! I was saying only a couple of days ago that we needed someone who hasn't seen the original to check out this new one because fans of the original are way too hard on it.
Fans are waaayy too nitpicky. I saw the animated first, loved it, then saw the movie too. I still loved it. Who cares about the differences with the original. I just enjoyed the bending and effects.
Please keep going with this live action first. You have a totally unbiased opinion that way, and it is refreshing to see. The live action had to try and get 20 episodes into 8 live action episodes, so some elements are combined, or re-ordered and your unbiased reaction to this is great to see.
Really refreshing to see somebody enjoy the live action. Adaptations work best as an introduction and a way for new fans to start getting into the OG series. The fandom has been really disappointing and toxic lately, even going as far as shaming some of the child actors. On it's own it's a pretty decent series but a lot of people are really knocking it down without even giving it a try. I hope you do the rest of the show! I would even prefer if you don't watch the OG until after the entire series has been adapted as a live action cause I need somebody out there reacting to the series as a newbie 😅 (but the original really is great and I think you'll really enjoy it!)
I'm actually looking forward to seeing the reaction and opinion of someone not wearing nostalgic goggles. I grew up with the animated series and I love it but I was able to view this live action series with an open mind, which sadly many viewers of the OG series refused to do.
I saw that the overall reviews were pretty good so I think people have been trying to do shock value reviews. I really like the changes they made for this version tbh
I agree, many are very closed-minded and expected an exact replica of the OG down to the exact scenes. I saw someone complaining about the lack of accents like HUH?!
I watch avatar when I was 5, I never thought it would got an adaptation, also I think the majority of people that are complaining, are complaining that we didn't need it, it feels like if an animation gots an adaptation is like an award or something "you are better than other animations". Well, now. My problems with the show is not that is bad, it would be really goooood if was not base in anything previously done. My sister that I introduced her to avatar at 11, she is currently 14 and she doesn't even want to watch it the adaptation, she refuse completely. I don't think is something about nostalgia, is about capitalism and how we are just tired of seem something be translate into movie, serie, book, animation in many different way, it kind off lost its magic at some point. Just before you call me a hater of the live action, I have not even watch it, I am watching it along with him.
I LOVE NEW-WATCHERS/NEW-COMERS! WELCOME TO THE AVATARVERSE!!🔥 It'll be interesting to see an honest and unbiased reaction! Funnily enough, most haters are fans who are over-comparing with a CARTOON😂 Cause the cartoon is sooo good and BELOVED New watchers SERIOUSLY LOVE IT AND YOU WILL BE GAGGED
I love that you went into this blind. So many of us watched the animated series, so we went in making all sorts of comparisons. Seeing your pure excitement really put a new light on the series for me.
I am so happy that you reacted to this. ATLA (the OG Nickelodeon series) is literally one of the best series I’ve ever watched. 💞 I also don’t mind the Netflix adaptation. It’s not bad but it is missing some elements to it but I still like it 🙌🏽
I finished binging the animated series yesterday after loving the Netflix show last weekend. I actually love both. The online hate is from the fandom that grew up with the OG and are having a hard time accepting the changes. But they fail to understand that twenty episodes of animation cannot be translated one-to-one into eight episodes of live-action.
I love the live action series, glad you gave it the Billy treatment. As I was watching a lot of the scenes, I was going "That was HARD!" just like you. As a long time fan of the animated stuff, they changed just enough of the story to make it fresh, but all the characterization, kung fu effects, set design are just superb; they do justice to the original.
Highly recommend watching the animated version after this as it is waay better. But I'm really excited to see someone who hasn't seen the original react to this ✨️ as for the ages of the main trio, Aang is 12, Katara is 14, and Sokka is 16.
The air bison is Appa and the command to get him to fly is "yip yip." The actor who plays the uncle played a character called Appa in a show called Kim's Convenience, which is a popular Canadian comedy. The guy who plays Zuko did his own stunts because he is a world champion martial artist. His name is Dallas Liu. Look him up and watch him when he was ten. Lots of videos on RUclips.
As someone who was this into the show as it was airing 20 years ago... watching a new generation be introduced to Avatar that wouldn't have sought the original out otherwise has been a source of great joy. Like and a sub, keep doing what you're doing. ❤
I’m seeing a lot of people say you should watch the cartoon which I wholeheartedly agree with. But also the blue people avatar was an absolute masterpiece as well in my opinion you should definitely give that a watch too. The sequel was stunning.
It's great to see someone else react to this series without having seen the animated version first! I'd never seen the animated show and decided to watch the live action first, which clearly was the best decision ever: it got me completely hooked on the story, the characters and the bending, I enjoyed it a looot and then I just jumped straight into the animated version. Of course there were differences between the two, and I obviously loved the animated show better, but I think the live action show still did a very good job of portraying the main parts of the story, then it was just even more enjoyable to discover the animated version and all the details and new little parts of their journey (nooo, I didn't already watch the entirety of the animated show, I don't know what you're talking about... ) I'll start the Legend of Korra soon, but otherwise Billy you should DEFINITELY watch the animated version too!
I’m a hardcore fan of the original, I’ve seen it more than 20 times and remember watching the finale in Middle School. Were there changes? Yes. Was I upset by a few of them? Yeah. Did I enjoy the show overall? Hell yeah. Especially on rewatch. I get to put the cartoon out of my head and instead focus on this adaptation where I can see the world of my favorite show play out on screen. Those who go in expecting perfection always set themselves up for disappointment.
i have seen the animated series. although there are very important pieces missing, i very munch enjoyed the live action series. especially the bending and the attention to detail with the settings and animals (omashu, southern air temple, northern water tribe, the flying bison, all of it).
It’s actually really refreshing to see the reaction and comments of someone who hasn’t been introduced to ATLA so he’s seeing it with fresh eyes filled with wonder like we did back then. But definitely watch the animated series, Billy!! ✨
Honestly I really love the fact that you havent seen the animated show , alot of people saw the animation first and had preconceived notions on what this live action should have , and lets be honest live acton has alot more requirements to match up to a animation show so there will always be issues for serious fans . Billy learning the story from the live adaption is really awesome and cant wait to hear his thoughts. I truley enjoyed the live action and it wasnt as bad as fans complain about , I genuinely think they just hate on it because its not identical to the animation show ( theres no way it could without some serious money )
A couple things just to clarifyy, Aang was born the avatar the spirit passes from one avatar to the next when each former avatar dies like at the exact moment. Also, the firebenders were only able to defeat the airbenders (whom are pacifists and have no army or any fighting group) because the comet amplifies their power by 100% basically
Thank you so much for doing these reactions without seeing the cartoon first. The cartoon is GOOD, don't get me wrong, but it's coloring the reactions of so many other watchers and I've heard a lot of people say they only enjoy this series because of the animation, not letting the live action stand on its own. It's unbelievably refreshing to see someone enjoying it on its own merits and getting sucked in even with the different medium. Glad you're enjoying it, keep the content coming :D
Great reaction, Billy! As everyone else has been saying, it's so awesome watching reactors who HAVEN'T seen the toon first. I think that's the best gauge for how good the show truly is. I myself DID see the toon, but it's been yeaaaars and I don't remember details. I found this live action a great one, especially compared to the original theatrical attempt. I'm sure whenever I rewatch the animated I may get more nitpicky, but eh...for me, as long as the spirit of a thing is kept intact, I'm usually cool with it.
i am also new to this series and a few things ive learned from this adaptation: you got to remember this is set 100 years after the battle at the air temple so everyone u seeing after the first 15 minutes of the show are new people who were proably not alive to see any of this, the fire lord from the beginning was most likely the great great grand father of the current fire lord (zukos father), everyone from that time is more than likely dead or very old while aang is still 12 obviously from being stuck in that ice for an entire century. which also helps another plot point, i noticed some plot armor which is always a thing in action films BUT again this is set 100 years after the fall of the airbenders, so everyone who comes into path with aang usually gets pooped on because they have no experience with airbender, no one has fought one in over a century so it makes sense they would phase out those defense skills
Missed you billy, havent seen you in awhile cause you havent watched things I seen lol, so glad the channel is doing so well you deserve it, your so fun, and this series was great)
I love seeing someone who is fresh to the Avatar world totally be blown away 😭 this series, this world has shaped who I am as a person. It is so significant to my life, for real
I’m currently just 25 minutes into the video and I really really appreciate you for just being a vibe. On Twitter there’s a lot of negative feedback from those who didn’t give the live action a chance and those who did absolutely loved it. I know you going into this show blind without watching the animation and honestly I’m glad that you made that choice because your mind is clear and you’re not comparing the live action to the animation like how other reactors I’ve seen did. Thank you and hopefully you’ll see the animation soon because it’s just one of those shows that you see repeatedly and never get bored.
I'm so hyped to see you go through this season, I love the new series but after this season you definitely need to watch the original animation because it's amazing. I think a lot of people are hating on the live action because it's not exactly the same but I think it's exciting to see the story told in a different light, the same exact story would be boring and predictable
The animated show is so good. I do think you should watch one and then the other so it would be really cool to eventually see you react to the animated series. Especially since it’ll bring a new perspective of someone watching the animated one AFTER the life action.
34:20 There's no set age, it's the mark of an airbending master. You get the tattoos when you master a certain number of bending forms (I can't remember how many off the top of my head, but I'm fairly sure Aang mastered one less than required, but they also counted the air scooter which he invented). Aang is a prodigy and got his tattoos sooner than anyone else.
Hey, Billy, listen up, you said ang is reading his Papa and I'm like dude, his name is Appa, but I'm laughing so hard. I'm so glad that you reacted to it, because you're my favorite favorite favorite favorite reaction RUclipsr❤😂😅
Billy!!! Please finish watching all 8 episodes And I highly recommend you watching the animated show. You don’t have to react to it but it’s definitely worth a watch when you have the time!
This is what i like about live actions (good ones) , they bring new people for the fandom, and Avatar is an amazing cartoon/anime and the Netflix adaptation is doing it justice.
I wasn't sure about the first few episodes because of the differences from the animated show and some of the difficulties translating the humor and charm into live action. But then I started to see it as its totally own show and I enjoyed it a lot more. And as I watch the first few episodes again, they really are solid. They did a great job on this and really put work into it. I really enjoyed watching you react to this with no previous knowledge, super fun.
I'm super excited you're reacting to this. I'm looking forward to the perspective of a newcomer. I think you should totally check the original out. FYI... The different types of bending are based on fighting styles. So the choreography is very deliberate.
please watch the animated series!! this show had to cut a lot out due to time limitations and stuff, so i'd loveeee to see you react to the series and see all the stuff you missed in the show. the movie sucks in my opinion, but if you want to watch it too and compare it i think that would be fun. cant wait to see your first impressions of avatar the last airbender!! ps if you see the animated series there is a spinoff called the legend of korra which is the avatar after aang and her story.
Ive already watched the full first season , and it was really impressive! Im not to impressed with some characters, but most ive gotten used to! Also in the beginning when you said " i forgot this was an live action, and not an animated series" i felt you on the cause when i started the first episode i forgot too 😅 Edit: Im sure its not just me recommending this, but when you get the chance you should definitely watch the animated show!
It’s actually really cool to watch someone react to the live action who hasn’t seen the original. It highlights the good that the show did without having the hang ups of comparing it to the original show and not liking the changes. I think both are great in their own ways, but comparing them gets messy
The animated series will answer nearly ALL of your questions, any children i have will watch this show no exceptions. Its THAT good. Theres so many lessons, storylines, so much lore, and it explains brutal things about real life in a way for kids to understand and get ready for their future. Not to mention the comedy is S teir. They even had real martial artists to help them animate the fighting/bending scenes. Its AMAZING.
I love this series and reaction vid! The OG show is on another level but I liked how Netflix made this tv-show work. I really hope you continue these reactions because I love seeing someone watching this show without background knowledge!
Would love for you to complete the series! It’s really refreshing & fun to see someone who has never seem Avatar watch this series. I’ve seen the cartoon & also love what they did with this live action series. It’s really special to see you experience the live action Avatar for the first time, not being able to compare the 2 versions & just enjoy it for what it is. If you eventually react to the cartoon after this, that would be awesome. And I gotta say, I love that this actor is playing Zhao. Professional villain for sure, ruining lives since Rush Hour 😂
I'm so excited to see someone react to this who has NOT seen the original! There are so many people watching this who are so salty and bitter about the changes made from the animated series, so it's great to see such a fresh, unbiased perspective. The Netflix version works just fine as a stand-alone adaptation! It's not perfect, sure, but definitely fun and entertaining!Please continue with the season and then watch the animated series afterwards! 🙏
Billy, I am so glad you're doing this especially since you haven't watched the original. As someone who watched the original, I really liked it. I hope you react to the rest of the season!
If you liked the series, you will love the animated one, Sokka is hilarious and each chapter gives depth to the characters, you sympathize a lot with the characters as you get to know them, the animated series is totally recommended
On the Avatar world, most of the animals are a mix of two different animals, like the Platypus Bear, its a bear but his head and tail are from a platypus
Airbenders earn the arrow tattoos when they officially become a master of the element. Aang was the youngest Airbender to be granted this title because of his natural raw talent, and he invented the air scooter technique (the move he used when he crashed into the statue on kyoshi Island trying to impress the kids)
Glad you enjoying it & not just trashing it cause of the animated series. It’s an adaptation & it well made & i got hooked too. I expect season 2 & 3 to be much better tho.
I'm so excited that you're reacting to this! And glad that you haven't seen the animated series because you won't feel the need to compare everything. But you should definitely watch the animated series... And when you're finished with it all, definitely react to the old AtLA movie. You won't believe how horrible it is and I would LOVE to hear your commentary ♥ Also Sokka is ♥♥♥ both in the animated series and the Netflix live action
Honestly, I think it’s a great thing that you started off a story like this with the live action. You should definitely watch the animated series (reactions or not) because it’s definitely a masterpieces. I loved the live action too though!
What yall think of this series? i really liked this for real.
But everything I seen online has been very negative
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I liked it can’t wait for season 2
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I really enjoyed it, and I am a big fan of the animation. Give the animation a shot. You won't be disappointed, The live action movie was crap though, I do not recommend. I also recommend the 'blue' AVATAR ;) Sokka is the comedy in the animation too, the situations he gets in are funny. Also Momo means peach in Japanese. And Roku means 6. Avatar is a word from the hindu religion/sanskrit, it basically means a vessel of the gods, as the gods would come in their 'avatars' to the mortal world. As you will see a lot of the inspiration derives from middle/far eastern cultures. Including the martial arts. For e.g. Waterbending looks like it uses Tai Chi movements.
U NEED TO WATCH THE ORIGINAL ❤❤❤ YOULL LOVE IT 😊😊
I finished the 1st season at first I had low expectations but its amazing!! I can't wait for season 2!!
not this man calling appa "yipyip" im crying 😂
I kept facepalming and laughing everytime he called Appa, yipyip. I was like “it’s Appa damn it” 😂
Ya his AANG saying yip yip doesn't mean his name is yip yip his saying that for flying him😂😂
Uh I’m crying too bruv
I mean yeah I’m crying too bruv
Me too like every time he said “yip yip” I was like IT’S APPA!
“Maybe Papa’s name is Yipyip.”
NOW BILLY SIR 😂
I’m actually glad you watched before the animated cartoon. It’s a different view I haven’t seen yet, you definitely should watch the cartoon after tho. Show is good, better if you haven’t watched the cartoon. But the cartoon is on another level. Plus they had to condense things for budget reasons so there’s a lot of differences.
Ok cool. I think I am!
A first time watch of ATLA is guaranteed to get views.
@@BillyBinges Agreed -- Avatar: TLA is one of those series that people often wish they could watch again for the first time, and those types of things do super well as reaction videos. The timeliness will help boost it a lot. Please do, and do it a few episodes at a time like this!
And don't forget, there are things you can do in an animated series you can never do in live action. Add to that it was a Nickelodeon show, so made for children. This live action series goes for a more adult approach, while managing to keep some of the show's whimsical nature.
YOOOO YOU SHOULD WATCH THE ANIMATED SERIES AFTER THIS ITS A LIFE CHANGER
You really should man, it's the one of the best shows of all time!
You know the grind keeps him too busy for all that.
I literally watched the series for the first time and finished over a week ago and I can attest that it indeed changed my life lmao
yes please its so much better
He honestly should’ve watch the animated series first then this but wats done is done🤦🏾♂️
Also fun fact the cabbage merchant is played by the actual actor who voiced him in the animated series also DO NOT ever watch the Last Airbender Movie it’s horrible
That movie doesn’t exist so we don’t talk about it
I didn’t even know it existed honestly. But that’s a dope fact though!
@@BillyBingesI think you should react to it actually, because it’s always fascinating seeing someone experience it for the first time!
There is no ATLA movie in Ba Sing Se
there is no movie in Ba Sing Se
46:10 Calling Zuko a professional bridge burner is taking me OUT 😭
So true though lmfaoo 😂
Not "I'm like a bird I always fly away~~~"😂😂😂😂
That was my song growing up!
@@BillyBingesI literally cackled. 😂 Thank you. Now when I rewatch it, I’m not gonna unhear it
WATCH THE ANIMATED SERIES PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE!!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT
Ok bet!!
@@BillyBingesit may start off slow but I promise you if you stick through season 2 and 3 you’ll love it
Don't watch the movie....for your own sanity.. PLEASE don't watch the movie. but yes to the animated series if you want :)
😀There is no Avatar movie jn Ba Sing Se
lmfaooo @@NK-dt1kp
Please react to the original animated series. You won't be disappointed. Its amazing!
there is, it was from 2010@@NK-dt1kp
I am so excited for your opinion because you HAVEN'T seen the animated series! This is special! Lol
Thank you for the support! ❤️ seems like these comments are about to be a war soon
True well needed, really cool to see yr pov
@@BillyBingesMost of the comments I’ve seen on other RUclips reactions have all pretty much mirrored my feelings, that this show is decent, definitely not as good as the original show, but it’s way better than any other hypothetical live action adaptation that someone like, oh idk, maybe M. Night Shyamalan might attempt.
Yes , Billy please go back and watch the animated series . It’s sooooo good. I felt a way about some of the casting/acting but the cgi and special effects with the bending were 👌🏾
for real, the original avatar is a masterpiece!
Yes the bending and fight scenes were great. The acting for some people and the way they were portrayed not so much.
Sad katara: im the only waterbender left in the village
Billy: That’s gangster
Honestly? It'll be nice to see someone without nostalgia goggles on, reacting to this series as-is. The animated series is beloved to the point that comparison is inevitable for the Netflix adaption. So you being one of the few going into it blind, is cool! Also, your joy, by the end of episode 1 is such a mood XD
Dude I love this!!! Please do more!!! I was saying only a couple of days ago that we needed someone who hasn't seen the original to check out this new one because fans of the original are way too hard on it.
Yeah I’m noticing they are being very critical of this series. But I don’t have a connection like that so I couldn’t understand really.
@@BillyBinges I think you should continue this out of order after you finish this watch the Sham-A-Lame movie then watch the original series.
agreed
Fans are waaayy too nitpicky. I saw the animated first, loved it, then saw the movie too. I still loved it. Who cares about the differences with the original. I just enjoyed the bending and effects.
@@nb6792 The movie? Like the Sham-A-Lame movie?
Bro gets the full intro showing kyoshi and her voice and also Gran Gran reciting the original intro and still doesn’t remember the four elements 😂
57:26 Billy, to truly understand the plight of cabbage man. You must watch the original series. Then you would understand the reference.
Please keep going with this live action first. You have a totally unbiased opinion that way, and it is refreshing to see. The live action had to try and get 20 episodes into 8 live action episodes, so some elements are combined, or re-ordered and your unbiased reaction to this is great to see.
Really refreshing to see somebody enjoy the live action.
Adaptations work best as an introduction and a way for new fans to start getting into the OG series.
The fandom has been really disappointing and toxic lately, even going as far as shaming some of the child actors.
On it's own it's a pretty decent series but a lot of people are really knocking it down without even giving it a try.
I hope you do the rest of the show! I would even prefer if you don't watch the OG until after the entire series has been adapted as a live action cause I need somebody out there reacting to the series as a newbie 😅 (but the original really is great and I think you'll really enjoy it!)
I'm actually looking forward to seeing the reaction and opinion of someone not wearing nostalgic goggles. I grew up with the animated series and I love it but I was able to view this live action series with an open mind, which sadly many viewers of the OG series refused to do.
LITERALLYYYYY like everyone’s picking it apart 🙄🙄
I saw that the overall reviews were pretty good so I think people have been trying to do shock value reviews. I really like the changes they made for this version tbh
I agree, many are very closed-minded and expected an exact replica of the OG down to the exact scenes. I saw someone complaining about the lack of accents like HUH?!
I watch avatar when I was 5, I never thought it would got an adaptation, also I think the majority of people that are complaining, are complaining that we didn't need it, it feels like if an animation gots an adaptation is like an award or something "you are better than other animations".
Well, now. My problems with the show is not that is bad, it would be really goooood if was not base in anything previously done.
My sister that I introduced her to avatar at 11, she is currently 14 and she doesn't even want to watch it the adaptation, she refuse completely.
I don't think is something about nostalgia, is about capitalism and how we are just tired of seem something be translate into movie, serie, book, animation in many different way, it kind off lost its magic at some point.
Just before you call me a hater of the live action, I have not even watch it, I am watching it along with him.
I'm a huge fan of the OG, and I still enjoyed this. It has flaws, for sure, but it was still an enjoyable watch.
I LOVE NEW-WATCHERS/NEW-COMERS! WELCOME TO THE AVATARVERSE!!🔥
It'll be interesting to see an honest and unbiased reaction! Funnily enough, most haters are fans who are over-comparing with a CARTOON😂
Cause the cartoon is sooo good and BELOVED
New watchers SERIOUSLY LOVE IT AND YOU WILL BE GAGGED
You will get everything you need from my fresh eyes 😂 but I am gonna go back and watch the series eventually
@@BillyBinges yoooo that would even be better!!😂🔥
I love that you went into this blind. So many of us watched the animated series, so we went in making all sorts of comparisons. Seeing your pure excitement really put a new light on the series for me.
I am so happy that you reacted to this. ATLA (the OG Nickelodeon series) is literally one of the best series I’ve ever watched. 💞
I also don’t mind the Netflix adaptation. It’s not bad but it is missing some elements to it but I still like it 🙌🏽
a little added, a little subtracted... overall very enjoyable, but it could be that the other thing, that shall not be named, was sooooooo bad
I finished binging the animated series yesterday after loving the Netflix show last weekend.
I actually love both.
The online hate is from the fandom that grew up with the OG and are having a hard time accepting the changes. But they fail to understand that twenty episodes of animation cannot be translated one-to-one into eight episodes of live-action.
Each episode was 20 min long. They could’ve done a simple 3 cartoon episodes for 1 hour long episode. The changes were unecessary in this live action
I love the live action series, glad you gave it the Billy treatment. As I was watching a lot of the scenes, I was going "That was HARD!" just like you. As a long time fan of the animated stuff, they changed just enough of the story to make it fresh, but all the characterization, kung fu effects, set design are just superb; they do justice to the original.
You really need to go watch the original series, it is so worth it
Highly recommend watching the animated version after this as it is waay better. But I'm really excited to see someone who hasn't seen the original react to this ✨️ as for the ages of the main trio, Aang is 12, Katara is 14, and Sokka is 16.
The air bison is Appa and the command to get him to fly is "yip yip."
The actor who plays the uncle played a character called Appa in a show called Kim's Convenience, which is a popular Canadian comedy.
The guy who plays Zuko did his own stunts because he is a world champion martial artist. His name is Dallas Liu. Look him up and watch him when he was ten. Lots of videos on RUclips.
12:14 that’s actually a smart question, I feel like they are used to it due to the climate where they live
As someone who was this into the show as it was airing 20 years ago... watching a new generation be introduced to Avatar that wouldn't have sought the original out otherwise has been a source of great joy.
Like and a sub, keep doing what you're doing. ❤
Congrats on 300k
Thank you ❤️
I’m seeing a lot of people say you should watch the cartoon which I wholeheartedly agree with. But also the blue people avatar was an absolute masterpiece as well in my opinion you should definitely give that a watch too. The sequel was stunning.
It's great to see someone else react to this series without having seen the animated version first! I'd never seen the animated show and decided to watch the live action first, which clearly was the best decision ever: it got me completely hooked on the story, the characters and the bending, I enjoyed it a looot and then I just jumped straight into the animated version. Of course there were differences between the two, and I obviously loved the animated show better, but I think the live action show still did a very good job of portraying the main parts of the story, then it was just even more enjoyable to discover the animated version and all the details and new little parts of their journey (nooo, I didn't already watch the entirety of the animated show, I don't know what you're talking about... ) I'll start the Legend of Korra soon, but otherwise Billy you should DEFINITELY watch the animated version too!
I’m a hardcore fan of the original, I’ve seen it more than 20 times and remember watching the finale in Middle School. Were there changes? Yes. Was I upset by a few of them? Yeah. Did I enjoy the show overall? Hell yeah. Especially on rewatch. I get to put the cartoon out of my head and instead focus on this adaptation where I can see the world of my favorite show play out on screen. Those who go in expecting perfection always set themselves up for disappointment.
i have seen the animated series. although there are very important pieces missing, i very munch enjoyed the live action series. especially the bending and the attention to detail with the settings and animals (omashu, southern air temple, northern water tribe, the flying bison, all of it).
It’s actually really refreshing to see the reaction and comments of someone who hasn’t been introduced to ATLA so he’s seeing it with fresh eyes filled with wonder like we did back then. But definitely watch the animated series, Billy!! ✨
This being your intro to avatar is crazy. You’ve gotta watch the original series to I understand the greatness
It’s to late now bro bro!!
I absolutely cannot get over Appa being calling YipYip the whole video💀😭😂😂did not get less funny throughout 🤣
'Aang out here riding his papaaa' sent me. Billie WHAT?! 😂😂😂
Honestly I really love the fact that you havent seen the animated show , alot of people saw the animation first and had preconceived notions on what this live action should have , and lets be honest live acton has alot more requirements to match up to a animation show so there will always be issues for serious fans . Billy learning the story from the live adaption is really awesome and cant wait to hear his thoughts. I truley enjoyed the live action and it wasnt as bad as fans complain about , I genuinely think they just hate on it because its not identical to the animation show ( theres no way it could without some serious money )
I might be the odd one out then because I have seen the original avatar the last airbender cartoon and still like this live action series
A couple things just to clarifyy, Aang was born the avatar the spirit passes from one avatar to the next when each former avatar dies like at the exact moment. Also, the firebenders were only able to defeat the airbenders (whom are pacifists and have no army or any fighting group) because the comet amplifies their power by 100% basically
Thank you so much for doing these reactions without seeing the cartoon first. The cartoon is GOOD, don't get me wrong, but it's coloring the reactions of so many other watchers and I've heard a lot of people say they only enjoy this series because of the animation, not letting the live action stand on its own. It's unbelievably refreshing to see someone enjoying it on its own merits and getting sucked in even with the different medium. Glad you're enjoying it, keep the content coming :D
Great reaction, Billy! As everyone else has been saying, it's so awesome watching reactors who HAVEN'T seen the toon first. I think that's the best gauge for how good the show truly is.
I myself DID see the toon, but it's been yeaaaars and I don't remember details. I found this live action a great one, especially compared to the original theatrical attempt. I'm sure whenever I rewatch the animated I may get more nitpicky, but eh...for me, as long as the spirit of a thing is kept intact, I'm usually cool with it.
i am also new to this series and a few things ive learned from this adaptation:
you got to remember this is set 100 years after the battle at the air temple so everyone u seeing after the first 15 minutes of the show are new people who were proably not alive to see any of this, the fire lord from the beginning was most likely the great great grand father of the current fire lord (zukos father), everyone from that time is more than likely dead or very old while aang is still 12 obviously from being stuck in that ice for an entire century.
which also helps another plot point, i noticed some plot armor which is always a thing in action films BUT again this is set 100 years after the fall of the airbenders, so everyone who comes into path with aang usually gets pooped on because they have no experience with airbender, no one has fought one in over a century so it makes sense they would phase out those defense skills
Missed you billy, havent seen you in awhile cause you havent watched things I seen lol, so glad the channel is doing so well you deserve it, your so fun, and this series was great)
finally, a good review of this. too many haters. Netflix gettin better with these adaptations.
Like for real, I am so excited for season 2 and I am glad Bailey didn't say any of the names wrong. Thank you, Billy
I love seeing someone who is fresh to the Avatar world totally be blown away 😭 this series, this world has shaped who I am as a person. It is so significant to my life, for real
I’m currently just 25 minutes into the video and I really really appreciate you for just being a vibe. On Twitter there’s a lot of negative feedback from those who didn’t give the live action a chance and those who did absolutely loved it. I know you going into this show blind without watching the animation and honestly I’m glad that you made that choice because your mind is clear and you’re not comparing the live action to the animation like how other reactors I’ve seen did. Thank you and hopefully you’ll see the animation soon because it’s just one of those shows that you see repeatedly and never get bored.
I'm so hyped to see you go through this season, I love the new series but after this season you definitely need to watch the original animation because it's amazing. I think a lot of people are hating on the live action because it's not exactly the same but I think it's exciting to see the story told in a different light, the same exact story would be boring and predictable
An hour of billy, let me get my seaweed, Muffin and Water
Sweet so many people have seen the cartoons that it's refreshing to finally have a review that's going in completely new to it
One of my all time favorite shows! I’d love to watch you see the cartoon for the first time!
Love the positivity! Thanks for sharing your sunshine!
The animated show is so good. I do think you should watch one and then the other so it would be really cool to eventually see you react to the animated series. Especially since it’ll bring a new perspective of someone watching the animated one AFTER the life action.
oh Billy now I'm REALLY excited for you to watch the animated show, you'll love it
this is a remake the original is animated and was on nickelodeon
It is a good show you should keep watching more with us.
34:20 There's no set age, it's the mark of an airbending master. You get the tattoos when you master a certain number of bending forms (I can't remember how many off the top of my head, but I'm fairly sure Aang mastered one less than required, but they also counted the air scooter which he invented). Aang is a prodigy and got his tattoos sooner than anyone else.
Really cool to see your pov and really cool to see a fresh take. The animated show is definitely worth watching
Hey, Billy, listen up, you said ang is reading his Papa and I'm like dude, his name is Appa, but I'm laughing so hard. I'm so glad that you reacted to it, because you're my favorite favorite favorite favorite reaction RUclipsr❤😂😅
PLEASE go back and watch the original at some point I neeeeeeeeed itttt😭😂
Billy!!! Please finish watching all 8 episodes
And I highly recommend you watching the animated show. You don’t have to react to it but it’s definitely worth a watch when you have the time!
I love this show its sad people just hate things these days like this show did really well
This is what i like about live actions (good ones) , they bring new people for the fandom, and Avatar is an amazing cartoon/anime and the Netflix adaptation is doing it justice.
I wasn't sure about the first few episodes because of the differences from the animated show and some of the difficulties translating the humor and charm into live action. But then I started to see it as its totally own show and I enjoyed it a lot more. And as I watch the first few episodes again, they really are solid. They did a great job on this and really put work into it.
I really enjoyed watching you react to this with no previous knowledge, super fun.
I'm super excited you're reacting to this. I'm looking forward to the perspective of a newcomer.
I think you should totally check the original out.
FYI... The different types of bending are based on fighting styles. So the choreography is very deliberate.
All 8 episodes P L S S S 💚🔥
Thank you Nick!!! Ok bet!
please watch the animated series!! this show had to cut a lot out due to time limitations and stuff, so i'd loveeee to see you react to the series and see all the stuff you missed in the show. the movie sucks in my opinion, but if you want to watch it too and compare it i think that would be fun. cant wait to see your first impressions of avatar the last airbender!!
ps if you see the animated series there is a spinoff called the legend of korra which is the avatar after aang and her story.
Ive already watched the full first season , and it was really impressive! Im not to impressed with some characters, but most ive gotten used to! Also in the beginning when you said " i forgot this was an live action, and not an animated series" i felt you on the cause when i started the first episode i forgot too 😅
Edit: Im sure its not just me recommending this, but when you get the chance you should definitely watch the animated show!
It’s actually really cool to watch someone react to the live action who hasn’t seen the original. It highlights the good that the show did without having the hang ups of comparing it to the original show and not liking the changes. I think both are great in their own ways, but comparing them gets messy
yall better give this video some love cuz imma need him to watch the rest of the episodes
The animated series will answer nearly ALL of your questions, any children i have will watch this show no exceptions. Its THAT good. Theres so many lessons, storylines, so much lore, and it explains brutal things about real life in a way for kids to understand and get ready for their future. Not to mention the comedy is S teir. They even had real martial artists to help them animate the fighting/bending scenes. Its AMAZING.
I love this series and reaction vid! The OG show is on another level but I liked how Netflix made this tv-show work. I really hope you continue these reactions because I love seeing someone watching this show without background knowledge!
Would love for you to complete the series! It’s really refreshing & fun to see someone who has never seem Avatar watch this series.
I’ve seen the cartoon & also love what they did with this live action series. It’s really special to see you experience the live action Avatar for the first time, not being able to compare the 2 versions & just enjoy it for what it is. If you eventually react to the cartoon after this, that would be awesome.
And I gotta say, I love that this actor is playing Zhao. Professional villain for sure, ruining lives since Rush Hour 😂
I'm so excited to see someone react to this who has NOT seen the original! There are so many people watching this who are so salty and bitter about the changes made from the animated series, so it's great to see such a fresh, unbiased perspective. The Netflix version works just fine as a stand-alone adaptation! It's not perfect, sure, but definitely fun and entertaining!Please continue with the season and then watch the animated series afterwards! 🙏
Watching Billy go through this LA without any prior information is just pure gold😊. Loving the reactions
The original would absolutely change your life
Billy, I am so glad you're doing this especially since you haven't watched the original. As someone who watched the original, I really liked it. I hope you react to the rest of the season!
i love that you watched this you should definitely watched the animated series. i can tell you're going to love Toph
I was waiting for someone who hasn't watched the og to react to this!! This is gonna be interesting. Let's go!
React to the whole series Billy ! It’s fun to watch a newbie hahah
I got you!!
YESSS SO HAPPY YOU GET TO WATCH THIS FIRST BEFORE WATCHING THE ANIMATION🤭 YOURE GOING TO LOVE THE ANIMATION SO MUCH!
If he calls appa yip yip one more time 😭😂
😂 😂 😂
Loved it and I would love some more. If you end up liking this series a lot I recommend watching the original animated series after
I WAS WAITING FOR THISS😭
I love how you can understand the story without all the other details from the animated series. And you still felt so much joy and enthusiam for it.
I’m a true avatar fan, and I honestly think the show is a fun good spin on the show
If you liked the series, you will love the animated one, Sokka is hilarious and each chapter gives depth to the characters, you sympathize a lot with the characters as you get to know them, the animated series is totally recommended
Love that you’re reacting to this Billy! I’ve been loving it so far (also love the animation)❤
Aang yelling out Appa and you still calling his Papa and yip yip has me CRYINGGGG 😂😂😂
I love how excited you are from the beginning 🥰 I loved the show even though I’ve seen and loved the cartoon. This was a great perspective 😊
12:20 not as dumb as you think, airbenders and firebenders have techniques to regulate temperature
On the Avatar world, most of the animals are a mix of two different animals, like the Platypus Bear, its a bear but his head and tail are from a platypus
Airbenders earn the arrow tattoos when they officially become a master of the element. Aang was the youngest Airbender to be granted this title because of his natural raw talent, and he invented the air scooter technique (the move he used when he crashed into the statue on kyoshi Island trying to impress the kids)
Avatar The Last Airbender live action series is now #1 in the top ten TV shows in Netflix and also in #1 popularity ranking in IMDb
great reaction as always hun and great shirt I hope you find your peace and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Glad you enjoying it & not just trashing it cause of the animated series. It’s an adaptation & it well made & i got hooked too. I expect season 2 & 3 to be much better tho.
I'm so excited that you're reacting to this! And glad that you haven't seen the animated series because you won't feel the need to compare everything. But you should definitely watch the animated series...
And when you're finished with it all, definitely react to the old AtLA movie. You won't believe how horrible it is and I would LOVE to hear your commentary ♥
Also Sokka is ♥♥♥ both in the animated series and the Netflix live action
This was so good.Billy’s reactions made a good commentary ❤.
Honestly, I think it’s a great thing that you started off a story like this with the live action. You should definitely watch the animated series (reactions or not) because it’s definitely a masterpieces. I loved the live action too though!
It’s so nice to see a reaction of someone that hasn’t seen the original 😌