Avatar Legend Of Aang

1. Katara Avatar The Last Airbender
2. Avatar Legend Of Aang Zuko
3. Avatar The Last Airbender Aang

Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated series that ran from 2005-2008; also known as Avatar: The Legend of Aang in some countries, and is the 20th series in Nickelodeon's popular brand of original cartoons, known as Nicktoons. This idea is perpetuated in both Avatar Aang and Avatar Korra, the protagonists of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. These shows gave us two different looks at who could be the Avatar as well as what they could achieve. Aang was a gentle, carefree spirit who would rather outsmart than battle his opponents. Avatar: The Legend Of Aang is an action-adventure role-playing video game based on the very popular animated show of the same name. In this game, the player can take control of Aang, Sokka, Katara – the main characters of the animated series, and Haru the Earthbender.

By Max Nicholson

Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the best animated series to come out in recent years. Pushing the limits of typical kids shows, Avatar truly made its mark when it first debuted on Nickelodeon. As cartoons go, the show explored some pretty heavy stuff, and its serial format was bold. Nevertheless, it prevailed and went on to become a coveted series for kids and adults alike, even leading an acclaimed sequel series as well, The Legend of Korra.

And now, a live-action reboot of Avatar is planned for Netflix. So with Aang heading back to the small screen, let's take a look back at the very best episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

rnrnThis episode also featured moments that weu0027d been waiting to see since the very first episode -- Aang using all four elements at once, for example. We also got an extended epilogue that tied up all loose ends -- okay, Zukou0027s momu0027s story would be saved for another day -- and thatu0027s more than most shows can say.
rnrnWhatu0027s more, creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino cleverly sidestepped the issue of killing the showu0027s main villain -- and it was actually a pretty convincing after the setup in u0022Sozinu0027s Comet: Part 2 - The Old Masters.u0022','height':405,'width':720,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/10sozinscometpart4-1537548546392.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/10sozinscometpart4-1537548546392_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'The 10 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes','relativePosition':'02','albumTotalCount':11},{'caption':'9: u0022The Blue Spiritu0022 - u0022The Blue Spiritu0022 is a favorite among fans, most notably for its intriguing mystery and thrilling action sequences. More importantly, though, this episode marked a turning point for Prince Zuko. After Aang was captured and imprisoned by Commander Zhao, Zuko attempted to rescue Aang in a Batman-like display under the guise of his alter ego, The Blue Spirit. But the way in which it was presented, no one knew who this mysterious paragon really was until later in the story.
rnrnWhatu0027s so great about this episode was seeing Aang and Zuko working together for the first time, teaming up to take down a common enemy. And even though Aang didnu0027t realize Zuko was behind the mask -- and, for that matter, Zuko was only rescuing Aang to help himself -- it was here we learned the two boys could become allies and that Zuko may have been more redeemable than we expected.','height':405,'width':720,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/9bluespirit-1537548546390.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/9bluespirit-1537548546390_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'The 10 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes','relativePosition':'03','albumTotalCount':11},{'caption':'8: u0022Bitter Worku0022 - In this episode, Aang finally learned the ways of earthbending from an unlikely instructor, Toph Beifong. Since earthbending was the opposite of Aangu0027s native airbending, it was expected that Aang would have a difficult time mastering the element -- hence the title, u0022Bitter Work.u0022
rnrnNot only did Aang learn how to earthbend in this episode, but Uncle Iroh taught Zuko how to redirect lightning. We also learned here that Iroh was much more knowledgable that weu0027d previously given him credit for. His speech detailing the vital importance of all four elements offered great insight into the showu0027s mythological themes.
rnrnu0022Bitter Worku0022 also had some great comedic moments: Katara disagreeing with Tophu0027s teaching methods, Sokka entrapping himself in a land crevice, and Aangu0027s earthbending montage -- all classic Team Avatar shenanigans.','height':397,'width':706,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/8bitterwork-1537548546388.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/8bitterwork-1537548546388_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'The 10 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes','relativePosition':'04','albumTotalCount':11},{'caption':'7: u0022The Firebending Mastersu0022 - After mastering the other three elements, it was time for Aang to harness the element of fire. In the beginning, fire had only been seen as a sinister tool exclusive to the Fire Nation, but here we learned the truth about firebending, hidden away in the Sun Warrior temples. In u0022The Firebending Masters,u0022 Aang and Zuko went on a journey to find this extinct city, only to discover that the Sun Warriors still existed, as well as two ancient dragons!
rnrnIt was cool to see Aang and Zuko work together again (this time on purpose), especially given their violent history together. This was really the first time we got to see Zuko proving his loyalty to Aang -- and what better way to do that than explore some ancient ruins together?
rnrnSpeaking of which, this episode also paid a little tribute to the Raiders of the Lost Ark. When Aang and Zuko stumbled upon a golden artifact in one of the ruins, Aang remarked, u0022Iu0027m very suspicious of giant glowing gems sitting on pedestals!u0022 Well said, Avatar.','height':397,'width':706,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/7firebendingmasters-1537550232568.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/7firebendingmasters-1537550232568_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'The 10 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes','relativePosition':'05','albumTotalCount':11},{'caption':'6: u0022The Crossroads of Destinyu0022 - This episode pretty much had to be included on the list, if only because of its awesome action scenes. (Crystal armor and firebreathing FTW!) Here, we also saw the sheer brutality of Zukou0027s sister, Azula, who as we soon learned was evil in every sense of the word.
rnrnu0022Crossroadsu0022 was also one of the showu0027s darkest episodes and ended on a pretty dark note: Zuko had betrayed his uncle, the Fire Nation overthrew Ba Sing Se, and the Gaang was forced into hiding. However, the Book Two finale was also suitably emotional and action-packed, which is why we canu0027t help but love it.','height':405,'width':720,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/6crossroads-1537548546383.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/6crossroads-1537548546383_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'The 10 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes','relativePosition':'06','albumTotalCount':11},{'caption':'5: u0022The Tales of Ba Sing Seu0022 - u0022The Tales of Ba Sing Seu0022 was a very different kind of episode, which made it stand out. Told through a series of vignettes and spotlighting different characters, this episode still stayed true to the show, featuring tons of laughs and heartwarming moments. Katara and Toph hit the town for a girlsu0027 day out and became closer as friends; Sokka learned a lesson about haikus; Zuko finally wound down a bit and went on a date; Aang built a zoo (because why not?); and Momo searched high and low for his buddy Appa.
rnrnOf course, the most memorable segment was Uncle Irohu0027s. After his own misadventure in Ba Sing Se, the old man traveled to the top of a hill at sunset, where it was revealed that today had been the anniversary of his sonu0027s death. Doubling down on the emotional impact, u0022The Tales of Ba Sing Seu0022 was dedicated to Mako, the voice of Iroh, who at the time had recently passed away. (Cue the tearbending!)','height':396,'width':704,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/5base-1537548546381.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/5base-1537548546381_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'The 10 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes','relativePosition':'07','albumTotalCount':11},{'caption':'4: u0022The Avatar and the Fire Lordu0022 - In this episode, Aang and Zuko learned more about Avatar Roku and Fire Lord Sozin, and how the two eventually became rivals. In terms of Avatar history, this one was a biggie. Here, we found out how the 100 Year War began and Rokuu0027s involvement in it.
rnrnEven on its own, u0022The Avatar and the Fire Lordu0022 was a great story -- the classic tale of lifelong friends becoming sworn enemies. It also added to the already high stakes of the show, providing even more information about the Avatar and his/her role in the world. Plus, we learned that Zuko was a descendent of both Sozin and Roku, which left Zuko with a very big decision to make -- a major turning point for the series.','height':405,'width':720,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/4avatarandfirelord-1537548546371.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/4avatarandfirelord-1537548546371_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'The 10 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes','relativePosition':'08','albumTotalCount':11},{'caption':'3: u0022Zuko Aloneu0022 - u0022Zuko Aloneu0022 worked on two levels. First, the obvious western influence, but then the fact this was a huge emotional touchstone for Zuko -- arguably his best in the series. This was really where he transformed from a moody teenager into the badass with a heart of gold.
rnrnIn this episode, Zuko befriended a young boy whose family took him in for the night. As Zuko recalled his childhood, he remembered how his mother was the only one who really understood him. But once she disappeared, Zuko was forced to struggle alone with only his tyrannical father to guide him.
rnrnOffering some of the most poignant moments on the show, u0022Zuko Aloneu0022 was definitely one of the greats.','height':405,'width':720,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/3zukoalone-1537548546367.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/3zukoalone-1537548546367_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'The 10 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes','relativePosition':'09','albumTotalCount':11},{'caption':'2: u0022The Siege of the North: Part 2u0022 - In u0022The Siege of the North,u0022 the primary focus was on Aang and his journey in the Spirit World, in addition to the Northern Water Tribe defending the Moon and Ocean spirits. Meanwhile, Zuko had captured Aangu0027s body in hopes of returning to the Fire Nation with the Avatar.
rnrnIn the end, this episode was a stellar ending for season one. There was something almost mythic about it that really nailed the dichotomy of fire and water, that push and pull. At the same time, it hit all the emotional beats and defining character moments. It was satisfactory on every level, and it got you pumped for the next season.','height':402,'width':715,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/2siegepart2-1537548546356.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/2siegepart2-1537548546356_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'The 10 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes','relativePosition':10,'albumTotalCount':11},{'caption':'1: u0022The Stormu0022 - I suspect u0022The Stormu0022 was a major turning point for a lot of viewers, as it proved Avatar: The Last Airbender was a cut above the rest of Nickelodeonu0027s programming. Early on, the story was good, but it was still very much a kidsu0027 show -- more humorous and episodic -- but this episode changed that.
rnrnI donu0027t think itu0027s a coincidence that some of the best episodes of Avatar prominently featured both Aang and Zuko. In u0022The Stormu0022 we saw how these two boys started out and how they traveled their own separate paths. Here, Aang coped with the responsibilities he left behind almost a century ago, while Zuko reflected on the differences between him and his father Ozai. This episode was also one of the first to show Zukou0027s softer side and depict him as more than just an adversary to the Avatar.
rnrnExploring these backstories was pivotal in understanding how Aang and Zuko ticked, and this episode delivered on both fronts, ultimately giving the show a higher purpose. Itu0027s for that reason u0022The Stormu0022 is ranked as our number one episode of Avatar.','height':405,'width':720,'url':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/1storm-1537550137061.jpg','styleUrl':'https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2018/09/21/1storm-1537550137061_{size}.jpg','credit':','objectRelationName':','objectRelationUrl':','albumName':'The 10 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes','relativePosition':11,'albumTotalCount':11}]'>

Spoilers follow...

'Sozin's Comet: Part 4'

When watching the final fight between Aang and the Firelord, one can't help but think of Europe's 'The Final Countdown' as these two rivals finally faced off head-to-head. It was a finale in the truest sense, and it delivered pretty much everything we were promised.

This episode also featured moments that we'd been waiting to see since the very first episode -- Aang using all four elements at once, for example. We also got an extended epilogue that tied up all loose ends -- okay, Zuko's mom's story would be saved for another day -- and that's more than most shows can say.

What's more, creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino cleverly sidestepped the issue of killing the show's main villain -- and it was actually a pretty convincing after the setup in 'Sozin's Comet: Part 2 - The Old Masters.'

'The Blue Spirit'

'The Blue Spirit' is a favorite among fans, most notably for its intriguing mystery and thrilling action sequences. More importantly, though, this episode marked a turning point for Prince Zuko. After Aang was captured and imprisoned by Commander Zhao, Zuko attempted to rescue Aang in a Batman-like display under the guise of his alter ego, The Blue Spirit. But the way in which it was presented, no one knew who this mysterious paragon really was until later in the story.

What's so great about this episode was seeing Aang and Zuko working together for the first time, teaming up to take down a common enemy. And even though Aang didn't realize Zuko was behind the mask -- and, for that matter, Zuko was only rescuing Aang to help himself -- it was here we learned the two boys could become allies and that Zuko may have been more redeemable than we expected.

'Bitter Work'

In this episode, Aang finally learned the ways of earthbending from an unlikely instructor, Toph Beifong. Since earthbending was the opposite of Aang's native airbending, it was expected that Aang would have a difficult time mastering the element -- hence the title, 'Bitter Work.'

Not only did Aang learn how to earthbend in this episode, but Uncle Iroh taught Zuko how to redirect lightning. We also learned here that Iroh was much more knowledgable that we'd previously given him credit for. His speech detailing the vital importance of all four elements offered great insight into the show's mythological themes.

'Bitter Work' also had some great comedic moments: Katara disagreeing with Toph's teaching methods, Sokka entrapping himself in a land crevice, and Aang's earthbending montage -- all classic Team Avatar shenanigans.

'The Firebending Masters'

After mastering the other three elements, it was time for Aang to harness the element of fire. In the beginning, fire had only been seen as a sinister tool exclusive to the Fire Nation, but here we learned the truth about firebending, hidden away in the Sun Warrior temples. In 'The Firebending Masters,' Aang and Zuko went on a journey to find this extinct city, only to discover that the Sun Warriors still existed, as well as two ancient dragons!

It was cool to see Aang and Zuko work together again (this time on purpose), especially given their violent history together. This was really the first time we got to see Zuko proving his loyalty to Aang -- and what better way to do that than explore some ancient ruins together?

Speaking of which, this episode also paid a little tribute to the Raiders of the Lost Ark. When Aang and Zuko stumbled upon a golden artifact in one of the ruins, Aang remarked, 'I'm very suspicious of giant glowing gems sitting on pedestals!' Well said, Avatar.

'The Crossroads of Destiny'

This episode pretty much had to be included on the list, if only because of its awesome action scenes. (Crystal armor and firebreathing FTW!) Here, we also saw the sheer brutality of Zuko's sister, Azula, who as we soon learned was evil in every sense of the word.

'Crossroads' was also one of the show's darkest episodes and ended on a pretty dark note: Zuko had betrayed his uncle, the Fire Nation overthrew Ba Sing Se, and the Gaang was forced into hiding. However, the Book Two finale was also suitably emotional and action-packed, which is why we can't help but love it.

'The Tales of Ba Sing Se'

'The Tales of Ba Sing Se' was a very different kind of episode, which made it stand out. Told through a series of vignettes and spotlighting different characters, this episode still stayed true to the show, featuring tons of laughs and heartwarming moments. Katara and Toph hit the town for a girls' day out and became closer as friends; Sokka learned a lesson about haikus; Zuko finally wound down a bit and went on a date; Aang built a zoo (because why not?); and Momo searched high and low for his buddy Appa.

Of course, the most memorable segment was Uncle Iroh's. After his own misadventure in Ba Sing Se, the old man traveled to the top of a hill at sunset, where it was revealed that today had been the anniversary of his son's death. Doubling down on the emotional impact, 'The Tales of Ba Sing Se' was dedicated to Mako, the voice of Iroh, who at the time had recently passed away. (Cue the tearbending!)

'The Avatar and the Fire Lord'

In this episode, Aang and Zuko learned more about Avatar Roku and Fire Lord Sozin, and how the two eventually became rivals. In terms of Avatar history, this one was a biggie. Here, we found out how the 100 Year War began and Roku's involvement in it.

Even on its own, 'The Avatar and the Fire Lord' was a great story -- the classic tale of lifelong friends becoming sworn enemies. It also added to the already high stakes of the show, providing even more information about the Avatar and his/her role in the world. Plus, we learned that Zuko was a descendent of both Sozin and Roku, which left Zuko with a very big decision to make -- a major turning point for the series.

'Zuko Alone'

'Zuko Alone' worked on two levels. First, the obvious western influence, but then the fact this was a huge emotional touchstone for Zuko -- arguably his best in the series. This was really where he transformed from a moody teenager into the badass with a heart of gold.

In this episode, Zuko befriended a young boy whose family took him in for the night. As Zuko recalled his childhood, he remembered how his mother was the only one who really understood him. But once she disappeared, Zuko was forced to struggle alone with only his tyrannical father to guide him.

Offering some of the most poignant moments on the show, 'Zuko Alone' was definitely one of the greats.

'The Siege of the North: Part 2'

In 'The Siege of the North,' the primary focus was on Aang and his journey in the Spirit World, in addition to the Northern Water Tribe defending the Moon and Ocean spirits. Meanwhile, Zuko had captured Aang's body in hopes of returning to the Fire Nation with the Avatar.

In the end, this episode was a stellar ending for season one. There was something almost mythic about it that really nailed the dichotomy of fire and water, that push and pull. At the same time, it hit all the emotional beats and defining character moments. It was satisfactory on every level, and it got you pumped for the next season.

'The Storm'

Katara Avatar The Last Airbender

I suspect 'The Storm' was a major turning point for a lot of viewers, as it proved Avatar: The Last Airbender was a cut above the rest of Nickelodeon's programming. Early on, the story was good, but it was still very much a kids' show -- more humorous and episodic -- but this episode changed that.

I don't think it's a coincidence that some of the best episodes of Avatar prominently featured both Aang and Zuko. In 'The Storm' we saw how these two boys started out and how they traveled their own separate paths. Here, Aang coped with the responsibilities he left behind almost a century ago, while Zuko reflected on the differences between him and his father Ozai. This episode was also one of the first to show Zuko's softer side and depict him as more than just an adversary to the Avatar.

Exploring these backstories was pivotal in understanding how Aang and Zuko ticked, and this episode delivered on both fronts, ultimately giving the show a higher purpose. It's for that reason 'The Storm' is ranked as our number one episode of Avatar.

Be sure to also check out our picks for the 10 best Legend of Korra episodes.

Avatar: The Last Airbender
Also known as	Avatar: The Legend of Aang[1]
Genre
Created by
Directed by	Lauren MacMullan(seasons 1–2) Dave Filoni(season 1) Anthony Lioi (season 1) Ethan Spaulding(seasons 2–3) Michael Dante DiMartino ('The Crossroads of Destiny') Joaquim Dos Santos(season 3)
Voices of	Jessie Flower Mako(seasons 1–2) Greg Baldwin(season 3)
Composer(s)	Jeremy Zuckerman Benjamin Wynn
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	61 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Running time	23 minutes
Production company(s)	JM Animation MOI Animation Titmouse(opening)[2]
Release
Original network	Nickelodeon
Picture format	NTSC (480i)
Original release	February 21, 2005 – July 19, 2008
Chronology
Followed by	The Legend of Korra
External links
Official website

Avatar: The Last Airbender (Avatar: The Legend of Aang in some regions) is an American animated television series that aired for three seasons on Nickelodeon. The series began airing in February 2005 and concluded in July 2008. Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in an Asiatic-like world in which some people can manipulate the classical elements with psychokinetic variants of the Chinese martial arts known as 'bending'. The series is presented in a style that combines anime with American cartoons and relies on the imagery of East/South Asian, Inuit, and New World societies. It follows the protagonists, 12-year-old Aang and his friends, who must bring peace and unity to the world by ending the Fire Lord's war with the rest of the world.

The series was commercially successful and was acclaimed by audiences and critics, who praised its art direction, humor, cultural references, characters, and themes. It was nominated for—and won—Annie Awards, Genesis Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Peabody Award. The first season's success prompted Nickelodeon to order a second and third season. Merchandising for the series consisted of action figures, a trading card game, three video games, stuffed animals distributed by Paramount Parks, and two Lego sets. An art book was published in June 2010. The complete series was released on Blu-ray on June 5, 2018 for the 10th anniversary of season 3's finale.^[3]

The series inspired a critically panned but financially successful live-action film, The Last Airbender, directed by M. Night Shyamalan and considered one of the worst movies ever made. An animated sequel series, The Legend of Korra, aired from 2012 to 2014. A new live-action remake of the series by its original creators to be produced for Netflix was announced in September 2018.^[4]

• 1Series overview
• 2Development
• 3Other media
• 4Reception

Series overview

Setting

Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in a world—adjacent to a parallel spirit world—that is home to humans and hybrid animals. Human civilization is divided into four nations, named after the four classical elements: the Water Tribes, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads. Each nation has a distinct society in which select people, known as 'benders' (waterbenders, earthbenders, firebenders and airbenders), have the ability to telekinetically manipulate and control their nation's element using martial arts. The Avatar is the only person with the ability to bend all four elements.

The Avatar, who may be male or female, is an international arbiter whose duty is to maintain harmony among the four nations, and act as a mediator between humans and spirits. When the Avatar dies, their spirit is reincarnated into the next Avatar, who will be from the next nation in a set order that is known as the Avatar cycle: Fire Nation, Air Nomads, Water Tribe, and Earth Kingdom. An Avatar is required to master each bending art, beginning with the element of their home nation, and proceeding to learn the others in the order of the Avatar cycle, starting at the age of 16. Avatars also possess the ability to enter a condition known as the Avatar State, in which they gain the knowledge and abilities of all past Avatars. Although it is when they are most powerful, if an Avatar were ever to be killed while in the Avatar State, the reincarnation cycle would end and the avatar would never again be reborn.

Synopsis

More than a century before the events of the series begin, Fire Lord Sozin, ruler of the Fire Nation, planned a world war to expand his nation's territory and influence. He was prevented from carrying out his plans by Avatar Roku, who was born in the Fire Nation. After Roku's death, the Avatar was reincarnated as an airbender named Aang. Because the Avatar was now a child, Sozin saw his chance and proceeded with his militant plans. At the age of twelve, Aang learned about his avatar status because of the threat of Sozin's war. Afraid of his new responsibilities and of separation from his mentor Gyatso, he fled his home on his flying bison, Appa. Aang was forced into the ocean by a storm; he entered the Avatar State and encased himself and Appa in suspended animation in an iceberg near the South Pole for one-hundred years. Sozin, knowing the avatar's reincarnation cycle mandated an Air Nomad was the new Avatar, carried out a genocide against the Air Nomads during the passage of a once-a-century comet that increased the firebenders' power, and continued his world conquest.

In the present day, as the Fire Nation continues its war against the other nations, Katara, a fourteen-year-old waterbender of the Southern Water Tribe, and her older brother, Sokka, find and revive Aang and Appa. Aang learns about the war, and the siblings join him to reach the Northern Water Tribe at the North Pole so he and Katara can learn waterbending. Aang's return attracts the attention of Prince Zuko, the exiled son of the current Fire Lord Ozai, who pursues them, accompanied by his uncle Iroh. Aang is also pursued by Zhao, a Fire Nation admiral who intends to win Ozai's favor and rob Zuko of his redemption. En route to the North Pole, Aang learns about the genocide against his people when he visits the ruins of the Southern Air Temple. During the winter solstice, Aang meets the spirit of his predecessor, Avatar Roku, and comes to terms with his responsibilities. With the Northern Water Tribe, Aang and Katara learn advanced waterbending from Master Pakku; Sokka falls in love with the chief's daughter, Princess Yue. Zhao's navy lays siege to the tribe, seizing the mortal forms of the ocean and moon spirits—the source of waterbending—and causing a lunar eclipse. Zhao kills the moon spirit to deprive the waterbenders of their abilities but Aang joins with the ocean spirit to drive off the enemy fleet while Yue sacrifices her life to revive the moon spirit. When Ozai hears about his older brother Iroh's resistance to Zhao, he sends his daughter Azula to capture Iroh and Zuko.

After leaving the Northern Water Tribe, Katara continues teaching Aang waterbending while the group searches for an earthbending teacher. They meet Toph Beifong, a twelve-year-old, blind earthbending prodigy who wants independence from her upper-class family. Pursued by Princess Azula, Zuko and Iroh lead new lives in the Earth Kingdom as wanderers and refugees, settling in the capital city Ba Sing Se. At a library guarded by the spirit Wan Shi Tong, Aang and his group learn an imminent solar eclipse could let them stop the Fire Nation before Sozin's Comet arrives. They journey to Ba Sing Se to inform the Earth King of this information. In the city, they find that the Earth King Kuei is a puppet ruler, manipulated by Long Feng, leader of the Dai Li secret police. After Aang's group exposes Long Feng's political machinations, Toph is captured but escapes by learning to bend metal. The Dai Li join Azula to instigate a coup d'état of Ba Sing Se, and Zuko, who has spent his time in Ba Sing Se trying to come to terms with his identity, sides with his sister Azula. During a face off in the catacombs underneath the ancient city, Azula nearly kills Aang, forcing the protagonists to retreat with help from Iroh and leaving the Earth Kingdom under the control of the Fire Nation.

Aang emerges from a coma to find his friends and allies disguised as soldiers on a Fire Nation ship, preparing to invade the Fire Nation capital during the solar eclipse. The invasion is at first successful but Aang and his friends cannot find Ozai and are forced to retreat. Zuko learns about his father's intention to destroy the Earth Kingdom during the return of Sozin's Comet; he begins to regret his decision, and abandons the Fire Nation to join Aang and teach him firebending. As the comet approaches, Aang, a pacifist, wrestles with the possibility that he will have to kill Ozai to end the war. As he, in seclusion, consults the spirits of his predecessors for advice, Katara and the others encounter Iroh, who is leading a secret society called the Order of the White Lotus. The Order liberates Ba Sing Se. Sokka, Toph, and the warrior Suki attack the Fire Nation's airships, while Zuko and Katara confront Azula to prevent her from being crowned as the new Fire Lord. As the comet arrives, Aang confronts Ozai but cannot get the upper hand until Ozai triggers Aang's connection to the Avatar State. Aang strips Ozai of his firebending powers. Zuko is crowned the new Fire Lord and arranges an armistice, establishing peace in the world.

Episodes

The series consists of sixty-one episodes. The first episode—an-hour-long premiere—aired on February 21, 2005, on Nickelodeon.^[5] The series concluded with a two-hour television movie broadcast on July 19, 2008.^[6] Each season of the series is known as a 'book', in which each episode is referred to as a 'chapter'. Each book takes its name from one of the elements Aang must master: Water, Earth, and Fire.^[5] The show's first two seasons each consists of twenty episodes and the third season has twenty-one. The entire series has been released on DVD in regions 1, 2 and 4.^[7]

Season		Book	Episodes		Originally aired
					First aired	Last aired
1	Book One: Water	20		February 21, 2005	December 2, 2005
2	Book Two: Earth	20		March 17, 2006	December 1, 2006
3	Book Three: Fire	21		September 21, 2007	July 19, 2008

Development

Conception and production

Avatar: The Last Airbender was co-created and produced by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California. Its animation was mostly done by South Korean studios JM Animation, DR Movie, and MOI Animation. According to Konietzko, the series was conceived in early 2001 when he took an old sketch of a balding, middle-aged man and imagined the man as a child. He drew the character herding bison in the sky and showed the sketch to DiMartino, who was watching a documentary about explorers trapped at the South Pole. Konietzko described their early development of the concept; 'There's an air guy along with these water people trapped in a snowy wasteland ... and maybe some fire people are pressing down on them'.^[8] The co-creators successfully pitched the idea to Nickelodeon vice-president and executive producer Eric Coleman two weeks later.^[9]

The series was introduced to the public in a teaser reel at Comic-Con 2004,^[10] and premiered on February 21, 2005.^[11]

In an interview, Konietzko said: 'Mike and I were really interested in other epic 'Legends & Lore' properties, like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, but we knew that we wanted to take a different approach to that type of genre. Our love for Japanese anime, Hong Kong action and kung fu cinema, yoga, and Eastern philosophies led us to the initial inspiration for Avatar: The Last Airbender.'^[12]

Influences

The series is notable for borrowing extensively from East Asian art and mythology for its universe. Its creators employed cultural consultants Edwin Zane and calligrapher Siu-Leung Lee to help determine its art direction and settings.^[13][14] Its character designs are influenced by Chinese art and history, Hinduism, Taoism and Buddhism, and Yoga.^[15][13]Jeremy Zuckerman and Benjamin Wynn composed the series' music and sound; they experimented with a wide range of instruments, including the guzheng, pipa, and duduk, to match the show's Asia-influenced setting.^[16] The art style of the fictitious locations used in the series are based on real locations in Asia. Sites such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China in Beijing were inspirations for the Earth Kingdom city of Ba Sing Se,^[17] and Water Tribe locations were based on Inuit and Sireniki cultures.^[18] According to writer Aaron Ehasz, early Fire Nation designs were based on Japanese culture. To avoid accidentally making broad statements, they redesigned many settings and peoples to be more 'broadly inspired'.^[18] For the final design, the creators went with a more Chinese style for the Fire Nation's clothing and architecture.^[19] For instance, the Fire Temple was based on the Yellow Crane Tower, as its flame-like architectural elements were a perfect motif for the Fire Nation architecture according to the creators.^[20]

The fighting styles employed by the show's characters are derived from Chinese martial arts, for which the film-makers employed Sifu Kisu of the Harmonious Fist Chinese Athletic Association as a consultant.^[21] Each fighting style is unique to the 'benders' who use them or characters who are aligned to a certain element. For example, practitioners of 'waterbending' use movements influenced by T'ai chi and focused on alignment, body structure, breath, and visualization. Hung Gar was the inspiration for practitioners of 'earthbending', and was chosen for its firmly rooted stances and powerful strikes as a representation of the solidity of earth. Northern Shaolin, which uses strong arm and leg movements, was chosen to represent 'firebending'. Ba Gua, which uses dynamic circular movements and quick directional changes, was used for 'airbending'.^[22] The Chu Gar Southern Praying Mantis style can be seen practiced by the earthbender Toph, who develops a unique fighting style as a result of her blindness.^[23] Asian cinema influenced the presentation of these martial-art bending moves.^[8]

Themes

The series explored many concepts rarely touched on in western children's television shows,^[18] including issues relating to war, genocide, and imperialism, gender discrimination and female empowerment, marginalization and oppression, and the philosophical questions surrounding fate and destiny.

The show is set during a period where the entire world is engulfed in an imperialistic war initiated by the Fire Nation. While war is a constant backdrop, the show depicts these effects through the eyes of common people—the oppressed Earth Kingdom citizens as well as brainwashed Fire Nation schoolchildren—to show how war makes victims of everyone.^[18] And while the Fire Nation is presented as the instigator of violence, the show also depicts the systemic inequality experienced by residents in the Earth Kingdom city of Ba Sing Se as well as the nefarious activities of the city's secret police. These situations show the corrupting nature of power and the nuances of good and evil.^[18] The show introduces viewers to genocide early on when protagonist Aang visits his former home in the Southern Air Temple. He arrives to discover his people have been massacred, and allows him to display a range of emotions, from rage to loss.^[24]

The character Zuko and his relationship with his father and Uncle Iroh is the series' main redemption arc and represents the show's message that destiny and fate are not binding or set by other people, but can be changed.^[25] In season one, he struggles to conform to the destiny and path determined by his father,^[18] but Iroh prods him, asking, 'who are you, what do you want?'^[26] The show also represents a diverse cast of characters in order to tackle the issue of marginalization. For example, in introducing a blind character like Toph and a paraplegic boy like Teo, the show depicted characters with vulnerabilities overcoming their physical and societal limitations.^[18] This is also true when it comes to the show's female characters. For example, female protagonist Katara faces systemic sexism when she reaches the Northern Water Tribe to learn waterbending. In another instance, her brother, Sokka is initially dismissive of the all-female Kyoshi Warriors, but learns to respect and appreciate their skills.^[18] According to Kirk Hamilton of Kotaku, these themes represent the show's message that it's more important to be yourself than to hew to the roles society expects of you.'^[26]

Other media

Books

Several books based on the show have been published. Dark Horse Comics published an art book titled Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Art of the Animated Series on June 2, 2010, with 184 pages of original art from the series.^[27] Several comic-book short stories were published in Nickelodeon Magazine, and Dark Horse published Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures—a collection of these and new comics—on June 15, 2011.^[28]

Dark Horse published a graphic-novel series by Gene Yang that continues Aang's story after the Hundred Years' War. Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Promise, published in three volumes in 2012, explores the fate of the Fire Nation colonies that become The Legend of Korra's United Republic. A second set of three comic books, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Search, focuses on Zuko and Azula, and the fate of their mother Ursa.^[29] The third set, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Rift, shifts the focus to Aang, the creation of Republic City, and Toph's relationship with her family.^[30] The Rift was followed by Avatar: The Last Airbender – Smoke and Shadow about a resistance force in the Fire Nation against Fire Lord Zuko, who at the end of the original series assumed the throne.^[31] The fifth graphic novel was Avatar: The Last Airbender – North and South, which follows the events of Smoke and Shadow and is about Katara and Sokka returning to the Water Tribe to see various changes to their homeland.^[32] The next planned graphic novel is titled Imbalance and is planned to be released in October 2018. The series explores the emerging conflict between the benders and non-benders that becomes the center for the conflict in the first season of the sequel the Legend of Korra. Unlike the previous five books it is will not be written by Gene Yang.^[33]

A two-part young adult novel series focusing on Avatar Kyoshi will be written by F. C. Yee and published by Abrams Children's Books. The first book, The Rise of Kyoshi, is scheduled to be published in July 2019.^[34]

Video games

A video-game trilogy based on the series has been released. The Avatar: The Last Airbender video game was released on October 10, 2006,^[35] and Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth was released on October 16, 2007.^[36]Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno was released on October 13, 2008.^[37]Avatar: Legends of the Arena, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) for Microsoft Windows, was released on September 15, 2008, by Nickelodeon. Players can create their own character and interact with other players around the world.^[38]Avatar: The Last Airbender was THQ's bestselling Nickelodeon game in 2006 and was one of Sony CEA's Greatest Hits.^[39]

Film

The series' first season was the basis of the 2010 live-action film The Last Airbender, which was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It was intended as the first of a trilogy of films, each of which would be based upon one of the three television seasons. The film was universally panned for its writing, acting, whitewashed cast, and Shyamalan's direction; it earned a 6% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes as well as five Razzies at the 31st Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture.^[40][41][42] Although the film originally shared the title of the television series, the title The Last Airbender was used because producers feared it would be confused with James Cameron's film Avatar.^[43]The Last Airbender stars Noah Ringer as Aang, Nicola Peltz as Katara, Jackson Rathbone as Sokka, Dev Patel as Zuko, and Shaun Toub as Iroh.^[40]

Sequel

Avatar Legend Of Aang Zuko

The Legend of Korra, a sequel series to Avatar: The Last Airbender, premiered on Nickelodeon on April 14, 2012.^[44] It was written and produced by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the creators and producers of the original series.^[45] The show was initially titled Avatar: Legend of Korra, then The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra; its events occur seventy years after the end of Avatar: The Last Airbender.^[46] The series' protagonist is Korra, a 17-year-old woman from the Southern Water Tribe who is the incarnation of the Avatar after Aang's death.^[44]

Live-action remake

Netflix announced in September 2018 that a 'reimagined' live-action remake of Avatar was to start production in 2019. The series' original creators, DiMartino and Konietzko, are to be the executive producers and showrunners.^[4] They said that they intended to adapt the series 'with a culturally appropriate, non-whitewashed cast'.^[47] Jeremy Zuckerman, who composed music for the original show, will also be returning to do the music for the remake.^[48] The release is slated for 2020.^[49]

Reception

Ratings

Avatar: The Last Airbender was the highest-rated animated television series in its demographic at its premiere;^[50] an average of 3.1 million viewers watched each new episode.^[50] It had 5.6 million viewers for its highest-rated episode and was a highly rated part of the Nicktoons lineup beyond its 6-to-11-year-old target demographic.^[51][52] A one-hour special, The Secret of the Fire Nation, consisting of the episodes 'The Serpent's Pass' and 'The Drill', aired on September 15, 2006, and attracted 5.1 million viewers. According to the Nielsen Media Research, the special was the highest-rated cable-television program that week.^[53] In 2007, Avatar: The Last Airbender was syndicated to more than 105 countries and was one of Nickelodeon's top-rated programs. The series ranked first on Nickelodeon in Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Colombia.^[54]

The four-part series finale, 'Sozin's Comet', had the series' highest ratings. Its first airing averaged 5.6 million viewers, 95 percent more than Nickelodeon had in mid-July 2007.^[55] During the week of July 14, it was the most-viewed program by the under-14 demographic.^[56][57] The finale's popularity was reflected in online media; Rise of the Phoenix King, a Nick.com online game based on 'Sozin's Comet', had almost 815,000 game plays in three days.^[58]IGN ranked the series 35th on its list of top 100 animated TV shows.^[59]

Critical response

Avatar: The Last Airbender received critical acclaim. Max Nicholson of IGN called it a 'must-watch' and described it as 'one of the greatest animated series of all time'.^[60] Nick Hartel of DVD Talk called the series a remarkable, 'child friendly show' whose legacy 'should endure for years to come'.^[25] Erik Amaya of Bleeding Cool described the series as 'impressive in its sophistication' and 'fantastic'.^[61] Henry Glasheen of SLUG Magazine called the series 'adventurous and exciting', a 'classic' and occasionally moving.^[62] According to Brittany Lovely of Hypable, it tells 'complex and beautiful' stories.^[63] Joe Corey of Inside Pulse described the series as an anime-action hybrid.^[64] Chris Mitchell of Popzara called it one of best shows to air on Nickelodeon, praising the series' background music and voice acting.^[65] D. F. Smith of IGN recommended it to viewers who enjoy action-adventure cartoons.^[66]

Rob Keyes of Screen Rant called the series 'one of the greatest cartoons ever made'.^[67] Mike Noyes of Inside Pulse recommended it to viewers who enjoy 'great' adventure.^[68] Gord Lacey of TVShowsonDVD.com called the series 'one of the finest animated shows ever'.^[69] According to Todd Douglass, Jr. of DVD Talk, adults will enjoy the series as much as children do.^[70] Joshua Miller of CHUD.com called it 'phenomenal' and 'one of the most well animated programs (children's or adult) American TV has ever had'; according to Miller, the series is heavily influenced by anime.^[71] Tim Janson of Cinefantastique described it as 'one of the most engaging animated shows produced'.^[72] Dennis Amith of J!ENT called the series 'one of the best animated TV series shown in the US by American creators'. Amith praised its sophisticated storylines, edginess, humor, and action.^[73] Franco 'Cricket' Te of Nerd Society described Avatar: The Last Airbender as 'one of the best cartoon[s]' he had ever seen, recommending the series for its characters and plot.^[74] Scott Thill of Wired called the series engaging and its setting, influenced by the Eastern world, 'fantastic'.^[75]Kirk Hamilton of Kotaku said the series should be part of the golden age of television, and recommended 'the sophisticated kids show' to others.^[26]

The show's writing and theme have been widely praised by critics. Michael S. Mammano of Den of Geek called the plot 'smartly-written' and praised the animation.^[76] Nicole Clark, writing for Vice News, wrote that the show's narrative depth was 'its greatest asset', and praised the story's 'emotional authenticity' and how it 'expose[d] very young viewers to darker subject matter, like genocide and authoritarianism, while giving them a framework for understanding these issues.'^[18] Jenifer Rosenberg of ComicMix liked the program's emphasis on family, friends, community, and education.^[77] According to Nick Hartel, the series touches on themes of 'genocide and self-doubt' without frightening younger children; rogue characters are redeemable, sending an important message that people can change and are not bonded to 'destiny'.^[25] Chris Mitchell called the plot 'fantastic'.^[65] D. F. Smith compared the series' plot to Japanese action cartoons, calling its tone and dialogue 'very American' and praising the humor leavening an epic, dramatic theme suitable for all ages.^[66] Rob Keyes also praised the series' humor and affecting plot: '[It] will capture your hearts'.^[67]

According to Mike Noyes, the series amalgamates elements of 'classic fantasy epics'.^[68] Todd Douglass, Jr. called the plot engaging, well-thought-out, and meaningful. The series' concept is 'well-realized', with a consistent story. Douglass wrote that the characters '[have] a real sense of progression', and praised the writers for their humor, drama, and emotion.^[70] Joshua Miller called the series surprisingly dark despite its 'silly' theme; the plot is livelier than that of Lost and, similar to the latter show, emphasizes character development. According to Miller, its writing was 'true adult levels of storytelling'.^[71] Tim Janson described the series as more than fantasy-and superhero-themed, seeing the characters as central and relateable.^[72] 'Cricket' Te praised the series' use of Buddhist philosophies and the diverse presentation of its themes of courage and life.^[74] Kirk Hamiltion praises the series for expressing towards its audience to be themselves and for its quiet progressivism.^[26]

Critics also praised Avatar: The Last Airbender's character development, art, animation, and choreography; Eric Amaya enjoyed the expressive animation that complements the writing. According to Amaya, the elements were influenced by Hayao Miyazaki.^[61] Todd Douglass, Jr. called the character development interesting,^[70] while Nicole Clark wrote that the show 'managed to do what so few shows even today have: assemble a cast of characters that depicts the world as it is, with a range of identities and experiences.'^[18] Jenifer Rosenburg praised the series' portrayal of females as 'strong, responsible, [and] intelligent'.^[77] According to Joshua Miller, the bender characters' use of bending for everyday activities brings 'depth and believability' to the avatar world. Miller called the series' designs 'rich and immersive', with each nation having its own, detailed look. He praised the action scenes as 'well rendered', comparing the development of the avatar world to that of The Lord of the Rings, and the fight choreography as 'wonderful in its most minor details'.^[71] D. F. Smith enjoyed the series' painstaking backgrounds.^[66] 'Cricket' Te praised each episode's color palette and the choreography's combination of martial arts and magic.^[74] Nick Hartel criticized the animation, although he found it an improvement over previous Nickelodeon shows.^[25] Chris Mitchell called the animation fluid.^[65] 'Cricket' Te agreed, noting its manga influence.^[74] According to Brittany Lovely, non-bender characters in battle are 'overshadowed' by their bender counterparts.^[63] Joe Corey called the animation's action and environments a 'great achievement',^[64] and Rob Keyes praised the series' fight choreography.^[67] According to Kirk Hamilton, the action sequences in the series are amazing while being child-appropriate and exciting.^[26]

Awards and nominations

Avatar The Last Airbender Aang

Year	Award	Category	Nominee	Status
2005	Pulcinella Awards	Best Action Adventure TV Series	Avatar: The Last Airbender	Won[78]
		Best TV Series	Avatar: The Last Airbender	Won[78]
2006	33rd Annie Awards	Best Animated Television Production	Avatar: The Last Airbender	Nominated[79]
		Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production	Lauren MacMullan for 'The Deserter'	Won[79]
		Writing for an Animated Television Production	Aaron Ehasz and John O'Bryan for 'The Fortuneteller'	Nominated[79]
2007	Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2007	Fave Toon	Avatar: The Last Airbender	Nominated[80]
	34th Annie Awards	Character Animation in a Television Production	Yu Jae Myung for 'The Blind Bandit'	Won[81]
		Directing in an Animated Television Production	Giancarlo Volpe for 'The Drill'	Won[81]
	Genesis Awards	Outstanding Children's Programming	'Appa's Lost Days'	Won[82]
	59th Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Animated Program	'City of Walls and Secrets'	Nominated[83]
		Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation	Sang-Jin Kim for 'Lake Laogai'	Won[84]
2008	2008 Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite Cartoon	Avatar: The Last Airbender	Won[85]
	Annecy International Animated Film Festival	TV series	Joaquim Dos Santos for 'The Day of Black Sun, Part 2: The Eclipse'	Nominated[86]
	Peabody Awards	N/A	Avatar: The Last Airbender	Won[87]
	13th Satellite Awards	Best Youth DVD	Book 3: Fire, Volume 4	Nominated[88]
2009	36th Annie Awards	Best Animated Television Production for Children	Avatar: The Last Airbender	Won[89]
		Directing in an Animated Television Production	Joaquim Dos Santos for 'Sozin's Comet, Part 3: Into the Inferno'	Won[89]
	Golden Reel Awards	Best Sound Editing: Television Animation	'Sozin's Comet, Part 4: Avatar Aang'	Nominated[90]
	Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2009	Fave Toon	Avatar: The Last Airbender	Won[91]
2010	Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2010	Top Toon	Avatar: The Last Airbender	Nominated[92]

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