Avatar: The Last Airbender

Name: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Genre: Comedy, Animation, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Kids
Released: February 21, 2005

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Nickelodeon | Release Date: February 21, 2005

Summary: In a lost age, the world is divided into four nations: the Water Tribes, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads. Within each nation, there is a remarkable order of men and women called the "benders" who can learn to harness their inborn talent and manipulate their native element. Bending is a powerful form combining martialIn a lost age, the world is divided into four nations: the Water Tribes, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads. Within each nation, there is a remarkable order of men and women called the "benders" who can learn to harness their inborn talent and manipulate their native element. Bending is a powerful form combining martial art and elemental magic. In each generation, only one bender is solely capable of controlling all four elements. That bender is the Avatar. The Avatar is the spirit of the world manifested in human form. When the Avatar dies, it reincarnates into the next nation in the cycle. Starting with the mastery of his or her native element, the Avatar learns to bend all four elements. Throughout the ages, the countless incarnations of the Avatar have served to keep the four nations in harmony. Then, the Fire Nation launched a war against the other three nations. Just as the world needed the Avatar the most, he mysteriously vanished. A hundred years later, the Fire Nation is near final victory in its ruthless war of world domination. The Air Nomads were destroyed, the Air Temples ravished, and all airbender monks eradicated. The Water Tribes were raided and driven to the brink of extinction. The Earth Kingdom remains and fights a hopeless war against the Fire Nation. Many believe the Avatar was never reborn into the Air Nomads and the cycle is broken. In the desolated South Pole, a lone Water tribe struggles to survive. It is here that the village's last remaining waterbender Katara and her warrior brother Sokka rescue a strange 12-year-old boy named Aang who has been suspended in hibernation in an iceberg. The Water tribe soon discovers that Aang is not only an Airbender--the extinct race no one has seen in a century--but also the long lost Avatar. Now Katara and Sokka must safeguard the child Avatar in his journey to master all four elements and save the world from the Fire Nation.

Season 1 is titled "Book One: Water", and Season 2 is titled "Book Two: Earth." Each of these seasons contains twenty "chapters." Season 3 is titled "Book Three: Fire", and contains 21 "chapters."

Also Known As...:

UK: Avatar: The Legend of Aang
Latin America: Avatar: La Leyenda de Aang (The Legend of Aang)
Brazil: Avatar: A Lenda de Aang (The Legend of Aang)
Italy: Avatar: La Leggenda di Aang (The Legend of Aang)
Germany: Avatar: Der Herr Der Elemente (The Master of the Elements)
Spain:Avatar: La leyenda de Aang (The Legend of Aang)
Holland: Avatar: De legende van Aang (The Legend of Aang)

Opening Themes:

The Pilot:

Water.
Earth.
Fire.
Air.

My grandmother used to tell me stories about the old days.
The time of peace.
When the Avatar kept balance between
Water Tribes, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and Air Nomads.
But that all changed when the Fire Nation attacked.

Only the Avatar masters all four elements.
Only he can stop the ruthless firebenders.
But when the world needed him most,
He vanished.

One hundred years have passed,
and Fire Nation is nearing victory in the war.
Two years ago, my father and the men of my tribe journeyed to the Earth Kingdom to help fight against the Fire Nation, leaving me and my brother to look after our tribe.

Some people believe that
the Avatar was never reborn into Air Nomads,
and that the circle is broken.

But I haven't lost hope.
I still believe that, somehow,
The Avatar will return to save the world.

Chapters 3+

Water.
Earth.
Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony, But everything changed when the fire nation attacked. Only the Avatar, the master of all four elements, could stop them. But when the world needed him most, he vanished. One hundred years passed and my brother and I discovered the new Avatar, an airbender named Aang. Although his airbending skills are great, He has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone. But I believe, Aang can save the world. The show retains the same opening theme through the second and third season. All three opening themes are voiced by Mae Whitman as Katara.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Kids

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Boiotticus

Dec 2, 2020

Avatar: The Last Airbender introduces a fantastical world consisting of the Fire Nation, the Air Nomads, the Water Tribes, and the Earth Kingdom. In each exist benders, those endowed with the ability to manipulate the element of their respective nation. Aang, who is discovered to be theAvatar: The Last Airbender introduces a fantastical world consisting of the Fire Nation, the Air Nomads, the Water Tribes, and the Earth Kingdom. In each exist benders, those endowed with the ability to manipulate the element of their respective nation. Aang, who is discovered to be the Avatar, (the only being capable of “bending” all four elements) embarks on a journey to master all four elements and halt the Fire Nation’s century-long expansionist war against the other nations. This premise allows the show to delve expertly into the ethical dilemma of war, which incurs an inexplicable personal cost to Aang and his companions, shaping the basis for their motives and development as characters. But despite the somber nature of the overarching premise, the show’s solemnity never manages to surpass the humor and comedy that’s adroitly blended in with it. This combination of gravity and levity exposes the show’s greatest facet and one of its recurring themes--balance. Avatar: The Last Airbender never falls short in one area, managing to incorporate two contrasting themes in equal measure in conjunction with its colorful, dynamic characters. Each character, with their unique, contrasting personalities contributes something different to the show, leaving viewers with an abundance of characters to love, appreciate, and favor. The plot, despite satisfactorily conforming to the viewer’s expectations, hosts unexpected twists and turns that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats. In addition to the show’s phenomenal plot and characters is its comprehensive worldbuilding. The Last Airbender creates a complex universe with its own conventions, many of which are inspired by ancient real-world mythologies. These aspects establish the show’s unique identity and are intricately woven into much of the plot, enhancing the story with distinctive traits of the show’s setting. Aside from the script, the overall production of the show is also handled with extreme care. Despite its age, the show’s animation is crisp and vibrant in its later episodes, which succeeds remarkably in depicting the tale. The acting is also superb, with each of the character’s voices complementing their distinct personalities. The banished Fire Nation prince Zuko is probably the token example of this. Representing the stereotypical angsty teenager, he is perhaps one of the most emotionally-driven characters in the show, constantly exhibiting his anger in the most obvious fashion--his voice; and his actor is perfect for the role. The show’s producers are Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, though many of the show’s first episodes were directed by Dave Filoni, who is known for his work on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Rebels, and the more recent The Mandalorian. Even the filler episodes, which aren’t meant to contribute to the overall story, are great and help to flesh the characters out. The show’s pacing at first, although a little slow, accelerates in the first season’s later episodes. The recap episode is also phenomenally done and reviews the show in a humorous, unforgettable way that represents the show’s comedic essence while also perfectly capturing the show’s more dramatic moments. But despite the great assortment of episodes from each season, it's the show’s final episodes that carry its legacy. As every Game of Thrones fan is well aware of, you can have a great show ruined by a bad ending that manages to shatter its reputation. This is not the case with Avatar. Although there’s some deus ex machina sprinkled in, the ending is epic, heartwarming, and depicts each character at their apex. Although the climax lies in Aang’s conflict, each character has their own battles they fight that aptly depicts their growth throughout the show. And even considering Aang’s status as the titular character, no character is ignored and some even receive as much attention if not more, creating an amazingly diverse cast that I enjoyed watching grow until the final episodes. Overall, Avatar is absolutely amazing, and with incredibly few exceptions manages to balance its every aspect to a perfect degree. It’s funny, dramatic, sad, cheerful, and downright epic. From age 5 to age 50, the show is equally enjoyable and there’s something in it for everyone. Do yourself a favor and give it a watch.… Expand

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VG9

Oct 18, 2020

Truly amazing. This really is by far the best anime/ TV show I have ever watched, and will with no doubt be the best one I will ever watch.

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DarthHood

May 2, 2019

The best cartoon in the world!!
It has amazing characters, amazing locations, an amazing story pretty much everything is amazing about it.
A must see for a cartoon fan!

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kittycatkittyca

Feb 20, 2021

BEST! TV SHOW! EVER! seriously watch it, the characters are great, the plot is amazing, and just how it all falls together works super well. WATCH IT!

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Xx_Gawin_xX

Aug 25, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best Cartoon I have ever seen! The character Evolution for example Aang. A kid that just want to play and Aang in the finale: A kid that is the best Avatar of all time! The journey of Zuko is the best in Cartoon history! The last 4 episodes are what this show is: Perfect!… Expand

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Dev122

Jul 18, 2020

The greatest show I've ever watched. I loved it as a kid and love it even more as an adult. It has everything from amazing characters, awesome animation, great music and wonderful action scenes. Although a "kids show," it touches upon topics from genocide to sexism and does it in a detailedThe greatest show I've ever watched. I loved it as a kid and love it even more as an adult. It has everything from amazing characters, awesome animation, great music and wonderful action scenes. Although a "kids show," it touches upon topics from genocide to sexism and does it in a detailed and mature way. The writing is some of the best in all of television, with characters you truly care about. The overall story, over 3 seasons, was near perfect with expert pacing. The story is funny, heartfelt, and often times mind-opening. This show is the definition of a masterpiece. It's a must-watch, no matter what age you are.… Expand

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Boobooee

Aug 8, 2021

I hope the animation studio for this garbage burns down, this is a terrible terrible show

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Season 10

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  Air Date: February 21, 2005
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Season 4

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  Air Date: February 21, 2005
Season 3

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  Air Date: September 21, 2007
Season 2

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  Air Date: March 17, 2006
Season 1

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  Air Date: February 21, 2005