I DO NOT want this show to end...*AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER* (S3 - pt. 2)

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  • @JonathanMandrake
    @JonathanMandrake 2 роки тому +4999

    Whoever spoiled Bloodbending should feel ashamed...

    • @lukedoves
      @lukedoves 2 роки тому +385

      this

    • @reyathua
      @reyathua 2 роки тому +639

      that was my thought too, but Nat had such a great time putting the pieces together and then being horrified by the implications that I didn’t mind

    • @doro626
      @doro626 2 роки тому +688

      I've seen it basically spoiled a ton of times. People get over zealous whit their " wait until you see (blank) do (blank). Most people don't understand what is a spoiler and what isnt a spoiler.

    • @Prime_Nexus1
      @Prime_Nexus1 2 роки тому +19

      @@doro626 ty

    • @cantspellrestaraunt
      @cantspellrestaraunt 2 роки тому

      Biggest pet peeve EVER. Dumb **** ruining someone's first viewing of the show.

  • @Madderthanjoker
    @Madderthanjoker 2 роки тому +2426

    Even after almost two decades later, I also do not want this show to end.

    • @LinardsZ
      @LinardsZ 2 роки тому +6

      truth

    • @abramrexjoaquin7513
      @abramrexjoaquin7513 2 роки тому +22

      Nothing ends, only reimagined.
      -probably Iroh
      As those who have watched avatar the last Airbender... We are instilled with patience and perseverance for knowing Iroh.
      We live with the flow of life.

    • @scruffd0g193
      @scruffd0g193 2 роки тому +2

      Agree I forget how long it’s been since this show was one, almost 15 years since the last episode

    • @andreasvogler1875
      @andreasvogler1875 2 роки тому +6

      Well, there is Legend of Khorra and on Netflix there is The Dragon Prince, which is also made by Aaron Ehasz and his style is noticeable.

    • @ChaoticRad
      @ChaoticRad 2 роки тому

      🥲So true.

  • @AaronRaynerKASR
    @AaronRaynerKASR 2 роки тому +1714

    Hands down, Zuko's character arcs is one of the best.... ever.

    • @X_Juice_X
      @X_Juice_X 2 роки тому +36

      Literally **the best arc**.

    • @dystopianwarcry9425
      @dystopianwarcry9425 2 роки тому +5

      ...weirdly enough yeah..

    • @kayden2119
      @kayden2119 2 роки тому +74

      what makes it so good is that he does not just go from bad to good like other redemption arcs. He constantly goes back and forth so it makes it more interesting and realistic.

    • @papasantos453
      @papasantos453 2 роки тому +10

      Fav story redemption arc ever!

    • @mori1bund
      @mori1bund 2 роки тому +20

      The perfect example of a redemption arc.
      They should teach Zuko's arc in writing courses.
      There's so much his arc gets right what other redemption arcs get wrong.

  • @dxrebel
    @dxrebel 2 роки тому +602

    I love the running joke of Toph being so capable that people keep forgetting she is blind

    • @389OpiE
      @389OpiE Рік тому +22

      She would love reading your kind comments

    • @MusikCassette
      @MusikCassette Рік тому +6

      @@389OpiE lol

    • @disgaeajean13
      @disgaeajean13 Рік тому +5

      this applies to high functioning individuals suffering from mental health issues as well :’s

    • @DavidGonzalez-zl3dz
      @DavidGonzalez-zl3dz 11 місяців тому

      "She can literally move a mountain. She'll be fine."

  • @PrinceIMC
    @PrinceIMC 2 роки тому +592

    As far as Ozai knew the only person that could redirect lightning was Iroh. When the fire lord saw Zuko redirect lightning he was actually scared of his son.

    • @Lycanthromancer1
      @Lycanthromancer1 2 роки тому +87

      Did Ozai even know about Iroh knowing it? Far as I know, he hasn't talked to Iroh beyond absolute necessity since he became Firelord, and I honestly don't think Iroh would be dumb enough to tell his psychopathic brother how he's able to defend against Ozai's deadliest move -- for multiple reasons.

    • @Lycanthromancer1
      @Lycanthromancer1 2 роки тому +44

      Hell, I don't think Ozai has talked to his brother period since well before the war at Ba Sing Se.

    • @PrinceIMC
      @PrinceIMC 2 роки тому +39

      @@Lycanthromancer1 hard to say, Iroh definitely returned to the fire nation and had a relationship with Zuko who was living in the royal palace with Ozai as fire lord. And Azula witnessed Iroh redirect lightning and she was still in contact with Ozai.

    • @Lycanthromancer1
      @Lycanthromancer1 2 роки тому +22

      ​@@PrinceIMC She probably didn't know what happened, since it happened so fast; he grabbed her hand, then kicked her overboard. But if she did know, then yes, Ozai probably did, too. Good point, that.

    • @vailingbow1068
      @vailingbow1068 2 роки тому +12

      I doubt he knew Iroh could redirect lightning. He wasn't exactly parading this ability. He even mentions it's a defensive move.

  • @sebastianjoseph2828
    @sebastianjoseph2828 2 роки тому +973

    Ep 9: yep, Hama could have done a lot of things once she escaped. Helped the Water Tribe in war, returned to be with her people, lived quietly. That she chose to reciprocate her trauma by taking random civilians the way she was kidnapped, shows how twisted she became. It also introduces the concept that there are some lines bending should not cross.

    • @4Tom4lepus4
      @4Tom4lepus4 2 роки тому +40

      Actually, I was thinking... could she have simply returned? I mean, I don't know how easy it would be for a waterbender with absolutely no means to leave the Fire Nation!

    • @Anymain
      @Anymain 2 роки тому +90

      Well... live quietly after having all your friends and family being killed or captured, after your home being nearly destroyed, after you've spend a loooong time in enemies prison.
      Not saying that what she did was right in any way possible, but saying that it would be nearly impossible to live quietly and not to fight back and hate your enemy after this.

    • @error-vh2gr
      @error-vh2gr 2 роки тому +16

      How easy would it be to go from the Fire Nation to the North Pole in times of war?

    • @spiraljumper74
      @spiraljumper74 2 роки тому +10

      It was pretty bad writing imo, they never even tried to explain how a focused, disciplined warrior just goes so bad that they start taking revenge on complete non-combatants, people that they interact with regularly in town and know to be normal people.
      If she was just some crazy hermit preying on travelers, that’d be one thing. But she was together enough to have a social life, a business, and standing in town, while also being so fucking crazy that she was just caging normal citizens.
      That episode always left a bad taste in my mouth. The writers messed up. One of the only episodes in the series I’d say that about.

    • @AustinAuranymph
      @AustinAuranymph 2 роки тому

      @@spiraljumper74 There are "normal" people in real life who justify civilian casualties in war, soldiers who commit war crimes and come home to live normal lives. It happens. She didn't see them as people anymore, just skins filled with liquid.

  • @C0deB1u3
    @C0deB1u3 2 роки тому +229

    The reason Zuko went to go see his father and talk to him, wasn't to try to convince him. It was to confront his abuser and get the closure that he needed for a long long time. I absolutely LOVE this scene and LOVE that they included it. Its very healing. I come from an abusive household and I've never been able to confront my abuser. Something about seeing him confront his is so healing and comforting to watch.

    • @springdeerling7866
      @springdeerling7866 6 місяців тому +2

      I did it with my mom. She loved me but wouldn't acknowledge for the longest time that the way she treated us growing up was wrong. I didn't even ever call it abuse until I found out my therapist had wrote down childhood abuse in my file. It was a very healing moment for the both of us. Unfortunately my brain still gives me nightmares at times

  • @GriffinPilgrim
    @GriffinPilgrim 2 роки тому +284

    I really like when Zuko mentions Aang saying they could have been friends. He sorta tried to brush it off at the time but him bringing it up now...I can't help but think that moment has been running through his mind ever since.

  • @RasenOo
    @RasenOo 2 роки тому +533

    About Hama "not making sense" I'm pretty sure Hama was capturing people because they were Fire Nation. Didn't matter whether they were fire benders or not, she just wanted to make fire nation people suffer like she did after they kidnapped her and presumably killed her friends and family. ><
    Of course not justifying the kidnapping of civilians though! Still messed up!

    • @marcusanark2541
      @marcusanark2541 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah...

    • @christianaayodele
      @christianaayodele 2 роки тому +32

      I love the character of Hama, I think she makes perfect sense and I actually feel for her

    • @miriam8376
      @miriam8376 2 роки тому +44

      Exactly. Trauma begets trauma, and once you’ve been dehumanized, it gets easier to dehumanize others as a defense mechanism.

    • @lichidlc4418
      @lichidlc4418 Рік тому +3

      hey story kills me because it reinforces western ideas of being beyond rehabilitation. i mean the only thing that turned hamma into a monster was being imprisoned by colonizers and then she just ended up exactly where she started. she just needed help.

    • @himurahaibara1459
      @himurahaibara1459 Рік тому

      ​@@christianaayodeleher trauma makes sense but she doesn't make perfect sense. You can feel bad for someone without justifying their obviously twisted logic.

  • @nullunit
    @nullunit 2 роки тому +535

    I feel like the idea around Combustion Man was that he was focusing his firebending through this ajna chakra as symbolized by the tattoo on his forehead. Like that was his specialized school of fire bending similar to lightning, metal, or blood bending.
    I love the way they just tossed out variations like this with no deep explanation. They trusted us to figure it out

    • @biglc034
      @biglc034 2 роки тому +13

      I'm sure there is an explanation somewhere, but I've always had my own little head canon for him. Like he was either weak at/couldn't bend or maybe he lost some ability when he lost his arm. Either way the tattoo was a way around that but it is a fairly unknown/rare and taboo thing to do. (the arm could have also been a cost to learning that way) Because of this stigma he has to work as a mercenary without honor.

    • @alharairah2214
      @alharairah2214 2 роки тому +36

      I have the art book for Avatar, and they wanted to imply that while learning his method, Combustion Man lost his arm and leg.
      Someone else pointed out that not only does Combustion Man use his third eye, but that (as Iroh said in Book 1) power in fire bending comes from the breath, and the "camera" focuses on his stomach - where the fire chakra is located and "the sea of chi".

    • @Real_Genji
      @Real_Genji 2 роки тому +9

      @@biglc034 For me, I think he lost his arm and leg due to how dangerous his Combustion bending was. He probably practiced for many years and lost his limbs from it as well

    • @uglystupidloser
      @uglystupidloser 2 роки тому +7

      the beautiful thing is, the writing team and artists probably had a ton of back and forth to create him
      the bts and documentaries always showed how much the people behind avatar cared about the details and research
      im always just impressed how a kids show had so much intent put into every episode

    • @zu1211
      @zu1211 2 роки тому +6

      Sparky sparky boom man is just badass

  • @Exterminator4us
    @Exterminator4us 2 роки тому +252

    Zukos character arc has to be the most satisfying villain arc ever done.

    • @joeldykman7591
      @joeldykman7591 2 роки тому +8

      I cant wait for Natalie to finally watch the tent reunion scene. That scene still breaks me to this day.

    • @Kelpie9423
      @Kelpie9423 2 роки тому +6

      @@joeldykman7591 Honestly my favorite moment in atla. It brings me to the brink of tears every time I watch it.

    • @deathking1019
      @deathking1019 2 роки тому +5

      correction it’s the best hero arc

    • @ashe9837
      @ashe9837 2 роки тому

      @@Kelpie9423 mine is the last agni kai

    • @Exterminator4us
      @Exterminator4us 2 роки тому +3

      @@deathking1019 That's fair but the reason I didn't initially say best hero arc is because at the start of the show he was the main antagonist and now it's crazy how he went from that to a hero

  • @valathor95
    @valathor95 2 роки тому +596

    We need to punish whoever spoiled blood bending for you.

    • @likethatidea9899
      @likethatidea9899 2 роки тому +89

      Was looking for that comment. Why would anyone talk about that at the beginning of the show. Plus this is one of my fav moments to watch people react to.

    • @jordinagel1184
      @jordinagel1184 2 роки тому +67

      Yeah, it’s a lazy way to disguise a spoiler. Like, “Wow, could you imagine if Darth Vader was Luke’s father? What a twist that would be!”

    • @mitsukitai2713
      @mitsukitai2713 2 роки тому +35

      @@likethatidea9899 I think it's because some people can't contain themselves, thinking they're being clever/funny for hinting at it.. or they're trolls who intentionally want to spoil.
      Edit: or, to be a bit nicer and to give the benefit of the doubt, it can also be people who may not have watched it a lot and thus don't remember the timeline of events as well as an avid re watcher

    • @cjjackson2423
      @cjjackson2423 2 роки тому

      Point em out, ILL ROLL THERE WHOLE HEAD

    • @timkruse9912
      @timkruse9912 2 роки тому +5

      right lol ruined it for everyone who was looking forward to her reaction to hamas episode smh

  • @unknowndane4754
    @unknowndane4754 2 роки тому +274

    interesting tid bit about the scene at 15:21. According to the community then an interesting detail is that when Katara blocks the attack she isn't using water style (Flowing and redirecting force), but is instead using an earth technique (Facing the force directly) which is why Hama is unprepared/suprised. Her dodging shortly after is probably also something more close to air style.

    • @passerbytanuki2456
      @passerbytanuki2456 2 роки тому +8

      Ohoo!! I've never thought about it like this before! So interesting

    • @MairtinMcNamara
      @MairtinMcNamara 2 роки тому +3

      Nice spot! Reminds me of Ayro using water style to redirect electricity

    • @ZachWilsonsMomsFriend
      @ZachWilsonsMomsFriend 2 роки тому +3

      Another example of all four elements truly being one. Both the lesson from the guru about the charcas to master the avatar state and Uncle to Zuko

  • @BeastMimicryMBC
    @BeastMimicryMBC 2 роки тому +355

    SO glad you also see Katara’s resentment and mistrust of Zuko as 100% justified! She gets a lot of hate for that from fans who can’t seem to see from each character’s personal perspective. .

    • @urinetrouble0543
      @urinetrouble0543 2 роки тому +22

      i feel like most of the community understood katara, we were just so frustrated with her 😂

    • @kevinzhang6623
      @kevinzhang6623 2 роки тому +2

      Everyone else saw everything she did and hated him the same way and came through much faster, reasonably. She was being immature still seeing him as her mother's killer, especially considering how she saw a positive side to him first.

    • @BeastMimicryMBC
      @BeastMimicryMBC 2 роки тому +63

      @@kevinzhang6623 exactly, she gave him a chance before anyone else and then he almost immediately betrayed her newly found ‘slight’ trust in him which led to her best friend getting shot dead with lightning. Her reaction is 100% justified. Lol. I love that the writers chose to have her go that route because it’s SO realistic. It would’ve been so easy to have her just accept him like everyone else but this show has LAYERS and I love it ❤️

    • @emPtysp4ce
      @emPtysp4ce Рік тому +7

      It was 100% unfair to project her resentment about her mother on someone who didn't kill her mother, but at the same time given how the Avatar equivalent of Heinrich Himmler just showed up and asked to roll with them immediately after they just got whooped in their last desperate gamble to win, the fact that they didn't immediately throw him off the cliff before he could get a word in shows a level of self-restraint I don't think I have

    • @TheMrPeteChannel
      @TheMrPeteChannel Рік тому +4

      Katara was still overly angry at Zuko even after he risked his life in freeing the Boiling Rock prisoners which included her father.

  • @F1R3S74R73R
    @F1R3S74R73R 2 роки тому +104

    Writing: They introduced the bending with sweat thing, to make you think, oh, can you bend other bodily fluids too? And then next ep: bam, payoff, if you thought of blood bending, you instantly feel like a genius

    • @uglystupidloser
      @uglystupidloser 2 роки тому +3

      honestly, theyre so clever in how subtle they are 😄👍 and im here for it

    • @EyeMCreative
      @EyeMCreative Рік тому +2

      Yeah they do an awesome job of hinting at the possibility of something, to lead up to a bigger lore drop. It makes it feel less like "cheating". It's really easy for a show/movie to just be like "oh yeah, by the way bloodbending is possible now suddenly, so yeah". But they do an amazing job at first presenting it as a creative discovery the main character makes, before then showing how far it can be taken. Also when Toph invents metalbending, and we're hearing the guru talk about how all of the elements are connected/extensions of eachother, or whatever he said.
      Another good example is how Star Wars was edited. The early cut, before it was released, showed Darth Vader choking the guy as the first time seeing "the force", but then one of the changes that was made to save the editing was to move the scene of Ben Kenobi explaining The Force to Luke, as an energy that surrounds us, before Darth Vaders choking scene. It shows that the force is a good power but can be abused in the wrong hands (watch the "how star wars was saved in the edit" video essay by rocketjump for more context).
      So HOW you present exposition and lore, especially about abilities that the audience hasn't seen before, is really important in making it feel realistic and logical within the world. It also makes the hero's feel smart and creative, by being allowed to come up with some things on their own instead of just getting all ideas from other people who figured it out first, which would feel cheaper.
      Anyways, I know I'm a year late on this but I just felt like contributing to the conversation... haha 😅

    • @mh2120
      @mh2120 8 місяців тому

      Hear me out, piss bending-

  • @remo27
    @remo27 2 роки тому +322

    "Katara would be the one person to have trust issues..." Yeah, remember that sad, despairing horrible look on her face as she's holding Aangs apparently lifeless body after Zuko betrays them and Azula uses her lighting? It makes me sad every time I've seen it. Thank God, Iroh was there.

    • @mentacose
      @mentacose 2 роки тому +31

      Yeah!
      When I was much younger, I used to get so annoyed at Katara for threatening Zuko's life like that. I always felt that way every time I watched that episode. He switched sides and everything
      But now, I get it. She trusted him before, and she suffered so much for it. You really summed up my feelings now

    • @Kaldurahm1
      @Kaldurahm1 2 роки тому +14

      But seriously, what Zuko did was even more terrible than just a betrayal of Katara. This is a fight against a nation bent on world conquest and colonization.
      This is a battle for the fate of the world. The Earth Kingdom was the last major holdout and Zuko betrayed them and caused the capital to be conquered. An entire nation brought to its knees off of his betrayal. The last place with an army that could go toe to toe with the Fire Nation...and Zuko betrays them at the worst possible moment.
      His feeling bad now doesn't change the fact that Earth Kingdom citizens are now oppressed and their towns occupied by an invading army.
      Also, Aang was dead. Like... They murdered that little boy. Azula shot the lightning but Zuko set him up. Imagine what would have happened if Katara had used that Spirit Oasis water to heal Zuko's face. Zuko would be rid of his mark, have no visible reminder of his shame, the Earth Kingdom capital would've fallen, and Zuko would've been fully accepted.
      And the Avatar Cycle would've ended...for all time. End of. Zuko's actions would have had such far reaching consequences

    • @Bllll957
      @Bllll957 2 роки тому +2

      @@Kaldurahm1 it also hits very close to home for Katara, since he tribe was almost wiped out by the Fire Nation too. First they came for the Water benders and created monsters like Hama. Then they came for her mother. Katara has lived close and personal the Fire Nation bullying, murdering and betraying the whole world, over and over again. She lost her mother, somehow lost her father, had to grow up in hard ways with her brother as her almost only family. All that because of the Fire Nation, that Zuko doesn't only represent just by being the Fire Lord's son but that he also CHOSE several times. Thus bullying, murdering (or almost murdering) and threatening people (as seen on book 1). He knows now that he was wrong in doing so but Zuko did CHOOSE the Fire Nation in the past and that was yet another betrayal that almost wrecked Katara's entire life

    • @remo27
      @remo27 2 роки тому

      @@Kaldurahm1 Thankfully for Zuko , and everyone, they didn't. I mean there is one sympathy I have for him: He's an abused kid with conflicting feelings (teenage angst is normal, Zuko has extra shit to deal with)suddenly given a chance for the only parent he has left's approval. That he backslid once is understandable. That does not , of course, excuse it morally, nor take away from anything you said about the potential consequences for other people. But in the context of Zuko's age and backstory what he did was understandable. It's probably what most teens or young adults would have done in real life (choose potential family or friends over ethics) although with usually far, far, far less dire potential consequences! So, I sympathize a little with Zuko here, but I sympathize with Katara far, far more. She NEEDED to tell him off, and he needed that verbal spanking.

    • @Kaldurahm1
      @Kaldurahm1 2 роки тому +2

      @@remo27 I think everyone who watches the show has sympathy/empathy for his struggle. I think the gravity of that choice really gets ignored because of it, however.
      For a little added levity...a joke hashtag:
      #AnAngstyTeenagerWithDaddyIssuesGotMyCountryConqueredByAnExpansionistImperialPowerAndAllIGotWasThisManacle

  • @candidodejoras8653
    @candidodejoras8653 2 роки тому +878

    I hate whoever mentioned to her about bloodbending, it would have been a great reaction for her to be shock by such technique.

    • @Helldog6
      @Helldog6 2 роки тому +58

      Seriously. Completely ruined the reaction for me.

    • @DiscusvissenRocken
      @DiscusvissenRocken Рік тому +3

      i think she actually already figured it out on her own

    • @mrworldwide7387
      @mrworldwide7387 Рік тому +22

      @@DiscusvissenRocken No she said that someone told her

    • @jojojo503
      @jojojo503 Рік тому +5

      @@Helldog6 dramatic lol

    • @aniket8350
      @aniket8350 Рік тому +1

      It's an old show

  • @lemmonsinmyeyes
    @lemmonsinmyeyes 2 роки тому +68

    I love the fact that we see a waterbender from the southern water trime (arguably the weakest of all the nations) being the villian in the firenation, and that the kids SAVE fire nation civilians, who were very likely fully supporting the war agianst them. It shows that there is alot more going on in war and real life isnt 'good vs evil' . excellent concept for a kids show and well done here

  • @Furn-nx7kz
    @Furn-nx7kz 2 роки тому +1096

    Something that was pointed out to me years later was the way Katara blocked Hamah attack. Key word blocked. Water benders redirect. She blocked like an earth bender like Toph would have. That's what shocked Hamah so much. If you watch Korra You will see more blending of the styles of bending.

    • @axelblyat7705
      @axelblyat7705 2 роки тому +20

      I was looking for this comment to pull it up)

    • @BrianStorm742
      @BrianStorm742 2 роки тому +107

      She also uses an earthbender stance and movement right after that to bring Hama down.

    • @SmileyMikee
      @SmileyMikee 2 роки тому +175

      That's kind of a key lesson across the entire series, that bending (and all things) are stronger when they are shared and in balance. All of the best single element benders in the series share techniques from other elements. Iroh uses earth and water concepts all the time, Azula moves like an air bender, even Bumi uses water bending movements to swim through earth.

    • @joncarpenter-smith9801
      @joncarpenter-smith9801 2 роки тому +89

      Iroh’s lightning redirecting technique was based on waterbending I'm pretty sure

    • @mitchhamilton64
      @mitchhamilton64 2 роки тому +15

      dont watch korra

  • @Jisungs.moving.castle
    @Jisungs.moving.castle 2 роки тому +25

    The most amazing thing about the puppetmaster episode is that it took Hama years to master blood bending but Katara was able to pick up on in it minutes. Just shows how truly powerful she is!

  • @newsiesmario2242
    @newsiesmario2242 2 роки тому +123

    Curse whoever spoiled you on bloodbending! Haha. But I did love that little cut when you were talking about it ahead of time. 🤣

    • @Lancelot82923
      @Lancelot82923 2 роки тому +24

      Literally I was so disappointed when she said that 😭

  • @nekorion
    @nekorion 2 роки тому +62

    34:24 EVERYONE loves this scene, 2 and a half seasons to get the solid realization of yes this 100% has to happen, and i loved the giddyness that comes with it

  • @Frangucci
    @Frangucci 2 роки тому +768

    The character arcs in this show are literally better than almost every "adult" show ever made

    • @cjjackson2423
      @cjjackson2423 2 роки тому +25

      I try to tell adults this 😭

    • @thecaptain3594
      @thecaptain3594 2 роки тому +2

      Jon Snow's story should have been similar to Prince Zuko's.

    • @tommorgan9073
      @tommorgan9073 2 роки тому +29

      @@thecaptain3594 Nah, no way. Maybe Jaime Lannister. I don't think Jon Snow ever needed to earn redemption in the eyes of the audience.

    • @ichmeiner4531
      @ichmeiner4531 2 роки тому +8

      @@cjjackson2423 don't tell them, show them! I got my nearly 70 year old mom hooked with just the intro (she's now waiting for the reruns to start again to record the whole thing from start to end, I already know she'll binge it in one weekend, two max). Sure, if the person you're trying to convince to give it a shot isn't interested in /doesn't like animated stuff, fantasy etc, they likely won't get excited about avatar, but for everyone of any age who's into that, it really is one of the best things to watch.

    • @blondymonk1535
      @blondymonk1535 2 роки тому +3

      @@thecaptain3594 What?? what are you talking about... Jaime lannister is zuko...

  • @suzu8253
    @suzu8253 2 роки тому +32

    I love that block at 15:22 that Katara does because it shows that Toph's fighting style has rubbed off on Katara. Water benders don't block attacks head on like that. Details like that really breathe so much life into a show.

  • @MarkusAxunIllianus
    @MarkusAxunIllianus 2 роки тому +64

    Earth bender: "I know how to survive in a fire-nation prison."
    Natalie: "That is assuming they don't just kill you. Well, it is a kids show."
    -But he says that in front of the kids. He makes them feel at ease. I think that every adult there perfectly knows that they could be killed on a whim.

  • @thalascheffer6446
    @thalascheffer6446 2 роки тому +172

    Golden nugget made me smile, honestly. I have loved watching every minute of your Avatar journey. Can't wait for the finale!!

    • @Maws92
      @Maws92 2 роки тому +3

      I definitely screamed out "I'm a golden nugget now!" Upon her saying that lol

  • @JozannaHanawalt
    @JozannaHanawalt 2 роки тому +86

    I like “Golden Nuggets”! It fits the channel perfectly!
    Also, regarding the Puppetmaster episode, I get that fans are really excited for her to react to some things in future Avatar episodes and can’t help bringing stuff up, but can whoever it is please stop spoiling things for her? It slightly ruins the surprise factor for her reaction and the enjoyment factor for people who wanted her to find out on her own. The reaction was still great regardless, but it could’ve been even more enjoyable if she hadn’t known that.

  • @Puckett.
    @Puckett. 2 роки тому +36

    I'm mad someone spoiled blood bending for you. It's one of the big reveals of the show that I like seeing reactors see for the first time.

  • @Bllll957
    @Bllll957 2 роки тому +16

    It's really something that comes with a serious reading of the show, but Aang and Zuko's relationship, dynamic and how they mirror each other really is one of the best written aspects of the show.

  • @UnlessIWin
    @UnlessIWin 2 роки тому +9

    About that Zuko and Fire Lord meeting, Ozai didn't know that Iroh could defend against lightning let alone train Zuko. He tried to kill his son right then and there.

  • @WhelmedButReady
    @WhelmedButReady 2 роки тому +186

    It's more satisfying to see new people enjoy this show than any other. Glad we've converted another human to this amaizing story. Now on to LoK

  • @joshbourne9679
    @joshbourne9679 2 роки тому +350

    Holy crap this came out of nowhere for me. I’m so excited but sad that the journey is almost over!

    • @edouardsuenson2568
      @edouardsuenson2568 2 роки тому +7

      no worries.... Korra has to be next... at least I hope

    • @shad4416
      @shad4416 2 роки тому +5

      There is still Korra after that. Korra S2 and S4 suck but S1 and S3 are really good and I'm expecting great reactions.

    • @rayquan-c1n
      @rayquan-c1n 2 роки тому +2

      @@shad4416 man. S2 korra is really good tbh. The avatar lore are all finally explained there. My only problem is korra had been cut off to past avatar.

    • @shad4416
      @shad4416 2 роки тому +4

      @@rayquan-c1n Nah, Korra S2 retcon so many good things from Avatar + ridiculous antagonist + very cringe dialogues and characters

    • @destroyerofnirn3537
      @destroyerofnirn3537 2 роки тому +3

      @@shad4416 No it doesn't. You're factually wrong.

  • @checkmyflow9190
    @checkmyflow9190 2 роки тому +6

    The freaking parallel all this show between zuko and aang is just gold. I got goosebumb when aang shave his head and zuko lets his hair down before the invasion

  • @francissadler2888
    @francissadler2888 5 місяців тому +1

    I love love love the detail during the puppet master, whenever the groups is reacting to anything visual, Toph’s face stays the same way. Particularly noticeable and hilarious during the attic box scene.

  • @brandiarmstrong2902
    @brandiarmstrong2902 Рік тому +2

    17:56 The chains around his pants in dream #2 were because he lost his pants in dream #1. Clever, but he needed to realize the overarching theme is feeling unprepared to meet a challenge, hence the math test in dream #2.

  • @parkerworm62
    @parkerworm62 2 роки тому +9

    The writing for this show is genius because Hama breaking free and killing all the guards shows why they stopped taking prisoners and started killing whenever they went and killed Katara and Sokka‘s mom

  • @ArlanKels
    @ArlanKels 2 роки тому +30

    Natalie's so loved that even Blindwave have mentioned her and her Avatar reactions.

    • @vimalraj3030
      @vimalraj3030 2 роки тому +3

      In which video?

    • @ArlanKels
      @ArlanKels 2 роки тому +8

      @@vimalraj3030
      I believe the most recent podcast, they were talking about how they tiered the shows and while talking about Avatar Eric commented about Natalie's reactions.

    • @vimalraj3030
      @vimalraj3030 2 роки тому +4

      @@ArlanKels Thank you! (It's at 6:08 on Podcast #205 for anyone wondering)

    • @uglystupidloser
      @uglystupidloser 2 роки тому +1

      how can natalie gold not be loved by all, especially the reaction community of yt? 😅

    • @corryjamieson3909
      @corryjamieson3909 2 роки тому

      @@uglystupidloser need I remind you of her reaction to No way home, I still love Natalia Silver but Jesus that reaction was bad. Btw bananas are a type of berry.

  • @birdbeep1s947
    @birdbeep1s947 2 роки тому +11

    my absolute favorite thing is seeing things click for you just before they're revealed in the show, especially with the bloodbending and Zuko teaching Aang firebending reveals!!! it's sooo nice to see you get so excited over things you just realized, it gives people like me who saw this show as a kid an idea of what it must feel like to experience it for the first time

  • @DamienZshadow
    @DamienZshadow 2 роки тому +8

    I nearly cried at Aang thanking everyone he left behind for being so brave and so strong. Ugh, that choked up delivery was perfect!

  • @instantchaos2385
    @instantchaos2385 2 роки тому +17

    "he was gonna have zuko killed? just for speaking out of turn?" - no it was when zuko was still a child, when iroh's son died, zuko's dad asked the previous fire lord to revoke iroh's throne right and make him the next firelord

    • @gracehiggins2666
      @gracehiggins2666 2 роки тому +1

      The sentence you quoted is referring to Firelord Azulon, I'm pretty sure. Ozai very much spoke out of turn, as you explained.

  • @MrGameonthis
    @MrGameonthis 2 роки тому +175

    I really appreciate how much you value and love Katara as a character, feel like she gets unnecessary hate from some people!

    • @brettdiving2744
      @brettdiving2744 2 роки тому +5

      I love Katara, but even I have to admit she gets extremely annoying and petty in the coming episodes. I mean, I get why she's so pissed with Zuko and she has every right to be, but her pettiness goes a little over the top in my opinion. The episode where she finally accepts (not forgives) Zuko is great though, and she gets back to being the Katara we've loved all series long.

    • @sethgibson5148
      @sethgibson5148 2 роки тому +9

      She is so much better than this one reactor I saw. Making fun of Katara every episode, and calling her weak and pathetic. I'm pretty sure he wanted her to die.

    • @VastDivide
      @VastDivide 2 роки тому +9

      Though she is my least favorite of the BoomerAang squad I still really like her character. I don't think she deserves all the hate either.

    • @stewartlaird4571
      @stewartlaird4571 2 роки тому +2

      @War Band Well written or not, it doesn't mean that we have to like her though.

    • @destroyerofnirn3537
      @destroyerofnirn3537 2 роки тому +22

      @@brettdiving2744 she literally does forgive him you knob. he deserved every bit of that pettiness.

  • @MellSayzHi
    @MellSayzHi 2 роки тому +19

    One of my favorite scenes is Katara full on stopping Hana's Waterbending. Waterbending is more about redirecting an attack and Katara acted like an Earthbender and stopped it in it's tracks, it just goes back to Iroh talking about how you can learn something from each of the elements and their styles. As spoiler free as I can give there is this wonderful parallel in Legend of Korra and I hope you watch it.

  • @jixjus
    @jixjus 2 роки тому +36

    I love how you can see how powerful Ozai is. He just felt a sliver of the sun and bended lightning with both hands at once in a matter of seconds!

  • @TheSpidercorn
    @TheSpidercorn 2 роки тому +3

    Avatar is probably one of the most rewatchable shows of all time, but the closest thing to watching it for the very first time is seeing someone else experience this incredible journey. Its been an absolute joy to see you so invested and connect with everything so much. Keep smiling and keep being you :)

  • @teradul2480
    @teradul2480 2 роки тому +17

    Arcane is definetely something you should watch next, Natalie!

  • @chu6043
    @chu6043 2 роки тому +68

    Fun fact: Katara used an earth bending stance when fighting Hama, it was when she shielded herself from Hama's attack.

    • @BrianStorm742
      @BrianStorm742 2 роки тому +2

      And when she brought her down immediately after

    • @gamerbear84
      @gamerbear84 2 роки тому +6

      Also the way she jumped through Ang and Sokka was pretty airbendy.

  • @TBoring
    @TBoring 2 роки тому +263

    About Aang not being faster than Azula even though he’s an Airbender, I remember hearing that bending can be affected depending on the season. So for instance, since this season takes place in summer, firebending is more powerful while airbending is weaker.
    How the seasons affect bending:
    Summer, due to hotter temperatures and increased sunlight Firebending is stronger, less wind decreases airbending power
    Autumn, Autumn winds and nature giving into wind (leaf in the wind) causes increased airbending power, nature dying leads to lack of moisture weakening waterbending
    Winter, ice and snow plus shorter days leads to waterbending being stronger, the ground hardening leads to earthbending being weaker
    Spring, the ground softening makes it easier for earthbenders to manipulate increasing their power, the increased humidity and nature teaming with life (water) makes things difficult to burn making firebending weaker
    I don’t know 100% if this true. I just remember hearing about it. According to the wiki the increase in power is at least true for the corresponding seasons, but I can’t find any evidence on the power decreases. It would make sense though

    • @lukedoves
      @lukedoves 2 роки тому +1

      i wish no wind during summer was true lol

    • @K.G444
      @K.G444 2 роки тому +27

      Bruh; this isn’t canon at all Lol

    • @warpedwhimsical
      @warpedwhimsical 2 роки тому +43

      This is total head canon, nowhere in the show is this even implied. However we do know fire is stronger in the day and water at night, and also that water gets stronger and weaker with the moon cycle. So there is precedent in the avatar universe for nature affecting the strengths of bending.

    • @uhohmykokoro1616
      @uhohmykokoro1616 2 роки тому +11

      The real answer: the plot needed her to get away

    • @mitchhamilton64
      @mitchhamilton64 2 роки тому +4

      @@uhohmykokoro1616 lmao, this. this is the real reason he just doesnt run at her at full speed

  • @MrHoboman12
    @MrHoboman12 2 роки тому +77

    Also there’s a theory that Hama is the reason the Fire nation came back to the Southern Water Tribe and killed Katara and Sokkas mom. When Hama escaped, they knew how dangerous she would be so they went back to kill her. When Kaya said she was the water bender, it sort of matched the description of who they were looking for and they killed her.

    • @dirtyfilthystinky
      @dirtyfilthystinky 2 роки тому +5

      That doesn't make sense with the timeline, Hama is way older than Katara's mom was

    • @joshholland8564
      @joshholland8564 Рік тому

      @@dirtyfilthystinky maybe they thought she used blood bending to keep herself young

  • @annierose5016
    @annierose5016 2 роки тому +8

    I remember me and my bro used to watch this every Thursday after swimming training when we were young. We used to come home every Thursday, still in our wet costumes, and our mom and dad would let us order pizza and watch the next episode on Nickelodeon! It is one of my best childhood memories, so watching your reactions literally makes me so happy! You are so lovely, and funny, and I’m so so glad you’ve enjoyed this amazing series! I’m such a fan of your channel!

  • @tteious
    @tteious 2 роки тому +4

    I love the little details on this show. Like how Aang uses the proper Fire Nation gesture when saying Zuko should teach him, as a sign of respect. It's a closed fist beneath an open palm, like he learned in Fire Nation school 🙂

  • @pancutirimicuaro
    @pancutirimicuaro 2 роки тому +7

    Your reaction to zuko practicing, was literally what all the fandom wanted to hear you say, man I started following the channel just to see you react to this last episodes

  • @Matt-yw3ow
    @Matt-yw3ow 2 роки тому +192

    The Avatar journey continues with The Legend of Korra! The scale may not seem as big as ATLA at first because the protaganists are not travelling. But it’s a bit more mature imo. And the animation and action/fight scenes are better. Just like ATLA the sociopolitical themes explored are intriguing. Season two wasn’t that good but overall, The Legend of Korra is really good. ✨
    Oh, and I think you’ll love Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood!! It kinda has a similar vibe and similar themes with ATLA and TLK, but it’s a bit more mature. FMA: Brotherhood is one of the greatest anime series of all time, if not THE greatest! 👌🏼💯

    • @tristanpicotte7784
      @tristanpicotte7784 2 роки тому +9

      I was trying to think of why the FMA out of no where and tried drawing any connection to avatar and couldn't think of any.
      Then I remembered it has cool and interesting animal hybrids too!

    • @rizalfadhlurrahman6622
      @rizalfadhlurrahman6622 2 роки тому +7

      @@tristanpicotte7784 if she really watch FMA and she watched THAT episode, i cant imagine how she gonna recover from that

    • @pfcblint3171
      @pfcblint3171 2 роки тому +7

      @@tristanpicotte7784 Ed... Ward?

    • @imlando93
      @imlando93 2 роки тому +5

      Completely agree about FMA Brotherhood, if she decides to do an anime, that would be the perfect series.

    • @sup3776
      @sup3776 2 роки тому

      Yes

  • @aidannoyes
    @aidannoyes 2 роки тому +331

    I’m glad you enjoyed it. Such an amazing show. There is a sequel series called The Legend of Korra. It’s not better than Last Airbender but it’s still worth watching. Hope you enjoy it.

    • @justinmcgough3958
      @justinmcgough3958 2 роки тому +42

      Yeah, Legend of Korra! Definitely not as top tier as The Last Air Bender, but still an entertaining watch.

    • @babyjesusvideo
      @babyjesusvideo 2 роки тому +72

      She should definitely take a break between them though. Korra is better if Avatar isn't fresh in your mind to compare it too. Because being a sequel to possibly the greatest animated series of all time does not do that show any favors.

    • @thehoogard
      @thehoogard 2 роки тому +50

      I actually prefer Korra, but I know I'm in a minority there.

    • @DarkKnightBatman420
      @DarkKnightBatman420 2 роки тому +19

      Personally I found the action had been upped several notches by the end so I felt it was difficult to return to ATLA.

    • @aerthreepwood8021
      @aerthreepwood8021 2 роки тому +21

      @@DarkKnightBatman420 Yeah, the fight scenes are spectacular and the animation is phenomenal.

  • @MilkT0ast
    @MilkT0ast 2 роки тому +464

    Katara is a perfect example on how to write a strong female character.
    They dont shy away from her femininity like they do with all the "strong women" they write nowadays.
    She has flaws like a real person and her motherly love for the group, and her soft, caring side do not make her weak, in fact it makes her stronger.

    • @bascoindenial2736
      @bascoindenial2736 2 роки тому +50

      Same with Toph. I'm really glad I grew up with this show - it matured the way I understood people.

    • @uglystupidloser
      @uglystupidloser 2 роки тому +24

      they dont write strong female characters now. the (probably) male writers just write a man with a womans body, and then also have the other males emasculated so it beings their "female" character up
      men dont like that character, and neither do a lot of women.
      its not how we want to relate to a character onscreen, let alone have represent us
      its just pandering, marketing, and really condescending virtue signaling for the woke crowd (who have found popular media as a way to assert their influence and abuse as a platform)
      ... there are plenty of female heroes that i consider to be among the best. they dont have to be sexualized, or tough, or perfect.
      they can be role models for both males and females, as they navigate their story and take the audience with them.
      katara, toph, and even azula are great female characters. they have their own agency but still try to find a way to fit into the story.
      it feels real. and it gives us, the audience, something to feel too.
      ... ATLA has to be one of the best shows ever made, and i consider the well written roles for the female characters as one of my reasons for it being so

    • @jankyyard5610
      @jankyyard5610 2 роки тому +1

      @@uglystupidloser Sexualizing women in writing is tricky since modern media also sexualize men by showing their abs and such. Women can use their charms to capture the hearts of the people (especially men) like Poison Ivy. And men can use their charisma to swoon everyone (especially women) like Kilgrave. It's also a matter of target audience like YA novels and comics for boys. Japan with their manga, anime, and fanfics mastered this stuff that their audience are being proud as "degenerates". What I'm trying to say is....sensuality is fine as long it's in moderation and the writing quality is superb to the point that almost no known cares about the "fanservice".
      Edit: I forgot to tell that sensuality is also fine as long as no one is being degraded and humiliated.

    • @Stew91
      @Stew91 2 роки тому

      @@uglystupidloser "They dont write strong female characters now"
      Arcane: * laughs *

    • @eliteteamkiller319
      @eliteteamkiller319 2 роки тому +5

      @@uglystupidloser Lady Olenna is a great strong female character. She also flies in the face of the weak elderly person trope. In fact, Game of Thrones has several strong female character, like Margery Tyrell. Yeah, they have the "manly" ones like Brienne and Arya, but while the Philistine might think Brienna to be a one trick pony, in truth she has some depth to her, some vulnerability, and a need for intimacy, all buried under years of ridicule. Far from just a man with boobs, she was a tragic character, burdened by unrequited love and a years' deep chip on her shoulder. And yet it never fully hardened her femininity, insomuch as it was able to endure after the aforementioned years of mockery and abuse for being so big for a girl.

  • @gamergod9182
    @gamergod9182 Рік тому +1

    27:00 the plan that the king revealed was the full invasion with the entire Earth Kingdom military. but since the Earth Kingdom had already fallen and the Avatar is presumed dead, it was fair to assume that the Fire Nation wouldn't be prepared for a small-scale attack on just the capital. of course, Azula being Azula not only knew that they would attack anyway, but that they would find the secret bunker and the Fire Lords chamber in said bunker. Azula is insane, but she's also insanely smart.

  • @valathor95
    @valathor95 2 роки тому +28

    I’ve watched this show about a million times and I just now realized In the runaway why Katara was specifically in water below them, so toph couldn’t sense her as they walked up! Dang Avatar writers thought of everything!

  • @jagger1218
    @jagger1218 2 роки тому +16

    Golden nuggets is great 😂 And I’m so excited to watch this video!!! Seriously one of the best animated shows, if not one of the best shows ever.

  • @smitrajguru477
    @smitrajguru477 2 роки тому +43

    And we arive at the most amazing part of ATLA!
    So glad that Nat finally decided to give this "Kids show" a chance after all of us pestering her :P

  • @shockzz1234
    @shockzz1234 2 роки тому +3

    I love 11:05. Everyone is freaking out and Toph is just like "meh i felt Hama approaching already, chill out" lol.

  • @unknowndane4754
    @unknowndane4754 2 роки тому +3

    The combustion man (TM) has a kind of fire bending that is tied to something chi/chakra thing I can't remember, where he channels the fire to a point which allows his ability

    • @davilopes5925
      @davilopes5925 2 роки тому +1

      I've read somewhere that the eye tattooed on the forehead resembles the eye of Kali, the Indian Goddess of Destruction.

  • @MegaChickenfish
    @MegaChickenfish 2 роки тому +4

    Well that was the shortest 41 minutes ever. Time flies when you're having fun. I love getting to re experience this show with someone new.
    "Really? You're gonna take me out? You're not even wearing pants!"
    "No Fire Lord Ozai, *you're not wearing pants!* "

  • @kate-cl2yq
    @kate-cl2yq 2 роки тому +21

    love your reactions to avatar ❤️ it’s so fun reliving this show with you

  • @mpls8_24
    @mpls8_24 2 роки тому +32

    "Baby, you're my forever girl" is absolutely the best line from the entire series

  • @ajm3578
    @ajm3578 2 роки тому +5

    "I do not want this show to end". I think we all felt the same way hehe, though the best stories are always like that. Glad we got to see you react to this

  • @Ultimaniacx4
    @Ultimaniacx4 2 роки тому

    18:01 Mine was always that I didn't know what my next class in high school was and I spent what felt like forever wandering into random classrooms and being told to get out.

  • @DarkKnightBatman420
    @DarkKnightBatman420 2 роки тому +85

    Hey. There's a show on Netflix with 3 available seasons, was renewed for an additional 4 short seasons called The Dragon Prince. It absolutely has Avatar: The Last Avatar vibes. You should check it out. You could always wait a few years too. It will always be there.

    • @DarkKnightBatman420
      @DarkKnightBatman420 2 роки тому +4

      *airbender. Oops. Little mistake.

    • @Pink.andahalf
      @Pink.andahalf 2 роки тому +14

      It's by the head writer of Avatar, it can't help feeling similar.

    • @blackholeoffun
      @blackholeoffun 2 роки тому +12

      Fun fact, the main male character is voiced by the "Sokka". :P

    • @blitzgirl6522
      @blitzgirl6522 2 роки тому +4

      YES!! Highly recommend she check out The Dragon Prince! It's so underrated but a wonderful spiritual successor to Avatar. Could not get into Korra, but loved TDP, especially as that show got darker.

    • @francissmith7707
      @francissmith7707 2 роки тому +2

      Super underrated show

  • @theoriginalleeho204
    @theoriginalleeho204 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing show . No words to accurately describe the emotions it gave me . I’m glad you enjoyed it 🥺

  • @carsynagen3525
    @carsynagen3525 2 роки тому +3

    "The moon likes her more than you, Hama."
    I've never thought of it like that but it is absolutely true lmao

    • @jeffreyboyer3714
      @jeffreyboyer3714 2 роки тому +1

      She has some great commentary, but that is probably the best one so far. Really demonstrates absorbing and retaining the entire series, applying past events to current situations. I would also admit it never crossed my mind, but having watched the series several times, remembering the northern tribe episodes, as soon as Natalie said those words, I was pleasantly impressed by the connection she made.

  • @Dannysapphire
    @Dannysapphire 2 роки тому +2

    Zuko is the best boy.
    Aang, Sokka, Toph and Katara are cool but Zuko is always the highlight of every episode he is in. Extremely interesting and complex while having very funny moments because of his awkwardness and lacks social skills. Absolutely adore him.

  • @drtruth8
    @drtruth8 2 роки тому +1

    Notice the Firelord didn’t invite Zuko to the war meeting until Zuko proved he wouldn’t ask to join like before he was banished

  • @CaptainComradeCool
    @CaptainComradeCool 2 роки тому +4

    Gotta love how much avatar fans love to be so WINK WINK spoiler-happy all the time with new reactors...

  • @Reign274
    @Reign274 2 роки тому +5

    Arcane pretty please! I’m really looking forward to seeing your reaction to strong emotional moments in the show, and it’s on Netflix!

  • @lukehhk0321
    @lukehhk0321 2 роки тому +17

    After you finish avatar there’s a sequel series The Legend of Korra where there’s aangs son, daughter and it is a great show

    • @Jclarkis
      @Jclarkis 2 роки тому +2

      Nah it’s buns

    • @gracehiggins2666
      @gracehiggins2666 2 роки тому +5

      @@Jclarkis False.

    • @Jclarkis
      @Jclarkis 2 роки тому

      @@gracehiggins2666 ua-cam.com/video/3131tUSlaFQ/v-deo.html

  • @ge2719
    @ge2719 2 роки тому

    16:45 same. a tooth will become loose and then i'll become obsessed with trying to make sure it doesn't fall out completely. but it just keeps getting worse. usually the dreams feel very real. sometimes i'll realize its a dream and stop caring and pull the tooth out. but most of the time it feels real and i wake up realizing i was worried over a dream.

  • @JaneXemylixa
    @JaneXemylixa 4 місяці тому

    34:02
    "If you ask me, the new plan is the old plan" - Sokka, A:TLA
    "Plan С is we go back to plan A" - Edgin, DnD:HaT

  • @King-tk5bg
    @King-tk5bg 2 роки тому +3

    Once again, I'm going to recommend "Infinity Train" as a new show to watch. Great concept, fairly easy to watch, depicts difficult subjects in a way both adults and children can relate. It can also get dark sometimes.

  • @Scyllaya
    @Scyllaya 2 роки тому +19

    The second half of season 3 might be my favourite, but it wouldn't have been as amazing if the previous seasons would not have been building up towards it. Zuko finally joining them would not be the same if it happened in season 1 or season 2.

  • @Nicole-rp2bk
    @Nicole-rp2bk 2 роки тому +5

    you should definitely watch the legend of korra! it’s the second show of the avatar universe and it’s pretty good

  • @doziegamerz8363
    @doziegamerz8363 2 роки тому +2

    Natalie I gotta say I've been a fan for a really long time now and this channel has brought me so much happiness more so now than ever watching your reactions to this particular series and seeing you be confused, distraught, happy and elated as I was has brought a lot of nostalgic memories to me, memories that remind me of alot of the good parts of my childhood.
    Thank you so much Natalie. ♥️♥️♥️

  • @pedrogarcia2619
    @pedrogarcia2619 2 роки тому +1

    Natalie looks so beautiful in that intro that when she started talking directly to me I got flustered

  • @karlwilker579
    @karlwilker579 2 роки тому +5

    I'm happy with being called a Gold Nugget, but as someone who lived in DC most of their life I think that the Nats sound good as well.

  • @DrKaber
    @DrKaber 2 роки тому +17

    Sweet! caught this as soon as it was uploaded :) really needed a Natalie video to boost my day. Been feeling kinda down lately

  • @daniloa.ferreira8918
    @daniloa.ferreira8918 2 роки тому +12

    Seeing you watch an animated show makes me dream of the day when you begin to watch Attack on Titan on your channel. I guess your reaction to this show will be one of the best if not the best one out there.

    • @shadowfire_08
      @shadowfire_08 2 роки тому +1

      yes & FullMetal Alchemist Brotherhood

    • @hunacean
      @hunacean 2 роки тому +1

      I find an unhealthy joy in people reacting to Nina and the Rumbling for the first time

    • @uglystupidloser
      @uglystupidloser 2 роки тому

      Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, and Death Note have to be the holy trinity of anime, right?
      They are easily the most recognizable and popular. For good reason too.

    • @caitlinbrooks1085
      @caitlinbrooks1085 2 роки тому +1

      she would also like Inuyasha I think

    • @uglystupidloser
      @uglystupidloser 2 роки тому

      @@caitlinbrooks1085 thats a classic. i think that was my first anime. wow. took me back there. lots of memories

  • @edgardelugo1733
    @edgardelugo1733 2 роки тому +2

    I have been loving these reactions. I've rewatched this show 20+ times and still love watching others get to experience it.

  • @misterclark2028
    @misterclark2028 2 роки тому +2

    I'm hyped to watch Natalie see everyone becoming best friends with Zuko

  • @MegaJSK123
    @MegaJSK123 2 роки тому +137

    I'd love to see you react to the sequel series "Legend of Korra" 😊👍

    • @alwaysbanned4812
      @alwaysbanned4812 2 роки тому +4

      Why do you want someone to suffer watching that terrible show?

    • @wolfishpotato6978
      @wolfishpotato6978 2 роки тому +25

      @@alwaysbanned4812 Why do you want to stop people from having the chance to form their own opinions? LoK is not terrible, it has flaws and can never live up to the original, but it's not terrible and most of its flaws come from the constraints nickelodeon put on the creators by only giving them one season at a time. That and the love triangle nonsense. But apart from that it was really good. The movie that shall not be named was terrible, Korra was pretty good in most aspects.

    • @christophertelles8498
      @christophertelles8498 2 роки тому +14

      @@alwaysbanned4812 Talk about being a bandwagoner. Anyone who knows anything about TV will know that TLOK is far from being anything close to a terrible show.

    • @antviper135
      @antviper135 2 роки тому +1

      @@christophertelles8498 Only s2 was not enjoyable for me except for Wan.
      Spoilers for Legend of Korra:
      I don't like that the lion turtles were the original benders. It kind of ruins the concept that the air bison, badgers moles, dragon ls, and moon were the original benders from ATLA.

    • @bobnavonvictorsteyn9017
      @bobnavonvictorsteyn9017 2 роки тому +3

      @@alwaysbanned4812 there’s no way you have unironically watched season 3 of LoK

  • @getshwifty3101
    @getshwifty3101 2 роки тому +6

    "Oh, you guys. Oh, no...You guys. Oh, no. This is SO bad." *Said through huge smile*
    (Edit) The reason why Hama was still so happy about Katara learning it was cause of how twisted she is.
    She was kidnapping out of hatred, but that kind of power still corrupts. She lived for at least 2 decades where, even if it's just one a month, she can force anyone to do anything. When Katara rejected the learning, Hama still managed to FORCE her to learn it.
    So while she'll still be bitter and crazy, in that moment she was in the high of still being able to force someone. Bonus points, cause she managed to use that force to pass on the knowledge.

    • @uglystupidloser
      @uglystupidloser 2 роки тому

      reminds me of a lot of parents, actually. poor hama. she must have been so lonely, angry, and scared.
      i feel bad for the fictional granny, man

  • @Jeremy_theGent
    @Jeremy_theGent 2 роки тому +67

    We all feel that way after watching this show; you just can't get enough of it.
    But that's why Korra exists!

    • @rainbowrose8802
      @rainbowrose8802 2 роки тому +7

      But then you get enough of it

    • @joseph_p
      @joseph_p 2 роки тому +7

      And the comics… and the books.

    • @lilleilei169
      @lilleilei169 2 роки тому +1

      @@rainbowrose8802 😂😂

    • @mitsukitai2713
      @mitsukitai2713 2 роки тому +3

      And the new stuff coming out in the next few years from Avatar Studios!

    • @HaganeNoGijutsushi
      @HaganeNoGijutsushi 2 роки тому

      To make you go "you know... After all it's not that bad that they stopped."

  • @beardlessdragon
    @beardlessdragon 2 роки тому

    Omg you remembering hearing about bloodbending right as you headed into that episode was amazing timing
    29:31 was so funny, I love little edited bits like that

  • @marzh5278
    @marzh5278 2 роки тому +1

    "Hello Zuko here" my favorite line ever

  • @kevandre
    @kevandre 2 роки тому +87

    I do hope you watch through Korra as well. The first two seasons aren't quite up to snuff (but still very good, just not atla level) but the last two are among some of the best stuff in the avatar universe

    • @gavinallerton3414
      @gavinallerton3414 2 роки тому +22

      Really? The first season for me is on par with the third as just up there with Avatar.

    • @Hunterfalke
      @Hunterfalke 2 роки тому +4

      I did actually enjoy S1 and S3 the most. But S2 drags down the show so much that i am actually hesitant to recommend it.

    • @WaffleCone927
      @WaffleCone927 2 роки тому +4

      Imagine sitting thru 2 boring seasons yawn

    • @deathking1019
      @deathking1019 2 роки тому +8

      @@Hunterfalke Wan thing makes season 2 worth watching and it’s Wan and Iroh

    • @deathking1019
      @deathking1019 2 роки тому +4

      @@Hunterfalke Wan thing makes season 2 worth watching and it’s Wan big reason

  • @davidmikhailov6071
    @davidmikhailov6071 2 роки тому +8

    19:40 actually they didn't kiss before. In the episode "The Cave of Two Lovers" the crystals lit up a second before they kissed, because darkness was the answer and not a kiss (although it wasn't made very clear). So Aang kissing her on the submarine was for the first time.

  • @targvryn
    @targvryn 2 роки тому +5

    You NEED to watch Legend of Korra. It is set 70 years after ATLA

  • @Drforrester31
    @Drforrester31 2 роки тому +1

    Dante Basco really does such an amazing job as Zuko

  • @vailingbow1068
    @vailingbow1068 2 роки тому +1

    Nat: How does the Hawk know where to go?
    Me: IKR! THAT'S WHAT I SAID! I mean, I can understand being trained to go from 1 place to another fixed place, but not a different place the Hawk isn't trained to go.

  • @remo27
    @remo27 2 роки тому +35

    If Hama needed revenge she could have used her power on her jailers (besides that one she needed to escape) or on regular Fire Nation soldiers (or better yet the Leaders). The Villagers were innocent. Still, I can't blame her for teaching Katara and making her show she could use it. The Southern Water Tribe is facing extinction, and its important for Katara to have every available tool in her toolbox, even if, hopefully, she never has to use it.

    • @Real_Genji
      @Real_Genji 2 роки тому +8

      I mean look at Jet. The fire nation did horrible things to them, therefore everyone associated with the fire nation is evil. I mean people hated Germans a lot after the world war including innocents that had nothing do with the war who just wanted to live by peacefully. It's sad but it's realistic

    • @uglystupidloser
      @uglystupidloser 2 роки тому +4

      i think people arent reasonable
      so trauma, grief, rage, desperation, frustration, whatever will often be vented more easily through the path of least resistance
      people exert power and control and agency however they can, especially when emotions are blinding them
      and trauma over a long period of time will break people down from what people would normally check themselves at
      sometimes we become stronger in the broken places, and other times we become crippled. and how it defines our actions and character can be for better or worse.
      ... but this is just a story. and a stage set for an episode to start and wrap up cleanly.
      funny to see people try to justify their understanding of reality in the context of a story.
      but it makes people feel something, so it did a good job...

  • @brainrot8802
    @brainrot8802 2 роки тому +4

    Here's hoping she eventually reacts to Legend of Korra! It had big shoes to fill following ATLA, and while it doesn't quite measure up for a lot of people, it's still a blast and has a pretty decent story (we don't talk about season 2 bc it's probably the weakest) But Korra's character arc rivals Zuko's in my opinion, she's such a deep character

  • @error-vh2gr
    @error-vh2gr 2 роки тому +27

    The fight between Aang Sokka and Toph against Azula is the only part of the show that leaves me disappointed. It's like them have forgotten how to bend and fight. It's a shame Toph or Aang himself couldn't capture her even though she doesn't have firebending.

    • @dawg897
      @dawg897 2 роки тому +1

      True, it is easy to write yourself into a corner and damn difficult to write yourself out of it where it makes sense. without a new out of the blue something to save the day. so it can be useful like here just to "do nothing" ;)

    • @ryanakers1372
      @ryanakers1372 2 роки тому +10

      Adding 2 or 3 more Dai Li agents to the fight could've fixed this. Would've forced ours heroes to split their attention enough to make it more believable a fire-less Azula could evade them as easily as she does.

    • @Cinemabu11
      @Cinemabu11 2 роки тому +2

      I'm pretty sure that's the point, to show how even without her bending she's able to hold her own. Plus there were two Dai Li agents which makes things difficult considering how formidable the Dai Li are.

    • @_maestro7168
      @_maestro7168 2 роки тому +6

      @@Cinemabu11 Except for the fact they barely used any bending against her. What happened to Aangs air-assisted hyper-speed run. or Toph literally doing any earth bending? Just because there's Dai Li doesn't mean you can't use earth bending to slow her down, or trip her up. They spend nearly the entire fight only running after her. We get the intent of the scene, but the execution makes it all seems rather silly.

  • @danilohernandez8752
    @danilohernandez8752 6 місяців тому +1

    So, I recently found out that there’s a comic book story line, where Katara writes on a journal the weeks she spent trying to heal aang after azula shot him. How she wasn’t sure he’d ever wake up. So when she threatened zuko at the end, yeah, it had to do a bit with BaSing Sei, but it had even more to do with the fact that Aang almost died once because of Zuko’s choice and she wasn’t about to let that happen again.

  • @cjmcc4447
    @cjmcc4447 2 роки тому +1

    And that’s why water bending is the most powerful bending, no question