Season 1 – Avatar: The Last Airbender

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A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save a world at war and fight a ruthless enemy bent on stopping him.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender serves as a solid live-action entry point into the beloved franchise, although it only sporadically recaptures the magic of its source material.

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Noëlle D. Lilley

Chicago Reader

It's undeniable that Netflix's adaptation is a reminder of how much we missed the world of Avatar. It's still so much fun, and there's still so much to learn with messages that ring even more true today...

Mar 1, 2024

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Devan Coggan

Entertainment Weekly

The result is a charming but imperfect adaptation that vastly improves upon the 2010 film — but never soars quite as high as the original animated show.

Rated: B-

Feb 23, 2024

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Laura Babiak

Observer

The Netflix adaptation is far from a disaster, but it doesn’t master the elements that made the original so good.

Feb 23, 2024

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Ed Power

Irish Times

Getting to grips with Avatar sometimes feel like wrestling a giant flying buffalo. But when it does achieve lift-off, this tale of a follicly challenged magic teenager bouncing off clouds is a breath of fresh air.

Apr 8, 2025

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Lindsay Press

Culturess

It understands that the series is working toward Aang's mastering all four elements and what it means to travel the world, pick up new fighting techniques, and make new allies and friends who could come in handy in the battle against the Fire Nation.

Mar 18, 2025

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Stacey Yvonne

Wealth of Geeks

At its best, Avatar: The Last Airbender proved that the premise was a fantastic story with lots of potential.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 31, 2025

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Netflix’s live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender is a commendable effort to reimagine a beloved animated classic. I give it 4 stars. While the series is generally well-produced, the first season feels rushed. In my view, too many important story arcs are compressed or skipped entirely, and that takes away from the depth of the world and its characters. Some of the emotional moments and themes that made the original so impactful—like balance, personal growth, and connection—don’t land the same way here. That said, I still think this is the best adaptation attempt so far, and I’m optimistic about the next two seasons. With the story already planned to continue, I’m hopeful they’ll take more time to let the characters and world breathe. This version isn’t a replacement for the original series, but it works as an entertaining live-action rendition. Personally, I think the best possible release would be the original animated series with updated visuals—it still holds up that well. Even so, I really appreciate Netflix’s effort to bring the world of Avatar back. I hope they’ve listened to feedback and are working on two fantastic follow-up seasons. If so, this could turn into something truly special.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/03/25

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Hercules B

Disgust adaptation of original avatar series

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/20/25

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Shilo Y

I’m not interested on watching the animated series. This show has everything I need to know and it doesn’t make me feel like I’m 8 again.👍🏻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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Lenora V

Nothing tops the og it’s not nearly as good or Necessary

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/25

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Chris E

It’s serviceable. The changes do put a bit of a new take on things. Not better but different. Some of the life and passion seems to be missing from key characters. Could be the acting or directing. It’s okay for a watch when bored. Not inspired.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/08/25

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Gabriel F

I couldn't get past the second episode.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/25

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Prince Zuko

Paul Sun-hyung Lee

General Iroh

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Commander Zhao

Episode 1

Aired Feb 22, 2024

Aang

An Airbender comes to grips with his new reality as war erupts; a century later, a pair of Water Tribe siblings make a discovery that changes everything.

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Episode 2

Aired Feb 22, 2024

Warriors

Aang, Katara and Sokka arrive at a small island, home to elite warriors named after Avatar Kyoshi; the Fire Nation gets wind of the Avatar's whereabouts.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 22, 2024

Omashu

News of a traitor puts the trio at odds in Omashu, where a mechanist and rebels with a charming leader muddle their plans to protect the Earth Kingdom.

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 22, 2024

Into the Dark

In captivity, Aang meets a king with a taste for games; to find their friend, the siblings must navigate a dark tunnel and put their differences aside.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 22, 2024

Spirited Away

When the group lands in the Spirit World for a rescue mission, they come face to face with dangerous threats, painful memories and a mysterious entity.

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Episode 6

Aired Feb 22, 2024

Masks

A desperate Aang visits Avatar Roku for help on his journey as the Fire Nation closes in on him; at their fortress, a masked intruder breaks Aang out.

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Episode 7

Aired Feb 22, 2024

The North

As an attack on the Northern Water Tribe looms, Katara challenges a master Waterbender, Sokka meets a princess, and Aang takes Kuruk's words to heart.

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Episode 8

Aired Feb 22, 2024

Legends

Zhao leads the Fire Nation into the North with a bold plan to weaken the Water Tribe; when the battle takes a dark turn, Aang enters a powerful state.

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