Avatar the Last Airbender 3x10 & 3x11 Reaction | The Day of Black Sun Part 1 and Part 2

[@karlwilker579]

Iroh really said "Don't come to school tomorrow."

[@alessandrohs27729]

The quiet kid attitude ahhaha

[@Devin0229]

This episode briefly displays just how powerful Ozai is as well as he only needed to feel a sliver of the sun in order shoot lightning not to mention how fast he can generate it

[@warriorvega8677]

Not only that but he did it out of both hands which isn't shown by anyone else

[@peytonalexander5300]

I also love how this episode parallels Ozai and Azula. Both of them used the exact same tactic to manipulate their opponent into staying out until the end of the eclipse. Azula really does take after her father.

[@de.n30]

His style of lightining matches both his firebending power and his ruthlessness. He won't even think twice about murdering his son. If Iroh is better than him brain-wise, Ozai is definitely more of a cold-blooded assassin, given his "immaculate" appearance and violent behaviour.

[@Soursprout93]

How fast he can generate it is always impressive. Every other time we see someone generate lightning it takes some more significant movement. Ozai basically flicked both wrists and generated two bolts at once.

[@DaDunge]

And yet if Zuko wanted him dead he'd be dead. Ozai is powerful but Iroh is the better firebender.

[@miri6220]

these episodes make zuko’s non-linear redemption worth it. He had to receive what he always THOUGHT he wanted in order to realize that’s not what he truly needed. the season 2 finale is frustrating, but imo it’s superb writing. an abused child finally thinking he can get the love & acceptance of his abusive father; of course he’ll fold. it makes zuko’s speech to his father so much more satisfying.

[@samfisher6606]

What I always loved about Zuko's redemption is that he backslides. We _never_ see that in redemption plots.

[@Chaff]

@@samfisher6606 never is a strong word but yeah we rarely see that

[@hallieraymond]

This.

[@randomcourier]

@@samfisher6606 tbf most redemption plots are "im bad but i wanna be good so ill do something extraordinary to prove that im good" and thats it, zuko like you said trips up from time to time, its not an A to B redemption, its A B 7 IV B 3.14159.

[@CrownofMischief]

​@@samfisher6606We kinda see it with Isaac in Castlevania, but I guess it depends on what you count as a redemption plot. Like, he never joins the heroes' side, but he does come out of the series as a much better person

[@AceofRogues]

Sometimes, maybe once a month, the quote "Pants are an illusion, and so is death" will just pop up in my head and confuse me.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

😂 That actually made me think of Homer yelling "Don't you hate pants" I say that at least once a month

[@smdownh9]

@@funnylilgalreacts Iroh can't solve Zuko's problems because than he would have no character growth

[@smdownh9]

@@funnylilgalreacts Azula is a power hungry sociopath with daddy issues not an angry girl

[@nuclearbirds]

Every time I sit down in the bathroom, that quote plays.

[@eileensnow6153]

@@smdownh9why do people always try to pick fights with her in the _comment replies?_ Leave your own comment to be disliked, don’t try to jump her when she replies to an actually good comment lol

[@damyan108]

I love how Ozai says "Your Uncle has gotten to You, hasn't he?" as an insult, but Zuko proudly responds "Yes, he has"

[@CrownofMischief]

And the shift to anger you see when Ozai realizes his "insult" didn't work is such a nice touch

[@Taiga-16]

This is my favorite moment 🥺💜

[@smocloud]

Wears his love for Iroh like armor. Ozai could never use it to hurt him.

[@gingerbardman2391]

"Is Zuko about to make cry in a good way?" Yes. Yes he reeaaaly is.

[@patrickwaldeck6681]

I LOVE how badass Hakoda is. And he's a big enough man to let Sokka step in when he gets wounded.

[@Simon-A.-Tan]

"Son, please step into the front lines of this war so I can take a nap."

[@ronniedeen3651]

“What an amazing lie that was.” One of my favorite zuko lines.

[@lukasr5867]

Yeah ... What an amazing line that was. 😆

[@nachofilament294]

Sokka having the outburst at the mention of Suki shows the scar left by Yue still runs deep. Especially how Azula needled him about it, which played into Sokka's feelings of guilt over "failing to protect" Yue.

[@xuvial1391]

It's amazingly deep and mature for a kid's show, but there are some small/minor plot holes because they couldn't show what would have realistically happened. Toph had Azula completely immobilized but they didn't even bother wounding her. By all accounts this was their one and only chance to severely cripple Azula, which would have saved them a LOT of trouble in the future. It was the ideal situation where they had had every reason to do it, but couldn't beause it's a kids show.

[@nachofilament294]

"But it's a kids show," is an excuse I found valid against only two arguments - why isn't this more violent and why are children involved in/taking charge of this situation? Those are the kinds of questions that are like asking, "Why did everyone drop everything to start singing?" when watching a musical - the answer is because it's a musical, and that piece of unreality is necessary for it to be the thing it is. As such, "Why are Sokka and Aang leading a military invasion at their age?" is not a problem for ATLA in the same way that, "Why is Wesley Crusher on the bridge of a starship?" is a problem for TNG - one is meant to be kids show, the other is not. To me, "Why didn't character x execute character y?" types of issues fall under the same umbrella. The majority of plot holes of ATLA that stand out to me have more to do with the era the show came from - the "shows are episodic standalones and you write as you go," era, the era where shows from Happy Days to Seinfeld can change the number of siblings a main character has and it have no impact on the overall show. ATLA was one of the transition shows to the current "TV shows are long movies" method, and so it keeps introducing issues and conflicts that should have had an impact far sooner, which is far more noticeable in the third season. Which is an issue that I think could have been smoothed over had the creators been able to go over the entire series as a whole with a "second draft" pen.

[@yonnieproby3778]

Not sure if it has been mentioned, the female guard that was nice to Iroh is voiced by Serena Williams. She was a big fan of the show so the creators gave her a role ❤

[@artisan09]

I completely forgot about that!

[@renegarza9]

She also played one of the fire sages who found Korra washed up on their shore in season 2!

[@Amozon28]

The most heartbreaking moment in the surrender scene is when sokka tells his dad "were wont be apart for too long this time, i promise" because thats something a parent says to a child, not the other way around. But sokka has been forced to grow up so much without his dad, that he naturally steps into the adult role in this moment to comfort his father, and that breaks my heart

[@artisan09]

The writers of this show really put on a master class of character redemption. Idk if I've ever seen a better redemption arc.

[@beckhambrooklynpenza1708]

If Anakin Skywalker and Walter White are the blueprints for corruption arcs, then Zuko is the blueprint for redemption arcs

[@jasonschuler2256]

Catra from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is at least on the same level as Zuko (imo).

[@insomnaholic]

@@jasonschuler2256 If you loved Avatar, chances are you'll love the ND Stevenson She-Ra reboot.

[@Amozon28]

Zuko speach is so powerful, especially when i watch this scene as an adult vs when i did as a kid. When i was a kid i thought it was just awesome. But as an adult i can SEE this this was a child who for the longest time was so abused and neglected by his father the only love he thought he was worth was conditional love. Even tho it was obvious to us that his father would never love him, zuko desperately clung to that belief because the alternative was too painful. What child should have to face the reality that their parent will never love them to no fault of their own. I love zukos speach because the way he says "my father" repeatedly like hes admonishing him for the piece of crap he is Because wat adult challanges a child to a death duel??? Something zuko spent the whole series ashamed of he can now see as an act of unimaginable cruelty, that NONE of this was his fault.

[@eileensnow6153]

Zuko: “How could you possibly justify a duel with a child?” Confronting his father with the truth. Ozai: “It was to teach you respect.” Trying to gaslight Zuko and bully him back into believing the false narrative. Zuko: “It was cruel, and it was wrong.” Rejecting that narrative and forcing Ozai to hear the truth that is more conveniently ignored. I effing LOVE this show.

[@CrownofMischief]

I saw some theories that Ozai wanted to use the duel as an excuse to "accidentally" kill Zuko, but since Zuko refused to fight it would make Ozai look petty for beating him up so he just framed it as "teaching him respect"

[@chazo1367]

@@CrownofMischief I think it’s also because there would be no way he could get away with killing his son who is refusing to fight in a duel of their god, Agni is supposed to be honoured and killing a defenceless opponent like that in a duel to honor Agni would piss everyone off who saw it.

[@unclebobboomergames]

Ozai hesitating 0 to try and light a one hit kill on his own son is for real dark. He didnt have any desire to try and fight his son. He wanted to just end him. Jeez

[@ApexCalibre]

Keep in mind...Ozai didn't know Zuko could redirect lightning...he was going to KILL his own son...

[@lorenzo_smit]

I honestly believe that Ozai is one of the most evil characters in all of fiction. That man has no good in him.

[@ApexCalibre]

@@lorenzo_smit No need for nuance, some people are just legit born this way.

[@opinanlosjovenesrd3477]

He became that way. Waylon was no Saint and that Firelord just wanted to feel he did good to his nation but was Not the most inclined for War and forgot about his family in the process. Ozai in his effort for his father to notice him became a belligerent psycho.

[@MCGreggy28]

That’s rough buddy

[@pabloc8808]

What adds to that is the fact that Ozai was truly terrified when Zuko caught his lightning and could very well had smoked him then and there; he realized Iroh's influence on Zuko wasn't limited to philosophy and morals, he taught Zuko how to defend himself in case it ever came down to a duel to the death against Ozai.

[@gingerbardman2391]

It's also worth noting that Zuko absolutely could have killed his father in that moment, and chose not to. He and Iroh are the only ones who know how to redirect lightning, Ozai was utterly helpless in that moment; but like Zuko said, he knew his destiny was not to defeat his father.

[@saiyasha848]

He also could ahve killed him quite easily during the eclipse. I have no idea how agile Ozai is, but I would wager that zuko is much more adept at actualy non-bending combat

[@docomega7862]

​@@saiyasha848in the comics that are canon to the show, we see that zuko received sword training by sokka's master and is considered very good at it. Ozai knows this too, that's why he sat down instantly once zuko pulled out his swords

[@artisan09]

I'm not sure I would bet on Zuko with swords being able to take down his father without firebending. Not only is Ozai the most powerful firebender but I'd bet that puts him near the top in overall combat skill including hand to hand. He also has many more years of experience than Zuko and Azula.

[@pabloc8808]

@@artisan09 Idk, Zuko was trained by Piandao. It would probably have been a pretty close fight but I'd still bet on Zuko

[@gerardlacroix6015]

@@pabloc8808 Do we know why he was ? Perhaps Ozai made him train there because he, himself, did before that ? Also, Ozai is jacked af. While he does look like skittish while in his robes, his body is clearly one of an athlete, and he clearly seems the type to be sharpening his body like he sharpens his mind and, in his case, his bending. I do think he is a skilled fighter. More than Zuko I don't know, and I don't think so since he himself sat down to wait after the eclipse... But perhaps it was also because it was the first time Zuko challenged him so openly, that it could have taken him aback.

[@lordfoul6259]

Zuko just got to say everything he secretly wanted to say to his father and we found out that for once Azula wasn't lying when she told Zuko that they're dad was going to kill him

[@michaelshigetani433]

how terrible is that? The one time Azula tells the truth; it's not even a warning. "Dad's going to kill you" in that tone; ugh.

[@ElKamaleon777]

Their dad*

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

@@michaelshigetani433 azula is 14 during the main plot. how old was she in the flashback? is she even old enough to know what death is yet?

[@michaelshigetani433]

@@sirmoonslosthismind she was likely between 8 and 10. And yes; children can understand death at that age. (unfortunately) just ask any child solider. And realize that Azula was being raised to be a teen general. Worse is that she was so good at it.

[@artistfloor9]

Azula is very good at lying but she’s not a compulsive liar. She’ll tell the truth if it’ll benefit her. She wanted to torment Zuko in that moment and nothing could be more hurtful than the truth that his father was going to kill him.

[@nicholaswilkerson4394]

Zuko confronting Ozai is probably my favorite scene in the whole series. Not just because i love to see someone who suffered horrible abuse confront their abuser, but also because we clearly see just how much Zuko has really changed since season one. Old Zuko likely would have tried to kill Ozai. At the very least, he wouldn't have been able to completely ignore every single barb from Ozai meant to get a rise out of him. Nope. Zuko doesnt play that anymore. He's a better son than Ozai deserved, and its SO SATISFYING to finally see that Zuko understands that. That all of the suffering his father put him through was never because he did anything wrong. He finally understands that he was never the one who was wrong. And he's finally unashamed and confident enough to stand up and let it show.

[@EricBervade]

Yup you're right, the Western Air Temple is the only one we haven't see yet. However, you mixed up all the other ones, haha xD. Southern: This is where Aang's from and where we found Gyatso :(. Northern: This is where Teo and his father (the Mechanist) made their home. Eastern: This is where the Guru was at the end of Book 2.

[@Golden_Flute]

I've been SO excited to get to your reactions for these episodes!! I knew you would be floored by Zuko's speech to Ozai, just like I was. I love that these scenes are so much more impactful because while Iroh still offered Zuko information that has swayed him, he's left Zuko to handle his own emotional turmoil and come to his own conclusions. So Zuko's choices were made entirely by him, not because Iroh influenced him in any way. Iroh helped Zuko build up his wings, and now it's up to Zuko to fly on his own. LIKE A REAL PARENT, TAKE NOTES OZAI.

[@Offmikesmysticalelixir]

Finally glad we got here, Zukos speech to his father is one of my favorite moments in the show.

[@angryretailbanker5103]

50:29 That point about Azula actually is really great, and really shows her to be a foil to Zuko. Azula has hatred, but not anger. Zuko has anger, but not hatred.

[@peppypaladin8842]

I always love how, for a second, Ozai looks almost frightened when Zuko redirects the lightning...Remember that Iroh created that technique by being humble enough to study other elements and learn from them. For all Ozai can do, he probably didn't even know that was possible and the son he thought so inferior is one of only two in the world who can probably do that.

[@elfbreath]

Also can we just admire the balls on the Avatar writing team? They had an abused and brainwashed teen say the lines "We were taught our nation is the greatest in the world, and the war we're waging is our way to share our greatness with the rest of the world. What an amazing lie that was. The world doesn't love us, they hate us. And we deserve it." on an *American childrens' TV show* in the 2000s.

[@Maswartz226]

I really do wish the bar wasn't so low for kids show.

[@CrimsonKing5298]

wierd. i never once related the fire nation to the US. you know because this is a story based in fantasy and not reality.

[@danielcopeland3544]

Four years into the Iraq War, no less.

[@christianaguiare544]

@@Maswartz226 You gotta admit even before all these rules it’s pretty badass

[@tofu_golem]

I remember the first major popular media to criticize the invasion of Iraq was the Civil War storyline in Marvel comics. There was an episode of The Daily Show in which Jon Stewart explained the plot of Civil War and explained how it metaphorically criticized the Bush administration for sacrificing our freedoms in the name of brutalizing people who didn't attack us. It's important to remember that at the time, everyone else in popular media was playing cheerleaders to the Bush administration and the wars. Even the Dark Knight Batman movie is a metaphor that praises George Bush II as a noble hero defending us from madmen. At the time Civil War came out, Marvel were the only ones criticizing the Bush II administration, the PATRIOT act, etc. So after explaining the story of the Civil War comic books, Jon Stewart looked directly into the camera and said "America, why are we having this conversation in a comic book?"

[@lookatthisjamoke]

"Thank you all for being so brave and so strong" said the 12 year old in the middle of a war. Crazy to think there are literal children fighting in this battle. Aang, Toph and The Duke

[@JamaicaZ160R1793010A]

Child soldiers.

[@johnerickson2236]

Ive always loved the symbolism behind Zuko using lightning redirection to escape his father. Its a literal representation of Zuko using Iroh's teachings to break free from Ozai's control

[@pabloc8808]

Also it's a non-violent technique, whereas lightning is destructive and deadly. The fact that Zuko could've ended Ozai but chose not to also show his growth as a person, he truly wanted to break the cycle rather than fight violence with more violence

[@charlesbaldwin3166]

One of the many things I love about Avatar is how Sokka is Toph's biggest fanboy.

[@andreas.4764]

Especially since he was originally rooting for The Boulder. 🪨

[@PassiveSmoking]

This is the moment where Iroh's faith in Zuko finally pays off and Zuko finally becomes the person he was always meant to be. And to top that off, Zuko saves himself from Ozai with the lightning redirect trick that Iroh taught him. Iroh's wisdom literally saved his life

[@cybertronguy98]

1, Appa's armor is still one of the most badass things ever, 2, holy shit people faun over Ozai and Zuko's dynamic so im gonna give a bit of love to Azula in this episode. just as cool, calculating, and cruel as ever but that twist of the knife to Sokka by mentioning Suki after he had already figured out she was just trying to distract them, it's one of my favorites honestly. and "oh, looks like the firebending's back on!" and immediately ramping back up to 100% is just great. these episodes really show why she's as good as she is at what she does. as much as Ozai sucks, he was right when he said that Azula was born lucky. it's a shame how she turned out but once Ozai had decided she was the Golden Child, it was over.

[@wtimmins]

Zuko's redemption is one of my favorite in all of media. The critical thing about it is that it wasn't easy or instant. He had a chance before, and blew it. He's been constantly shown the way, and resisted. FINALLY he is willing to find his own honor.

[@nicholaswilkerson4394]

Not to mention they SHOW him putting in the work to redeem himself. It's incredibly rare that shows do that sort of thing.

[@wtimmins]

@@nicholaswilkerson4394 it’s one of many reasons I cherish this show.

[@nicholaswilkerson4394]

​@@wtimminsI'm so sad she's nearly through the entire show. It's always such a treat to watch someone being exposed to atla for the first time. It's the closest thing we fans have to being able to watch the show for the first time again.

[@wtimmins]

@@nicholaswilkerson4394 ha, that’s what I always say. I really like Legend of Korra so I’m looking forward to that, too

[@nicholaswilkerson4394]

@@wtimmins SAME. The amount of hate LoK gets is completely undeserved.

[@ghostwolf9499]

Zuko only crying from his unburt eye is rough.😢

[@funnylilgalreacts]

I noticed that when he went up the mountain and yelled at the storm. Only cried from the nonscarred side

[@maverickpwnage8534]

Dem tear ducts got burnt up!😅

[@dragonsvideos6737]

@@maverickpwnage8534if that’s the case it would actually be dangerous for his body because releasing t;ears is how the body releases stress. Oh maybe that’s why he was so high strung most of the time

[@thomascrump1165]

Finally someone noticed Azula's few caring moments for Zuko. Yes she is a monster and would kill him but she cares as much as she's able to. One of the best villains ever. We don't need sympathy for every villain every time.

[@nicholaswilkerson4394]

People are often quick to forget that she was just as much a victim of abuse as Zuko was. An entirely different type of parental abuse, but still abuse. And she's also literally 14. Very rarely is a person at 14 who that person truly is or truly could be when said person reaches adulthood.

[@jmwilliamsart]

@@nicholaswilkerson4394It’s too bad that she wasn’t able to break out of it the way that Zuko was?

[@nicholaswilkerson4394]

@@jmwilliamsart well she wasn't fortunate enough to have someone like Iroh

[@TheSaxAppeal]

​@@nicholaswilkerson4394iroh tried, I imagine. Azula was just super attached to Ozai from the get-go. Ozai nurtured her talents because he saw her as a weapon where he saw Zuko as unworthy. Zuko was naturally drawn to Iroh and Ursa because all he wanted was to be loved. Azula thought that her father's "love" was all she ever needed, so she wasn't as attached to Iroh and Ursa as Zuko was.

[@QuackAttack]

I think you're one of the first reactors I've ever watched that remembered the fact(s) that Azula knew about the invasion plan after defeating the Kyoshi Warriors, the Fire Nation having war balloons, and most importantly, remembering who Haru was (lol)... this all came as a complete shock to every other reactor I've watched so kudos 👏

[@khedaingush2285]

Zuko is for us kids who grew up with an abusive parent. His scene where he finally confronts his father heals our inner child. I love his story so much he is the best part of this whole series

[@ZheToralf]

The acrobatics Azula uses to avoid team avatar are very reminiscent of Ty Lee. It is implied that Azula chose Ty Lee and Mai to be her "friends" because they are useful.

[@joshuajordan6278]

Good catch. She also pulled out a hidden knife to attack Sokka with. Without her firebending, she took on both of her friends' fighting styles.

[@aseukaryotic9982]

OMG I just realized that. The writing on this show is ridiculously good

[@maverickpwnage8534]

Yes you can see Azula attempting Ty Lee's acrobatics when they were younger in Zuko Alone, she wasn't as good at it yet since she bit it but knowing her personality, I'm sure she couldn't stand the thought of her friends being "better" than her at ANYTHING so trained her ass off in both of their fighting styles.🤣

[@EN-Fitz]

Not surprising what Ursa did for Zuko, even if it meant regicide and putting someone like Ozai in charge. Also, her name is Latin for bear, so she is quite the bear mom for her cub.

[@samuraishamploo3343]

Also Ozai had no idea Zuko knew how to redirect lightning, meaning he was ready to murder his own son ON THE SPOT

[@elfbreath]

Remember when Iroh was teaching Zuko to redirect lightning, and said he had to let it pass through him but not touch his heart, or it would kill him? I think that's a beautiful metaphor for the generational trauma at play here. It's no coincidence that lightning bending is so heavily associated with Ozai and Azula, and even Iroh can do it, but Zuko can't. And Iroh refused to teach it to Zuko, instead teaching him how to let it pass through him without hurting him. It symbolizes the trauma that runs through the family that Iroh won't pass on to Zuko, but will help him survive it.

[@misochist2445]

20:53 I love the parallelism here. In "Zuko Alone 2x07" zuko's mom left putting her hood down then turn away to leave. In this episode "Day of Black Sun", Zuko is leaving in a similar manner as his mother, putting his hood down, then turning away to leave

[@vadalia3860]

Sokka shines so much in this episode- love it!

[@supermoogle07]

Such a good use of Ozai mirroring Azula. Showing where she gets her intelligence and manipulation tactics.

[@KumaTheSenpai]

10:26 that guard with the tea was voiced by Serena Williams!

[@grant2989]

(Slight correction)- Aang is from the southern air temple, which is why he froze in the South Pole for Katara and Sokka to find Mechanist was at northern air temple and they ran into him right before they made it to the North Pole in season 1 Guru was at eastern air temple near the earth kingdom

[@ChocolateChick1000]

Zuko's delivery of "so she's alive!" when he learns about his mother is so heart-wrenching to me. Phenomenal voice acting, the surprise and tenderness in his voice is so tangible in that performance.

[@funnylilgalreacts]

The “perhaps” from Ozai was SO malicious

[@AndalusianPhilosopher]

@@funnylilgalreacts After finishing show you should go pick up the comic book "Search". It focuses on Zuko's mother Ursa. You can find the comic on youtube also. Read it. It expands upon the Royal Family, and answers the question to what happened to Zuko's mother. Check out Airspeed Prime channel also. Morgan has deep knowledge of Avatar Lore, and keeps up to date to new book and avatar content. Also does analysis, speculations. Highly recommend.😎😁😆

[@AndalusianPhilosopher]

@@funnylilgalreacts There are also other avatar books/novel/comics.

[@Amozon28]

You have such an amazing memory for a first time watcher, so many call bacls happen these two episodes to the previous two seasons and not only did u remember all the characters (the amount of ppl who forget haru makes me sad" but u also remembered about the war balloons, sonething i rarely see in reactions, bravo

[@Chaff]

the biggest reason she remembers a lot is ofcourse her memory but more importantly her consistency. A lot of reactors react to a lot of things at once but she has a few series/movies during these reactions. Most reactors take long breaks in between seasons as well which doesnt help

[@evilwelshman]

In terms of Azula and Zuko's relationship, I think it comes down to Azula being a classic sociopath. She'll gladly use him or sacrifice him if it means achieving her goals. At the same time, she does care about him as a sibling, though mainly because she doesn't see him as a threat. But in true sociopath fashion, she just has simply no idea how to appropriately express that feeling. 😅😅

[@saiyasha848]

This is what I meant back in the last episode of Season 2. Up until now, Zuko has always been listening to someone else for his "destiny", be it his father, Azula or even Uncle Iroh. Granted out of those three, Iroh is _definitly_ the person you wanna listen to, but the problem is that Zuko never really made the decision for _himself,_ just by his own volition. He needed to fall, and to get what he _thought_ he wanted to realize what he _actually_ needed and decide for himself, what the right path is. This is how it will now stick, because he came to the conclusion on his own

[@Sheriff6170]

Ozai's show of power give me chills every time. Other firebenders don't even feel the eclipse (i.e. the "we'll never surrender" scene), meanwhile he: 1. Is so in tune with the sun, he feels it the moment it is unveiled. 2. Generates lightning orders of magnitude faster than anyone we've ever seen. 3. Generates lightning with both hands and combines them into one, also something we've never seen before. Azula might be feeling the sun as well, although I'm pretty sure she just heard the ruckus at Ozai's and deduced that the sun is back, since she said "sounds like". On a completely different note - what in the world is the point of the "eclipse glasses"? I get that you would need them to look at the sun, but why on Earth would you be enjoying the sight of the eclipse during an invasion? Shouldn't your attention be focused on the ground, where the glasses are detrimental to vision?

[@funnylilgalreacts]

Probably because time was precious and they’d probably keep looking at the eclipse to watch the time? That’s my best guess.

[@darrensmith6408]

Remember this is also a kid show. Probably a studio add to remind kids to not look at an eclipse. Liability sort of thing. The way shows that include mixing explosives and other dangerous things leave certain steps out.

[@jjohansen86]

"I'm so proud of that boy, I can't even tell you." That's ok, we get it. We're all with you.

[@yuzmanito]

YES! It's so nice to see your emotion. A lot of things reach it's peak here, but the ride is not over yet.

[@frnknstndrgqn]

Zuko finally conquering family trauma is one of my favorite things about his redemption.

[@MatthewJamesKalasky]

The part where Zuko says he's gonna join Aang. That's what we've been waiting the whole series for.

[@zandylovesrisk]

A crazy revelation I've had is that when Zuko was on the hill top, wanted to get struck by lightning so he could 'give it back' that the scene where he redirects Ozai's lightning is him saying No to the abuse and emotionally pain that his father has thrown at him from when he was young.

[@pawea1347]

A little bit late, and I'm gonna repeat some comments, but I really like Zuko's speach to hid dad. All his anger, suffering, humiliation was accumulated in this speach. And his arc to this moment of the series is phenomenal. My all favourite character of this series.

[@Andomans]

Best avatar reactions on KZbin!!!

[@TyTM21]

We're getting close to the 20 year mark of this series and I've never forgotten the shot, nor the feeling it gave me, of Zuko controlling the lightning and then redirecting it. Beautiful.

[@commander515]

It took two and a half seasons, but Zuko finally gets the heroic, redemptive moment that we were all hoping he would. The first time I watched this, I was so psyched when he redirected that lightning bolt back at Ozai...literally throwing his uncle's lessons straight into his awful father's smug, stupid face 😁

[@roarmbee7045]

I relate to Zuko a lot, that's the reason why he's my favorite character, and Uncle Iroh is the uncle or father figure that i wished i had

[@insomnaholic]

Zuko stands up to his abuser, and when his abuser tries to hurt him again he turns it back on him. For those who grew up with an abusive parent, this scene is powerful.

[@xandersorrows7341]

What warms my heart about it is that Zuko is basically saying 'I will not let you hurt me anymore, but neither will I stoop to your level', indicating that not only is he confronting his abuser, but also breaking the cycle of abused -> abuser. Life said 'hurt people hurt people' and Zuko straight up said no thanks

[@mysticfox1663]

I do like how dangerous Zuko and Azula are even without firebending.

[@stratisclouds]

Whoever edits your videos is my favorite among reactors. They seamlessly blend your cam reaction and edit the story so it doesn’t miss anything. I have been listening to your videos while I work cause I know the story so well, but I love your understanding of the characters and your emotional responses. No one else cries when they should 😭

[@JordanWylde_]

Zuko confronting Ozai is one of my favourite moments in the whole series.

[@sothanatoasted]

Also fun fact (I waited till the end this time): that female guard was voiced by Serena Williams

[@redfieldwong717]

Can’t go one reaction video without someone mentioning her on this particular episode

[@hellogoodbyeandallinbetween]

​@@redfieldwong717and your problem with that is?

[@Ferropexola1996]

And the tea she gave him is white jade tea, the poisonous kind he drank in Book 2.

[@agresticumbra]

@@Ferropexola1996 It got me to wondering if it's not prepared properly, the toxins are too much, but if made in a specific way, it's a tasty tea? Maybe the age of the leaf on the plant is a factor, or time of year, etc.

[@redfieldwong717]

@@hellogoodbyeandallinbetween She’s a terrible person

[@mranima748]

That Zuko lightning moment is the best thing in his character development

[@ghostbeetle2950]

It's good, but my personal favorite his "Hello, Zuko here!" speech. I. just. cannot. wait!;)

[@jeremyankamah4737]

something about this show, anytime i see scene of avatar, or mere bending, i get goosebumps, no matter how many times i have seen it. Appa in armor freaken gave me goosebumps, there's no greater show or idea for a show like this. In a world where controlling and bending the raw elements exists, wow

[@CrownofMischief]

47:49 Aang was from the Southern Air Temple, which fits with how its the first they visited after the South pole. The Mechanist was at the Norther Air Temple, which they got to as they got closer to the North Pole. Then the Guru was at the Eastern Air Temple, the closest one to Ba Sing Se. And now we're going to the Western one, the one next to the Fire nation. From what I understand, the Air nomads travel between all the temples pretty regularly, like even though he's from the Southern Temple, we see a flashback during the Appa's Lost Days episode of Aang getting Appa at the Eastern Temple.

[@lidinalby7487]

12:15 Aang's costume design gives me chills

[@andispensable]

hi, Angela! I'm not sure if it's been addressed already but: • Aang is from the Southern Air Temple - this is the first Temple they visited (title episode of S01E03) as it is the closest to the Southern Water Tribe, where the show took place in the beginning, and Katara and Sokka's hometown - we know this is Aang's home because in that episode is where he found Monk Gyatso's skeleton and went into the Avatar State - Aang also mentions "I haven't seen my room in a hundred years!" • Northern Air Temple - we know this is the next one they visited in Season 1 (Ep. 17) since we are close to the finale AND their destination, the Northern Water Tribe (both North part of the world) • Eastern Air Temple - Guru Pathik mentioned the name of the temple in "Appa's Lost Days" - even if it wasn't mentioned, the Earth Kingdom is located in the East (from the Four Nations map), so obviously the closest temple would be from the East - this is the most spiritual of all the Air Temples, hence why Aang needed to train to control his chakra there • Western Air Temple - well, they needed a place to recuperate after the Invasion, so Aang offered the nearest Temple available, the Western Air Temple - in the Four Nations map, the Fire Naition is located in the West, so it would make sense why Aang picked the W. Air Temple as their hiding place for a while

[@JollyJoshums]

I love Zuko's confrontation with his father. It always gives me return of the Jedi vibes when like faces the emperor and Darth Vader.

[@Bako751]

People IRL all over the world fell in love with Iroh. So he DID become an uncle to the entire world 🙏

[@samuraishamploo3343]

I just thought of how we refer to Iroh as Uncle Iroh the same way we refer to Phil as Uncle Phil

[@casualpotato44]

Azula without bending held her own and gave chase to Aang and Toph. How crazy is that.

[@DaDunge]

39:00 The best part is the change in the face of Ozay when Zuko says that Iroh has gotten to him. A momet of suprise then a moment of much greater rage.

[@maverickpwnage8534]

Always love to see peoples reaction to the scene between Zuko and his father. That whole speech is amazing and the lightning redirection at the end is the best f-you to his father and most loyal thing he could have to done for Iroh, "it was perfect, perfect, everything, down to the minute details.🤣

[@ardenaudreyarji]

Zuko redirecting his father’s lightning is the greatest moment in this series 🔥 He got that man fearing for his life Lol 😂

[@Onaterdem]

I am so, so excited to be on this journey with you. It's, what, probably my 70th time watching ATLA, and every time it just gets better. From here on out, every single episode is an undisputed masterpiece.

[@geminiblade]

i really love this double episode because you get to see the non benders fighting in a bigger battle scenario compared to like say Jet and his squad, also you see how much they really prepared for this day with eclipse glasses, and the tanks by way of earth bending, appa's armor everything.

[@kirkistief]

Ever since I started watching these reactions I have been so excited for these two episodes. My mantra for a while now has been "You're gonna be so proud of Zuko!"

[@akhan4053]

It's exciting to hear you talk and be amazed at the various feats of all characters, especially knowing that ALL of their finest moments are just a few episodes away.

[@brycedecker7142]

I just wanted to say how much I love your reactions! Every other channel either discusses what they watched for too short a time (like 2-5 minutes) or waaaaay too long (like 30-45 minutes). You, however, offer really thoughtful and intelligent discussion for the perfect amount of time!

[@cyradus]

The dichotomy of Aang standing outside the door before potentially facing Ozai and Zuko standing outside his door before actually confronting Ozai was nicely done. They have hinted at this parallel many times throughout the show.

[@johnsoniant]

Your joy and excitement of Zuko standing up to to Ozai is wonderful. As I say to everyone who watches this episode "you just met my favorite character. Zuko."

[@Metaljacket420]

"What is he going to do?" What is he going to do indeed, knowing what happens watching you not knowing gave me chills here "Is he Zuko going to make me cry?" That's gonna be a big yes.

[@anthonydean1743]

Don't know if anyone mentioned it but Iroh's female guard was voiced by Serena Williams who was a big fan of the series. I also liked that the Mechanist voiced by Rene Auberjonois who I will always remember as my favorite character Odo in the Star Trek Deep Space 9 series, a bad guy in Police Academy 5, and in the Mel Gibson film The Patriot which also stared Jason Isaacs aka General Zhao from book 1, and the Grand Inquisitor in Rebels.

[@JWK1101]

Also Mr. House in Fallout: New Vegas.

[@sothanatoasted]

Fun fact: The tea that the guard got Uncle Iroh was White Jade, which was the tea that poisoned him in season 2. You'll notice he doesn't drink any but he's also too nice to tell her she got him poison tea

[@jamestucker1245]

Fun fact, Serena Williams also voiced said guard

[@MrPsych77]

I think they meant the other plant. That's more likely just a mistake on the writers part

[@redfieldwong717]

@@jamestucker1245 Serena Williams is a professional victim

[@DFAnton]

@@redfieldwong717 That's nice, honey.

[@adonayrivera8684]

Get ready cause the greatest episodes from season 3 are about to start, every single chapter will be greater than these chapters that you just watched! Thank you for reacting to this amazing series!

[@sleepless_160]

Even in these reactions I get watery eyes... one of the only shows that consistently gets me in the feels... Happy to be on the final stretch with you, looking forward to the next uploads

[@T0mN7]

Iroh is what many people should aspire to be in my opinion, Peaceful. Now I said peaceful, not harmless, he's very powerful and capable of violence if necessary. But he *chooses* to be kind and easy-going; not because he can't fight, but because he knows when it's better to show restraint. There is not much merit in being "peaceful" if you're not a threat to anyone, but when you are and you choose peace instead... I think that is what shows true strength. He's probably my favorite character in this show.

[@karuux]

you know what's better than watching Avatar: The Last Airbender? Watching Avatar: The Last Airbender with Funnylilgal!

[@sentpain8354]

i cant say this enough but Zuko's speech to his father is likely my favorite moment in television history. A beautiful and perfect redemption arc finally closes with a brilliant scene solidifying our emotions for who is likely to be your favorite character in the show. Zuko truly is an incredible character that will forever stick with me.

[@SwordoftheEnd]

It is so funny to me that the main crew seems to consistently forget about Toph's blindness while they're waving posters and books in her face all the time like they expect her to read it, but Azula picks up on it immediately and provides Toph with an auditory description of what she's doing. Like say what you want about our favorite cruel, evil girlboss princess, but at least she's accessible in her sarcasm lmao.

[@danielhendricks7604]

Fun Fact: The kind prison guard is voiced by Serena Williams. She'd mentioned in some interviews that AtLA was her favorite show, so the showrunners decided it would be fun to offer her a bit part.

[@SunlessNick]

I think Zuko understands more than he realises with the line about it being the Avatar's destiny to defeat Ozai - it's not enough for a Fire Prince to take out the Fire Lord, even if he tries to turn the Fire Nation to good after - the Fire Nation has to *lose* before the world can start to heal, and that can't happen from within.

[@Sheriff6170]

You totally mixed up the air temples. Aang is from the southern air temple, the mechanist is at the northern air temple, and Appa is from the eastern air temple (where the guru is). A good way to remember is that they are close to where the team Avatar is at the time: 1. The southern air temple episode is right after they leave the southern water tribe. 2. The northern air temple episode is right before they reach the northern water tribe. 3. The eastern air temple is close to Ba Sing Se, which is on the northeastern side of the earth kingdom. 4. The western air temple is close to the fire nation. It might feel sometimes like with Appa they can almost teleport around, but in reality the gaangs location moves quite steadily with each episode.

[@randomcourier]

to add on to that, katara said that from ba sing se it would take a few weeks to reach the edge of the earth kingdom going towards whale tail island.

[@Sheriff6170]

@@randomcourier that was without Appa, so it’s not really part of my argument.

[@dubya_tee_eff]

I've been waiting for this! I'm excited for the entire second half of the season. Each episode is going to be an emotional ride for you.

[@silentinfinity]

I just can't wait to see the next two episodes and your reaction! This entire show has been building to this point. You called it early, that parallel journey for Zuko and Aang. Well, now those two lines finally will come together!

[@maknirak]

Aang is from the Southern Air Temple, that's why he ended up in the south pole on an iceberg, the Northern Air Temple is where the inventor and his kid was, on the way to the Northern Water Tribe, and the Eastern Air Temple is the one where the Guru was. The Western Air Temple is the new one we're gonna visit next episode.

[@probablyaddictedtoyoutube]

Tbh I love that the writers made zuko innitially betray Iroh. It shows that he's still young and a child and needs guidance and time to learn. And when he had what he thought he wanted, he learned he made a mistake. And he felt remorse for his mistake. And that led us into a fantastic redemption speech that's worthy of Zuko's character and his journey.

[@MattSamma]

The moment when Zuko tells Ozai that he's going to join the Avatar is the culmination of one of the best redemption arcs in TV history. There's no chance my eyes don't water every time I watch it.

[@charlie53echo]

The whole time watching this, I keep flashing back to each previous episode that taught us a skill or technique, each person we met that added up to an army, every lesson we learned... The real invasion was the friends we made along the way!

[@TheNitrohurrikane4]

33:31 always gets me. Its the first time we see Zuko cry post scar and the fact that on one side he can barely get any tears going hurts. 😢