Avatar: The Last Airbender 3x11 Reaction

[@HoracioAmiritoDiaz]

The build up to Zuko's moment with his father across the whole show is fucking beautiful!

[@JaredTVW]

Everyone always is so disappointed in Zuko at the end of Book 2, but it was in this moment, after finally having what he was missing for three years and really his whole life, that he needed to experience. He needed to have what he missed so he could see he was still unhappy.

[@tbirdguy1]

It's almost perfect. He sums' up years of pain and abuse, and tells his father that he no longer cares what he thinks. IT's so powerful.

[@liamisaac1152]

Jared Van Wormer Also his decision basically saved the entire world. Nobody would’ve known about Ozai’s plan if Zuko hadn’t returned home

[@JaredTVW]

@@liamisaac1152 it’s all about balance. All those who came to fight only did because they interacted with Aang in someway. All about balance, so incredible.

[@samynator0904]

Yeah, if he had joined Team Avatar at the end of season 2 or earlier it wouldn't have the impact it has now, and he wouldn't been able to finally face his father like that, and he needed that, it's actually brilliant, there's a reason why this is one of the best redemption arcs in any show

[@Misterasianweeman]

as a kid watching this for the first time i never realized how dark that confrontation between zuko and ozai was. Lightning bending is a lethal technique, Ozai was about to legit murder his own son.

[@wandanemer2630]

...again.

[@GodBear97]

@@wandanemer2630 He didn't try to kill him during the Agni Kai - that was just child abuse

[@GodBear97]

It's legit the equivalent of someone shooting their child, and the child going "Gotcha, I'm wearing bulletproof vest"

[@kevinmontique7818]

@@GodBear97 I think they were referring to when Fire Lord Azulon ordered Ozai to murk Zuko after asking to be next in line for the throne, not the agni kai

[@HexenkoeniginVonAngmar]

@@kevinmontique7818 *Ozai Not Sozin xD

[@smoodwoofer]

Zuko confronting Ozai is just perfectly executed. Camera angles, voice acting, and the music damn

[@finn1333]

yea its my favorite zuko scene, such a long time coming and shows how far his character has come.

[@jylgeekd2498]

Camera angles?

[@nightingale4786]

@@jylgeekd2498 lmaoooo you know what they meant XD

[@mitsukitai2713]

@@jylgeekd2498 yes They use a lot of traditional film techniques/angles to reinforce the emotional threads. It's one of the reasons why this show is so good

[@IMNPhotography]

Yeah the dialogue was about as perfect as you can get, and it was intense and ending with a bang

[@phoenixwing5133]

I would like to mention again that the real MVP of the invasion was Yue.

[@parsa1372]

She took the whole sun's radiation death ray like a G

[@EdilbertFernando]

@@parsa1372 That's rough buddy

[@jeez8939]

I never thought of it like that lol

[@micow9951]

I'm late but you sire are a genius and that pfp is killing me 😂

[@phoenixwing5133]

@@micow9951 good, I'm glad lmao

[@pillmuncher67]

You ladies have really mastered the art of tearbending. You're the best.

[@theunderdog9353]

Plenty of tearbending yet to come though hehe

[@manuelcorrea2365]

*(spoiler alert)* They can now compete with Katara's actress, the one from _"the Ember Island players"._

[@CPT_Frostie]

Lol

[@michaelblanco6665]

Indeed, I feel like they’re always crying.

[@teazy1088]

@@theunderdog9353 Nothing can compete with the tear bending power of Uncle Iroh singing Leaves from the vine. After all these years, it gets me every time.

[@Repsforjesus67]

You girls are literally so nice for posting two in a row, it makes the experience so much better! :)

[@CleverToad]

this. love when reactors do this for two parters. 😁

[@unicornunicorn3249]

Ok...

[@petarbozanovic]

Hope they do it for the finale too!

[@tempsitch5632]

It seems so logical yet there are many reactors that don't even watch 2-parters in a row, let alone post them together.

[@eshw23]

i hate reactors that dont

[@GodBear97]

I love the pride on Zuko's face when Ozai says "Your uncle has gotten to you, hasn't he?"

[@deptusmechanikus7362]

Ozai considers it an insult. But Zuko sees it a point of pride. Rightful so

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Dante Basco is a beast of an actor. And of course Mark Hamill voicing Ozai is just the perfect combination for an incredible scene

[@NickWalkerWilliamson]

Ozai is so horrifyingly powerful.... Azula is a prodigy and it takes time for her to load up a solid bit of lightning, while this man just conjured a Ragnarok Thor vs Hela level bolt in an instant *with a mere sliver of sunlight*

[@ericmay560]

Not nearly enough people talk about this! He’s so strong lol

[@rorygal2991]

holy shit, I just got goosebumps; that never occurred to me, but it explains so much about Ozai's pride. he is so powerful, and so terrifying

[@itachi2816]

Yeah, many people don't pay attention to these things and don't realize how dangerous Ozai really is in battle.

[@appledough3843]

I believe the creators confirmed Ozai is the most powerful fire bender in the whole franchise. Azule doesn’t come close when considering that lightning feat you mentioned

[@melannyratliff9429]

The way Ozai said "your penalty will be far steeper" And then he threw lightning at Zuko. And that's when you realize that Ozai didn't know the technique Iroh used to redirect the lightnings, so Firelord Ozai technically went straight to kill his son Zuko.

[@tbirdguy1]

His uncle protecting him without even being around. As he said, Iroh was his real dad, Ozai was just the guy who gave him life... Iroh taught him how to live.

[@acenull0]

Both him and Azula tried to kill him! Toxic isn't even the word! Edit: Azula was gonna shoot lighting at him the first episode she was introduced but Iroh redirected it and kicked her off the ship

[@GenetMJF]

Boi imagine your own family constantly trying to kill you. Give our boi a break

[@benschultz1784]

"I'm doing what I should have done years ago!"

[@jylgeekd2498]

Or maybe he did not know zuko had it 🤣 your thinking to deep buddy

[@nikos731]

One detail at the Zuko-Ozai confrontation. Zuko could have literally killed Ozai there, by redirecting the lightning straight to him. Ozai had no knowledge of this technique, it was invented from Iroh! Zuko just targeted lower, to the floor in front Ozai, so that the bolt hit would not be lethal but enough to give him time to escape. When he said that it was the Avatar's destiny to stop Ozai, he meant it.

[@IamnotJohnFord]

I think there are reasons he didn't kill Ozai. He doesn't want to be the one to kill his own father. This is his first time redirecting lightning. Maybe, he simply missed. Let's say the banished prince, just recently redeemed kills the fire lord. There is a good chance he'd be attacked by other fire benders and killed for treason. Like it or not, Ozai is fire lord.

[@magtovi]

I think killing your own father is still too much for Zuko, even in these circumstances. I really do think he missed the shot on purpose.

[@a.g.demada5263]

@@IamnotJohnFord and I'm sure he doesn't want to be remember like the one who killed his own father for stop the war. It's the same thing for Iroh

[@only1kingz]

@@a.g.demada5263 Yeah, it's the same reason why Iron didn't want to stop Ozai. History will see it as a struggle for power, not peace, a brother (or son) violently turning on his own family to become fire lord. If the Avatar does it, the world could actually accept it for the true purpose of restoring balance

[@a.g.demada5263]

@@only1kingz exactly even if Iroh is the second one able to stop Ozai

[@Qin_Lee]

Zuko: *exist* Lola's mother mode: *ON*

[@christianwise637]

"Baby Boy" intensifies

[@CheccoAs]

Yep 13:13

[@austin551]

If their reaction is this emotional for Black Sun, imagine how they'll react to the finale.

[@mazharainhusain2973]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@hardware_maniac]

I am so ready for their reaction to episode 19, if you remember what happened there)

[@mazharainhusain2973]

@@hardware_maniac dude what's going on I also thought specifically about that scene lmao

[@hardware_maniac]

@@mazharainhusain2973 man, we all know they gonna cry their eyes out during that scene. I just can't wait

[@cg6176]

Man. I've seen this show a million times. And every time ot feels like the first time. Because it's always so emotional.

[@distorityedan3081]

Zuko's speech is probably My favorite moment of this entire series. It's incredibly powerful, Brave and inspiring. I feel like it's a masterclass about overcoming the cycle of abuse and the hard truth about imperialism, all in just in a few minutes. I love It so much.

[@Sephiroth766]

Double episode, I feel blessed. The 3rd book is really a step up from the other 2 and they were also good. It's amazing how good of a show this is and it only gets better, I can't wait for you girls to see the rest.

[@sammylane21]

LM Reaction will LOVE "THE EMBER ISLAND PLAYERS" episode😅😅♥️♥️.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Him redirecting the lightning is always so satisfying to watch. Imagine if he didn't learn to redirect lightning from Iroh... would've been a whole nother outcome. Iroh was Zuko's true father, the only one worthy of being called the Father Lord.

[@jevonwashington8382]

Zuko will always be my favourite atla character mainly because his character development

[@Jaguar470]

Same!!

[@javieraceves2252]

notice the fire lords power. he's so powerful that even a sliver of sunlight is enough to blast lightning. Zuko is so lucky to have learned how to redirect lightning from his uncle.

[@dr.j7542]

That was going to be the death penalty right there.

[@lostsoul4784]

Zuko saying that he is going to beg Iroh for his forgiveness, just gets me every time 😭😭😭

[@ricardomorales8969]

Not to mention he said “he’s the one who’s been a real father to me.” I love that line.

[@dimensionzone8048]

​@@ricardomorales8969exactly. This is one of the shows that if I have no issue admitting that I bawl every time 😂😂😂

[@Attatsu]

One of the best details of the show is that Zuko can't use lightning. Every time we see it used in combat but especially against him, it's by his abusers: his dad, and his sister. And so the fact that he never learns to use it himself, but rather redirect that abuse, is so beautifully poetic.

[@melisakulu8779]

I watched a lot of reactions and a lot of them had a lot of emotions but when you girls were emotional I felt like I was watching this masterpiece for the first time. I watched ATLA over 10 times in past 3 years and I wanted to erase my memories so I could watch it for the first time again. Thanks to you, I don't need it. Thank you so much.

[@joel_8806]

Wow Ive been watching it since it came out in 2004. Watching it with this community feels like I never watched it.

[@kelonpie]

I remember their tears when Zuko scream during the duel, seeing their reaction to this is so wholesome and genuine

[@EggMixValid]

Why do u have a Naruto x Korra as a prp? O_O

[@EggMixValid]

@zirath ashe dayum tru xD

[@kelonpie]

@@EggMixValid because they are awesome!!! Also I read many fan fiction stories where Naruto and Korra are friends in the same world and one even when they are dating too! My best friend who is a big Korra fans ships them together as do I myself

[@EggMixValid]

@@kelonpie 🤨😳🧐🤔🙃 ok that's interesting I can see that ig It would kinda be like if he went with Sakura instead

[@kelonpie]

@@EggMixValid I can show you the fan fic story of Naruto and Korra. It's really good Naruto is Lin's son, his best friend is Asami and Kurama is like spirit guide for him

[@redviper6805]

Do you see the irony of Mark Hamill’s role as the Fire Lord?! In Star Wars Return of the Jedi he confronted an evil tyrant with lightning powers and had no means of defense against that. In Avatar, Hamill voices such a character and Zuko is able to defend himself. Azula is SO MEAN! Like father like daughter

[@wandanemer2630]

Every aspect of this show is just brilliant. Even the casting!!

[@mitsukitai2713]

Just to remind everyone how bad ass Iroh is, he broke out of prison **during** the eclipse!

[@a.g.demada5263]

I read on Internet, he's the only person, except the avatar, who's able to defeat his brother

[@tticusFinch]

The bars looked like they had been torn apart. The power he welds

[@zeallust8542]

Hes not an earth bender, but he sure is a metal *bender*.

[@androkguz]

@@a.g.demada5263 I'm pretty sure that Toph would beat the firelord. She doesn't even have to be above ground.

[@tbirdguy1]

I forgot how intense this episode was. Seeing Zuko face his abuser, seeing Sokka fear the worst for Suki, seeing Aang expierence the pain of losing... again! This show was so well written, and I'm pumped for the final 1/2 for you guys. IT's a real ride. Have fun.

[@jylgeekd2498]

I don't think ozai abused zuko

[@jesusshuttlesworth215]

@@jylgeekd2498 he kinda did tho physically(the scar) and mentally as well after that

[@mitsukitai2713]

@@jylgeekd2498 maybe not physically but you know there are other types of abuse. Emotional and mental for sure

[@magtovi]

@@jylgeekd2498 So I take that if your dad held a blowtorch against your face and burned half of it on purpose you'd consider it as just a weird way of him to express his discomfort towards you. Abuse? Psssht, what abuse?

[@jylgeekd2498]

@@magtovi he did not touch him tho

[@Noobmaster-is7kv]

From the example of how quickly Ozai created this magnificent double lightning strike, you can guess how dangerous and powerful he really is. He did this with only a hint of sunlight, that is indeed terrifying!

[@tbirdguy1]

Had Aang faced him or Toph, they would have been literal toast after a few moments. As powerful as Aang is, the firelord had nearly perfect firebending, and the vicious precision that Aang couldn't match.

[@Noobmaster-is7kv]

@@tbirdguy1 so true!

[@Hekateras]

One of my favourite things about the show (of which there are so... so... so damn many) is the way Ozai is built up as a threat - voice and silhouette only at first, a towering shadow. The most we see of him is the back of his head, the displeased curl of his lips. We don't even directly see his face until season 3, if I remember correctly, and he never fails to dominate every scene he's in. For so long, we come to know him through the way he has shaped characters (Zuko, Azula) and the world. Then we meet him and suddenly it makes sense why Azula is the way she is. Ozai, who has even more deadly firebending, even more cunning manipulation. Who has made her this way. Azula's treatment of Zuko suddenly pales in comparison to the clear vicious contempt we see from Ozai. Not only does it make him utterly terrifying - our fear of him making it that much easier to relate to Aang and Zuko's fear of him - but it also parallels the development of Zuko's relationship with his father and the way he sees his father. There's something very fitting about the fact that when *we* see Ozai clearly, it is also the time Zuko, for the first time in his life, comes to see his father clearly for who and what he is.

[@theunderdog9353]

@@Hekateras Just one correction; Ozai is more powerful than Azula. The writers even confirmed that by saying Ozai is the most powerful firebender alive in ATLA. Azula is crazy powerful and definitely #2 but Ozai is the clear dominator here. I can't go into detail without spoiling but it's a fact that the writers have confirmed he's more powerful than Azula

[@Hekateras]

@@theunderdog9353 I just realised my phrasing was ambiguous, but by "Then we meet him and suddenly it makes sense why Azula is the way she is. Who has even more deadly firebending, even more cunning manipulation" I did absolutely mean that Ozai is the deadlier firebender, Ozai is the more cunning manipulator, Ozai made her the way she is. So yes, I agree entirely.

[@webx135]

Also don't forget that Toph knows about Zuko from the discussion she had with Iroh over tea in "The Chase". Basically that and "The Crossroads of Destiny" are like the only two things she has to go on at this point.

[@theunderdog9353]

This is actually the first time I really realize that Zuko hasn't really confronted Aang since before Toph even joined team Avatar...

[@manuelcorrea2365]

@@theunderdog9353 What do you mean by "confronting"? Because in "The Crossroads of Destiny", Zuko did attack Aang and Aanga fought back,

[@syrusangi8743]

Now that I think about it, it makes sense why Toph didn't hold any malice against Zuko. She joined the group when Azula was the real threat n the only times she learned about Zuko was from his uncle who gave a broader perspective of his personality n his struggles Therefore, she didn't really need any life changing Field Trip with him cuz he really had nothing to prove to like the others (except for burning her feet which he apologized for)

[@Hekateras]

@@syrusangi8743 She also understands better than anyone else in the Gaang how much growing up in a family like Zuko's can *warp* a person. So she can see the bigger picture and not think that his political allegiance (for much of the show) defines him as a person.

[@monstermash1571]

I remember when this episode aired 13 years ago. A full decade later and Zukos confrontation with his father still brings me to tears. Can't wait till you finish the series and do your best not to have anything spoiled for you!!

[@kelonpie]

Ozai pushed the "Ursa button" he'd should not have done that

[@Noobmaster-is7kv]

Your reactions make me feel like I've never seen the series before. It is very entertaining.

[@Pikminiman]

+

[@Hachigenushoda1]

Seeing reactions to Zuko's arc is actually so cathartic.

[@o7o6o5o4o3]

You two really feel the emotions the show tries to convey. Ive never seen such raw and honest emotions from other reactors. You both really get these characters in a way that others don't seem to. You are my favourite reactors for this show! Keep up the amazing work, and thanks!

[@no1guy825]

I also just noticed, strangely, that Zuko's scarred eye is so disfigured, that it can't even release tears normally...tears flow out of his ducts but they seem to get caught in the scar tissue. So symbolic and sad.

[@cuylorna]

sometimes he cries from that eye as well, like when he reunited with iroh on the last episodes

[@moonmanstan]

He also has to sleep scar side down so he can actually hear well, his hearing was damaged when he was burned, but hes comfortable enough to sleep scar side up whenever he's with iroh, just a little thing that makes the show even better imo

[@dr.j7542]

@@moonmanstan if this is true, its so messed up man.

[@noelleirina5628]

They knew about the invasion plan because Azula and her friends pretended to be Kiyoshi warriors in Ba Sing Se, and the king told them about it

[@beethewizard]

I cannot express how moving it is to watch your reactions. You ladies have stolen my heart. I cannot wait for your next reaction.

[@mico_lodeon9116]

Kinda nervous for them tho if they can handle episode 19 but im so excited I cant wait!!! 😁❤️

[@beethewizard]

@@mico_lodeon9116 They will be fine, very emotional but they’re strong women they can handle it.

[@sinnytax]

Season 3 really feels like harvesting the crops of seasons 1&2. Can't wait for the rest!

[@skjoldmadn2073]

I just love watching you guys because you’re so emotionally invested in the show. You’re not just watching it, you care. And it’s just so enjoyable to watch you experience it, as someone who’s loved this show for so long

[@jir9923]

I love your videos. Btw Don’t know if you remember but Azula, as the amazing villain that she is, knew about the invasion because when she infiltrated in ba sing se the king told her thinking that she was a kyoshi warrior :). Can’t wait to see your reaction to the next episodes 💙💙💙

[@katclark4411]

Ive rewatched you guys reacting to this series like three times now. I’ve never seen someone be so emotionally moved by this show as I am. I feel seen ❤

[@Thetruepianoman]

Haha I'm with you there, this is a bit of a comfort reaction for me

[@Sephiroth766]

It's what you guys said in the end of the book 2 finale. Zuko needed to betray Aang. He needed this journey for him to finally realize what he actually wants. He thought he wanted to please his father and get his acceptance but he knew quickly it didn't feel right.

[@Thomas-jo4rz]

I absolutely love how during season 3 you guys are just absolutely, emotionally wrecked at the end of each episode, you can't even muster up words at first to describe how much therapy you just received from a 20 minute episode. Speaks volumes for the show and I love that you allow yourselves to be vulnerable. Best reaction channel

[@sofi7922]

Zuko redirecting lightning for the first time back at Ozai is probably my favorite moment in the entire series

[@ndtrx]

This show makes me just as emotional as you guys get. They've built up the development so much that they can just weave in so many heart aching moments, like by this point you're just so attached to these characters that even the smallest things mean SO much. I love that you guys just GET it. Thanks for these videos :) I'm crying right along with you :')

[@rollyro71]

Ozai's quick lighting wind up was terrifying and exciting to see 😮

[@sammylane21]

"he may have been your father but he wasn't your daddy"-Yondu- Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2

[@streamspoart2671]

"I'm sorry i never do any right, but i'm damn lucky you're my boy 🙂"

[@streamspoart2671]

Of course Azula so terrifying, she's a 400 foot tall purple platypus bear with pink horns & silver wings

[@wandanemer2630]

I need to see whatever THAT looks like.

[@brabbelbeest]

The fact that Aang is just a kid show very well in the finale of season one when he tries to take out the enemy's ships. When he returns he states that he can't fight them all, Yue says that he has to because he is the Avatar, to which Aang replies "I'm just one kid" while he nearly collapses from exhaustion. From this point on, the show is going to pick up pace even more so and each episode that is comming is generally considered to be amongst the better of the entire show. In other words, you girls are in for a ride... can't wait to see your reactions!

[@xDelase]

You know how hard it was back in the days where the last season wasnt available yet as this episode ended - torture!

[@wandanemer2630]

But also SUCH SATISFACTION!

[@gtgrandom]

Your reactions at 4:52 are identical lol. That "my father" speech gets me every time too. T_T

[@Qin_Lee]

Basco va is just S tier. Perfect for Zuko

[@MM-ly7cm]

NOW THE SHOW BEGINS. The episodes after this all the way to the end are INCREDIBLE. Ugh I’m so excited to see how you react

[@dr.j7542]

Comeon. The show began long time ago. But It tends to shift gears mid season and never look back....ALWAYS. It happened after the The Winter Solstice episodes and the Storm in book 1, It happened after Zuko alone and the Dessert in book 2...and now

[@Realmfaker]

The Earth King also told Azula about the invasion and the eclipse when he thought she was a Kiyoshi warrior.

[@tofu8676]

Eclipse or not, facing Ozai was such an Alpha move on Zuko's part... still getting chills after al these years.

[@wandanemer2630]

He was no longer a boy anymore.

[@tofu8676]

@@wandanemer2630 *Baby boy status denied*

[@dr.j7542]

@@tofu8676 hahahaaaa

[@bolt2134]

These reactions to Zuko are the best, he's the best character of this show

[@TheZombiecowmeat]

where is Mai and Tylee is such a good questions that I never even pondered on 100 rewatches hahaha

[@SenorEscaso]

I have been looking forward to seeing their reactions to Zuko confronting his father for so long! :D

[@theleftywhoknocks4051]

Seeing zuko tell ozai to his face that "iroh is the one who's been a real father to me," is beautiful.

[@jumodjones461]

You two cry at all the times I do and I will always be appreciative of that. The feels, all the feels…

[@samiulislam3868]

from this point on every episode will be 10/10. Zuko will elevate the group dynamics so much just wait!

[@CPT_Frostie]

Chill on the spoilers

[@nasmaraj3363]

Ehh.. episode 14 is OK maybe a 8.5/10?

[@magtovi]

Just fucking stop talking about the future! Yeah we all know you already watched it.

[@dr.j7542]

YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO ADD THAT LAST BIT!!!

[@jir9923]

I knew you would have loved this episode. It literally emotionally destroyed you 😂💙

[@ajscorp87able]

I was waiting for you guys reaction to when Zuko said he's joining the Avatar. it was well worth the anticipation.

[@rorygal2991]

oh my god, I've never seen anyone else react to this show the way I do; it's so powerful and beautiful, but too many dismiss it as "just a kid's show". I love watching your reviews; it's like seeing my brain personified

[@Hekateras]

"They need to fucking stop" - if that ain't a mood. So many Chekov's Guns on the wall fired off during this two-parter, it was too much to handle.

[@YourPerfectDoom]

Chekhov's arsenal lol

[@cheby24]

Awesome Chekhov reference

[@Hekateras]

@@cheby24 I believe this kind of thing is fairly common knowledge in a particular kind of circle: tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChekhovsGun (I want to say 'writing circle' or 'media analysis circle' but that's just overly fancy speak for 'interested in how stories work and has gotten lost for hours on TV Tropes)

[@acenull0]

Omg YES! AZULA IS SUCH A JOY TO WATCH! She's perfect and calculated! A true prodigy just like Katara! Such an amazing antagonist

[@brunopizarro3700]

Azula knew about the plan because she heard it from the Earth King when she got to Ba Sin Se, remember? She knew they were planning an invasion and even knew the exact day that the eclipse would occure. And because she had a suspicion that Aang was still alive, she thought that they would still try to attack them on that day. She is so powerful and smart. She's a really good villain. The kind of villain you want.

[@infiniteseas6875]

Literally anything happens: These two: 🥺

[@vvveraaa]

Zuko's arc is really well-written and love your reaction!

[@trevor3013]

When I first saw this episode years ago, I had completely forgotten that azula knew about the invasion when she was spying on the earth king. Love the writers

[@cg6176]

I screamed when I saw this and gave my friends a heart attack. Our dinner was spilled all over the floor. Worth it though.

[@iamdeathiamentropyiamdarks3517]

That Zuko and Ozai scene, the creators know the country they are referencing the fire nation to.

[@SeraphSeph]

I think this is the episode that solidified that ozai deserved no sympathy. He tried to kill his son in cold blood. Its apparent he only cares about the power he personally has.

[@UTU49]

This episode is so good. Honestly, it's hard to believe how good this show is. Zuko has been building to this moment since the very beginning.

[@davidstone281]

Christ the scene with Zuko and Ozai is fucking brilliant. Both actors were fantastic.

[@papl20]

That Zuko and Ozai scene was so damn powerful. They really went there, they really addressed childhood abuse and overcoming trauma, they also show us how even after what happened to Zuko and what he did he was willing to admit his mistakes and accept that he really was loved and helped, and that no matter what he was willing to correct his wrongs. It also broke me that they left the older people behind, they lose everyone but the youngest and now they're the ones who have to fight and end the war...and if that ain't the most tragic thing I don't know what is

[@Hekateras]

Another "place" they also went: "They hate us, and we deserve it." That last part is so, so important. Zuko accepts responsibility for the suffering caused by the Fire Nation and doesn't try to minimise it or make excuses. He clearly loves his people (what they *could* be). It takes a lot of courage to admit that they need redemption as well.

[@magtovi]

@@Hekateras That exact part flies right over a lot of Americans' heads.

[@Hekateras]

@@magtovi Not just Americans. The world as we know it is shaped by imperialism, past and present. US imperialism, British imperialism, French and Spanish colonialism, Japanese and Chinese imperialism all just in recent memory. Though yes, American exceptionalism is certainly worth commenting on in this context purely because no other country in the world currently has a military quite that absurdly large, or military fingers in so many proverbial pies all around the world. So much of what is said about the Fire Nation (largest military, greatest technological advancement in the military, conquering and controlling other nations in order to "share their greatness" and spread their obviously superior lifestyle and culture could be applied to the modern US right now. My home country's democratic election less than ten years ago was overthrown with a US-instigated coup - all for the sake of weakening Russia and strengthening US positions close to Russia - and that country has been rolling down a hill into (even further) nationalism and fascism ever since. I can never go home again, in a sense, because I no longer recognise what's left of it. So it's hard for me not to hate the US as an institution, even as I recognise that individual Americans just going about their lives can't really help what they've been brought up to think and believe. It's like the AtLA episode where Aang discovers that generations upon generations of Fire Nation children have simply been brought up to think the Air Nomads had a completely different way of life, had a *military*, as a way of erasing the genocide. These kids don't know better. The teacher doesn't know better. And that's just one falsehood out of many. How do you even begin untangling a web of lies that goes so deep? That an entire way of life is based on, that is used to justify endless wars and invasions? That the system will fight tooth and nail to protect, because otherwise it will crumble? I wish there were another post-AtLA show that tackles some of these issues or the comics went into it at all. Alas.

[@magtovi]

@@Hekateras Honestly this is the first time I've seen an American production address this issue so accurately in relation to the way the U.S. has managed itself the last 150 years. The fact that too many countries were living their life normally (or at least trying to) "until the Fire Nation attacked", in the last century. The fact that their official discourse is that they want to "share their greatness" when in reality all they do is plunder. The fact that they think that everyone else admires and respects them, when in reality all of those nations fear them and hate them for their crimes. And the most important one maybe is the fact their people is completely oblivious to all of this. The level of manipulation the U.S. government has over its people is flabbergasting. Anyway, this is one of the best shows ever.

[@sparrow2068]

that final aang speech as he was crying, that's what a leader is. not afraid to show emotions, but still taking responsibility. loved ur reaction as always. shit made us tearbend

[@cuauhtliquiroz6989]

Imagine if Zuko after redirecting the lightning took off saying : oh shit oh shit oh fuck....

[@jerrydboss7251]

What had me in this episode is Aang admitting she's too quick, and he's supposed to be the fastest and most agile

[@nastynateoftroy]

you'll remember when "azula and the bitches (love that)" were pretending to be the kyoshi warriors, and the earth king blabbed his mouth about the invasion to them back in season two.

[@jimin-ssi7256]

It’s good Zuko didn’t kills his father or that Airo didn’t try to kill him - cause for the world it would all look like a fight between the family and it wouldn’t really have the outcome it would if the Avatar does it. By avatar doing it Zuko will not be seen as just a power hungry member of a family

[@troyareyes]

Yall look so emotionally drained at the end lmao!!

[@tticusFinch]

Ikr the hard cut from the end of the episode and then they're just laying the quiet, all depressed. Good editing

[@IamnotJohnFord]

People ask why Zuko didn't just attack his father when he had the upper hand. I think there are a few reasons that make sense. Zuko is leaving the fire nation to help the Avatar. That's not the same as fighting his father directly. Zuko is still his father's son. Attacking his own father and running him thru with his swords is probably still too much for him to try. If he kills his father he is lost. If he hesitates at the wrong moment, his father will definitely kill him without remorse. Also, the fire lord isn't an idiot. Rest assured he had some other non-fire related defenses at the ready if Zuko indeed attacked. Notice how he never strayed from from his throne. Powerless is not helplessness.

[@georgev3433]

Fun fact: Ming the jail guard was voiced by Big Avatar fan, famous Tennis star: Serena Williams.

[@tieganmccusker3034]

This is even worse when you realise ozai just admitted to his son that he was prepared to kill him, and also whilst he was a very young child. The only reason he didn't was because his mother offered to kill ozais father to make ozai the firelord. If it wasn't for ursa, ozai would have murdered his own son. 🥺

[@heldengrab8312]

I think Azula should have used Mai and Tai-Lee aswell. Since they have No firebending anyway they are Not affected.

[@jennamiller7016]

There’s a comic explaining Zukos mom life after banishment

[@obiaghamelu3060]

Man the concept of watching this show for the first time is so wild to me. I would love to experience it now not knowing what is going to happen with my adult brain. My absolute favourite show. So nice watching people like you react to it for the first time and fully appreciate it.

[@dejat.4407]

Zuko pulling the ultimate Uno reverse card

[@troyareyes]

9:25 Nothing to see here, just Zuko using the wisdom given by his uncle to defend himself against the abuse of his father!

[@wandanemer2630]

**inhuman sobbing noises**

[@gracebrown3074]

I agree about the thing they said that this show doesn’t leave any lose ends! It’s one of the things I love about this show and another show Agents of SHIELD, that nothing that happens or happened is forgotten. Nothing is left up in the air. Just like life every moment is remembered and effects everything, even if it’s a few seasons later. They tie up and remember everything!

[@leafblade3T9]

Note: Iroh escaped without knowing that Zuko turned on Ozai. We don't know what Iroh thinks of zuko until we'll see them again

[@a.g.demada5263]

I think he believed in Zuko despite his bad choices

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

@@a.g.demada5263 Iroh never lost faith in Zuko. . "I was never angry with you. I was sad, because I was afraid you had lost your way." . "I did lose my way." . "But, you found it again, and you did it by yourself. And, I am so happy, you found your way here."

[@a.g.demada5263]

@@DoremiFasolatido1979 Zuko is very lucky to have someone like Iroh in his family

[@nathanielreik6617]

On Wednesday Nickelodeon announced a new branch of their company: Avatar Studios led by the creators of Avatar and their first project is gonna be an animated movie. Also there are currently 6 post ATLA comic series.

[@magtovi]

WHAT?!?!?!!

[@nathanielreik6617]

@@magtovi Yup! Look it up!

[@Stardweller1]

I could spend ALL DAY listening to Zuko's speech to Ozai!

[@gtaipan7422]

Zuko has finally restored his own honor, we are all so proud of him. 🥲

[@goldenbojack619]

And with Avatar Studios announcement I think it’s a perfect time to be Avatar fan. More content, more reactions, more hype.

[@tkojit]

I swear u guys are one of the best reactors on yt

[@perrycarters3113]

Not enough people talk about the fact that Zuko had his father dead-to-rights in their confrontation. Ozai had never seen or heard of lightning redirection before. It's a water-bender methodology employed on a fire bending technique. The mere fact that he was knocked on his ass from a proximity detonation means he had NO counterplay if Zuko just aimed that lightning center-mass. If Zuko wanted to, Ozai would have died on the spot, from his own redirected lightning.

[@Thetruepianoman]

That's a good point

[@unicornunicorn3249]

I never cried from this episode lmao so why did I now? Lol

[@boomarcus22]

the amount of STRESS on yall's faces!! Sorry but I loved it lmao great vid girls

[@ManUnitedrules7]

Their reactions to this episode was the best! Especially when Zuko faces Firelord Ozai!

[@pranavgoel9978]

Azula knew about the day of black invasion because she infiltrated the Earth Kingdom posing as the Kyoshi warriors and the Earth King told her - otherwise the fire nation would not be prepared and the invasion plan would have worked.

[@IamnotJohnFord]

Yes, the fire nation knew of the eclipse and the invasion plan. And, Aang and the crew knew about their knowledge. But, they had no way to know Azula would be there. They also had no idea she would be so elusive. They also didn't know that she would be the Dai LI to protect her. They made all the difference. Aang, with the help of Toph, had time to seek out the fire lord and attack him while he was powerless. Azula is always two steps ahead of everyone. I still am in awe that this is a kid's show. So many layers. My daughter and I watched this when she was maybe 4 years old. She liked the powers. 6 years later she has watched it again. Now, now we can talk about how sad, joyful, deep, well thought out, etc.. this series really is.