Avatar: The Last Airbender 3x6 REACTION!! "The Avatar and the Firelord"

[@ShAdoWj1995]

The scene where Iroh gives Zuko the Prince relic is so much more meaningful when you realize the reason Iroh had it. It was his, and was going to be his son's

[@chmzzzly]

chills!

[@venenders170]

My favorite shot of this episode is seeing Zuko and Iroh talking through the bars yet the bars make it seem as Zuko is the one in a prison. Iroh is never shown through the bars and is sitting in sunlight to show his freedom and mindstate while Zuko is always shown with the bars infront of him and almost entrapped in darkness to represent how caged he feels now. Amazing shot that shows how these characters feel now.

[@imaaduddin7715]

Ventus Enders yeah I agree it was incredible the way they showed it even though Iroh was behind bars they showed him in light and they showed Zuko in darkness and always showed the bars with Zuko and not Iroh

[@spelcheak]

9:17 Iroh is shown through the bars.

[@paulk.221]

Dekimate I was about to post that exact same reply.

[@aramthemyth]

genius

[@MayhemTyphone]

Dekimate that's not the point. Look at when we get a wide shot, and you see it from Iroh's perspective, making Zuko look caged.

[@theanafront3746]

Aang: "Do you think that in another life, we could have been friends?" chills, man...

[@sanya5538]

Yes! That part was so good

[@MiNameisJager]

Some froendships trascend even lifetimes.

[@someone-go8ee]

In Legend of Korra that becomes true. Toph and Katara become Korra’s mentors, with Katara becoming Korra’s waterbending master.

[@TylerClear]

I never caught that, and now someones chopping onions

[@margarethafalco63]

Aww the Dragon wanted to protect Roku just like Appa with Aang

[@UnlicensedOkie]

Margaretha Falco when the avatar dies, their spirit animal died anyways. He wanted to be there with him when it happened

[@margarethafalco63]

UnlicensedOkie Right :(

[@DocGenius42]

UnlicensedOkie does this get mentioned in the comic?

[@UnlicensedOkie]

DocGenius42 // Archergames pretty sure the show mentions it as some point, plus it's just common knowledge in a lot of stories that when the person dies, their spirit animal dies too.

[@DocGenius42]

UnlicensedOkie can't remember it neither from the last airbender nor from korra

[@MeganBrennan]

Did you guys notice the foreshadowing at the beginning of the episode? Roku and Sozin are fighting each other, Roku gets beaten by a force of nature, Sozin comes to the rescue, but let's him fall at the end. The Earthbender in the intro is actually Toph's original design, and they ended up recycling Toph's original design and used it for Sud, Roku's teacher.

[@mitchhamilton64]

i always saw it as ozai seeing an opportunity and using it to his advantage. like when roku was hit with the gas.

[@materialmanners]

Megan Brennan holy shit nice catch

[@vinicius1589]

i never realized that

[@marcorubio4628]

Megan Brennan amazing

[@water223]

Gotta love the details in the show

[@ZRStein]

Take note of the colours of Sozin's dragon. It's blue. And Roku's is red. Back during Zuko's vision at the end of Season 2, he saw a red and blue dragon. The blue dragon was trying to tempt him and had Azula's voice, while the red dragon wanted him to resist and had Iron's voice.

[@imaaduddin7715]

Zach Passmore lol yeah I've noticed that too and we will be seeing dragons again soon! Can't wait for that episode!

[@zeebird]

Yup and they are blue and red too.

[@lextasy227]

good catch!

[@zeebird]

***** They don't read comments idiot. They have expressed that they won't for this series.

[@colerizzato4110]

bro u switched the dragons

[@billytessio6326]

Roku and Sozin both died with regret. Ironically, Roku felt he should've been more decisive, killing Sozin when he had the chance. Conversely, Sozin talks about his "vision for a brighter future" but at the start of the episode says "as I feel my own life dimming, I can't help but think of a time when everything was so much brighter. I remember my friend." He regrets not helping Roku as he wasted the remainder of his life searching for Aang in vain. Azula assumed the weathered firelord died peacefully in his sleep, when that very much was not the case.

[@rk.r2439]

Thank you for pointing that out!

[@UnevenRanger]

I wonder if he searched for Aang to kill him... or ask forgiveness.

[@dandychiggins7240]

Nice one ÓwÒb

[@Mrryn]

@@UnevenRanger Considering that Sozin was the one who launched the assault on the air temples and the monks and airbenders were all killed, I imagine it wasn't one to find forgiveness; otherwise Aang wouldn't be the last of his people. Pretty sure genocide wasn't carried out without an order from the top.

[@UnevenRanger]

@@Mrryn I'm confused. I didnt deny that Sozin was the one who ordered the attack on the Air Nomads and committed genocide against them out of fear of the next avatar. The fact that he committed that act doesn't mean that he couldn't have a change of heart in his elder years. To quote: "As I feel my own life dimming, I cant help but think of a time when everything was so much brighter, I think of my friend." Does that sound like a guy who (considering as far as we know he spent his ENTIRE life searching for Aang) is searching for him to try and kill him? Maybe that is how it started out but I choose to believe that as he grew older, he realised that the 'greatness' of the fire nation he was trying to spread to the other nations wasn't worth him having betrayed his old friend, and continued his search in the hopes of finding him and apologising to him in his next life. It's much more in keeping with the message that Avatar told of there being both good and bad in all people.

[@fullyautomagi1427]

"Anyone is capable of great good and great evil. Everyone, including the Fire lord and the Fire nation need to be treated like they're worth giving a chance." Poignant as ever NOW.

[@Connoreda]

Fullyauto Magi dude for real

[@shiro7220]

Still. I will kill just the firelord, Azula should have a chance but daddy? Kill him. xD

[@allisoncornell4378]

Man, this really was a great episode. I still get the chills everytime I watch it. This show knows how to hit it home.

[@angelsrageunleashed5441]

Roku to Aang: Some friendships are so strong, they can even transcend lifetimes. Toph: Do u really think friendships can last more than one lifetime? Aang: (holds Toph's hand) I don't see why not. Korra: Toph? Toph: Good to see you again twinkletoes.

[@user-gx3ji2sj8n]

I didn’t love Korra but that moment was definitely great

[@DavyEddyBenny]

14:05 Zuko's grandfather is Azulon, you can guess from where Azula's name came from.

[@TheDoc377]

I would guess that it came from Azulon.

[@sasha5081]

Maybe I'm just an emotional wreck, but when the dragon flew around roku and was protecting him while the volcano came down, I cry every single time. It just shows how strong a bond is between a human and it's animal. And it pisses me off when people say it's stupid and unnecessary.

[@imaaduddin7715]

Sasha Star yes and you also see strong bonds with animal and human in the show with Appa and the Gaang and also Momo

[@lalalalisa41]

Yes! Which was why when Aang lost Appa, it actually pissed me off that some people were saying how "losing a pet" wasn't enough of a justification for Aang's behavior >:(

[@canvas_125]

Sasha Star and that music that follows is tragically beautiful. I hate it when they address the Avatar's spirit animal as "pet" too. Ugh, like no. The bond between an Avatar and their companion is so much more than that. And I tear up at that scene as well.

[@lalalalisa41]

I tear up every time too, because how could you not? Your companion for life is willing to do anything for you ... even if it means dying with you.

[@imaaduddin7715]

Lalisa T Yeah i agree it was understandable at Aang being so upset, but the way he lashed out at Katara after everything she was doing for the whole gaang like come on now that's a bit too far, it looked like Aang only cared about himself and not about what others were feeling and going through, especially Katara, which is why people were upset at Aang's behavior

[@ghinafadhila]

That simple statement of Eric though: "I love Roku so much." Same, Eric, same. Ain't he just awesome. Sometimes it's still hit me on how unbelievably good Avatar: the Last Airbender is. This episode is just exceptional. Great discussion, guys. I really enjoy it.

[@moamed2006]

There isn't one bad episode in the entire series, there's a reason why its a 9.1 on imdb, I've watched the entire series maybe 5 or 6 times and I enjoy it every time.

[@imaaduddin7715]

Nabila Ghina Fadhila yes!!! Every episode is incredible I loved every single one even though there are a couple people don't really like

[@king__iopa6841]

Yeah. And how unbelievably sad that Nickelodeon were assholes, and the creators didn't make season 4 about Zuko finding his mother. And also Shyamalan with his piece of crap

[@ShayaA284]

Nabila Ghina Fadhila Roku is great! The only time i didn't like him was in the comics

[@shineinouzen7412]

Hassan Mohammed 9.2 ;)

[@CaptCooldude]

"Good and evil are always at war inside you, Zuko. It is your nature, your legacy." I've always loved that line.

[@imaaduddin7715]

CaptCooldude yeah every Iroh quote is gold especially when they relate with Zuko like everything he says about Zuko is always correct and makes so much sense like what he told Zuko back in Lake Laogai in Book 2 about Zuko choosing his destiny just amazing

[@CaptCooldude]

Absolutely agree. That's why I love Iroh so much.

[@imaaduddin7715]

CaptCooldude Same!

[@Omnimegas]

on the subject of Iroh's new voice; the person who ended up succeeding was Greg Baldwin, who was Mako's long time understudy. he really would be the only one who could come close to imitating Mako's cadence.

[@werock2785]

that guy from the intro is rokus earth bending teacher, it was confirmed by Nickelodeon

[@imaaduddin7715]

Leonard Church but at first it was going to be what Toph would look like originally

[@quantum0151]

imaad uddin so toph was going to be a guy?

[@werock2785]

@@quantum0151 yes Toph was originally meant to be a guy.

[@dani0328]

No matter how many times I watch it, when Toph asks about friendships and how they can transcend lifetimes, I tear up =')

[@mordirit8727]

And, by the way: Fire Lord Sozin > Fire Lord Azulon > Fire Lord Ozai > Prince Zuko

[@skeeyee1643]

how you gonna cut out azula like that

[@LordMazulia]

He's connecting Sozin to Zuko. Azula wouldn't show up in that line.

[@opaquea2448]

Lol Bunnit W I was thinking the same thing like 'OMFG, how dare they cut Azula.....oh wait.' :P

[@BhBc8f8]

Nope sorry males take priority and besides Zuko's older right?

[@opaquea2448]

Black Bishop Yeah Zuko is older by 2 years. Lol I know many who think Azula (look and acts) older though. But I get the point now.

[@Liesmith424]

They can't do a "History of Kyoshi" episode because it would have to be R-rated. The death toll would be in the hundreds of thousands.

[@robertwinslade3104]

Plus it might need to be more like a movie in length; she lived to be 230 years old.

[@091696g]

if wolverine can be R rated in Logan, its time for a R rated Avatar lol

[@ghinafadhila]

She's just badass that way. I really love her.

[@under_score3829]

The death toll would be catastrophic! You *must* contact me! I'll see myself out.

[@AnarchHive]

One could almost say... that she left big shoes to fill.... *wink* *wink* :D

[@maxmustermann9058]

Zukos dual swords actually foreshadowed his double heritage/destiny, I recommend rewatching the scene in "Zuko Alone" where he talks about them. Yes, Rokus earth master is the guy from the intro and a prototype for Toph, who was supposed to be a guy, before Aaron Ehasz, the genius behind the show, changed that. You can look up the sources on the wiki.

[@MetallicaRules]

While Aaron Ehasz was a fantastic writer and contributed a lot, he's certainly not the "genius" of the show. Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, the creators of Avatar, can be considered the "geniuses," but even then, it was a whole team effort.

[@imaaduddin7715]

MetallicaRules I agree with you it was a team effort but Ehasz was definitely the genius behind it and was the most talented writer all of the best and top episodes from the show are written by him and ATLA would definitely not be what it is today without Ehasz and with just mike and Bryan doing everything like just look at LOK that's how isn't close to ATLA and one of the reasons why is cause Ehasz wasn't one of the writers, Ehasz brought so much more to the show mike and Bryan originally just wanted Katara to be the only female in the show, you know much that would've sucked Ehasz was the one to make Toph a female and Azula a female both phenomenal characters and mike and Bryan wanted ATLA to originally be some type of sci fi setting but Ehasz was the one to make it a more eastern ancient setting like how it is and like I said I agree that it was a team effort but Ehasz was the master behind this show and it wouldn't be what it is without him

[@MetallicaRules]

+imaad udder While Aaron was certainly fantastic, I don't think he was the best. I found both Michael and his wife Elizabeth just as good if not better than him. Aaron has The Storm and Crossroads of Destiny, Michael has The Waterbending Master, 3 of the 4 episodes of the finale, and The Blind Bandit, and Elizabeth has Zuko Alone, The Avatar and the Firelord, and The Southern Raiders (which is easily one of the greatest episodes of any TV show that I have ever seen). I'm pretty sure the choice to not make it sci-fi was by the creators while it was still in early development, unless you can link me a source that tells me otherwise. And while TLOK isn't as good as TLA, I still find it an amazing show in its own right. While the characters and story is better in TLA, TLOK is a much more adult and smarter show with its themes and imagery.

[@maxmustermann9058]

As head writer and co-producer Ehasz was involved with all episodes. I am still baffled how some people can think of LOK as smart or mature, it is just more ambitious. Edit: You are all right about TLAB being a group effort, I really should have clarified that.

[@lalalalisa41]

+imaad uddin While I can agree Aaron and his wife were fantastic writers, I can't ignore that it wasn't just him and his wife that made ATLA what it is. In the end, it was a collaboration and team effort that made ATLA what it is *and* it was Mike and Bryan that brought forth the idea to even start creating this wonderful world. I can respect if you think they aren't as great as the Ehaszs, but without them, we wouldn't even have Avatar to begin with. As for LOK, I personally enjoyed it and thought it was amazing in its own right (especially given how horribly it was treated by Nickelodeon). I can respect if others don't feel the same though.

[@raiguard]

Firebending is all about energy. In the very first episode of Book 1, Iroh explains it as thus: "The breath creates energy in the body. This energy extends past your limbs and becomes fire." From this we can conclude that firebenders actually bend pure energy, not specifically fire. So it stands to reason that they could manipulate the energy around them, including draining it. This is also why they are able to create and channel lightning - because they can control the energy flow within their own bodies.

[@ObligedUniform]

Well for those Firebenders that are wise or dedicated enough to see that. Ozai and many of the Firebenders we have seen up to this point are very much gun ho 'burn everything' like Zhao was. Thus theres not many at the present time that see Firebending in that way.

[@imaaduddin7715]

Raiguard yes I agree they use the energy and the heat in their body to produce fire they are the only benders that don't their element present to bend like earth benders water benders and Airbenders do fire benders produce fire on their own and if there is a fire close to them well that's better for them cause they have more to bend

[@canvas_125]

Raiguard I actually think fire is a very underrated element now that I realize this.

[@Itachikeyser99]

Does it matter in which way Ozai 'sees' firebending? He is the best firebender in the series alongside Iroh.

[@raiguard]

Daniel99 I was about to respond but then realized it would be spoilers. I'll respond when they get to that episode.

[@austinburke4334]

“I bet that created a divide maybe?” Looks to camera “A great divide” Nice season 1 reference!

[@chmzzzly]

what do you mean?

[@ellandecampbell6279]

The name of Ozai's father is Azulon (whom Azula is named after)

[@MeiTanteixX]

+Blind Wave By now, u should realize that Zuko's nightmare(inner conflict), about being the firelord and waking up as Aang(avatar), was a foreshadowing to this twist! :)

[@CluelessGamers1]

When an avatar says, "Don't challenge me!" You don't challenge them! I loved this episode so much. One of the best in the series.

[@Sokka2Me]

This hands down has my favorite moment in Avatar: amidst all the destruction and tragedy of someone dying, new life is born in a serene and beautiful way.

[@lextasy227]

ugh yes such a good episode!

[@ginnylily7]

The name you guys are looking for is Firelord Azulon. Azula is named after him.

[@lalalalisa41]

Yeah, the earthbender in the intro is Roku's master, Sud. So now, we basically know everyone in the intro. Water: Pakku, Earth: Sud, Fire: Azula, and Air: Probably Aang since it's never been confirmed that it was Aang (I like to think so though!!). This was such a great backstory episode! Most especially because we finally got to see what Roku meant by Aang inheriting his mistakes and problems and how he could've prevented the war. I also loved this episode for Roku's journey in becoming a fully-realized Avatar as well! It's one of my favorite things to see every time, because even though it was a very condensed showing of his journey, I loved how it felt like a full journey and by the end when he started bending all 4 elements, all I could think was "This is what the Avatar is supposed to be like. Someone whose patient, wise, and powerful". This episode definitely showed that, in my opinion :D Such a great twist there with Zuko, huh? I was completely mind-blown when I first heard it. Makes the Aang/Zuko parallels throughout the seasons that more amazing! "Some friendships are so strong, they can even transcend lifetimes"

[@MetallicaRules]

Well, scientifically speaking, there's no way to prove that...

[@lukasstrandvik6411]

Lalisa T some people say that the airbender is Gyatso when he was young

[@lalalalisa41]

MetallicaRules Wait, scientifically prove what lol?

[@tormenfly]

It was a Sokka reference you sweet cinamon child

[@lalalalisa41]

Krofty lol just realized that just now :P

[@Mayhemm007]

At the beginning of the episode when Roku trips over the tree root; Sozin catches him for a few seconds before letting him fall anyway. I just realized that this could be foreshadowing Sozin's final betrayal on the volcanic island. Roku is about to die when Sozin appears to apparently rescue him. Ultimately though, he abandons Roku to his death.

[@ceast5273]

"Born in you, along with all this strife, is the power to do _good_ in the world." One of my many favorite quote from these series.

[@mandalorianmarauder4749]

Roku and Sozin are the Xavier and Magneto of Avatar.

[@BeyondBlue22]

Eric, you might be pleased to know that, yes, the earthbender in the opening IS in fact Sud. Props on realizing it was him ouo

[@lordmistery8493]

"Without you all my plans are suddenly possible" Always loved that line for some reason, the scene was just so beautifull I guess.

[@dinozero2]

Aang fought a volcano, Roku fought a volcano and there one unnamed avatar that also fought a volcano. I'm telling you these volcano are no joke. They are the real enemies to the avatar.

[@trentsims]

The earthbending figure in the intro is based on both The Bolder and Roku's earthbending master. Those two characters were also early concepts for Toph's character before they decided to make her a young girl. Best call they ever made.

[@Blacklla]

You learn you're the avatar at 16 not 18.

[@DarkClassicGamer]

William Rollerson why did aang have to find out when he was 12?

[@blueyoshikid329]

If I had to make a guess, probably because the monks realized that they were in a time of war. The Avatar needed to be found sooner rather than later so he (or she) could restore balance.

[@Miss_Mewiththat]

DarkClassicGamer Because they knew Sozin was going to start a war, so they had to begin training him early

[@DarkClassicGamer]

blueyoshikid OK that makes sense. I feel like maybe they should've told him a little later when he was more emotionally mature. At least let him become a teenager

[@Blacklla]

DarkClassicGamer the Monks had receive visions or feelings of impending danger. They had to start his Avatar training early

[@sergiodelgadinho]

Aang: I, was your grandfather. Zuko: Nooooooooooo!!!!

[@zahirsookoor2673]

Wished they kept the end.... Toph "Do you really think that? That friendships can transcend lifetimes?" Sokka" (A bit sceptical) Well......scientifically....." Katara "Oh Sokka just hold hands!" * Waits a a few seconds......joins hands!!!!!!* hahahhahahaha hilarious!!!!!

[@philtrashno2]

Technically Toph said “You really think friendships can last more than one lifetime?” And Sokka responded “Well, technically, it’s not scientifically proven...”

[@jadhanshi5542]

Lmao, do not worry. You will see the 'full potential' of the avatar state as you have never seen before.

[@fivefs]

You can also connect the dragons from the conflict in Zuko when he was hallucinating, the Red and Blue Dragons being owned by Roku and Sozin respectively and matching the two bloodlines But the two sides expressing themselves in the voices of Iroh and Azula as influences of the ideology in his life.

[@BTAL1ama]

It's awesome that Eric almost said "No!" when Sozin fell towards the volcano until he remembered that was the evil fire lord haha what a show

[@tophbesst1938]

How can you cut out when Toph say " do you think friendship last longer than a lifetime"

[@animaniacjokerman95]

"Without you all my plans are suddenly possible." The way that he delivers that line is epic.

[@JohnRed]

This is one of the best episodes. Masterfully directed by telling the story from two different perspectives, and how both Aang and Zuko are connected. Just brilliant.

[@Joey-se1mk]

Hey guys, didn't you notice Sozin was voiced by Ron Perlman? Eric usually is pretty good at recognizing voices. Was hoping you would realise that during the reaction, this is my favourite episode too.

[@_John_Locke_]

This is one of my favorite episodes. It's right up there with The Guru and Zuko Alone. It's kind of a filler episode, but it tells such a great story, the same story, from different perspectives. It's very rare when it's done right, and when it is done right, it's just as good as this episode. I especially love the ending battle between Roku and the volcano, and how Sozin comes in at the last minute, and makes it a last five minutes. Speaking of Sozin, I like how they developed his relationship with Roku, from best friends to bitter rivals, which makes it very sad to see all that they have gone through, just to see Sozin leave Roku for dead. Even though Sozin killed off every non-frozen airbender, and sent the world into chaos, he's far worse when you consider he was a dick to his friend. I also like the message at the end about morality and friendship, and how Zuko is still troubled with how he should live his life. My only problems are the voice acting with post-fully-realized-Avatar Roku, who sounds like if the voice actor for Superman on HISHE had the flu, and the design of Min. There's nothing bad about her design, but she looks older than I think the creators intended. Also, her voice (which is Grey DeLisle; subtle) sounds a little weird, though I can't put my finger on it. I can overlook those nitpicks, and enjoy one of my favorite Avatar episodes.

[@Spartenjak42]

Just one more episode boys and girls, and then it's all uphill from there.

[@Spartenjak42]

Definitely. I'm just really excited for what's to come.

[@TheSvmurai]

Eldrin Jak oh boy... ep 8 here we come

[@TheDark4light]

ep 11 though. So many good things coming.... God I cant believe how awesome these get... except 9. 9 was necessary but still seemed like filler to me

[@keizersneesar7352]

I think I might just skip friday next week. Episode 3.9 was horrible imo. Worst episode of the entire series.

[@materialmanners]

Eldrin Jak except for Nightmares and Daydreams of course, then it's all uphill.

[@ahsink.3080]

Man, Eric is really good at identifying the characters in the intro.

[@acereporter73]

Every episode that includes Roku is always next level (to me). Personal ties, among family and friends, are so relevant to what makes this series great. I love seeing how those bonds play into character motivations.

[@DiZtheJedi]

Eric: "I love Roku so much". Me: Oh, then you're gonna love this episode!

[@korrarraable]

I love how avatar shows relationship between people. and that everyone has a story

[@RememberRox]

Loved this! Thanks for the reaction! My facourite scene is when avatar roku confronts firelors sozin. The music, the atmosphere, and the obvious change in character of sozin just gives me the chills. Oh, and rokus voice is so BADASS

[@nnndaprilster]

My heart leapt when Eric said that this was his fav episode of Avatar yet, because this IS my favorite episode of Avatar and ACK I LOVE EVERY BIT OF THIS ONE IT LITERALLY MAKES ME CRY. Okay, I lied. Second favorite to the finale. hahahah Rn I just cannot wait for you guys to get there! Also, yes, the earth bender in the opening sequence is, in fact, Roku's teacher. Loving this series so much and you guys are so awesome! Cheers!

[@MacXHammer]

Roku and Fang's death is heartbreaking, when Fang screams for his old friend alongside with that sad soundtrack

[@digitaladventurer2142]

Souzin did seem to have some regrets at the very start when Zuko was reading his will.

[@tristanneal9552]

14:00 Ozai's father was Fire Lord Azulon :) (whom Azula is named after)

[@isaactheworshipwarrior6687]

this really is one of the best episodes, and not just of season 3, but the entire show in general

[@eduardocampos634]

If you guys like the heat bending of Sozin wait until episode 8 and see what an alternative cool bending looks like... kinda creepy but cool.

[@TouAngel312]

just a thought. when they all arrive at Roku island, nobody believes that people use to inhabit the island until toph say there build and people underneath them. could she had seen Roku and his dragon body as well somewhere in the island.

[@Satherian]

"Friendships can transcend lifetimes" *thinks about ATLK* "Yep."

[@drummerxkun]

some friendships are so strong, they can even transcend lifetimes... CRIES IN LOK

[@tisubasah6241]

Toph: "Do you really think friendships can last more than one lifetime?" And then years later she meets Avatar Korra, literally the first sentence coming from her is "nice to see you again, twinkle toes".

[@brandontucker6958]

Anyone else exited for them to watch Legend of Korra, just becouse of the conversations they'll have

[@MrsStellaAbigail]

Is it confirmed that they will react to it?

[@saami9606]

Light Rider I was thinking then I was like they probs won't like it as much cos the first two season was horrible

[@NobodyXChallengerYT]

Stella Abigail Yes

[@NobodyXChallengerYT]

Sam Y I thought season one was one of the strongest. Season two was really weak tho

[@imaaduddin7715]

Light Rider yeah lol I can't wait for them and I'm sure their conversations will be great too!

[@MetallicaRules]

One of the best episodes of the series. I've always compared this episode to the Season 1 episode "The Storm" (coincidentally, The Storm was written by Aaron Ehasz, while his wife, Elizabeth Welch Ehasz, wrote The Avatar and The Firelord). We see even more parallels between Aang and Zuko, and unlike in The Storm, where we learn Aang and Zuko's backstory and history, it is now Aang and Zuko learning about the history of the war. And that twist, holy hell that twist.

[@lindseysquire8417]

Still disappointed that Aang never made any "I'm your great-grandpa, you HAVE to listen to me" jokes.

[@sparxx9537]

Did he know?

[@ThatBrunetteFromCali]

Now you'll be able to see the parallels of the dragons in Zukos dream back in book two.

[@SuperBrooklyndodgers]

Roku's earthbending teacher was Toph's orginal design before they changed it to her current form and reused it for him

[@arthurteixeira9866]

Zuko and Aang aren't that different if you think about it. This episode helps people seeing that

[@lordmistery8493]

This is always was the episode that got me emotional the most and gave me chills the most. I love Roku's character so much, and seeing you guys react to it on such a beautiful and wonderful way was really, really amazing! Dream came true here. That reveal about Zuko's grandfather's , the scene was so beautifully made , perfect! It's very rare when you see such beautiful writing, and directing and acting. This will certainly be one of my favorite reactions of Blind Wave.

[@sweetmatcha]

I can't wait for them to watch the scene of Zuko and Ozai during the episode "The Invasian" It's one of my favorites

[@dandychiggins7240]

Yes, this episode is in my top 5

[@LDIndustries]

I just realized that before Sozin and Roku destroyed it, the throne room of the Fire Lord's palace was smaller, less imposing, and allowed easier access to the Fire Lord with stairs leading right to the throne. However after it was rebuilt and the war had started, Sozin rebuilt the throne room so that the Fire Lord is distanced from all others and was more imposing.

[@ss-rr5ke]

the dragon didn't save Roku because he had already that toxic gas in his lungs so he was gonna die anyway. So instead the dragon was by his side when he died 😭 beautiful!

[@isbammoi3358]

One of my favorite episodes of ALTA of all time. It's so emotionally potent, and teaches so many lessons, especially about the nuance and complexity of life. Plus the almost overbearing tragedy of it... breaks my heart every time, the regret, the loss of a friend, The way Roku still wears that hair ornament even as a spirit, Roku and his dragon.... masterful episode. Always gets my tears

[@chandlertrotter1560]

This episode is a amazingly told story of friendship, destiny, tragedy, betrayal, and how one's choices can have such a profound impact on their life. It really builds on the already established parallels between Aang and Zuko by using the history of those who came before them and the message at the end is beautiful one. Also it's been confirmed by the creators that Iroh not speaking to Zuko was already in the works before Mako died, but it is understable to think that if you are unfamiliar with the behind the scene information.

[@thenerdytiger9306]

on the Iroh voice change front. I feel that waiting until this episode was a really good writing choice since if you consider everything Iroh must be going through being imprisoned with barely any food or water it makes the voice change feel more natural for the character.

[@SagyndykMardanov]

19:26 lol, I love how Eric and Calvin both said that, perfectly sinchronised even the punctuation

[@racool911]

I can’t believe it, he actually found him, the guy in the intro

[@carola2358]

"Do you really think that friendships can last more than one lifetime?" That scene makes me tear up every time

[@SeventyCoins]

God I'm so hyped for the invasion episode

[@imaaduddin7715]

Mr.Fedora yes dude the invasion episodes are so good especially part 2!!!

[@Maiko134]

If you guys check out Legend of Korra (its a total different feel but still amazing) they delve into the ancestry, bending, nonbending history a lot more. its awesome. I tried to keep this vague so hopefully it isn't too spoilery. Please check out Legend of Korra after this. :)

[@Maiko134]

This is also one of my favorite episodes. And if you want more on Kyoshi, there is an unofficial episode that takes place between the end of the second season and before the beginning of the third. And the comics, which you have to read after you finish the series, give a lot more information too.

[@imaaduddin7715]

Maiko134 they will lol don't worry they have to!

[@klyn4691]

The only problem I have with the avatar origin story is in this series they say they learned the bending from the moon, dragons, air bison, and those mole things. In the LoK (sorry if this is next line is considered a spoiler) the people are shown learning it from those turtle things. Unless their legends changed and now they believe they learned it from the animals/moon. Idk, they never really explain it in Korra.

[@canvas_125]

Maiko134 A lot of people keep talking about that it makes me want to watch it despite others saying how weak Legend of Korra is. I'm going to give it a shot. :)

[@25fastisthebest25]

ya that problem is with LOK series which inherited this world yet for some reason decided to change its history to fit its own story so the problem you should have is with the legend of Korra

[@noahhelsee1340]

favorite standalone (non-multi-part) episode in the show. the moment when Roku confronts Sozin is my favorite avatar unleashed moment in the show. seeing him (and Kyoshi in S2) as fully realized adult avatars shows you just how awesome and terrifying the Avatar can be.

[@vinicius1589]

when feng realize that his friend roku is gonnna die anyway and just choose to pass away with his partner is such a moment

[@OverwriteXR]

I've been waiting to see Eric's reaction to this episode since S1

[@KandyVTaz]

So the Lineage is Sozin, Azulon, Iroh/Ozai, and then Zuko/Azula.

[@lisakhaled9357]

It's Fire Lord Sozin, then Fire Lord AZULON (the one you were looking for, guys), then Fire Lord Ozaï, and then Zuko and Azula.

[@Emma-op5kr]

You know it's a good episode when they're all quiet HAHAH

[@JimmyXWolvie]

Hey Avatar Fans, when season 3 ends , don't forget to tell BlindWave about the "BOOKS"....

[@balmandblade]

Really solid episode. Enjoyed your appreciation of it.

[@Jalilm17]

This and the Book 3 finale are my favorite episodes of avatar! Epic

[@snapgab]

The foreshadowing in this episode is amazing! The training sequence with Roku & Sozin foreshadowed Roku's death, Sozin saved Roku from falling due to the tree root, but then decided to let him fall anyway. Just like how he later decided to save Roku from the volcano, but decided to let him die anyway. Both times Roku is endangered by something other than Sozin, and Sozin's first instinct is to help him, until he changes his mind.

[@YaGurlSunshine]

The Earth Bender in theme is Sud- he was the original concept for Aang's Earth Bending Master until the writers became too amused by the idea of a little girl wrecking everyone so they created Toph.

[@hectordubon3487]

YES! Been waiting for you guys to react to this episode

[@5PctJuice]

This is among my favorite episodes of any tv show.

[@randomanimefan1000]

Sozin may have had some regrets as when Zuko reads his memoirs, Sozin mentions the days of his youth as much brighter

[@krle24]

Firelord Azulon is Firelord Ozais father. Azula was named after him.

[@TheJudoJoker]

The Day of Black Sun is soon approaching us!

[@carey21mark]

Ozai's father is AZULON, whom AZULA was named after. So it's Sozin-Azulon- Ozai-Zuko

[@asukabeastgirl]

This brings back memories...this was literally one of my favorite episodes in avatar in general

[@ryugaknight]

Sud (Roku's earth bending teacher) is in the opening because he was planned to be Aang's earth bending teacher, but later it was changed when they designed Toph, they just never changed the intro to reflect this.