Avatar the Last Airbender Season 2 Episode 16 Reaction | Lake Laogai

[@theinspiredgamer1949]

Toph's "He's lying" is honestly one of the saddest lines in the show.

[@DrekeXorn13]

9:14 Everyones a gangsta until Iroh starts yelling at them about destiny

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

😏

[@ReminiscentIndustries]

The directors confirmed years later that, yes: Jet lost his life here. A tragic character to the bitter end.

[@derfritz4550]

they planned to involve Jets skeletton to be shown in the Legend of Korra return to the now flooded old Dai Li Hideout... but they thought that wouldnt be right at all for his tragic end...and i think right no way the others would not have burried him....

[@Elwingish]

You know, It was really unclear, though!

[@youtubeviewer4472]

Looking back knowing that Toph can detect lies. Remember one of the first things Aang said to her was that a magic swamp wanted him to meet her and she had a funny look suggesting "Wait, that's NOT a lie?"

[@Menno0183]

That moment when Iroh raised his voice against Zuko “AND THEN WHAT?!” For some reason it’s almost a bit scary because you never hear Iroh raise his voice like that but Zuko really needed to hear it

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

Yeah he raised his voice when he had to which made it impactful and got Zuko to listen 🙂

[@Sinewmire]

Zach Tyler Eisen's line as Aang "I missed you buddy" packs such heart and vulnerability into it, it gets me every time.

[@ChaiaEran]

The symbolism of the Blue Spirit mask sinking beneath the waves is so gorgeous.

[@MrGBH]

Back when I was DMing a long D&D campaign, I introduced my players to a character named Juu Dee, who guided them around a new city. Naturally, I waited a while before introducing them to a second Juu Dee. And then a third (Who begged for help) before reintroducing them to the original. One of my players still twitches whenever he hears the name. I consider that a successful campaign.

[@jessc.994]

That would be so terrifying and awesome to be part of!

[@valathor95]

Fantastic!

[@3Kings_Industries]

The earth king has invited you to Lake Laogai

[@IllegalyBl1nd]

oh man this is brilliant

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

Love it 😁

[@ghostpants7930]

The confrontation with Iroh before Appa was released is one of my top favorite moments.

[@indyyall9443]

Having Clancy Brown voice Long Feng is perfection *chef's kiss*

[@Endgame_01]

Mr 🦀s

[@hellowhat890]

Uncle Iroh yelling and raising his voice is a great example of when the nicest person finally snaps and drops all the truth bombs on you. Sometimes raising your voice can pass the message across more effectively but it is scary when it's from someone as kind as Iroh.

[@josh_miester_x511]

RIP Jet, when the time came for HIM to choose who he wanted to be, at the end of it all, it was a Freedom Fighter.

[@joelsasmad]

God. The scene with the Ju Dis being trained is so creepy. On the other hand Iroh confronting Zuko is such a good moment. There are truths the boy needed to hear.

[@nathanielreik6617]

The fire benders that Jet remembered being responsible for killing his family we've seen before. The Rough Rhinos. They were the ones that attacked the group during "Avatar Day" and they were the ones who attacked Iroh and Zuko in "The Desert"

[@hellowhat890]

7:37 I work as a host at The Cheesecake Factory. Judy is one of the names that reminds me of this show. I'm not even kidding, one busy rush during the Christmas holidays, everyone named Judy was coming in. Probably after putting 30 different people with the name Judy, I was getting PTSD and visibly irked everytime someone said it to me. 😂😂😂

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

😂 this is a great anecdote 😁

[@thiagohayashi9936]

Well, maybe the Dai Li was passing through town...

[@dragonsvideos6737]

There is no Cheesecake Factory in Ba Sin Se

[@ShadowRyu]

I get chills every time iroh raises his voice.

[@GirlofCulture]

"Lake Laogai" also turned out to be a big episode for Zuko, who was finally confronted by Iroh upon discovering Appa. Iroh made some pretty great points here, like how Zuko never thinks his plans through (citing the prince's North Pole blunder as an example). This also caused Zuko to turn over a new leaf of sorts, abandoning the Blue Spirit once and for all. Metaphorically, this marked Zuko's first notable step toward rejecting his "destiny" to capture the Avatar and finding peace with himself. (Although we also know he'll be taking a few steps back in subsequent episodes.) Finally, this episode brought a satisfying close to Aang's search for Appa, which unbeknownst to him was all thanks to Zuko.

[@3Kings_Industries]

The same type of training that the Dai Li did to Ju Dee, and the kind of cultural and familiar training instilled on Zuko. The overlayed similarities in the themes are so well done.

[@naeshaunedwards7731]

I remember being so surprised that they actually killed Jet on screen. Also not so fun fact, but when Long Shot aimed his arrow that last time, that was supposed to be a mercy kill for Jet, but they decided it was too violent for a kids show, so instead they just have him looking up which is kind of weird (maybe he knows for Dai Li are coming? Idk)

[@somecallmetim2112]

I've never been able to confirm this mercy-kill theory, but Nickelodeon had a policy that forbade the depiction of a child's death on-screen. That's why they had to strongly imply that Jet didn't make it.

[@lighttheshadowreaper5102]

@@somecallmetim2112 it was always unclear simply because of this reasoning. My best theory was that the rocks either collapsed his lungs, or caused his ribs to pierce them. Both would be cause for Katara’s healing to not be enough as it seems she works to improve a body’s natural healing response, or at least a minor form of a future bending power (you know that one).

[@zacharykim295]

I always wondered what he was doing there… thanks for that bit of info.

[@GirlofCulture]

""It's upside down, isn't it?" Don't lie to make her feel better, she can take it ! Just go on :P

[@nathanielreik6617]

And she would know they're lying too

[@paulmurphy3023]

This is one of my favorite episodes in the show despite the sad fate for Jet. There are so many incredible moments and they're spread across everyone. From Jet getting to actually be the Freedom Fighter he thought he was for once. Sokka again showing his analytical mind by figuring out what was going on with Jet and how he was brainwashed. Katara being able to undo that brainwashing (even if temporarily) with healing water. Toph absolutely demolishing the Dai Li and getting to show more of her crazy skills, revealing another talent of hers by knowing when someone is lying and the two blind jokes were well done and of course Appa at long last reuniting with the Gaang is such a feel good moment everyone looks forward to from the moment he was captured at the Library. We all missed him and Team Avatar isn't complete without him I'm also with Ken with this being one of Iroh's best moments so far. He knows when a gentle hand is needed and when it's time to be firm. Zuko would be lost without him and his story isn't over yet

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

Yeah if only everyone had an Uncle Iroh in their life 😊 Zuko is super lucky

[@joelnyyssonen6375]

The highlight from this episode is the moment between Iroh and Zuko before freeing Appa

[@CyberDalek17]

The Gang's Back Together 😭 and Appa got good few Skips in with that toss 🤣 And Iroh giving the harsh wisdom, also a great meme template "it's time for you to look inward and begin to ask yourself the Big Questions..."

[@raf7550]

Iroh telling Zuko that he has to ask himself "who are you?" and "what do you want?" is a reference to the TV show "Babylon 5", where those two questions are an important part of the main myth arc.

[@Endgame_01]

That moment when Iroh runs out of fuqs to give with Zuko and slaps him with the hard truth is always so powerful

[@filipvadas7602]

Considering Iroh lost his own son to a war Azulon kept going, his speech to Zuko feels like its infused with all the things he *wishes* he had said years ago to his own family.

[@theinsurance2450]

I think Iroh push his son on a dangerous mission with a small team. But the son refused saying "we can't risk the lives of our soldiers". However Iroh push him to do the mission. The whole team including his son died. Iroh has felt guilty ever since. This is why Iroh said Zuko was right years later saying something similar in the war room. And why Iroh see the comparison of his son in Zuko.

[@gtaipan7422]

Iroh reaching out to Zuko became one of the most powerful moments we ever watched and learnt. This proves there is some conflict in Zuko; a fighting chance to prove himself worthy to the throne or a hidden way out only his uncle guides him because he cared for him as much as his mother.

[@Coolguy365es]

This episode won an exodus award for Toph parting the water with earth bending, Aang asking the leader of the city to let his Bison go, and the prince reluctantly Letting the bison go

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

Oh wow. Back to back episodes winning awards for ATLA 😯😀

[@pacup]

Whats the exodus award? I couldnt find details on it

[@nex1899]

One nice detail is when Zuko argues with Iroh, the frame shows his scarred side. When Iroh is telling him to finally question himself, his scar slowly moves out of frame.

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

Nice spot 😯🤩

[@Endgame_01]

They do it a lot in the show. Zuko's unscarred side represents the part of him that wants to be accepted by his father. It's the old Zuko. The scarred side represents the person he is becoming.

[@Bardic_Knowledge]

I always picture the line "ask yourself the big questions! Who Are You? What Do You Want?" As a minor Shout Out to Babylon 5, since those two questions come up a _lot_ over the course of the show.

[@faithrabbit4330]

"Who are you and what do you want?" I wish someone had sat down with me and asked me that when i was growing up. I could have figured out my life faster.

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

I’ve thought the same. But the journey is different for everyone and Iroh asked this when he thought Zuko was finally ready to answer it. That moment of being ready is different for us all 🙂🤗

[@MatthewJamesKalasky]

4:50 "... the tip of the Earth King."

[@CrossChrised]

Earlier this year, I watched Avatar with my daughter (it was her first time seeing it). When Appa was abducted, she had to keep watching until he was reunited with Aang.

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

Aww. 😊 yeah it’s good they gave us this episode right after the last one because we needed that salve 🤗

[@joshthomasmoorenew]

Iroh will not see another son be destroyed because of his brother.

[@destroyerblackdragon]

To be fair Ozai wasn’t responsible for his nephew’s death he wasn’t even fire lord yet. If anyone is to blame it was Azulan.

[@derfritz4550]

@@destroyerblackdragon well Iroh wont see someone destroyed by the wrong way his nations is following

[@destroyerblackdragon]

@@derfritz4550 That's fair.

[@joshthomasmoorenew]

@@derfritz4550 Yours is better

[@pacup]

Even better, iroh wont see another prince destroyed by the fire lord

[@spazzeddaemon]

As far as I can remember we only really see Iroh pissed off twice, here and in book one telling the admiral to let the Koi fish go. He might get angry at a couple times, but these are the only two I can remember where he goes this far

[@thomascorrick5122]

Honestly, one of my favourite episodes

[@doug3691]

Some great character development plus Appa to the Rescue!

[@muchuchuroo]

0:35 Not Momo licking Toph's foot 😂

[@corgiluver9718]

Great reaction. One of my favorite episodes. IMO, Iroh's impassioned speech to Zuko is a top five series scene. Sad about the tragic end to Jet but we have the joy of getting Appa back. These final episodes of book two are so good and I like book three even more.

[@gatr2897]

Zukos story in this episode really speaks to me, I feel like I'm a similar place rn of trying to figure out what I want. The scene under the lake is great, I love Iroh. Also man what a satisfying return of Appa at last 🥲 Jet got the closest to an on screen death they could really get with a Nickelodeon show, RIP.

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

Yeah Zuko is lucky to have someone like Iroh guiding him. That’s a big part of the journey of life. Figuring out truly what we want 😊

[@rickyhilder1514]

Nickelodeon has rules against saying a character dies or is dying that's why katara's mother was "taken from her" but jet definitely died which is so tragic after his parents were taken all he's done was surviving and fighting once he could he never knew peace

[@ahedjehad8514]

you wanna know what i think is very ironic? Iroh is more of a father to Zuko than his actual father...

[@mmxxiii9503]

9:29 everything is cool until Iroh had enough 👀 11:58 😢 Appa!

[@thiagohayashi9936]

When you think yourself a stupid person, remember Long Feng thought it was a good idea to kick Appa. In the mouth. A full of teeth mouth. Even with he being a herbivore, dude is lucky to still have both feet.

[@MrMeddyman]

RIP Jet

[@lhhOriginalGrey]

Appa reunion!!!

[@the19Zabaniyah]

You don't know how in clutch you're coming right now for my work lunch

[@valathor95]

Same! I always watch on break.

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

😎🤘 happy to help with the lunch break

[@the19Zabaniyah]

@@valathor95 yezzir

[@matthewbrown3194]

Suggestion the amazing digital circus episode 3

[@Great_Olaf5]

After you guys finish this, would you mind watching Overanalyzing Avatar too? It's a great series and 8 learned so much from it.

[@gtaipan7422]

How many cult-like organizations must we see throughout the ATLA series? This one is among the darkest of the darkest I would not have the courage to even try to escape from.

[@naeshaunedwards7731]

“It’s upside down isn’t it?” Man I’m so glad they didn’t they also tell her that the poster wasn’t even saving the right way either 😂😭

[@valathor95]

Did Jet just die?

[@RichardMeli-g7p]

Y'know it was really unclear

[@thawingkarma233]

@@RichardMeli-g7pIt was very clear. Everything that happened implied he did die. A tragic character to the bitter end.

[@RichardMeli-g7p]

@@thawingkarma233 yeah I was just referencing

[@ekin4260]

Y'know, it was really unclear.

[@valathor95]

@@thawingkarma233 can’t tell if this is layered sarcasm or you missed the reference…

[@ceddygee6673]

Again I’ll say I never understood the jet hate yes jet needed to deal with his trauma in different ways but he’s also a freaking kid what happen to him is understandable rage but everybody loves uncle iroh when at one point he was general who did awful things before his son died and changed his ways !!

[@BonzoDrummer]

Who's buddy's friend?

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

Bucky is sleeping with his Beer Stein. He got it as a present for graduating puppy training school and it’s been one of his favorite toys ever since 😊🥰

[@krewl1252]

remember everyone this is on the same network as SpongeBob and it a kids show :3 brainwashing and children death yayyyyyyyyyyyy

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

Yeah it’s crazy this is a Nickelodeon show 🤯

[@LordoftheSwamp1269]

That's kinda mean. Ursa wasn't that word. She's a loving mother.

[@samuelclayhills3298]

Jet not exactly the most sympathetic person but still its a sad death especially that it even happend. Long Feng still on his north korea grind respectable that he has managed it this long. Zuko had moments of normalcy but now he has a chance to get the avatar and he will go and get it because no matter if it is his own destiny or his fathers its really the only destiny he has known for 3 years. Iroh of course now really has to set him straight because his tea shop is at stake. It kinda funny that Iroh sounds more mad about the fact that Zuko never really has the best plans instead of the questionable morality of his actions. Zuko hasn't been angry 24/7 there have been moments of other emotions. Zuko throwing away the mask is a good moment but was it really necesary to litter he could have thrown it somewhere else. Appa is back after last episodes torture porn. Longshot actually talked. Again that gag was way funnier than it had any right to bee. The cabbage merchant has competition in Old Sweepy the most dangerous Dai Lee agent.