My wife and I watch AVATAR: The Last Airbender for the FIRST time || Episode 1

[@HoldenHardman]

Thanks for watching with us everyone! Jen and I have been excited to check out the show. We'll be releasing episodes early over on Patreon, but we are planning on knocking out the series pretty quickly, so hopefully you'll join us for the adventure! www.patreon.com/hthardman

[@paulgaston]

If you like the child actors in this, I recommend you also check out the Percy Jackson show for similarly great kids. And if you have anymore Avatar lore questions, feel free to finally start The Legend of Korra still.

[@spazzout1k350]

watch Legend of Korra, stop being stingy man 😂😂

[@Awesomeman14]

(Comedy and Action) Movies to watch: The Ringer, Date Night , Jo Koy Don't Make Him Angry Netflix, Fired up , Benchwarmers , Cellular , Fluffy's Magic Mike Story , Stadium Fluffy Netflix , Transporter 1-2-3, Strays , Knight and Day

[@bobbytrujillo5793]

Fun fact: the actor who plays prince zuko his name is Dallas Lui. I actually trained with him years ago. He trained at my dad’s martial arts school for a few years and got his black belt with us. He was always competing in these crazy flip battles and is a multi world champ winning multiple competitions in the martial arts competitive scene beating some of the best in the world at what they do

[@Bait154]

I expect nothing less of zuko

[@Mangolite]

He was in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as Ruihua, Katy's brother.

[@bobbytrujillo5793]

@@Mangolite yes he was in that as well. He came by my dad’s martial arts school shortly after that movie came out and told us about being apart of the avatar so I knew about it for a while.It’s so cool to see him grow up and know him before all this

[@OgLarry420]

I went to school with him lol we all supporting him from the city

[@sammylane21]

That scene with all the other Sky Bisons had me thinking imagine if all those Sky Bisons were to drop poop at the same time?? 😂🤣

[@RaivXXX]

Plural for Bison is just Bison 🤓

[@apok1980]

So your talking about coordinated biological warfare😂 Or relief for farmers in a region😂

[@TheoBrownMusic7]

"Talk about a heated discussion" hahahahhaahaha

[@TheKingofHearts777]

Love Holden's jokes and Jen's look afterwards!

[@lucas.2.3.9.4]

You can tell Holden was proud of that joke and Jen was just over it 😂

[@benschultz1784]

My reaction was, "There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight!" and did my best Joker laugh.

[@JamesReborn2023]

😂 I couldn’t stop laughing for about 30 seconds, even ran it back to see it again haha

[@manuwade2537]

@@JamesReborn2023 I definitely watched his delivery of the joke again too 😂😂

[@peters4115]

Not the younglings lol it’s all come full circle 😂

[@vailingbow1068]

*lightsaber activates*

[@patrickhuot001]

9:28 Yeah, the Fire Nation pretty much pulled an Order 66 on the Air Nomads.

[@loganleroy8622]

It’s funny you say that because I felt like I was watching the Star Wars prequel trilogy during the first 20 minutes of episode 1. Complete with its own Jedi counsel scene

[@_JohnC_]

He's not flying, he's falling with style. Pretty much agree with all your takes at the end, hoping the acting from the kids gets a little bit better. Nothing has been so bad that it's taking away from enjoying this show so far (only watched the 1st episode as of typing this)

[@KRIAJK]

Just like an airplane falls with style. Yeah no he's flat out flying.

[@jordanandino3882]

@@KRIAJKno literally just gliding… flying isn’t exactly falling lol.

[@jjfam777]

Yeah. Flying is a very special skill that I won't spoil in case they ever decide to watch Korra but the 2 times we see Aang in the air without his glider the first time he falling and basically just slows his fall and manoeuvres around while doing that. The second time, he's using the wind funnel like we see him do a bunch of times in the animation.

[@Bennerwoo]

That first opening with the earthbender was better than the film

[@CrazeeAdam]

Everything in this show is better than the film... >.> I mean that's not even a question

[@overdev1993]

anything is better than the movie, thats not hard to do

[@ck_sidekick8306]

It was a bumpy ride for me in the first little bit. At a certain point you can see that the entire cast sort of finds their footing and gets comfortable in their characters' skin. There is still the issue of "young actor syndrome" here and there, but it gets better. By the time I finished episode 6, I was a snotty teary mess, and I'm a 46 year old grown man. Like the changes to structure or don't. That's all preference. But make no mistake! The heart and soul of ATLA is ABSOLUTELY here, and it's amazing!

[@tomoe2824]

Agree, there is a few issues here and there, but overall it's watchable, i only watched 2 episodes yet, but I can already tell, they have some respect for original animated show. Kids as actors will always be a problem, so I try really hard to ignore it. And I have some mixed feelings about storyline changes already, some I really like, the first avatar state in ruins of old air tample was much better imo, makes more sense then this whole family bs with Katara, but some i genually don't understand, like why Zuko's ship wasn't damaged, it makes more sense to have to repair it and have a meeting with Jao (I don't know how to spell his name in english, sorry). Oveall so far i'm more then ok with this show, I'm not sure that I needed live action of Avatar tho, but that a other topic i think. Sorry for my english Btw😅 UPD: I watched a few more... Urgh, maybe my first impression was a mistake. They butchered every character, and every development possible, IDK, but literally episode 3 is already a complete BS, while first 2 is ok

[@Dryltd]

I have never understood the vague critique on young actors. You have children acting like children. I would worry more about a child who has the life experiences to pull from to act the way people say they want to see on screen. The fact that good child actors is so rare shows its likely the adults fault. Either director, acting teacher, critic , or audience.

[@darkest1assassin]

I honestly had to force myself to watch ep 4 and 5.. those two were the worst imo

[@ck_sidekick8306]

@@Dryltd it isn't that they "act like children". Adults have "young actor syndrome". It's a matter of experience, and children, by nature, don't have it. I mean, Holden literally explains it in the reaction. Acting is a muscle memory. It is like playing an instrument. Even Eddie Van-Halen had a time when he wasn't good at guitar. Edit: I will add this. What you mention is precicely the reason most of us (who are not bandwagon haters/lovers) try to give kids a break on it. We try to look at the potential of the young actor's to grow. We literally try to pick out scenes where they nail it and genuinely emote.

[@Dryltd]

@@ck_sidekick8306 Holden didn't actually point out a moment. But this isn't about him. It's about me hearing it from critics all the time. If it is stated all the time maybe its not them that is the problem. Acting isn't like playing an instrument. Kids can play guitar real good. What I hear from the critique using your analogy would be Eddie Van-Halen playing like a kid play like they are good at guitar but aren't. And failing to sell the audience on that. But I tend to increase my criticism the longer actors have been in the game. So even I would sound unfair at times.

[@ed-schramm]

omg you guys, finally! Everyone and their mother have been releasing their reactions to this and all I've been waiting for is yours. I'm still on episode 3 going on 4. Let's do this! It's not perfect but it's close, really close. I love how the changes made in the storyline for the show to work, some of them are work far better (which makes sense as they know where all characters go from the first episode to the final).

[@darkest1assassin]

4 and 5 are.. hard to watch for me.. maybe that’s just me though

[@DarkRequiemFilms]

They've done well, everyone does a great job. Netflix have consolidated a few storylines into each other but they made it work. Episode 4 had me crying.

[@nottogood415]

did they though ? really think hey

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

The general consensus online seems ot be Good to Great so yeah, they did.@@nottogood415

[@patrickcromwell7554]

Okay so, I have seen a few different reactions make the same statement about why he didn't just get up and get in the ostrich horse, or why he didn't just put the wall behind him and run. But then I thought about the context of the entire situation. The reason he blocked the alley a chose to stay was to give his ally time to escape. If he had gotten on the mount then they'd BOTH be pursued and BOTH could possibly be captured. By staying behind and blocking the alley, he gave his partner time while fighting the Firebenders. They'd be too busy fighting him to follow the other guy. Also the comet is overhead. Firebenders are a great deal more powerful, so that flimsy wall wouldn't REALLY slow them down that much.

[@patrickcromwell7554]

No, I don't think he's actually "flying.". You can see that Aang is just bending the air around him as he floats. It's the air that's moving, not Aang. But I can see how they may have made it LOOK.

[@lily5473]

Exactly

[@thejoeyjoey]

There is air obviously going thru his clothing which is how he is floating around like that. Smh at everyone saying he's flying. Blind fools

[@bbsj86]

Thats still flying. Its a more detailed way to depict it but it's still flying

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

less Flying and more floating and Gliding

[@patrickcromwell7554]

@@AlbertoMartinez765 Yeah, that's exactly what I said, dude.

[@BenLemay77]

I totally agree with both of your views on this episode. Aang remembers me of myself when I was doing school plays at his age. Holden is spot on on his analysis as child actors try to remember the lines and the tone more than living and expressing an emotion. Mostly because at that age, you do not usually have enough life experience to reach into the emotion and simulate it. Still, this episode took me by surprise about how good it was. I love that they did not recreate the show 100%, but still care enough to shuffle it in a way that is interesting and make me wonder what will come next. Yet, this is based on a teenagers-aimed cartoon and it shows in the plot but we accept it and the quality of the work into the world building in live action makes us forget its flaws. Neat to see a more "adult" take with on screen deaths and binding that seem to hurt! So to resume, after the cold open, I could have pressed stop and it would have already been better than the live action movie :D Thank you both and goodwill to your family!!

[@michaelrowley5871]

The kid is like 12 and his first scenes are "learns he is the avatar" and then he has a monologue after. I think we're being very harsh on him as an actor. The whole concept of "learning you're the avatar" is completely foreign to every single one of us, there is no real life equivalent. I'm impressed that he pulled it off as well as he did.

[@Lightning_Lance]

You know if it was realistic there would be a whole theme park with tour guides at the air temple. "If you look here to your left, you can see that this house was exploded in the initial assault. And look, these airbenders died in their sleep! And look here, we don't know what they used this big building for, but boy it was sure torched real bad! Too bad they couldn't save the children. Now if you'll follow me, we'll go visit the grand hall and then the avatar statues. There's a big door no one was able to open, so we just dug the wall out."

[@Eternitycomplex]

I'm on the same wavelength as you guys. The visuals, CGI, Art Direction, and Fight Choreography are all excellent; much better than the Shyamalan movie and as good as I could have hoped for in any live action adaptation for streaming. The overall story choices are interesting and, honestly, welcome; I don't want a shot for shot remake. The weakest links are the writing and the acting, which are hit and miss. My hope for the future of the series is that these weaknesses are resolved with time as the writers settle into the story they want to tell and the actors settle into the characters they are portraying. Solid 8/10. Not quite great, but definitely good.

[@Zacharysharkhazard]

I thought it was a great start; they now know what to fix for season 2 and 3. The acting was okay, the dialogue was the primary issue; just felt a bit stilted and they really leaned into telling rather than showing for the exposition, primarily Aang’s monologue with Appa at the start, but if they can fix it for future seasons then I am 100% in.

[@deadshot244]

The jackie chan family guy scene had me dying 😂😂😂

[@HolyParsival]

As avatars official number 1 fan of all time i give this show a 6.9/10 after finishing it. Curious to see how there going to do season 2 since they covered some plot from season 2 into 1. A Mixed bag is definitely the perfect words for the show. Theres so much that i loved, theres some things i was disappointed about and more things I nitpicked at the whole time.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

21:22 - Holden isn't wrong about Sokka and Zuko being "pretend" tough guys, but I believe it's absolutely intentional. Because both characters either think more of themselves (Zuko) or think they have to measure up (both of them) to an impossible standard. That's something that both characters have to learn to overcome.

[@lucas.2.3.9.4]

As someone who hasn't seen the animated show i really enjoyed the first episode

[@tabxtra7057]

Now watch the Movie after the show. :)

[@kevinzhang6623]

I enjoyed it for what it is. Battling the old ATLA fan in me wanting certain aspects to be present that reasonably could have been in a live action format is trying, ATLA is one of the greatest shows of all time in general and is receiving an adaptation 17 years after it stopped airing for a reason

[@diegopansini3152]

I binged the whole thing, I loved it! They did a great job at blending storylines from the original Book One episodes while keeping the point of those original episodes intact

[@deadislander]

same

[@cherrybxmb18]

i feel like if you’re willing to go into it with an open mind and not expect a 1:1 you will indeed enjoy it. Obviously some things I wasn’t on par with but I didn’t let it ruin my watching experience.

[@geminiblade]

Same, my only major gripe was king bumi I feel like they 180’d his character but kept his humor as like a wrapper over I can’t really explain it.

[@diegopansini3152]

@@geminiblade Agreed, I can’t deny that Bumi was very different this time around. But see it this way: Not only it fits the tone and message of the show about Aang winning with the help of his friends, but it would’ve been weird to have an episode of Bumi teaching Aang to be a “mad genius” through cartoony challenges in the middle of all the chaos that was already happening in Omashu. I think it’s acceptable

[@disneysydneyresortvirtual9264]

I agree,I've seen both people hating and liking it. It really depends on how open you are to the changes. I love it and hope we get a season 2.

[@Saimeren]

At least this kid isn't drooling all the time, so he at least has one up on the last live action version. lol.

[@theTemplar08]

I really like this. I didn’t grow up with this show. I was quite a bit older. But in the two episodes, I have seen, I found that they told the story in a manner that survey new to the franchise it easily follow. Plus the visuals for a Netflix series looks incredible.

[@jaxsonsjukebox]

Holden has the most hilarious bad joke camera stares. I really busted up at that one.

[@Puckett.]

So glad you guys are watching. I’ve finished the series so don’t want to spoil anything. Hope you guys enjoy it.

[@MrEffectfilms]

As expected many of the people I've seen saying this adaptation is bad aren't looking at it as a reinterpretation of the show they're going into it wanting a shot for shot remake. But I'm glad you guys aren't doing that, you're able to treat this as it's own thing and I really respect that. It's unfortunate because one of my biggest praises is that it's done such a good job of standing on it's own that you aren't required to have seen the cartoon to understand this. But it seems like that is also working against it for everyone who is upset at anything and everything that's not here.

[@TheTurtle.]

They make a lot of weird choices with major characters and events that I didn't feel added to the story as a whole, while also taking some key moments out. It looks great. Later in the season, there are just odd odd choices. I won't spoil anything, but im looking at you Omashu.

[@ck_sidekick8306]

I think of it like this: You grow up with your Dad telling you a story about something that happened in the family when he was kid. Then one day, your Uncle tells you his version of the story. Neither one of them are lying about anything. All the important details are there, but both of them have their own version of conveying the information to you.

[@2sallads]

Nah they completely talk down to their audience for a show aiming for adults and the "Game of thrones audience" This show is written terribly

[@Meowtro]

I don't want it to be a shot for shot remake, but if you're going to change things they need to be good changes that actually add something of value. I didn't get that from this show.

[@MrEffectfilms]

@@Meowtro Well without spoiling things past Episode 2 (that's as far as I am right now) what changes do you mean? My wife and I are watching the series together, we both grew up loving the cartoon and we sometimes revisit it together, she even got me the entire Blu Ray box set one year for my birthday. Point being we have always loved the cartoon and yet even we feel like the changes we're seeing are great so far. Warriors was a fantastic episode with an INSANE ending that rivals any of the coolest moments from the cartoon but we were also impressed with how much better Sokka and Suki's relationship feels now, since before we felt like their becoming a couple came completely out of nowhere. Now they feel like a real couple who share a lot in common, like being burdened with responsibility for homes by their parents, living in constant fear of the Fire Nation. It just feels real now. But that's just one example.

[@Scout701]

any plans for legend of korra?

[@dundundu]

gyatso’s played by kay siu lee, a veteran actor from singapore!

[@Whitewingdevil]

I'm only two episodes in myself so far, the show hasn't blown my socks off yet like the One Piece adaptation did, but it's looking good, gonna finish it when I get the chance.

[@historyrepeat402]

That’s how I feel, the first episode of one piece wasn’t amazing but by episode 2 I was hooked. I do not have the same feeling for this show. I honestly stopped but I might continue with these guys haha

[@CSM_Kobeni]

Yeah One piece was the best. The yu yu hakusho was decent too but atla felt the same with the rushed pacing at times. I felt like yuyu needed more explaining while atla I needed less.

[@tovolume]

I don't see anything wrong with Gordon Cormier as Aang, he truly captured the essence of the character and being a goofy kid, that is something the movie version lacks, in the movie he is overly serious and boring. Gordon Cormier on the other hand got better in his acting and improved in the later episodes

[@THEGREYGH0ST]

3:20 lol the ook on her face priceless

[@JamesWiseMagic]

The acting is 10 billion times better than the M. Night Shyamalan movie but the child acting definitely isnt great in this one either. Not enough for it to be ruined for me but it is something I noticed. The bending and scenery looks absolutely fantastic! And Holden, you are correct that a lot of children do have that quick talking pattern you mentioned however I will say i think that actually works to Aang's benefit this time because Aang also talked pretty quickly in the animated show so I can forgive that detail.

[@connoriles516]

Holden wtf man!! Before Percy Jackson?? This just came out, PJ is right up your channels alley

[@jinzo336]

Aang wasn't flying he was air bending similar to in the show when they would make wind tornadoes under themselves to lift off the ground. It's just not as defined as it is in the animation.

[@Mindstormer]

Nah he was totally flying.

[@New52flash]

​@@MindstormerHe literally wasn't flying you can literally see air currents around him lol

[@Mindstormer]

@@New52flashduh he was flying with air. Like the finale of the animated version…

[@jordanandino3882]

@@Mindstormerflight and gliding/levitation are completely different 😂👎🏽.

[@Mindstormer]

@@jordanandino3882 he literally was tho lol. How do you think he got in the air in the south pole village.🤣

[@Dublin.655]

Solid start! Only watched the first episode so far, but looking forward to binging it this weekend.

[@albyjustme]

I've only watched episodes 1-3 and and I agree with a lot of your statements that the visual effects are overall really great. The scenery is nearly perfect and my only critique if I had to give one is the child acting. But I'm really trying hard not to blame them. It's a big responsibility but I only find myself cringing on a few lines. And how they deliver it like they're just reading off a script.

[@dannijuffermans5150]

you guys should definitely watch the legend of korra next! This show uses some elements of that series. Overall I really liked her story. You can really tell her series is for a older watcher that ATLA was. Season 3 and 4 are the best, so don't get worried after seeing the fist two.

[@dreamingbymyshelf]

I have liked the show for the most parts. There are things that need to improve, but I have hope for the next seasons.

[@lovelylife3012]

my thoughts exactly

[@CSM_Kobeni]

The best way to get a child actor look great acting is to have the kid be motion. Like the stand still when he is talking to Gyatso next to Avatar Yangchen. Imagine if he was walking around or petting appa. It allows users to look at the area/landscape while also making the kid feel more natural talking. Standing still makes them uncomfortable. Especially since kids have tons of energy.

[@Forev3rYoung1947]

I'm going back right now and watching all your "My Wife Watches" episodes on the animated series. I have to compare the reactions. So weird, I know lol but it will also refresh my memory to compare the new show to

[@DarkEnv2]

As a massive fan of the animated show, I went into this with a very open mind. Now on the plus side this is waaaaaaay better than the movie we got back in 2010. But I feel mixed on this iteration. There are things that are really good and well done and there are things I feel were mishandled or could have been a lot better. I really do hope we get Book 2 and that they can improve on what they’ve done.

[@leesmart2157]

With how the "die-hard" fans have reacted they wont bother making a sequel.

[@phoenixwatcher6306]

Monk *gyaaat*so had me dying😂😂😂😂

[@JamesReborn2023]

3:20 - 3:30 🤣🤣😭 moments like this are a major reason I watch y’all. Loving prayers and blessings, in Jesus name 🙏💪☝️

[@JCrushFitness]

I prefer the original, where we don’t know Aangs backstory and then it’s revealed in a way that mirrors Zukos. That said, the only thing I dislike about episode 1 is that Aang just takes a flight to clear his head and the air temples are destroyed when he’s gone instead of him overhearing that they were sending him away and running away while he was upset. I feel like the original version adds way more to his character and his struggles.

[@conorcarroll5516]

When Holden said Talk about heated discussion, Jen was going to Holden Thomas Hardman

[@Lakerfanforlife]

The next season is actually gonna be a movie with everybody in their late 20s to early 30s

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

I love Jen’s shirt. There is a specific phrase that Q says that I don’t wanna repeat. But it makes me laugh. He mispronounces a specific type of mushroom…that’s all I’m saying. 😂

[@dannymartial7997]

I thought that writing was really good, especially compared to M Night’s. But yea, the acting is a bit rough, and hard to overlook.

[@tezmoore3945]

Love yall reactions but that dad jokes are the reason I subscribed lmao

[@Zingwing6969]

I don’t take it as him flying without his glider in the first scene he’s kinda falling slowly using air bending and in the second scene it seems like he’s doing a little air tornado you just obviously can’t see the tornado as well in live action cuz he’s spinning Y’know

[@kevinzhang6623]

Imo since the original really went out of its way to have distinct, recognizable and very authentic and traditional martial arts forms the way each type of bender fought, this shouldve been approached as a more martial arts type of film in the sense that ATLA was

[@aspieanarchist5439]

To be fair, M. Night`s film was bad but people get hung up on the pronunciations when if you watch the Asian and Latin American airings of the show, they used the same pronunciations M. Night used.

[@IamnotJohnFord]

The beginnings of a new show is bound to be bumpy. A live action adaptation is going to be even bumpier. I'm willing to give it a season to work out the kinks. Seinfeld and Friends took time to develop. Even ATLA took some time to grab both the kids and adults.

[@amcburger]

“Obviously they are using it in terrible ways” “yeah.. uh… genocide”

[@Saimeren]

I'm digging the show. I'm ok with some of the changes they're making. I understand that they have to consolidate some of the episodes together, and they're actually doing a good job with it. I watched 6 episodes last night. I don't like how they did Bumi (no spoilers) and I don't like that everyone can just fly now. Aang just casually flies, and Firebenders do too. We've seen it briefly in the anime, but it's more of a short duration thrust forward than actual flight. Azula does it a few times to enhance her jumps, or when she's falling to push herself toward something she can catch herself with. But we don't see actual firebending flight until Ozai in the last battle. (And Jeong Jeong. But they were both commit enhanced.)

[@smith46695]

I didn’t like what they did with Roku is my biggest complaint

[@akasarahsmom]

Aang doesn't fly, he floats some, and when jumping from height he falls with style. But he can't actually fly without his glider.

[@Saimeren]

@@akasarahsmom Except he did here. In the original anime he falls with style. But in this show, in the first episode, he literally flies up without his glider to call Appa. Just like Storm from the X-men. Just using wind to make him fly. And I'm not a fan of that.

[@akasarahsmom]

He lifts himself up to call for appa with a tornado type air burst... that's why he was twirling around and around in the same spot before he fell (with style) back to the ground. He doesn't actually fly without his glider. @@Saimeren

[@jbferreira231]

As a huge fan of Avatar, in which we know Holden is as well, I find it very suspicious that every scene I expected him to critique in the same way I did is edited out😂 is Netflix paying reactors to all love this series?? lol

[@KJNov]

Holden now that you a Jen have watched the first episode of the live action ATLA. Are we going to get The Legend of Korra soon?

[@autograph415]

Sokka cussing out of jo where threw me off and waa funny though lol

[@dispicableG23]

LMAO "not the younglings"

[@layanlayan5456]

Yeah the acting and the dialogue too gran gran and Zuko’s “ineedtocapturetheavatarandreturntothefirenationongloryastherightfulheirtothefirelord!” Specifically

[@autograph415]

the kid actor for ang reminds me of the kid from shark boy and lava girl that plays the villian lol

[@Starscreamxx]

I really hope ya'll enjoy this series and I am about to watch your reaction after this comment :). I have already seen the love and hate reactions/comments about this series already and I myself really like this series and I think it looks great :). Comes back to what I have always said, the individual watching is either going to like it or hate it but that is okay because that is all that matters. You can't please everyone and it is what it is :). Cheers everyone :).

[@clarkthorns]

Lim Kay Siu! Singapore represent!

[@cronajj]

I have watched the first 3 episodes so far. As an original fan who watched it as a kid back when it first came out, I was somewhat wary but excited. The first episode was ROUGH. The CGI and bending was really good, and I think the actors are really well cast. But it suffers from a pretty egregious info-dump, and the pacing was oddly fast. I think the inclusion of the Air Nomad genocide was unnecessary and took up a lot of time that otherwise could have been spent building up the three leads' relationship. I could go on with my critiques, but I do feel like there was a lot of good too. That being said, without spoilers, episode 2 was so much better imo. And episode 3 was actually really awesome, and the changes they made were very well-done. I will also say that there is an exceptional martial arts fight to look forward to in episode 3. All in all, I'm excited to continue watching it. Especially after the recovery in episode 2 & 3.

[@tylerw.2621]

Holden, if its any consolation, I think the heated discussion comment was pretty good.

[@MakingSomeTea]

Are you and Jen gonna wait for all of S3 of Bad Batch to come out before you start making videos on it? Or are we gonna get a ep soon? First 3 eps came out a couple days ago.

[@bmck1124]

I hope they eventually get around to doing a reaction to the One Piece live action. I think they would both really enjoy it since it's so accessible to non fans.

[@Alias_naomi]

Hey guys love your reviews and loved this one too ! Thanks for understanding about the child acting, a lot of people are saying that it makes the show as bad as the movie 💀💀💀. But as you said, it’s what you should expect sometimes from child actors, even though there are a lot of really good ones out there too. I liked the fact that they gave us some kind of prequel scenes about some of the storylines too, and that’s another thing that people are iffy about, they don’t like the fact that they added those « prequel » scenes to the story, and they basically want a shot for shot 😂 (which is kinda stupid imo)

[@k00la1d]

"AT LEAST THEY LOOK COOOOOL" im dead xDDD

[@A.Musing.Streamer]

Honestly...I consider this series MORE for people that have NEVER seen an episode of the Cartoon. It is meant to Grow the Audience of the Franchise...not satisfy the current Audience. With that in mind...I am going to rewatch the cartoon for the xxth time. lol

[@sagemartin9522]

Holden so glad you and Jen are starting this I think it is amazing visuals looking forward to seeing how this turns out I'll enjoy the reaction even if you dont like it also Holden pretty please watch legend of Korra I'm sorry I just love that series and think you'll both enjoy it thank you anyways 😂

[@HeatKingMedia]

I've watched up to Episode 6 and this show takes alot of liberties so far. It does some stuff well and I do like how it merges some episodes together to tell a familiar or new story but some characters feel ruined because of changes in personality and the show kinda gets rid of all the goofy fun stuff and makes it more dark and depressing. Again, some of it works and some of it doesn't. I do like the Easter Eggs and references to things to come in later seasons and especially a tie-in to one of the Graphic Novels which was unexpected but cool to see considering its connection to a element in this show. So far I'm 50/50 on this. Its miles better than the film that's for sure. But it's still flawed.

[@parmisiguess]

yes this is exactly how i feel! i don’t wanna be hateful and i’m not but i also don’t think it ever tops the original

[@Do0msday]

I have a feeling I know a particular character you're referring to that was a few episodes in which merged some characters from one episode and one from another...and they made the one a cruel/mean sort of crazy and not the fun/goofy type. And the makeup was distracting as well. I agree that some of it works and some doesn't because I liked a few creative liberties, but not all.

[@JCrushFitness]

I agree on the characters. I just finished and some characters are done extremely well, mainly Iroh and Zuko imo. Others like Bumi and Roku I think they took liberties with and made very likable characters into very unlikely characters. And then Suki is the only one that I think they just missed the mark on what they were trying to do, mainly because they took away the thing that actually gives her and Sokkas relationship and organic feel. That’s why Sokka had to be sexist. He has to be humbled and come to Suki for training. That causes Suki to be impressed with him and begins their relationship. It felt very forced to me without this.

[@tovolume]

@@parmisiguess the live action series is still better than the crappy movie

[@TheHardys01]

"Bumi is a Fkkn ASSHOLE!!!"

[@JM-vj2sx]

I think the kids did well, and honestly Sokka and Zuko are kids trying to sound older and more mature than their age. We didn’t care for GranGran’s delivery.

[@jaycee945]

I'm 50/50 on the show. I don't mind the bad acting from the kids or some of the goody effects, the stuff I dislike is how some characters are sidelined or done badly in favour of others, and some of the mish mashing they did with episodes (especially including some book 2 stuff). I hope they continue with all three books and it gives everyone the opportunity to improve. At the end of the last episode I wasn't all that disappointed, just missed some of the stuff they cut from the original show.

[@kmoney9110]

The kid actor did great in my opinion but to each its own

[@khagapatibisoi3835]

It's not just based on only book 1. They have mixed up some stories from book 2 & book 3 too

[@JAYWALKER1000]

Complaining because a child delivers lines like a child. That's why they're annoying - that's actually how they say things. They could have cast a 20 year old to play younger (a constant reactor complaint on the Buffy cast or Kim Darby and Michael J. Pollard in Star Trek TOS episode Miri). It's a no win situation - you deal with what you've got - at least they have the look right.

[@tezmoore3945]

Went back and watched a few clips of the animated show. The live action aang and the animated one spoke the same. Animated had just a little more base in his voice

[@SnarkyRogue]

Giving Aang the ability to fly right out the gate was... a choice. I don't see the live action making it to Korra but it certainly takes the wind out of Zaheer's sails a bit lol

[@EchanteDante]

Also I have to say I think the screen you watch this live action series on can change how one may feel about certain scenes. For example I had no clue those were digital people in that recreation of the intro and I had no trouble with the darkness of those scenes in this first episode. Also I didn’t feel line the CGI looked bad at all. But when I rewatched the same episodes with a friend on her tv I noticed they were digital humans and I saw just a tiny bit of that CGI look to certain parts of certain scenes. But even still I don’t think it deserves the level of hate some are giving them for it. I just think that some people are just impossible to please and have made up their minds already and nit pick every little thing. Not that people can’t or shouldn’t be critical…but I think a lot of people online are sooo extra with their negativity when it comes to certain things.

[@Pandaho79]

Not crazy about the changes from the show so far

[@loggames3864]

I’m die hard fan of this show but the live action I’m still iffy on

[@jinxie712]

“Oh, no. Not the younglings.” 😮🥺🥰

[@TheFireMonkey]

Appa worked out at the gym to get back in shape for the show - he had let himself go a bit after the animated series ended 🐵

[@TheHardys01]

The folks claiming this show to be great, would've praised the movie, if it had come out today.

[@Andrew-qi7wc]

I mean yeah they are children, at this stage sokka and zuko aren’t supposed to actually be “tough” nor should they be

[@chaseonfroy]

To be fair its hard for book One to be anyone's favorite. There's no Toph and no Azula

[@TheMajestyD]

Liking the show so far. 🎉

[@vader6599]

Im excited for the other episodes

[@emperormouse5487]

Completely agree about the child actor part. Aang for me was decent, but it was Katara who was really distracting. She is absolutely terrible. I know I'm saying this about an actual child, but yikes.

[@kevinzhang6623]

Only at the first episode but Sokka was too edgy and serious, and Katara should've been more rebellious. It's obvious the ATLA creators didn't have a role in the casting.

[@emperormouse5487]

@@kevinzhang6623 the ATLA directors did have a role in the casting and they directed the first episode (everything after the genocide). Honestly, the second half of episode one was my least favorite portion of the entire show. So maybe not having the main directors involved wasn’t the worst thing in the world.

[@kevinzhang6623]

@@emperormouse5487 Directors in a tv show are at the whim of the writers and don't have much if any creative say. Even if not, maybe they shouldn't direct but they should guide the overall tone of how the series turns out. In the second half, it's really the lines that bother me and in the first half how they set up the original creators' world(Again, the writers they brought in and a representation of the story as a whole). But I like it for what it is, it just isn't the ATLA we know

[@emperormouse5487]

@@kevinzhang6623 Thats a ridiculous thing to say. Directors have the creative license to do absolutely everything except the dialogue. They are also responsible for the performances and dictating to the actors how they should act in a certain scene. Also its not like Netflix just hired them to direct an episode and step back- they were invited so they could be consulted about the show in its entirety.

[@kevinzhang6623]

@emperormouse5487 A director in tv is an extremely limited role compared to cinema. Ever hear the phrase "In movies, Director is King. In TV, writers rule"? The writers are the "directors". Directors in each episode may manage the production of an episode and guide how everyone does their job and their interpretation of how a scene played out but they are a tool of the writers. One director may have one or a few episodes in a season. "Consulted about the show in its entirety" - Yeah, you're severely overestimating the role of a director in TV. They work with/under the writers for the episode they're helming, the directors are the ones who are briefed on what the show is, and then decide how to execute that. What the show is creatively is because of the writers or whatever Netflix wants to impose on them.

[@TimecraftGamingSjors]

The only negative I would like to add is how they threw each character story arc right out of the window, and gave the exposition to 'gran gran storyteller' instead of letting the main 3 experience it for themselves. this will happen more during the season for other characters, a shame they are 'telling' a story instead of showing it

[@lasher5520]

I think the guy playing Zuko is missing Zoko's rage. And I don't really like the guy playing Iroh. I don't really know how to put it. But he's missing that something that Iroh has

[@SwiddyDiddy]

3:20 I love you Holden. Never change

[@Tony_stark3000-f4s]

I thought the series was good, yes a few changes were strange but not that bad and the actor for Aang was really good. I thought almost all the actors were good. I give the series a 6.5/10

[@baron6797]

The live action is way better than the animated series!

[@rehvvv]

Really hope to see you guys watch Korra. It's a bit more mature and expands the ATLA world in some cool ways

[@invictafilms2690]

I’ve watched the whole series. Aang’s acting in the beginning is abit off, but it does improve abit throughout the series.

[@mattDettling]

I feel like some of the acting gets better as the season goes on.

[@KevinVandyTech]

I was personally so disappointed in this adaptation. The first couple of episodes especially. I guess it kind of gets better in the middle. But it seems like the show runners for this fundamentally did not understand some of the character arcs in the original. Constant weird dialog, but good CGI at least.