ROKU'S PAST! | Part 46 | "Avatar and the Firelord" | Avatar with my Girlfriend for Her First Time

[@teejay1397]

Crying when Roku's dragon chose to die with him is THE EXACT REACTION THAT I WANT EVERYTIME AND I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE

[@CrimsonTiger8]

His Dragon is like Appa is to Aang, and he tries to sacrifice himself to save Roku. One of the most beautiful moments in the show

[@aghostswhisper]

i deadass cried watching this video lol

[@victormartinez7745]

I think the animal guide and the avatar are connected spiritually, so when the avatar dies also the animal guide dies.

[@chyane2314]

The saddest thing I think about is Appa dying with Aang

[@Sinewmire]

@@chyane2314 Sad, but beautiful. They wouldn't want to live without each other.

[@TheKingxpain]

Cause nothing is as simple as "Good guys" and "Bad guys" Sozin cared for his friend, but his ambition won in the end.

[@beelee88]

This. People don't understand that it's never just black and white, there's always a gray area. Sozin did want to help his best friend and that was definitely his goal in going to the volcano, but once he realized what he would be able to accomplish with Roku gone, that side of him took over.

[@angeliparraguirre7329]

@@beelee88 people realize that, but it makes Roku's death all the more bitter and the condemnation of Sozin all the stronger. The show is all about grey areas though. Especially regarding the past with the human and spirits relationship.

[@melize7035]

aaaah not always

[@sleepyburr]

Really though. Some people be like that. He couldn't seriously think to willfully do it himself, but when the opportunity was presented right in front of him, he couldn't resist the temptation of his vision for the empire. (Pointedly similar to how at the last minute, Zuko couldn't resist the opportunity for Ozai's acceptance.) He didn't have to dirty his own hands to get what he wanted, all he had to do was walk away.

[@juanmanuelmoramontes3883]

@@sleepyburr Not his hands, but his spirit.

[@karlymorgan6011]

~ people who have watched legend of Korra SOBBING when Toph says "do you really think friendships can last more than one lifetime?" ~

[@paulbrown_8743]

Straight fax 📠

[@tbirdguy1]

Yup... that moment really does pay off.

[@TheBeTheBenCarter]

Now they HAVE to watch it next

[@coffeesticks_03]

That line never fails to make me tear up literally every single time. My favorite theme in this series for sure.

[@Coolguy365es]

I’m going to ruin for you! Because I hate Korra🤷🏽‍♂️ Korra lost Aang’s connection when she fought vatuu, so technically when Korra met Toph, Aang was no longer there

[@eriks1765]

The "do they have bathrooms in the spirit world" line was a callback to when Sokka got spirited away by Hai Bei. When he returned, he really needed to use one

[@Hello-qv2fx]

Did you really have to say spirited away🤣

[@Siegmeyer.]

@@Hello-qv2fx That's literally the term for it, it wasn't invented for the Ghibli movie.

[@konradlamm9243]

@@Siegmeyer. i've seen it in sekiro

[@TheDragiix3]

this is the first time I see the spirit's name written down and it only just now struck me, it just means "black white" lmao

[@mhs90]

“Earthbend magma” She’s too smart.

[@kindle1951]

BIG BRAIN!!!

[@jonathanfoster4202]

Mhs90 i mean..... isn’t that common sense? It’s still one of the elements

[@petertracycarroll]

Mhs90 bolin has entered the chat

[@mhs90]

jonathan foster Common sense woulda been to get off the fucking volcano . I still dont know what/who my mans Roku was tryna save.

[@kindle1951]

@@mhs90 the *PLOT* is more important than his life. That's what.

[@movisualbat]

remember when Zuko had that dream in s2 where Azula was a blue dragon and Iroh was a red dragon, and you see Roku w his red dragon and Sozin with his blue dragon

[@nashtags6791]

I NEVER NOTICED THIS, THIS IS INCREDIBLE

[@mahadaalvi]

Remember when he dreamt that he was Aang? It’s cause the avatar is a part of him

[@CantrellReachVanuatu]

That's so awesome

[@moonwalkerforlife6899]

OMG

[@angeloann5945]

Ok Canadian Lad

[@TheOfficialPolo]

Fun fact: Zuko's name is written as 苏科 (sū kè) which is made up of the first and last characters of Sozin's (苏进; sū jìn) and Roku's names (洛科; luò kè) respectively.

[@LordGopu]

Wow, never knew that one. That's amazing.

[@TheOfficialPolo]

@@LordGopu Just shows how deeply the creators knew what they are making and how much love they've put into it. When I found out, my mind was blown too !

[@marcoguillermo.]

What’s also adorable, is that Ursa’s father’s name is Jinzuk, so there’s a continuation there too! Being sorta named after his maternal grandfather!

[@TheOfficialPolo]

@@marcoguillermo. Wow! Didn't know that :D Thank you!

[@matthewmazzatto8003]

@@marcoguillermo. Jinzuk. Zuko and Jin. The girl in Ba Sing Se was named Jin!

[@nadineesita325]

Montana is literally THE FIRST PERSON I've seen react to Roku's dragon literally landing to die with Roku. The Betrayal is what makes me sad but this one scene breaks me every time. It is because the Avatar and his animal are connected, have one true energy. I like to think that they can't live without their Avatar. That's why the Dragon is with Roku in the spirit world. And I believe the same goes with Appa and Aang once he dies. Such a beautiful reaction. Thank you guys.

[@Its.mollymay]

Love this comment!! 😭

[@michaelhabib5365]

Lady Seashell Bikini id like to think he did, and they would ride appa together and bend the clouds

[@angeliparraguirre7329]

Appa better be in the spirit world

[@david258791]

It’s actually been confirmed by the creators that the avatars animal guide is connected to them spiritually, so when the avatar dies his animal guide dies with him, it’s why Fang died with Roku and why Appa isn’t in Legend of Korra, because he died with Aang

[@michaelhabib5365]

david258791 ya that makes sense

[@OrdinaryCritic]

Roku didn’t know if every villager has escaped the island, so he kept on stopping the volcano.

[@matthewmazzatto8003]

He could've also wanted to protect whatever was left of the island to minimize the damage.

[@mr.niceguy777]

The Dragon still should've scooped him up and fled instead of suicide/protecting Roku.

[@emmyhead467]

nah he definitely knew i think he was more trying to save his home

[@thekinghhd7903]

Plus it's like his property in s sense

[@Kilava1231]

Pyroclastic flow comment. Read it above

[@Diana-zl3ue]

“Do you really think friendships can last more than one lifetime?” *REMEMBER THAT*

[@Paerata12]

Hey.. i think i’ve seen you comment on other videos before!

[@Albert-dj2yi]

The bathroom scene is funny because Sokka went into the spirit world, so he would know about the no bathrooms

[@eseisobi9768]

Lol ohhhh the winter solstice!!! Nice come back XD. I was wondering when he went to the spirit world. That makes sense now

[@zackattackk2]

@@eseisobi9768 He was kidnapped by Hei Bai

[@mackyronni]

Yeah he came out and said he really needed to go to the bathroom

[@johnmichaelchance1151]

At the beginning of the series Montana: “I don’t like Zulu!” Now Montana: “Poor baby I want to hold and hug him!”

[@johnmichaelchance1151]

*ZUKO!!! Stupid autocorrect

[@Metzerii]

@@johnmichaelchance1151 I like that Zulu 😊

[@CloudCollapse]

@@johnmichaelchance1151 you know you can edit comments on youtube yeah? lol

[@TBoring]

There’s a cool parallel between the beginning of Roku’s story and the end. Roku starts losing to nature, Sozin comes to help, and then Sozin lets him fall.

[@angeliparraguirre7329]

Thats a good comment. Didn't see those two scences as reflecting each other in that way before. Cool.

[@Kilava1231]

Woahhhhhhh

[@HickoryDickory86]

Sozin: "Looks like I win again, Roku." Roku: "Are you kidding? The volcano did all the work." ☹🥺😭

[@antsletjuka6304]

It's called forshadowing, and thnx 4 pointing this one out

[@ShawnT-wu7oi]

One of the greatest comments I’ve read

[@akapella8343]

This was 100% her most emotional episode ever. Even more than Appas lost days. I love this episodes its one of my favourites

[@matthewmazzatto8003]

I think she's going to be in shambles later on in the season at one particular episode.

[@jackmountain3932]

I love the cinematography of the ending conversation of zuko and iroh where the bar covers the scar when iroh talks about his mother’s side of the family

[@mykiamoto7145]

I don't even notice that. Wow

[@matthewmazzatto8003]

They do transitions like that a lot. Another example is in the Crystal Catacombs in Ba Sing Se, when the shots show one side of Zuko's face then the other.

[@pimpcaIzz]

Rewatching it, it goes even further than that. As iroh is speaking to Zuko, basically telling him “hey, choose good” the camera zooms into Zuko’s face, taking the bars away from his face (symbolizing him slowly accepting his destiny) . ATLA still revealing things to me all these years later.

[@ajschutzler99]

him comforting her while she is tearbending gives me life!!

[@panjamysy]

After Korra, Toph's "Do you really think friendships can last a lifetime?" makes me tearbend. Because, yes, they can. Also, I love that Montana finally understands why Zuko has done what he's done all this time and now sees why thr betrayal in Ba Sing Se was pivotal to his true redemption. If he had truly changed in Ba Sing Se, it would have felt too rushed and unearned. From here, he truly makes his OWN decisions to change his ways instead of feeling pressured to choose the right thing.

[@lostdmg7511]

makes me tear bend after korra

[@brochromkee1028]

Also where Korra finds Toph is also where Aang sees her for the first time.

[@adityasrivastava6336]

Might be a spoiler cause I don’t think they’ve seen LOK yet

[@lostdmg7511]

@@brochromkee1028 I know, but try to keep it vague for them

[@brochromkee1028]

Samuel Andersen yeah I thought about that when typing it.

[@Cerecyte1221]

"Kind of came out of no where right?" Well i agree that this secret is concealed very well and makes for an awesome reveal. I doubt anyone on first watch would put it together before this episode. Though the episode where zuko has that dream with Azula voicing the blue dragon, and Iroh voicing the red dragon. It isn't just foreshadowing how Zuko has to make a choice between Azula and Iroh at the end of season 2. The Dragons each represent Sosin and Roku. And in the last part of the dream where he looks in the mirror sees himself as Aang with royal firebender eyes. Another hint he has avatar and Sosin lineage.

[@yeahkeen2905]

I’m pretty sure him appearing like Aang in the mirror was because he was dreaming about his obsession with the avatar.

[@Cerecyte1221]

@@yeahkeen2905 Not mutually exclusive.

[@tigerclaw84]

She figured out about Zuko being the teacher... let’s see how she reacts to his little performance problem. 😂

[@xohunter7568]

So you're telling me: You keep using the "Tearbending" and "That's Rough Buudy" quotes while your girlfriend has no idea where that comes from? The reaction on when she finally hears them

[@tefita714]

Omg good point!!

[@thisisembarassing...]

Maybe she heard them online? Because they are pretty famous. Like for example in the last episode, Montana knew the line: “My own mother, thought I was a monster. She was right ofcourse but it still hurt.” But she didn’t know it was from Avatar.

[@thiagohayashi9936]

Just adding 2 cents: Sozin also didn't tell anyone what really happened to Roku. That's why the world thought "the Avatar disappeared". And not: "left to die in a fucking volcano". Btw, that should really confuse the Fire Nation soldiers genociding the Air Nomads. Like: "Why are we doing this? Roku is alive, right? He just took a vacation...".

[@LogRamBry]

Or alternatively: "If we take out the Air Nomads before Roku dies, the Avatar may not reincarnate!

[@rhysmalcolm4490]

Logan Bryant exactly

[@LogRamBry]

@Lady Seashell Bikini Oh 100%, I was just giving a possible alternative thought process to this comment. One that would probably have the soldiers less confused.

[@loganshang1155]

I think people knew Roku was dead, Aang had to pass the avatar test by picking those items. If they didn't know Roku was dead, there was no point in searching and testing for the next Avatar.

[@Sexykittybangbang]

@@loganshang1155 I thought the same thing. It would be impossible for them not to know Roku died since they had found the new avatar and knew that it was aang, it was proved a while back in "The Storm" episode

[@tsukihimeyfan]

11:52 I think Sozin initially reacted almost instinctively, following his heart to save his friend. But then at the moment of truth he allowed his head to convince him that his plans for the future were more important 😔It's really sad

[@hailonyourparade]

"Zuko's gonna be the firebending teacher" I got chills!! One of the best redemption arcs anywhere, and Montana's changing opinion of him has been nostalgic and wonderful, remembering how it felt the first time I watched it. (I cry at all the same parts!! 😭)

[@Pradonator]

Also I love Montana's genuine reactions and her crying at Roku's death and finding out about Zuko's heritage.

[@ricodee3188]

Mega Volcanic eruptions can potentially disrupt the ecology of a whole planet with the global spread of the Ash clouds that block the sun out. Also Lava has been recorded to travel at speeds of 60mp/h so it would of caught up to the those on boats if Roku hadn’t intervened.

[@juanmanuelmoramontes3883]

And actually previous eruptions have devastated the earth before, one of them can cause our extinction.

[@maruguida8056]

Thank you, it kinda annoys me when people say "lol Roku's so dumb for staying bc everyone already left the island so they aren't un danger anymore", even if they are still close enough to be in danger

[@lordscolipede7092]

Okay, so like, hear me out: Sud is Toph's previous life. Like, he is literally her previous incarnation in meta sense, as he was her first design, and the writers had Toph specifically be the one to ask about friendships transcending life times, which could be an implication that Aang and Toph also knew each other in a previous life.

[@itztk6522]

I love that

[@johnwalker1058]

That would also add some interesting perspective to Aang's vision of Toph and the flying boar in the swamp with this theory in mind.

[@isaiahcaston4539]

And even a future one

[@cisarvitiate]

Oppertunity makes a thief, or in Sozin’s case...murderer. I think he came to help Roku but he got an oppertunity that he just can’t missed out

[@samantham7064]

I mean... he's the one who decided to annihilate an entire civilization (air nomads) and start a war against the other nations, we've always known he's a murderer

[@aravindmuthu95]

I think, that if sozin hadn't come to help, roku would have given up and left the island... Sozin came to help just to stall roku and prolong his exposure to the volcanic activity which made him much weaker to get away

[@samantham7064]

@Lady Seashell Bikini agree

[@chase4671]

This is the “and they were roommates :o” episode

[@therach1]

Oh my God they were roommates.

[@DuelKingYami]

I think for one moment when Sozin was acting on pure instinct, he still saw Roku as a friend and knew the potential threat that a volcano posed to the capital. It was that moment that he decided to help Roku. Seeing Roku weak and overwhelmed caused Sozin to stop and think, realizing that if he was committed to his plan to take over the world, Roku and the Avatar in general would always get in his way. Sozin probably saw Roku as nothing more than the first obstacle to be removed on the way to proving the Fire Nation’s dominance.

[@TheSaxAppeal]

Zuko without his scar (in his fever dream) looks SO MUCH like teenage Roku. I never saw it until now

[@Coolguy365es]

This girl is going to fill oceans with tears when she finishes the series 😂

[@chickbowdrie4750]

Sozen's betrayal is even more tragic than you think. The saddest part was that Sozen actually went to the volcano initially to help his friend in a genuine way. He really did want to help. When he said, "Need help old friend?", he really meant that. He said that the volcano was an unexpected tragedy, so it definitely was not planned. The whole time they're fighting volcano they really are fighting as friends. But it wasn't until Roku was suffering on the ground dying that Sozen suddenly realized that his death would mean the birth of his plans. And his greedy vision overwhelmed his honest love for his best friend. It took that one moment of decision for Sozen to abandon their brotherhood for glory and prosperity.

[@KyokujiFGC]

The way he wrote his last testament also seems to indicate that part of him regrets this greatly, since as he's dying, the first thing he thinks of isn't his empire. It's Roku.

[@khoichau8316]

In addition, shortly before Sozin betrayed Roku... Roku saved Sozin's life... Sozin was standing on the edge when the shaking of the volcano disintegrated what Sozin was standing on and he fell back, but Roku earthbent out a platform to prevent Sozin from falling to what probably would have been his death

[@chickbowdrie4750]

@khoichau8316 Looks he was... bent on saving him 😃 But yeah, that is heartbreaking

[@khoichau8316]

​@@KyokujiFGCOh man... I never caught that point... That makes it even sadder! 😭

[@kaylynncorbin5452]

Seeing Kenny get so excited after she finally came to team Zuko

[@griffinwetzel3059]

i absolutely cannot wait for the puppetmaster

[@Kilava1231]

Ok. I am going to put the "why Roku fought a volcano" question to a rest once and for all. There is something called pyroclastic flow - it travels faster than lava, and over water, and kills basically on contact. Roku was not trying to fight the volcano to prevent the town from getting destroyed. He was protecting the people who were escaping by boat out of the bay. So they did not get killed by the pyroclastic flow.

[@Nenalynn13]

Montana is sooo freaking smart. It took her this one episode to realize Zuko has to teach Aang firebending. Watching her react makes me fall in love with this show all over again.

[@nicholaswilkerson4394]

The arc of Zuko is pure genius. Absolutely stunning. Relatable, too. He fought and suffered and struggled. But through all the pain, he chose to find MEANING. He was never evil. He was a victim, lashing out was his defense mechanism. And i love how Iroh was so patient through all of the times Zuko lashed out at him.

[@rmcbean5699]

The Fire Nation prince and the Avatar will be friends once again. Friendships do transcend lifetimes.

[@tymothydalton2648]

I'm loving these. Montana is so invested and so am I 😂

[@paigenichols2358]

This episode shook her to her core. I love watching you guys react to this show it's just so damn satisfying and the emotion is so real.

[@Probiewan94]

Yessss! She finally sees Zuko's redeemability! 🥰

[@markharris5794]

Can we all appreciate Zuko has spent all this time hunting his great grandad

[@coffeesticks_03]

13:35 Literally one of the TOP best reveals in this show ever. No one saw it coming. Hits so good every rewatch.

[@guyhadad4323]

Can't wait to see the reaction love this episode

[@sabrina0791]

Her tearbending is making me tearbend this episode reaction. Gosh dangit!

[@FallenOne669]

"Friendships can transcend lifetimes." Roku-Gyatso-Aang-Toph-Korra. Damn right.

[@thecaprikid1329]

Roku-Gyatso-Aang-Katara-Toph-Korra

[@Hekateras]

There are so many reasons the Roku reveal works so well. One of them is this: Zuko's status as a deuteragonist and the fact that his uncle explicitly tells him he needs to "restore balance to the world" (arc words for Aang) work really well to subvert the Chosen One trope. Yes, it's Aang's job to save the world because he's the one with the special Avatar spirit inside him... but Zuko has nothing special about him other than the fact that, because of the circumstances of his birth (that apply equally well to Azula), fighting for peace means a lot coming from him.

[@chriswittman7372]

When she said “earth bend lava” I was like oh your in for a treat

[@Its.mollymay]

LOK is going to blow Montana’s mind 😂

[@chriswittman7372]

Molly Franklin IKR I hope they watch it together and react just like ATLA!

[@Nickfurry08]

The reaction is so real. A+. I cried too😢😢

[@CrimsonTiger8]

Spoiler for LoK I love when Toph says “Do you really think friendships can last more than one lifetime?” When Korra meets her, Toph greets her as twinkle toes and I thought that was such a great callback

[@ThePsychoguy]

FYI I think Sozin was on the island for a general aid and rescue of the town’s citizens. Once they were all evacuated he originally planned to save Roku too but in that moment he realized that if he just let him go he could move forward with the war, so that was the choice he made.

[@Sage8981]

This episode is pretty tough on the feels. One of the best examples on why this show is so amazing and so well written.

[@anthonytuttle2807]

I am really late to the party but one of the details I noticed is whenever they show Zuko with Iroh it always looks like Zuko is in the cage while Iroh has some kind of light shining on him. Zuko's Mind is a cage he is trapped in while Uncle Iroh knows what he needs to do in life and is therefore "free"

[@bobizzle1605]

Omg your girlfriend is honestly adorable for how much she’s into this show. She’s a keeper, you’re a lucky man, and I enjoy watching along with you guys! It’s nice to look at fresh perspectives towards ATLA.

[@lizzywolcott98]

I’ve seen this episode so many times, but seeing Montana’s reaction still made me really emotional. Y’all are so sweet!

[@evion223]

Montaba is very perspective and smart and empathetic so this was so far the best episode of her watching , it's a epic reveal so it was great that she absorbed ALL OF THAT at the first try

[@petertracycarroll]

This means that aang is technically zuko’s grandfather 😂

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

first of all, roku is zuko's great-grandfather. but secondly, aang is not roku. aang is the reincarnation of the avatar, but it's kinda weird to equate their personal halves when they're clearly very different.

[@TheGeorgianSmoker670]

But is it not that Tenzin, Suki and Zuko are related to Korra? I mean Tenzin was Aang's son, Zuko is Roku's great grandson and Suki might be related to Avatar Kyoshi.

[@lilscenechick1995]

Not really. Reincarnation has nothing to do with blood ties. Avatars are host bodies to the spirit of Raava, so they're separate beings who are connected by the Avatar Cycle.

[@lobiwarsaw7410]

IDK if you could tell, but since Mako (Iroh's voice actor) died before season three was made, the voice actor in this episode was different. Iroh also has very few lines in this season because of this.

[@crazykids6704]

Lobi Warsaw do you think the reason they named a character Mako in Legend Of Korra is in memory of him?

[@quinnjjay8918]

Crazy Kids yep thats the orgin of makos name

[@Bunnzbunny]

Um the new voice actor of Iroh stared in the middle of season 2 so he had a lot of lines after the original voice actor died. That has nothing to do with it

[@RLucas3000]

I think the new voice actor does an amazing job in a very difficult situation.

[@schreiberschreiberson7465]

@@Bunnzbunny I apologize, but you are incorrect. Check the credits. He passed away while production on Season Two was still ongoing, but he had already recorded most of the season. Greg Baldwin filled in for a couple unrecorded or changed lines in episodes 15, 18, and 20, but everything else was Mako.

[@Sinewmire]

I figured Sozin really wanted to help Roku, and maybe even patch things up, but when he saw Roku dying... he realised he cared more about his plans than his friend. I also love the title drop. Ron Perlman as Sozin, ladies and gentlemen!

[@earlelariosa5263]

I'm just so glad that people are getting a chance to experience this series even 12 years after it ended, can't wait to see y'all finish it!

[@UTU49]

Yep, this revelation is amazing. I don't think anything can prepare you for how emotional this show is. It's extraordinarily strong story-telling.

[@therach1]

ROKU AND SOZIN SHARED A BIRTHDAY. So the chances of the avatar being Sozin were stupidly high. That's why Sozin looked so shocked at first when the fire sages stated their reason for crashing the party. For a second, he thought it might be him. This episode is so chock-full of details I caaaaaaan't. Absolute top-shelf ATLA.

[@therach1]

Oh, and that "gift" Sozin gave Roku?? It marked Roku permanently as a member of the Fire Nation, even as he traveled the world and otherwise donned the clothing of the nation where he was studying. Hot take: Sozin is where Azula gets her insane calculating chess-game head. Sozin was playing the long game with Roku even at 16 years old. He was tying Roku to the fire nation in hopes that his loyalty would be stronger to him than to the world. He basically says as much later on.

[@therach1]

HOLY...... if Sozin started the tradition of hunting dragons for sport and glory despite having his own... was that also a measure to ensure Roku was dead? Or to separate himself and his dragon further from everyone else? GET MIKE AND BRIAN ON THE PHONE.

[@HuskerNinja]

I *LOVE* the "Some friendships are so strong, they can even transcend lifetimes" line. Both Roku's delivery and the line itself are phenomenal. Gives me chills every single time I hear it

[@summerdillon5842]

Super underrated episode!!! One of my favorites and love watch Montana put all the pieces together❤️❤️❤️

[@carloslanza2046]

i just freaking noticed the Bernie 2020 tshirt. I love y’all even more now. 💙

[@114MrCool]

Her piecing everything together at the very end was AMAZING

[@tofu_golem]

So many episodes involved Aang and Zuko having parallel stories. They've been hinting at the Aang-Zuko thing throughout the series. It's so nicely set up.

[@justfly6491]

For the point of saving the island I think it's because maybe the catastrophy could have affected islands next to this one, with the toxic cloucs, the cinder, etc. So Sozin was protecting his territory. But also I think it was an occasion to come check out on Roku and make sure he dies

[@getshwifty3101]

Something most people also don't realize (spoilers, but since y'all already finished even Korra) is that while Zuko has the struggle between the both sides inside of him, so does Azula. It's part of why she goes crazy in the end. She always chose the Evil Dragon though, and ruled through fear. So when Mai and Ty-Lee betray her, suddenly the Good Dragon probably started talking to her again; hence why she sees her Mom saying how she did actually love her.

[@maytecastaneda7835]

I've been waiting for this episode for so long!!! Now Montana can appreciate my boy Zuko more, he's just conflicted 💕☺️ also I cry so much when the dragon lays with Roku I just can't handle this episode

[@rafaelt1960]

I'm rewatching all of your reactions after 2 years and I love both of you❤️ every time Montana cries, I can't stop it either

[@artloveranimation]

Roku is my favorite side character, this is my favorite episode

[@awesomesauce980]

I'm pretty sure Roku stayed to fight the volcano is that massive eruptions like that have been known to launch debris miles away, not even including the ash clouds.

[@dmitriuswatley5533]

I just finished binging on the earlier episodes and this came on just in time. I have no idea how many times I’ve watched this show but it never gets old. Especially, being able to watch others react for the first time. This kind of stuff really makes me happy. Thank you. I need this due to my depression and disease ridden body.

[@courtcourtpickle]

Me looking at the next episode: oh it’s “The Runaway.” Filler episode, not my favorite, but it’s Toph-centric so I know Montana will love it Me looking at the episode after *that*: “PUPPETMASTER!” MONTANA IS GONNA FLIP

[@yoinia]

Omg watching Montana lose it all episode makes me remember how shocked the world was when the episode aired. And to think... there's still so much she doesn't know. Can't wait to see more reactions

[@khoichau8316]

5:31 Montana is /very impressed/ by Avatar Roku being topless and showing off how ripped he got while learning earth bending

[@jz6532]

There was actually a hint about Zuko's lineage, but it's only clear in hindsight. During the Guru episode, Zuko was both the Firelord and the Avatar in his dreams.

[@johnwinner34]

I love how this episode continues to show the parallels between Zuko and Aang!

[@domonicsantalucia9002]

Believe it or not Sozin genuinely wanted to help Roku at first (and possibly mend their friendship) but when he saw Roku dying he realized he could finally achieve his plans

[@TheAvaTarek1011]

I've been watching alot of Avatar reaction videos, and every time it comes to the Avatar and the Firelord episode, people constantly ask the same thing. Including here. It's the end when Sozin betrays Roku, they ask "Why did you even bother showing up?" And I can come up with one reason...Sozin wanted to make amends with Roku. He went there cause he wanted to help Roku with the volcano, and rekindle his friendship with Roku. He was going to let go of his plans of spreading his ideology to the rest of the world so he can have his best friend back. But when the moment came when Roku inhaled the toxic gas and was at his weakest , Sozin's Crossroads of Destiny came upon him like Zuko. And like Zuko, he chose to go down the Dark path and chose the world over Roku. But if that moment never came, I personally feel Roku and Sozin's friendship was going to be restored.

[@sabotuerelthendo2578]

I think that Sozin came to Rokus island cuz he rly cared about him. And he wanted to help his friend. But then... When Roku was defeated and begging for help... Sozin saw again all the possibilitis that Rokus death would make. When he was leaving him to die, we can see he is sad. But he did it, cuz he thought his vision is more importaint than his best friend...

[@cleodello]

Montana is on her way to master tearbeanding this episode. Same, girl. 🥺

[@mildlysober6219]

I have watched this show more times than I can count, and this is the first time I realized that the red and blue dragons from Zuko's dream after saving Appa are Sozin and Roku's dragons. They teased this twist all the way back in book 2. *Mind Blown*

[@dannyweggy7719]

I love the scene with Iroh and Zuko. Every time Zuko is on screen he is shown behind the bars to illustrate he is the one in a prizon of his own making. And iroh was always seen clearly with nothing infront of him

[@chalkenjoyer]

Girlfriend: Touched that Sozin is helping Roku after all that. Sozin: I'm about to end this whole girl's career.

[@austinburke4334]

100% my favorite episode in this series. Also I really loved when she said, "He's part Avatar." I admit I giggled. Love all of this.

[@Koyotee25]

Toph: Do you really think friendships can last more than one lifetime? Toph: Hello Twinkletoes I love Toph!

[@KnowYourMarvelNews]

I’m glad to see others finally reacting to this episode the way it deserves! Most people think it’s a good episode, but I really think it’s one of the best of the series

[@brianachim2670]

When a kids cartoon makes adults cry as much as TWD you know it's not just a kids show.

[@SwordTune]

Sozin came to help because it was his best friend's home island. He left Roku there because he realized this way, he didn't have to kill his best friend, he just needed to leave.

[@rvldz1931]

Roku had years to master all the other elements while Aang had till summer to master them and beat the fire lord on top of that.

[@colegaddy2008]

“ I kept this episode a secret. “ literally said that you forgot about that episode 😂😂

[@thjrsa1]

Probably remembered the information but not what episode explains it

[@beelee88]

@@thjrsa1 that or he was just trying to play it off so she didn't constantly ask questions and would just watch 🤣

[@RLucas3000]

I think everyone remembers the end of Roku and Zuko’s big reveal at the end so strongly that some of the minutia of how we get there gets forgotten a bit

[@thayannemendonca6826]

I love watching these series, it's like watching the show all over again but with friends, it's amazing

[@SnowyWolborg]

You can tell in the 12 years apart that Sozin became so proud of how amazing his nation and his culture was, that he felt it was the Fire Nation's place to spread those things to the other nations, regardless of what they want. If Sozin distributed wealth or helped to educate the disadvantaged, he'd have been called a compassionate hero of the people and not a selfish aristocrat. But he did the exact opposite and started a pointless war that guaranteed the world would hate his country.

[@zaincassis2612]

Damn, the tearbending at Roku's death. Mood. But also, if that can make you cry, I can't wait to see you react to Korra.

[@Epik61]

I absolutely platonically love you guys. Monatana watches the show the same way i do, but her emotion gets dialed up a million times more than mine, so it really helps me re-appreciate having watched the most detailed greatest show of all time.

[@Krustenkaese92]

11:59 "You can actually pinpoint the second when her heart rips in half"

[@cerenordas3312]

I keep rewatching old episodes and I just gotta say that Montana has amaaaazzziiinnnggg hair 💗💗💗

[@Dell-ol6hb]

I think Sozin didn't go to the island with the express goal of killing Roku, but like once he saw Roku dying he knew he could now achieve all his goals.

[@SnowyWolborg]

The island also had Fire Nation citizens on it and Sozin does care about the well being of his own subjects.

[@Dell-ol6hb]

@@SnowyWolborg yea that's also true, he himself said it was a catastrophe

[@GenetMJF]

I think the reason why Sozin came to the island is because first he really was going to save Roku. But then the chance to get rid of Roku was too tempting and he took that chance.