this show is TOO good... *AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER* (S3 - pt. 3)

[@WhelmedButReady]

I ask all of my fellow Avatar fans(aka anyone who's seen this show) is there ever anything better than watching a new person discovery it? I think not. The ultimate treat

[@jatoch6657]

Sooo true. There are so many moments where you want to see what their reaction is.

[@jefferygreen2846]

You’re right. I feel the same about game of thrones

[@riridabestt]

YES 👏

[@henroozle05]

Watching it for the first time yourself too bad I don’t remember my first time watching it

[@jacobguzman1980]

love when people discover it and love it even more when it’s someone amazing like natalie and that she loved it as much as we do!

[@richardparadox163]

Natalie just losing it and cussing out Azula, and then remembering she’s only 14, was the funniest thing ever

[@parker469a]

How excited she was when Ty Lee saved Mai was the best part for me.

[@theencryptedpartition4633]

She didn't remember she was 14, she remembered it was a kids show

[@nathanielreik6617]

Especially because she then changed her name for Azula from 2 cusses to 1.

[@daphnethegamer]

She remembered that it was a kids show.

[@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend]

@@parker469a I want to like your comment but it’s at 69 already and I’m not a monster

[@corynydam2361]

I think Zuko has the most satisfying and comprehensive redemption arc of any fantasy character I’ve ever seen.

[@vox_gaming4734]

Darth Vader?

[@omalleycaboose5937]

@@vox_gaming4734 I mean he ain't bad but not close to as good.

[@dertt33]

The only character that matches it is Thorfinn from Vinland Saga

[@bookswithike3256]

@@vox_gaming4734 Redemption through death isn't really a redemption arc. It's just a moment in a story.

[@gracehiggins2666]

@@dertt33 Also, Catra from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power!

[@QuestionableLifeChoices]

Omg Mai's betrayal is so fucking epic "I love zuko more than I fear you" such a great line to deliver to azula of all fucking people! She never states it outright but she clearly puts no stock in the idea that love gives you strength and she KNOWS she can never inspire love (after all, her own mother "thought she was a monster" and her father obviously doesn't love anyone)

[@cirrustate8674]

That's not true. Her father loves himself. Actually, thinking about it, maybe not.

[@adrianrocha49]

"My own mother, called me a monster. She was right of course, but it still hurt."

[@adrianadamsson6757]

I wouldn't be so sure, I do have a lot of sympathy for Azula and her situation, so she has at least managed to generate an emotion in me that is similar to love. Thing is with love, it isn't very logical, which makes it possible to care for even terrible people. Azula would probably be surprised how many people would be willing to give her a chance if she dropped her guard and exposed her heart to others. But part of the tragedy with Azula is that she is afraid to do so as she was raised to believe that she show any vulnerability is to open yourself up to be exploited, and this is partially true, at least when you're surrounded by people like Ozai and most of the fire nation elite. But while she doesn't show it, it has been shown but Azula has a different side to her, the side of her that resents the fact that her mother thought she was a monster, the part of her that sought love and acceptance from her father, the part of her needed friends like Mai and Ty Lee. The reason Azula had a breakdown is that unlike Ozai, Azula actually needs her relationships with other people to function. Underneath her façade of cold ruthlessness, Azula is a teenager that above all things wants deep connections with others, but is unable to establish a genuine friendship due to being raised by an abusive father such as Ozai. This makes her very easy for me to sympathize with and even love. For me I think it is proportional to need and few would need that support more than Azula.

[@QuestionableLifeChoices]

@@adrianadamsson6757 but that just leads us back to her not putting any stock in love being a strength. Ozai shaped her and while she may not ultimately be exactly like him, she thinks far too like him naturally (and it does come naturally seeing as she never once stumbles in that regard) for her to be truly redeemable. Pityable, absolutely, but I think she genuinely enjoys having power over others too much for her to ever be someone that someone else would let themselves fall in that kind of deep devoted no matter what love with. Because while love may not be rational, you CAN cut it off at the knees before it goes too far if it's clear that the other person can never give you what you need or want. Maybe one day she would be somewhat redeemable, but it wouldn't be anytime soon, and I still don't think she would be a good person at the end of it, just maybe not an evil person. Interesting debate!

[@charlessoliman3151]

@@QuestionableLifeChoices She could probably be an interesting anti-hero. Someone who would reluctantly do the right thing if it helped her but then ruin it by falling back on old mentality or actually feeling vulnerable and aggressively overcompensating. Maybe in her fear killing the one person who could love her and eventually coming to terms with it. And at that moment of clarity/weakness being taken out by a "righteous" avenger who simply had one good day.

[@damienjohn]

I remember watching this with the boys and being a bit embarrassed because it made me shed a tear. And then I turned around and the whole gang was crying. We all were in ruins together for like 5 minutes. Good mems.

[@smitrajguru477]

the visuals with the music. tears every time. you know the scene I am referring to (no spoilers)

[@Danny_Deleto]

Nothing like crying with the boys watching ATLA.

[@TrueHDR]

wait did yall watch the whole thing?

[@jainelson8840]

Just that comment almost got me in ruins lol. Good mems indeed.

[@timopraxis]

The reunion to come. Tears.

[@jakelovell5882]

The look on Zukos face when he sees Katara bending in the Southern Raider episode is always so funny to me lol You can just tell he's thinking 'wow I really joined at the right time huh?'

[@skith8432]

Agreed. He has this holy shit look on his face. Like I had no idea she could do that. Almost a little terror in his eyes

[@corynydam2361]

I love the depiction of Yon Rha. He’s the literal definition of “not worth a bullet.” Evil people most often aren’t dramatic or sexy or cool. They’re frequently sad, pathetic little people who don’t deserve fear or respect, just contempt. By refusing to grant him any more power over her life, Katara inflicted a far greater revenge on him than if she had just killed him. She outgrew him.

[@DigiVixen]

Also, by killing him, it would have just continued the cycle of hate and violence. Killing him would have made her become what she hated most.

[@Fordo007]

@@DigiVixen I don't see his mother carrying out revenge for him... pretty sure the cycle would've just ended there. The one flaw with the idea of sparring someone... is that they'll also be living in fear that you may change your mind. The safer option is then to kill you and everyone who would avenge you. it's a flaw with heroes sparring people fiction doesn't point out enough.

[@biglc034]

@@Fordo007 In defense of his mother, we only see one moment of their life, maybe she was having a particularly bad day and was in real pain. Maybe she would have sought revenge, probably not but folks get strange when kinfolk are involved.

[@hanaomer4419]

@@Fordo007 except the entire fire nation is already after them what is 1 retired old man gonna do? Even if he could pose a threat for whatever reason, if convenience is what it takes to change your morals well you’re not a very good hero are you?

[@Hawk_of_Battle]

Letting him live is actually worse for another reason too; at the time he was in command, the Fire Nation policy on waterbenders was capture, not kill, as they didn't want to accidentally kill an Avatar in-hiding and reset the cycle to the next nation, the Earth Kingdom, who are their only real remaining rival. Yon Rha instead killed his assumed waterbender and was likely demoted and removed from command. The fact that a once important military commander of the southern fleet is now living a humble life with his mother speaks volumes of his fall from grace and the lack of a decent military pension. Guy's fucking miserable and has lost his honor in the eyes of his nation. Let him suffer.

[@MateusAntonioBittencourt]

Nat at 20:18 is my spirit animal. Ty Lee "betrayal" is so well done. The look of confusion on the three of them. Ty Lee didn't even think, she just reacted to save her friend.

[@seanirvin7966]

Agreed! My first watch through, I was shocked and elated. Watching Nat react had me in absolute stitches.

[@MrMastrix]

There is one really good Fan Theory that says the play's writer is a huge fan of the gang instead of mocking them in the end ... he had to spend sooo many months collecting all these little informations and should be really investigated in it ... the end is just propaganda he had to implement because he is from the fire nation Also: A guy playing Toph is based on a theory that every source claimed to be beaten by a tough guy instead of a little girl as no one would admit getting defeated by one :3

[@Forlfir]

Toph was originally supposed to be a guy then the writers changed it

[@HaganeNoGijutsushi]

It's the kind of sneaky thing you'd do as a playwright in an autocratic country, just pay lip service to have deniability but subtly push the viewers to sympathise with the supposedly wrong side. There were Zuko cosplayers in the crowd, that doesn't make it look like people thought of him as a filthy traitor...

[@officialmonarchmusic]

What was weird to me was that the play was from the kids perspective, but they lost in the end. Wouldn't it make more sense for them to be the villains the "brave fire nation soldiers" are tracking down?

[@LegacyDaKing]

Natalie has gotten so invested into this show that she’s calling Azula a {REDACTED} 😂

[@indiepunkftw]

LMAO RIGHT?! 🤣

[@mattj2081]

Which word do you think it was? The c-word?

[@TastyChubz]

@@mattj2081 yah, that what her lips looked like she said lol

[@dougallen9689]

@@mattj2081 yeah, F***ing C*** would be my guess.

[@djlow9915]

@@TastyChubz It was indeed. You can watch the uncensored version over on Patreon, and it will shock you to your core 😂

[@ghostpants7930]

The fact that "Play" Zuko was voiced by Dante Basco's brother is my favorite fact about that episode.

[@panicatthebts7434]

I LOVE the part in the Southern Raiders episode where Katara yells "ME!!" and stops the rain. I still get goosebumps every time I see that episode. So incredible to just see how far she's come since the very first episode with her bending.

[@SpiffierShindigs]

The uncensored version of Nat cussing out Azula got one of the hardest laughs I've ever had at a reaction series.

[@typo1345]

what'd she say?

[@seanirvin7966]

@@typo1345 Nat called Azula a f***ing c***, then backtracks and calls her a b****

[@lisaleyendekker8305]

The ember Island players episode is such a great twist on "the recap" episode that happens before the finale. To make it meta for our main characters and also showcase the fire nation propaganda was super creative. Looking forward to the final episodes with you and I'm so glad you decided to experience this Iconic show!

[@captainnerd6452]

Yeah, the creators were given a choice, either a recap episode or lose an episode due to budget, so they threw a ringer in, instead of a clip show of rehashes they chose to animate a full episode anyway, to cover the same ground. "Malicious compliance."

[@RustyDust101]

@@captainnerd6452 And they also gave a few sneak looks into the behind the scenes you could get from the DVD collector's box. Toph originally was supposed to a big buff dude, just like seen in the Ember Island Players. But someone cast around the idea that she'd be a lot better as this supposedly tiny, fragile girl. Who could whoop your ass with one finger thanks to her insane skills in Earth bending. So she was recast but the idea was relaunched in the Ember Island Players. They also wanted more female participation in the gang, so there you go. Two absolutely amazing outstanding female characters, with incredible development archs.

[@Real_Genji]

@@RustyDust101 Which is ironic on it's own bit because Toph herself said "I wouldn't have casted it any other way" but they DID cast it another way

[@madgodprince]

The reason we didn't see Kya when Katara ran back in and it cut the scene there is because 1. It aired on nickelodeon. And 2. Since Yon Rha had only just left, Katara and Hakoda more than likely found Kya's burnt corpse in their house, which is probably part of why Katara felt more strongly about it than Sokka did.

[@karadeniz4822]

Oh wow. It never occured to me they could have burned the body. I always assumed they stabbed her or suffocated her.

[@madgodprince]

@@karadeniz4822 Its only a theory, maybe they did stab her for all we know, but Yon Rha didn't have any visible weapons on him, and we know he is a firebender, so that's why I tend to believe he killed her that way.

[@qawamity]

The "sonic wave" and Toph's reaction to is just purely comedy gold.

[@germanvenditto2596]

I love how well this show is written. When the guy who killed katara's mother said that they wouldnt take any prisioner was because of Hama and her bloodbending. They dont want to take a chance against another blood bender.

[@blitzgirl6522]

So happy to see you're reserving the 4-part finale for its own video on KZbin! It really deserves it.

[@cybertronguy98]

god, the "Field Trips" Arc is arguably the best stretch of episodes ive seen in any show. and thats saying something considering how highly regard Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.

[@fullmetalandtheflame438]

Such a great arc! And Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is a masterpiece. It’s my favourite anime, in case that wasn’t obvious from my username lol

[@cybertronguy98]

@@fullmetalandtheflame438 i mean, Roy has been my profile picture for years, so i know how that goes lol.

[@frenchynoob]

Fma 2003 is better than Brotherhood

[@You-Tube-n5k]

Fullmetal Alchemist and Avatar are some of the only things that I can safely say I would love to experience all over again

[@Ahjinx]

@A Nigerian ninja Personally i watched it and for me it was ok-good but i wouldn't call it a masterpiece. Don't mean to offend people who love the show.

[@tsukihimeyfan]

I love how, very soon after the Firebending Masters episode, we can see the strides Zuko makes in regards to his firebending. I mean, in every previous episode he tended to firebend with an angry expression on his face, making lots of exclamations, getting frustrated easily, and almost always losing to Azula immediately despite being arguably a much better bender than your run-of-the-mill fire nation soldier. However, right after the meeting with the dragons, he starts bending much more calmly and quietly, and in fact does much better in his fights against Azula. Gotta love that attention to detail! 😊

[@ethanotoroculus1060]

I dunno if I agree with 100% of this, but I like the sentiment. I think what makes Zuko powerful isn't any talent with bending abilities, but whenever we see him rely on feats of athleticism. It seems like he's a lot better suited to those types of maneuvers but prioritizes the wrong things because of his dad mounting pressures on him to be more like Azula. Hence why his most impressive feats in combat come either from learned techniques from Iroh or his time as the Blue Spirit.

[@elite_rock_god2292]

The firebending masters is my favorite episode of The series. And learning that Iroh was once here, learning from The dragons was amazing and makes so much sense! The whole series he been talking about firebending like he was talking about a dragon, " The stength of firebending comes from The breath. Your breath of fire. " and talking about how you need balance and humility in life. Iroh has The strength,The humility and The world view of A dragon, he is not The dragon of The West because he killed a dragon, but because he is The empodiment of A dragon.

[@Stew91]

"I love Zuko more than I feel you" is one of my favorite lines. The fact that Azula slowly breaks after that, really shows how she always got what she wanted through fear and power. When someone challenged her, she couldn't handle it.

[@joseph_p]

Loved the emotional reaction to Mai and Ty Lee turning on Azula. That really gets me every time. “Friendship” held together by fear is no real friendship, and is bound to break down eventually. Looking forward to the finale reaction! Really glad you are making a separate video for it!

[@tyforestreacts]

Katara: I want to take revenge on the man who killed my mother. Aang: The best revenge is letting go and living well. Katara: …Zuko, I want to- Zuko: I’ve already packed, let’s go. (Later) Aang: How was the trip? Katara: (grumbling) Zuko tricked me into letting go and living well… Zuko: Works every time.

[@karlwilker579]

9:10 Great full circle moment #10024 I just realized this shot of Aang smiling while fire bending is very similar to when he first tried to bend fire in season 1, but lost control of it and burned Katara. Now, though, he's learned control.

[@allison8654]

for awhile I thought the footloose episode was kind of a filler, but the dragon episode made me realize it’s showing just how far the fire nation has strayed from their roots. modern fire nation doesn’t allow dancing at all, when the original form of fire bending was literally a dance

[@edwardosquidawardo]

Oh Avatar. What is there to say, other than growing up with this show, was incredible. The characters, their journeys, everything about this show, is pretty much perfect, and I’m really glad you’ve gotten to experience it!!!!

[@MastaToSch]

To this day I curse myself for thinking, back in the day, that this was "just another kids show", that I had outgrown my Dragonball Z and Pokemon days. How wrong I was. Started this show when the pandemic began and I never binge-watched a show as hard as this one. What a masterpiece. Now I'm on a quest to get all my friends to watch it. :D Legend of Korra is not as good as AtlA, in my opinion. Still good, but not great. I would actually suggest ARCANE next. I'm no LoL player, buit this show blew me away. Even without knowing anything about the story or characters beforehand. On the same level als AtlA in my opinion. One of the big milestones for animated shows for sure.

[@89humaiz]

I have the same opinion as you on ALTA, Korra and Arcane. But I did watch Avatar as a kid during Nickelodeons but they dont telecast in a proper order, so the story was here and there. After season 3 was released (and I was old enough to use the internet), this was the first show I searched for. Have been a fan as kid, and I used to talk about this at school also. Had to convince so many people to watch before it got released in Netflix and people started re discovering this gem. Now being older, I appreciate the greater and deeper meanings in the show, I watch it almost every year, sometimes several times (e.g. reactions videos like this). I also introduced this to my nephew and he too became a quick fan. This show is for everyone, so far I haven't heard anyone who has watched the show fully, not like this. I don't think any other show comes to this level of general acceptance.

[@X_Juice_X]

I’ve seen this show countless times and it never gets tiring. Korra definitely had good moments but could’ve been better overall. Season 1 of Korra had the best story but ruined the antagonist at the end, the only good thing about season 2 was Verick, Season 3 had the best antagonist, and season 4 was mid(not bad, just not completely amazing). Also yes, Arcane was fabulous.

[@gracehiggins2666]

It’s a little early to say whether or not Arcane will be on the same level as ATLA. We only have one season of it out so far, and while it was an amazing season, I think we all know that’s no guarantee it will stay at that same level of quality. We need to wait for Arcane to finish before seeing how it stacks up against shows like ATLA.

[@martacastillo6272]

Same opinion :D, WATCH ARCANE IF YOU HAVEN'T PEOPLE

[@BuzzardPlanet97]

It helps to go into Korra not expecting Avatar 2, the first time I watched it I wasn’t blown away but I rewatched it recently and really loved it

[@lostboi2271]

On Legend of Korra: definitely has flaws but also definitely way overhated by some people, I'd say give it a watch

[@omalleycaboose5937]

That's fair. I tried it an couldn't get into it.

[@kmshana94]

there's something so mature about the show. she is dealing with heavier issues than just defeating the fire lord. she was a peacetime avatar and had to deal with the politics of an entirely new world after 100 years of conflict

[@nothingtobeconcernedabout7477]

The thing is that you cannot stay away from comparing it to ATLA and Korra has more flaws than ATLA. With that comparison on everyones mind it makes it harder to see Korra on itself only

[@destinymormance181]

Definitely agree

[@jahsoldier14]

@@kmshana94 they also had Korra deal more with mental health, which is a much harder story to tell in this universe.

[@declanm810]

I genuinely love the Ember Island Players episode, such an ingenious way to do a recap ep

[@slospop1125]

It also does a good job at reminding us what the stakes are going forward

[@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110]

And it kinda predicted the live-action “The Last Airbender” movie.

[@wolfishpotato6978]

@@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110 I would agree but there is no movie in ba sing se, so I don't know what you're talking about

[@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110]

@@wolfishpotato6978 I thought the movie was good.

[@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110]

@@wolfishpotato6978 I understand that reference though.

[@MrGBH]

Me: I should be going to sleep Natalie Gold: Here's the next part of my Avatar reaction Me: Sleep is for the weak

[@nouraouni2819]

Literally me

[@paulh.9937]

The third season is where we realize a couple things. Zuko is a pretty cool guy, uncle iroh is the goat, katara can be scary as hell, and as always appa carries.

[@JiReyAnimation]

Mai's words to Azula couldn't have been more perfect. Every single word she said played into all of Azula's insecurities. Her poor social skills, her not being perfect, and her feeling that her mother loved Zuko more than her, and the fact that using fear, her biggest strength, no longer works. Azula got absolutely destroyed by Mai.

[@sammylane21]

Zuko and Aang doing the Dancing Dragon reminds of when Goten and Trunks we're learning the fusion dance/attack. Both had such serious faces, they make me laugh.😂. Both dances also end with our protagonists delicately touching fingers too.😂

[@donofdeaths]

Natalie always makes me smile, always so cheerful, it's contagious.

[@adrianrocha49]

Her reaction to the real dragons was so funny, I haven't laughed that hard in a while.

[@silver9wolf6]

Same here! She always brightens my day and I really appreciate it 😊

[@Lupinemancer87]

I really like that they dedicated several episodes to kinda show Zuko gaining a closer relationship with the main cast :D

[@wesleypatterson2284]

Zuko: "That's rough,, buddy" The entire fandom: *WHEEEEEEZE*

[@KhannUr7]

Definitely hope you check out Korra. Season 2 is a little meh, but the other seasons are really really good. I definitely think the show is overhated since its so different from the Last Airbender, but I think the show is fantastic and deals with some much heavier topics

[@vinnyfaida5118]

Thankyou!

[@stonerbland7621]

Season 3 and 4 really make up for season 2 imo I understand a lot of people stop watching after season 2 but it gets SO MUCH BETTER after

[@mitchhamilton64]

why do people who like the show always categorize people who hate the show as us just not liking its not atla? we do have actual valid reasons for hating it. yes, its not atla, we knew that going in but we didnt know it would be THAT bad.

[@spiraljumper74]

@@mitchhamilton64 Probably because it’s such a self-evidently quality work (aside from the budget and studio issues in season 2) that people who say they hate it just can’t be taken seriously. Like if you don’t like it, fine, opinions and all that. But hate is such a strong word to describe a pretty decent to occasionally great show. Plus most of the “valid criticism” that I’ve seen is just whining about retcons, a love triangle that’s the focus of like three episodes total, or people explicitly comparing it to ATLA.

[@echangf6416]

@@stonerbland7621 season 4 was terrible mate, the villain was just a regular earthbender, korra was nerfed a lot and it was full of silly jokes. Should have ended in season 3 with a great high.

[@lily-_-]

"Because I'm a people person" is my favourite Azula line. It's so dang funny.

[@Alllex]

Avatar the Last Airbender was actually an all Korean production the whole way through. The creators had wanted a Japanese studio originally, but the scheduling never panned out. What you're seeing is the staff coming to grips with the character designs and modifying them for ease of animating. Most of the core staff in ATLA would go on to form Studio Mir (Korra, Voltron, Dota, and Kipo). However, the Japanese studio, Studio Pierrot (Naruto, Bleach, and many more) would come in during season 2 of Korra while Mir was busy working on another project.

[@sothanatoasted]

"That's rough, buddy." Best quote in the entire show 🤣

[@OilyAnimal3]

24:44 actually it's highly possible Katar ran back in with her father to see the charred burnt corpse of her mother because the dude said he wasn't taking prisoners and there's no sign He took anything left with anything, they just walk in and next scene...

[@keithanderson1980]

Dark... but I love it

[@CaptainQ2607]

And the fire nation not taking prisoners was probably caused by Hamma at least according to a video I watched.

[@mr.waffles8739]

I feel like he must have killed her a different way cause there's no way her necklace would have survived being burned to a crisp

[@dsrguru]

Juan, that's a really good point. I always wondered why Katara assumed her mother was killed rather than captured, but that's probably the answer.

[@uhohmykokoro1616]

@@mr.waffles8739 good point lol

[@riyamenon6368]

Some great shows to check out after this: The Legend of Korra, The Dragon Prince, and Arcane!

[@Shhtick]

Aot 🤌

[@Rhodair]

the firebending masters episode is one of my favs with details on how they create fire (the only benders that can manifest their element) really cool how it's fueled by someone's will to accomplish something; fire of the soul (the war twisting this concept to rage & domination)

[@JesusOfPaign]

This has to be my favorite string of episodes. Amazing action, great humor, absolutely full of really great character moments that jsut make me adore every character even more. I love this show 😭

[@bipolarlive1214]

I think its really funny how they casted Toph in the Ember Island Players as a buff guy, because the Theatre group interviewed people who had to fight the gang. That being said no one wanted to admit the Avatar's Earth Bending teacher in which defeated all of them was a 10yr blind girl.

[@beezwax9445]

Thank you for blessing us with more ATLA, would definitely recommend Attack on Titan next! As a screenwriting major it's one of the best stories I've ever seen with great reacting moments (plus it's great for the youtube algorithm rn!)

[@dogles2940]

After this show, she has to go through the pain that we went through and see The Last Air Bender movie 😂😭

[@dsrguru]

Let's not speak of movies that don't exist

[@dogles2940]

@@dsrguru oh right I forgot my bad🫢

[@Charsept]

As much as I enjoy schattenfreude, I don't wish that pain on anyone

[@adrianrocha49]

Why would we want to put her through that? If anything, I would tell her not to watch it.

[@RabbitShirak]

There is no movie in Ba Sing Se.

[@Sorin96]

The Legend Of Korra after The Last Airbender please! It's in the same universe! I personally love the legend of korra alot, the last Airbender is ofc iconic tho!

[@Onaterdem]

ATLA>TLOK but TLOK is really good too!

[@88franko]

I think this is a good idea. Having the series fresh in her mind would make the subtle references the more enjoyable

[@aliyahpulido953]

30:34 The funny thing about Toph's counterpart in the Ember Island Players is that Toph herself was one of the last of the Gaang to be designed; And she *WAS* initially going to be a big, buff dude, but the designers decided to make her a smaller, young girl who was blind to give her character growth and her bending abilities more impact. They also gave her a backstory that was emotional and morally-driven so the audience knows she's not just a hard shell and she actually has feelings and strong moral reasons for doing things, even if she is a little rough around the edges due to lack of socializing. (She's the child of aristocrats running away against her parents' will so she can help the Avatar, despite her parents thinking she's completely helpless and weak. This makes her real strength come out better than if she were a big strong man) Making her actor counterpart look a LOT like "her" original design was a joke as a result.

[@farrellundead4487]

Was looking forward to this! Great content as always!

[@prasathgj]

The creators are such good sports!!!🤣 The ember island players is such a meta episode ...the creators just making fun of themselves and taking all the memes and jokes and incorporating them into the episode Like Zuko's scar being misplaced, Jet's death unclear, sokka always hungry and so much more

[@davididiart5934]

4:35 Solstices and Equinoxes were humans' first real way to visibly mark the passage of years. There's some really cool ancient monuments from just about every culture where the sunlight will shine through very specific places only on those special dates. It's some cool shizzle. 34:14 I guess you have to watch the movie once the show's over... heh heh heh...

[@vailingbow1068]

It's funny how in The Boiling Rock: Part 2 Azula says she's a "people person" yet couldn't read how Mai and Ty Lee would betray her. And funny how Azula KNEW she does things through fear hence "No, YOU miscalculated! You should've feared me more!" And in the episode The Southern Raiders, in the end, I love how Zuko asked Aang "What're you gonna do when you face my father?" oh, and before I forget "HONOR!" XD

[@Thurban]

I am so excited for you to watch the eeeeeend! I really hope you go onto The Legend of Korra after this. It's not as strong as a contiguous narrative as Aang's story is. The overall story is there, but each season is a bit more of it's own arc than it was in the first series. Additionally though, the themes and subjects that Korra's story explores are fantastic.

[@omalleycaboose5937]

I have seen some people suggest the katara episode as too dark for a kids show... as someone who had his father murdered before I was born, watching that episode as a child really helped me.

[@Angelos42]

Yay, more ATLA. I hope the next animated series you check is either ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ or ‘Invincible ‘

[@michaeldavis1879]

"Arcane" would also make for a good reaction.

[@kane6909]

Toss in Adventure Time or the Original Teen Titans and you've got yourself a party

[@michaeldavis1879]

@@kane6909 Gravity Falls would also be a fun reaction.

[@daurydavis3983]

After atla should be korra

[@Algorythmfpv]

Your intuition is actually infuriating. lol your ability to just call out EVERYTHING that is about to happen is incredible. Well done!

[@MrLiveOnEvil]

Oh im so glad that the finale gets its own reaction episode! I wonder how you'll feel about azula after the finale?

[@McBeelzebub]

You mention the animation additions, there are three scenes in Boiling Rock Part 2 that stand out so much for me, and they all involve Mai’s eyes. When Zuko leaves her in the cell, when they stare at each other after she saves the gondola, and her look of shock when Ty Lee saves her. They’re such beautiful moments framed so perfectly just in Mai’s eyes.

[@SkinnySAMMY27]

I started watching Avatar again because of these videos, and I finished the whole thing in like 4 days 😭😭 really love these videos, Avatar my favourite anime at the moment ♥️

[@JasperAyeee]

i love how invested you've become with all of the characters. thank you for giving this show a shot, and sharing your reactions with all of us 🥰

[@spencernaugle]

Whether you do a reaction or not, you HAVE to watch "Escape from the spirit world" it's basically the Lost episode of avatar The last Airbender. And I also highly recommend watching "The Perfect musical symmetry of avatar The last Airbender" - By Sideways.

[@adolfadolfius5586]

Toph is played by a tough man in the ember islands play because the soldiers who got beaten up by her didn´t admit to her being a little blind girl. "Uhm yeah, it was a big strong guy! I am sure!" :D

[@ace_of_cakes]

I was gonna make a joke about how mean it was to break this up into 3 parts... and then you made the finale a part 4... lmao why do you like to watch us suffer haha Great reaction, I always love your videos!

[@ericcooke2661]

I discovered this show when I was 28 years old and appreciated it so much I watched it with my 60 yr old pacifist quaker father. He loved it, the ember island players, the hippies of the secret tunnel, and especially how they ended the series.

[@jacobd1984]

Azula is still in my top ten for animated characters years later.

[@luciansmith809]

Natalie, back in the first season you wondered why Iroh could see Roku and Aang flying on Roku's dragon... I think it has to do with Iroh meeting the dragons as explained by thebfirst episode in this part.

[@captjackp]

I just wish I could forget it so I could watch it brand new all over again

[@skith8432]

I feel this. I remember watching this the first time years ago and fell in love immediately. I have watched it many times over the years. The only time it felt almost like the first time was introducing this to my kids for their first watch. Enjoying this show through their eyes was a treat. Now watching this lovely woman watch it the first time gives me a sense of enjoyment again. Never the same when I first watched it but still pretty good. This show is a masterpiece from beginning to end.

[@Drforrester31]

It must have been so fun in the Avatar writers' room during this season. All of the characters are fleshed out perfectly to this point and every time they do something it feels natural and earned

[@JasonJeffory]

The character reactions after the play commenting on how bad it was an the effects were decent were what the creators predicted would be the reaction to the M. Night movie coming out. They were 100% correct with that prediction.

[@the_rest_is_confetti]

I was looking for this comment haha

[@conormurphy4328]

Apart from the effects being decent

[@nicholaswilkerson4394]

Man, what's even better than sokka getting so excited that the actor used his jokes? The way Suki watches him the whole time. The look on her face. Super adorable. Get yourself a partner that looks at you like that.

[@kayden2119]

I do hope you watch Legend Of Korra. Some people say its not very good but it think they only think that because they compare it to Last Airbender. You should watch and decide for yourself if you like it

[@alexdavid6397]

I agree

[@shadowfire_08]

yes, Nat would love Korra

[@joncarpenter-smith9801]

I absolutely loved season 1 but it was clear they hadn’t really planned to do any more of that in season 2. Not sure when I’ll start season 3 but hopefully it’s still good

[@destroyerofnirn3537]

@@joncarpenter-smith9801 3-4 is the best of the best

[@TheDeuces222]

Korea's fine but what they do to previous avatars at end of season 2 all because of korras stupidity was in my opinion unforgivable. they fell into the trap of shows like game of thrones fall into where shock becomes more important then lore

[@matthewzeller5026]

You make absolutely top tier reactions, "Natalie Gold" is an understatement. You're "Natalie Diamond"

[@GetZeducated]

Been waiting weeks for u to see the end

[@otisbrightmediamogul]

Natalie cursing the shit outta Azula is the funniest thing ever 🤣😂🤣. She hates so much it's adorable!

[@edwinruiz1019]

U should watch legend of Korra it's Avatar's second series that follows the new avatar plus aangs kids help the new avatar korra

[@silentassason]

Both my dad and I still consider this to be the best show to ever air as far as how the story has gone and how it all comes together. Still both of our favourite shows, we used to watch it together when it was first coming out and still occasionally get together to watch it through. Love this show and love seeing new people getting so into it. I honestly believe it is a damn near if not a perfect show.

[@jxcefxce]

This was so fun to watch with you! I would recommend The Legend of Vox Machina if you're interested in more amazing TV shows.

[@TheVisionaryLeo]

30:50 there's a theory that the soldiers who got beaten up by toph, they didn't want people to know they got bet by a tiny 12 year old blind girl, so they faked it to say it was a muscular blind guy who beat the hell out of them, due to them being embarrassed.

[@dreameroutthere]

Korra is an amazing show. Dont listen to anyone. Haters love to hate. I personally cannot wait for you to see it.

[@brianpippins5953]

I personally feel it isn't as great as the first, but I still find it a great show in its own right. Definitely think she should give that a look too.

[@TheVoidRose]

Nats reaction to the Azura betrayal is too pure, it’s what we all felt in that moment.

[@leeregno]

You have to do legend of Korra next

[@bxllisticbeats]

^^^

[@drakeredwingofficial]

THIS

[@blitzgirl6522]

Only if she wants to. I personally didn't enjoy the show or what it did for the lore and such, so it's up to each person to decide for themselves.

[@Webbberoni]

@@blitzgirl6522 isnt that the point? We recommend something and she decides if she wants to watch it?

[@bxllisticbeats]

@@blitzgirl6522 Lol that’s why we’re recommending it. If she wants to or not that’s on her

[@TheMbangel]

If you are interested in why Azula is how she is, then please watch Hello Future Me's analysis of Azula's psychology! It is fascinating how her psychology gets broken down and analysed! Link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGWYZWeQiteSnaM

[@shinigamigaming2941]

Nat! If you loved this show, check out Avatar: The Legend of Korra. It's a lot like Avatar: The Last Air Bender, but made more for mature audiences. It also has recurring characters that I know you'll love seeing again!

[@heavycritic9554]

"The Firebending Masters" is such a beautiful episode. This show is gorgeous in so many ways, but the cinematography in that episode is on another level. When they dance with the dragons. The different shades of fire. Hell, they actually animated "shaky cam" when the dragons emerged; it makes that scene feel so visceral and weighty. There are so many impressive aesthetic details in this show that it's almost ridiculous. The quality of the show is amazing.

[@sakshiupadhyay2627]

Korra!!!

[@LocalMaple]

31:50 In theater, and in film, moving right is a departure/progression, and moving left is a return/regression. Don’t believe me? Watch The Lion King. Or Shrek the Musical (the only exceptions are when set pieces or theater corridors matter). In the Ember Island Play, Zuko departed in shame and returned with honor. Flipping the scar’s side is theatrical symbolism to match this. When in reality, Zuko found shame in his return, and honor when he left.

[@Saprimacy]

You gotta do The Legend of Korra. It's not as good as The Last Airbender but it establishes some interesting world built that expands on the Avatar universe.

[@richiegargonzola]

I am so excited to see this finale with Nat. There's something special about seeing someone enjoy something as much as you do when they see it for their first time. I feel like I am too vicariously through these videos. I don't get that so easily with other channels. So yeah... just wanna say thank you Natalie, for being so awesome.

[@soniceverest968]

Now watch legend of Korra

[@josearroyo8008]

Nat will love the radio announcer narrator guy.

[@vanessaloag9350]

31:03 As they asked people for information to put on the play I like to imagine many of whom battled Toph were like "I wasn't defeated by a little girl... it was a big buff man, like huge!" It's a head Canon that makes me laugh so much

[@shadowfire_08]

KORRA TIME! also, you should dive into anime now 🙌🔥🍻 check out: Attack on Titan (sub) FullMetal Alchemist Brotherhood (Dub)

[@sakshiupadhyay2627]

Heavy on the AOT

[@revangerang]

Ember Island Players is simultaneously the best meta/parody something has done of itself, while also doing double duty by sneakily being a "previously on..." before the big finale! The writing on this show is seriously so smart.

[@keithanderson1980]

Now stop. Do not watch the movie.

[@karlwilker579]

What movie?

[@keithanderson1980]

@@karlwilker579 the avatar the last airbender movie

[@gazelle_diamond9768]

@@keithanderson1980 There is no Avatar the Last Airbender movie in Ba Sing Se

[@karlwilker579]

​@@keithanderson1980 There is no Avatar the Last Airbender movie in Ba Sing Se

[@keithanderson1980]

@@gazelle_diamond9768 I am Ju Dee. There is no avatar the last airbender movie in ba sing se

[@thegeminidk]

I’m glad this is back up. It disappeared halfway through watching earlier. This has been my favourite series since it first aired when I was a kid, and I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed it ❤

[@laurijaakkola3762]

Korra next, right!?!?!?!?!?

[@danishprince2760]

Not currently planned no - There's polls going on over on Patreon currently to decide the next show :)

[@doro626]

I love that Nat is into the show as much as the fans that have watched it for years. ( like that meme of old fans, new fans , netflix in the middle)

[@connor_phillipz5689]

She finally gets to hear my favorite line from the series! "That's rough buddy"

[@kitkompo]

i’m so happy to be apart of your journey with this wonderful, once of a lifetime, series. thank you for watching and reviewing this series! 😀❤️