Ozai And Iroh Interactions (Avatar: The Last Airbender 2024 Netflix)

From Episodes 4 and 6.
Episode 4: 'Into the Dark'.
Episode 6: 'Masks'.
Definitely like the additional, new, scenes, such as these!
I also find it interesting how Ozai has been humanized a lot more. He lacked a lot of depth in the original series and was basically a stereotypical evil bad guy, so this definitely took a 180-degrees turn, but I quite like it.
(That's not to say that I didn't like Ozai in the original, he was a force of nature and radiated power, an excellent ''pure evil villain''.)
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Note:
After uploading, I realized I missed the scene when Iroh opposed Ozai's decision to banish Zuko..
I will most likely (re)upload it later. I will probably keep this video up though.
(Update: Uploaded the missing scene, titled 'Ozai Banished Zuko'.)
Transcript of the missing interaction:
Ozai: ''You are not to set a foot within our borders until this task is completed. Under threat of the severest of penalties!''
Iroh: ''Ozai! You can't!''
Ozai: ''Brother, it's done.''

[@haydenberends3905]

As amazing as the original cartoon was, not having Iroh and Ozai interact ONCE was one of its missteps, imo.

[@hez859]

Nahhh they definitely had a relationship growing up, Ozai used to look up to Iroh ​@user-ul6gb1uo7e

[@henryvolt35]

Right, it was just one talking crap about the other when they weren't in the room.

[@lawrenceottih]

The cartoon version was far better than all these crap. Who needs to see an interaction when we already knew that they had a fall out in their early lives?

[@rjofusetsudzin8011]

@@lawrenceottih everyone interested in their dynamic? Thats like saying we did not need to see Golden Age Arc in Berserk and then subsequent Guts Griffith interaction.

[@SplendidFactor]

To be honest I felt like it established that Iroh and Ozai were not even on speaking terms at all. It was that bad.

[@alejandroalonsom9065]

That moment when you realize that Maul and Savage had a healthier relationship than these two

[@falconeshield]

Hello there

[@bagastian3125]

@@falconeshield Obi-wan Kenobi!

[@danielmedjedovic7068]

I'm Maul this is Savage

[@commodorezero]

Savage was treated better by Maul than any Sith apprentice was by their master. By a very wide margin.

[@genesismultiverse4896]

​@@danielmedjedovic7068 obi: DUDE WHY CALL YOUR BROTHER LIKE THAT HAVE YOU NO SHAME! maul: actually that his name Obi: oh wow what kind of parents is cruel enough to name their son savage

[@MrXela9]

To think that Iroh And Ozai did not have any conversation in the animated series makes me feel grateful for this live action series. ❤

[@joshuarosen1862]

Of course, they never interacted in the series

[@Longtail626]

I don’t think they interacted in the sequel comics either

[@tundrauzumaki]

@@joshuarosen1862they should have tho, that was a huge missed opportunity frfr

[@shadysorkin9214]

They probably should have though. They always sort of ignored the dynamic in the animated series.

[@SupportGamin2024]

​@Longtail626 the comics don't count,we shouldn't have waited all these years to see it in a,book

[@jordanloux3883]

Iroh to his brother: You're lucky I've lost the will to fight or I'd be using you're burning corpse to heat my tea...

[@Mr.YETI.Cinematic]

I like that

[@mr.j9125]

Not Ozai stronger

[@Tristanbelief]

I hope Ozai could, but sorry Dragon of the West baby would burn Ozai's coprse without even trying 🤷‍♂

[@mr.j9125]

@@Tristanbelief Question? Feats does Iroh even have? He's expirenced and that's about it. Creators says Ozai is the strongest fire bender at the time and during the comet Ozai showed more feats. What can iroh even do?

[@avalac7412]

@@mr.j9125 iroh is overrated simple as that LOL he's an outta shape fat old man at this current stage. he probably had more potential early on in their primes. But it always seemed like iron feared ozai or else he would've put a stop to him by now. he let the world go into shit when he could've did something about it

[@jackjax7921]

The actor of Ozai could play Zaheer too and I wouldnt mind it. LMAO He captured the intimidating presence in the show.

[@lightningjadejavier]

Oh definitely, if they'll make a korra adaptation, they better hire the actors of this version for aang as an adult 😂

[@jonathaneilbeck2263]

Well Daniel Dae Kim has been in Avatar before, he was an Earth Kingdom general in Book Two and was Asami's dad in Korra. He was also Johnny Gat in Saints Row.

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

​@@jonathaneilbeck2263 This is Johnny Gat? Holy shit, that's amazing. If only the writing was as good as the casting. He nailed Ozai.

[@aragaminightmare9527]

If this continues doing good I hope they do Korra in the future

[@argiedude3762]

Nah Zaheer must be Henry Rollins

[@williamg8269]

Having Iroh try and call off the Agni Kai really enhanced he and Zuko's father-son bond. Definitely one of the best changes they made.

[@ashlynwolff]

I hope Iroh in original tried to stop Agni Kai too just off-screen because there's NO WAY Iroh couldn't know there would be Ozai instead of general and ignore the fact his nephew would get really hurt 😢

[@genesismultiverse4896]

also the fact we now know the crew like why them and it was priceless and just made me clap my hands so hard

[@genesismultiverse4896]

​@@ashlynwolff or he like he said in the original I could only close my eyes to be fair it was very crouded

[@illseeyaonthedarksideofthemoon]

Is always funny to see losers try and make mental gymnastics to justify this shit adaptations...

[@thugtrippin]

You people are crazy if you think any changes were needed

[@jchea1764]

Love how Ozai lets Iroh adress him as brother instead of Fire Lord, really shows the bond between them

[@magdaber3406]

I have the impression that in the funeral scene he sincerely wanted to support him

[@sinisteressem8563]

​@@magdaber3406I think in the comics Ozai disrespect Iroh in the funeral, saying that he is weak after losing his son. That makes his father very angry and order to him kill Zuko to make him know what feels lose a son.

[@ashlynwolff]

​@@sinisteressem8563I kinda think Azulon could think that Ozai was the reason Lu Ten was killed at first place (Ozai wanted the power but there were two people in front of him: Iroh and Lu Ten)

[@dustindubbo2892]

Nah Ozai was a little shit; he tried to take the right to the throne from Iroh by using his Lu Tens death and his retreat from Ba Sing to get their father too kick him out; Sozan bitched him out for it, and Zukos mother poisoned him so that Ozai wouldn’t kill Zuko since Sozan was saying he should feel the loss of a son like Iroh, but of course Ozai wouldn’t give a shit since he values Azula.

[@cyberscouterz9006]

@@dustindubbo2892 Sozin is Ozai and Iroh's Grandfather. Firelord Azulon is their father and the one who ordered Zuko's death.

[@shiro_ai9592]

I definently love how they made Iroh and Ozai interact here. It was always odd they never had one interaction or scene in the Cartoon nor once

[@genesismultiverse4896]

You know I just realised that

[@IrishEyes1994]

I think that at least partially was due to factors outside their control. They didn't really bother with Ozai in Books 1 and 2, and by Book 3 Iroh's role was reduced heavily mostly because of the original actor's death

[@pr0l0gue]

It’s a different take on Ozai for sure, but honestly, it kind of works. One thing about the cartoons is that it was IMPLIED that Ozai wasn’t always an absolute monster, that things “changed” as Zuko got older. But we never see that. It would make sense for there to be at least something making it seem understandable why Zuko would want to be around him in the first place. In the comics, he jumped into the ocean to save Zuko’s life as a baby. In his world, success and power are right and wrong. You are either on his good side or his enemy

[@louiswalusimbi8006]

Yeah, the comics flashbacks made him appear less threatening and almost ridiculous in his spite toward young Zuko. Like why tf would Zuko even want to go home if his had was on his ass 24/7 for just existing?

[@Avid027]

Nah, he still is a complete monster. It's just that he is good at hiding it when he needs to. Also, saving your own baby is what just about anyone would do regardless of their morality.

[@Fr0st1989]

I think when Ozai started to covet the throne of the Fire Nation is when he truly started to become a monster.

[@commodorezero]

@@Avid027 Fiction has this Darth Vader syndrome where they view bad people beng nice to their offspring as a sign they aren't bad people. When IRL bad people are almost always nice to their relatives unless theres a specific reason not to be.

[@genesismultiverse4896]

Basically the nazi way which I always saw the method of the fire nation as like Nazis remember when Zhao said fire the "superior" element basically like Nazis who see themselves the superior race but with the fire nation it made more sense since their element didn't required to be next to them to use it which is why it makes sense for them to think of themselves superior

[@laurazaetz9505]

There's something so interesting about how Ozai "comforts" Iroh. Think about it. Iroh didn't just lose his son, Ozai lost HIS nephew. And yet he's phrasing it as a "sacrifice for the nation." He valued Lu Ten because he was a useful tool of a soldier, not because he thought of him the way Iroh views Zuko. Like family. You can actually tell he has no emotional bonded connection to Lu Ten, but he's putting on a mask of empathy, like a politician.

[@pr0l0gue]

And yet, it’s probably the closest thing to genuine you’ll get from him

[@ericnierstedt6242]

You can see it with his kids too. When he chastises Azula, he's genuinely annoyed with her, but he is only pleased with Zuko because it benefits him in the long run. And Ozai knows that if both his children are fighting each for his approval then they will do anything he asks. It's purely to keep Azula in his control, not because he actually cares about Zuko's accomplishments.

[@davidcarty7584]

​@@ericnierstedt6242 why wouldn't Ozai care about Zuko's accomplishments a narcissist like him would obviously see his Son achievements being Thanks to his guidance 😂

[@rafaelmatos5851]

@@ericnierstedt6242 I think that Ozai sees himself as this great father that is only trying to bring up the best out of his children, while trying to erradicate any sign of weakeness. The fact Zuko started to stand out after he discovered the Avatar gave Ozai to perfect way to push not only his son, but also Azula beyond their limits. By putting the two siblings up against one another, he is shaping the perfect successor. Most likely, this behavior of his was influenced by his own competitive relationship with Iroh when they were young.

[@elrapido5150]

"He's your son." "We'll see." What a raw exchange. Pretty good, pretty good.

[@0predaking0]

A little nod to the Comic books?!

[@elrapido5150]

@@0predaking0 Is it? I've never read them.

[@0predaking0]

@@elrapido5150 oh boy!!! You must read them Oozai gains a little more depth in those pages

[@genesismultiverse4896]

A bigger jerk than the og which yeah who else who wants to punch him say aye

[@genesismultiverse4896]

​@@0predaking0 yeah I saw that the zuko being a decendent of both fire lord sozin and avatar Roku wasn't a mistake which my jaw dropped I can believe this dushbag has done the same

[@DrOMr03]

Despite the mixed reviews Netflix absolutely nailed Ozai’s casting

[@rafaelmatos5851]

Netflix actually made mostly a decent job in picking the actors.

[@theoutlook55]

​@arafaelmatos5851 agreed. I really enjoyed this series

[@kingdingaling6516]

I think here, Ozai was being genuine with his comfort towards Iroh.

[@tomaslopez2940]

Maybe but it could also be a subtle roast saying Lu Ten died a hero while you came back a coward

[@condorandino3484]

Pues yo veo algo de sarcasmo en Ozai 😂

[@cptndunsel2670]

I don't know. I think he was just paying lip service. Doing what was expected. There were two other chairs set up. One for Ozai, and presumably for Azula. But Zuko was the only one who decided to stay.

[@theoutlook55]

​@@condorandino3484de acuerdo

[@coffeelink943]

Iroh would have taken the thrown if he accepted it, but he did not

[@shiro_ai9592]

I like How Ozai and Iroh actually seem to care about each other here. Cartoon Ozai clearly had no care for Iroh he stole his birth right with no remorse,Never bothered to see him in prison and anytime he did mentioned him was in a mocking tone

[@phoenixking9457]

You're forgetting he starts the Mockingg tone after Iroh Became a traitor

[@user-hk1pj2nf3f]

This Ozai seems good and charismatic af

[@muhammedcamara7670]

Agreed!

[@santos8468]

That's what happens when you cast Daniel Dae Kim in anything.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Hope you mean good in terms of character portrayal (which he is), NOT morals. Because he's still massively evil here. Which I love.

[@cptndunsel2670]

​@@Gadget-WalkmenThis Ozai is definitely still evil, but he also seems more human, which I like. Ozai in the original series was just a one dimensional megalomaniac.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@@cptndunsel2670 I'm against that as Ozai in the original series WORKS perfectly as calm and focused megalomanic leader who cares about proving one's strength for his nation, as not every villain needs to be "more human" AT ALL to work perfectly as an antagonist and as a villain character, you badly trying to think that he needs to be is a wrong way of thinking as not every Ozai being proud of the people who are able to prove their worth like Azula, and eventually Zuko when he believes he's the one who killed the Avatar is enough. It's not "one dimensional", it's more focused on trying to display on how much of threat he is to everyone and it goes to show that he's so much of a threat that he needs to be taken out, that it makes sense that everyone WANTS Aang to kill him at the very end, despite Aang not wanting too. A villain can be pure evil and still be fleshed out to be third dimensional people who are STILL evil, like Azula, Joker, Homelander, Darth Maul, Tywin Lannister, Joffrey, Cersei.

[@rasdan1192]

They made Ozai from an evil maniac to a manipulative one.

[@BartlebyScrivener-oz6mk]

He was still an excellent manipulator in the og show. Remember when Zuko confronted him? "If you have any real courage you'll stick around until the sun comes out. Don't you want to know what happened to your mother?" We don't see a lot of Ozai in general but the glimpses we get show a very cunning manipulator. He's clearly not just a brute.

[@brettlarch8050]

“He’ll recover.” “But he’ll never heal.” That hits hard.

[@majormccoy2659]

I like this bit and dynamic. We never got to see interactions between Iron and Ozai in the original cartoon, which is something a lot of people would have liked to see. The actors really gave it their all and it really shows the character difference between the brothers.

[@joshpark7745]

0:46 Iroh: 😠 Now is not a good time.

[@robertking4645]

The humanization of Ozai is one of the best changes Netflix made. Him caring about Zuko, acknowledging his accomplishments and clearly respecting his brother Iroh is something I really liked. In the show he had genuine contempt for both his son and his brother but in the Netflix show there seems to be far more to Ozai than in the original. Hopefully we'll see more of Ozai/Zuko and Ozai/Iroh interactions in seasons 2 and 3. Should Netflix greenlight them of course

[@Mediados]

While I like a good grey villain, I personally prefer the primal rage and pure malice of the original.

[@wjzav1971]

Agree with @@Mediados The no-shits given Ozai from the cartoon was much more intimidating. One thing I do agree with in this comment secion is that it is interesting to see Ozai and Iroh talk.

[@erianfebris3307]

​@@Mediadosyes, Ozai was giving more respect to Zuko and Iroh, and give Azula a hard lesson. Unlike in animation while Azula was a pride for Ozai and the fire nation

[@JohnPeacekeeper]

It also amplifies how evil and cruel he is because, as opposed to OG Ozai just seeming like an unfeeling and cruel overlord, this Ozai seems a lot more like he actively was evil and cruel by choice

[@fighterx9840]

If they do another flashback episode in season 2, I wanna see how live action Ozai interacts with Azulon regarding Lu Ten's death and Iroh's claim to the throne since Iroh was originally Azulon's heir due to being his firstborn. And I hope we get to see how Azulon died because in the original, Ozai mentioned that Zuko's mother Ursa helped him become Firelord in exchange for Zuko's life to be spared. And I'm curious, who do you guys think will be good as Firelord Azulon and Ursa?

[@joshpark7745]

0:30 Iroh: 😠 Brother! Don’t do this. He’s your son.

[@Armityle30]

Ozai: We’ll see 😒

[@justiceriser8970]

​@@Armityle30 a few minutes later crying while he burned half of his face

[@kakihustle55]

​@@justiceriser8970 well at least we know he's not a complete psychopath like his cartoon counterpart lmao. This ozai seem redeemable.

[@justiceriser8970]

@kakihustle55 nah he go ax crazy like the cartoon but u are right and azula is still unredeemed like her cartoon counterpart

[@bbluva20]

"We'll see" Gooood damn, that kind of fire is too hot even for a Firebender. That's just pure evil.

[@aranha6285]

At least this Ozai seems to have something that resembles a brain. He’s an actual good strategist and ain’t a cartoonish Evil Villain like in the Show. Ozai’s character was kinda wasted there. I also like how he scolded Azula and actually teaches her and Zuko in what HE thinks is right. In the Show Ozai was basically a two dimensional villain who was a horrible strategist and incredibly incompetent at most times. Also Iroh finally shows something that resembles a Spine instead of waiting till everything is basically lost

[@sarveshnathan7559]

Prove Ozai's incompetence and the fact that he's a horrible strategist. Ozai's character wasn't wasted. He served his purpose in the show.

[@sckaze777]

How was he incompetent? And two dimensional

[@rocky_Sullivan_69]

0:04 live action version ozai respects iroh

[@Nemo12417]

I notice that Ozai in this isn't exactly like in the original show. He's still a horrible father, but whereas Ozai in the show never hid his contempt for Zuko, straight up telling him as a child that he wanted to disown him for not appearing to be a bender until the Fire Sages stepped in, this Ozai puts on a show of "this is for your own good".

[@Justin-ui5ti]

That seems to be a reflection of Imperial Japan during WW2. The Fire Nation’s culture warped as a result of 100 years war the same way Japan’s culture was utilized to turn their military into cruel and inhumane monsters that ravaged civilians and soldiers alike in WW2. Ozai is a product of his time and a reflection of a nation under 100 years of brutal war. Iroh too was part of this till he lost his son and underwent a deep psychological and spiritual revitalization that made him change.

[@davidcarty7584]

Disown him Ozai wanted to kill him 😂

[@davidcarty7584]

​​@@Justin-ui5ti The Japanese never Ravaged any Civilians That's American propaganda. The truth is The Japanese soldiers avoided attacking Civilians, And injured Soldiers, when they attacked pearl harbor,They faught the War with honor, but American use That attacked as a excuse for they, Themselves to murder millions of Women and children, yet history is Written by The victor even so sooner or later The truth always comes out.

[@EastJazzman]

I have enjoyed the Netflix version, better than I thought, and I do love the fact they introduce new things, such as Ozai and Iroh finally talking. Plus Aang talking to the other Avatars sooner, other than Roku.

[@joshjohnson2753]

Seeing the attack on the airbenders was fantastic as well, although I get why they didn't put a massacre in a children's cartoon lol

[@tempestates13]

Iroh and Zuko's interaction at Lu Ten's funeral was...you can tell the bound was already forming between them.

[@erilaksmana450]

How you can tell that, you're some kind of pyschic?

[@tempestates13]

@@erilaksmana450 YES I AM!

[@eleazarrosales7363]

I never once saw Iroh and Ozai interact in the cartoon but they interacted in the live action TV series.

[@wjzav1971]

Irony is that the guy who plays Ozai did voice acting in one episode of the cartoon.

[@BroWhat1000]

who?

[@generalbelisarius8103]

​@@BroWhat1000the earth bender general who tries to force aang to use the avatar state

[@johnsoapmactavish9921]

@@BroWhat1000General Fong

[@tiablue9106]

He also voiced hiroshi sato (asami’s dad) in korra. btw the guy he played in last airbender is named general fong

[@joemama-qy4fb]

Why irony?

[@filipvadas7602]

In my opinion, this version of Ozai stands alongside the original. The original was perfect for what the animated series was going for. He didn't need to have much of a character outside of being an evil basterd you *want* to see defeated. He was almost more of a force of nature than a character and *that's completely fine* But having this version *does* expose a flaw in the original, specifically in that Ozai had some implied depth, but nothing more. He and Iroh never even share a single onscreen conversation. Here, you get the sense that, while Ozai is still an absolute basterd, he's got a lot more going on. He seems to truly and genuinely respect Iroh and believes that the way he's raising his children is *good for them* , all the while still blatantly playing on their insecurities to get them to do what he wants. And seeing Iroh openly defy him and call him brother instead of Fire Lord, with Ozai seemingly acknowledging his older brother's counsel is really interesting. Now compare this to the original where at times you'd be forgiven for forgetting the two are even related lol

[@KawaiiKaiju]

Nothing tops the OG avatar, but I will say I wish Iroh and Ozai’s relationship was explored more.

[@YoMamaBih]

I knew Daniel Dae Kim would knock this role out of the park from the moment it was announced. I can't wait to see this man truly wrathful. That was perfect casting.

[@boomboomshoom1139]

At least Netflix avatar ozai has respect for Iroh

[@DavidPunisher23]

As sacrilege as it is to say, I like this version of Ozai more than the animation version (no disrespect to Mark Hamill he is👑). What makes this version so interesting to me is that he is not a one-dimensional caricature. He actually seems to have some moments of tenderness towards Zuko but these are rare and peppered in with his sadistic side with unrealistic expectations and abuse.

[@dastemplar9681]

I will give this live-action adaptation credit. I really like the Iroh we get here. By no means is he superior to Mako’s Iroh, but this guy does his own thing and still captures the lovable wise caring nature of everyone’s favorite uncle.

[@zaxbitterzen2178]

I'm so glad they didn't make Ozai the embodiment of evil in this version. His desire for his children to be both mentally and physically strong is surprisingly parental.

[@joshuarosen1862]

Im really glad they show these two brother together, and i like how Ozai isn't as resentful to his son or brother in the series

[@phoenixking9457]

Ozai becomes resentful after Iroh becomes a traitor

[@joshuarosen1862]

@@phoenixking9457 I said as resentful

[@jakesaysknee]

Definitely one of the things this adaptation did right. I can’t believe these two didn’t interact even once in the original!

[@roarmbee7045]

I think what's interesting about Ozai and Uncle Iroh is the different parenting, I think it hinted that both of them were abused by Azulon. It shows that Uncle Iroh was a good father to Lu Ten and a great father figure to Zuko because he doesn't want to be like his father, so he broke the family abuse cycle, while Ozai became an abuser because he thinks that his father's abused made him stronger, and that he abused his children to make them strong like him. So to me, Uncle Iroh is not only the strongest firebender than Ozai, he's also mentally stronger than Ozai

[@phoenixking9457]

Keep coping

[@sarveshnathan7559]

It was never hinted that they were abused, especially not Iroh. Azulon has shown to care for him as he didn't hold Iroh's failure against him and was angry at Ozai for trying to take advantage of Iroh in his time of grief.

[@sckaze777]

Keep reaching. Azulon cared for his sons and even ordered Ozai to kill Zuko for disrespecting Iroh

[@luanloud9454]

Finally two brothers talking to each other

[@charlesjones352]

Just realizing I know we all knew that Iroh was the older brother but looking and him and Ozai I can really see that there must be a significant age gap between them it's either that or the hardship of losing Lu ten and the realization of how no one is winning in this war has aged Iroh greatly stress can age people. And people are really sleeping on that last interaction they had " He's hurt, he'll recover, but he will never heal" that kind of trauma has a lasting impression Ozai humiliated Zuko , ozai is defeated and imprisoned for life I believe that when he was on his death bed Zuko forgave him not for him but for himself knowing that carrying that kind of hate can posion you and when you forgive someone you are allowing yourself to truly heal.

[@battietech]

I am waiting for Uncle Iroh to open up a convenience store or patrol the outer rim in his X-wing.

[@therasmet]

More Ozai definitely was the redeeming part of the live action. DDK really brought his A game to portrayal of the Firelord as obsessed with power at all costs and his brutality is really shown here which the cartoon only hints at during book 1. I definitely want to see a scene of the Firelord's reaction to Iroh going with Zuko in another flashback

[@shadysorkin9214]

This version of Ozai reminds me of Kael'thas Sunstrider from Warcraft.

[@psychod74]

hooo thanks i knew i got a feeling ho already seeing this look haha

[@justmitko6679]

The actor of Ozai is perfect compared to many other casts.

[@LIXX963]

Ozai “He’ll recover” Iron “but he’ll never heal” That really hit hard 🥺🙁

[@olivercardenas536]

Iroh was willing to fight for defending Zuko

[@pop-culturecinephile8144]

I’m actually glad they decided to put this in the show. While they’re brothers, they never spoke a single word to each other in the original show.

[@sunnyworldproductions4818]

With this brutal scene, Zuko's scar could have been worse, to the point of losing an eye.

[@KAIisMYPROPERTY]

Agreed. Really wonder what their reason is for making the scar look "pretty" (not sure how else to describe it). I've seen it done better by cosplayers. I wonder whether or not they will change it for a possible season two 'cause a lot of people have criticized this one aspect.

[@DevilPogoStick]

If they do manage to get far, this live action series better have an Ozai vs Iroh fight the original cartoon really skipped out on.

[@lionkingflo6355]

It wouldn't make sense for them now to do it because iroh saw it as wrong for the balance of the world, but maybe some flashback of their younger versions could be good

[@JohnPeacekeeper]

Zuko redirecting Ozai's lightning, having another moment of hesitation to mirror the Agni Kai, and then blasting near his feet, would be so lit

[@fighterx9840]

​@@lionkingflo6355"History will only see it as more senseless violence: A brother killing a brother to grab power."

[@lionkingflo6355]

@@fighterx9840 exactly

[@lionkingflo6355]

@@arcahmwinters70 wouldn't make sense either

[@DMES-wp2fj]

Ozai was only harsh to Zuko because his mom lied lol.

[@monkeycat48]

I kind of wish we had a scene with Ozai and Iroh back when I was watching avatar the last Airbender the TV show on Nickelodeon. But looking at the scene I actually get a full understanding about was really going on and the interaction between the brothers. I actually like Netflix for doing that

[@animeking4953]

Ozai: The doctor said you'll reoperate quickly its a sign your body is strong that's good Zuko: You set me on fire piss off. Ozai: Do I need to burn your other eye Zuko?

[@Sharkwave12]

It’s cool to have Johnny Gat in this show. That’s how I knew Daniel dae Kim originally but I did find out he was in avatar the last airbender on Nickelodeon and the Legend of Korra.

[@JP-pp2tn]

we didn't see any interactions in the anime, so i enjoyed seeing them talk to each other

[@25793]

This series does many things right by showing us these moments tjat never occured in the original series !

[@axelnilsson5124]

This is more than a minute longer than their interactions in the original series

[@Umbruhh]

Zuko: I... HAVE HONOR! I-HAVE HONOR! I HAVE HONOR, FATHER! Ozai: 🗿

[@thomasfrederiksen2043]

You can see that Ozai respects Iroh.

[@firxanza5172]

yes, but that was only until Ozai decided he wanted to be in charge and that Iroh was too soft hearted to be the Fire Lord the Fire Nation needs to win the war

[@thomasfrederiksen2043]

@@firxanza5172 When iroh trys to interfere with the agni kai ozai doesnt listen but he doesnt disrespect him.

[@colinmorgan2511]

We ALL need an Uncle Iroh, to point us in the right Direction.

[@Senzunia]

i know people have mixed feelings about the live action avatar on netflix, but you gotta admit, they did iroh good lol

[@AliMakaveli]

*A minimum of 10 seasons is what we need. There's so much to see. Also the original voice cast need to play their characters in ember players episode*

[@PuccaLover15]

Mark Hamill dressed as Ozai🤣🤣🤣

[@TotskuyaKurogane]

Never would have guessed Dr. Han was going to be the next Firelord

[@joeking3860]

I wish Iroh's regular line delivery and tone was a bit closer to the og show. I feel like moments where he sounds serious, like when he intervened between Ozai and Zuko, would have hit 10000x harder

[@edwardv7991]

Ozai in Netflix sounds like a father who has no choice to discipline to strengthen Zuko but the Ozai in the animated series is like straight effed up cruel

[@HenhousetheRed]

In the comics, it was apparent that Ozai had a bit of an inferiority complex because Azulon basically always favored Iroh over him. Ozai always sought to gain his father's favor over his older brother. It fed into his dislike of Zuko, his eldest born, and his favoring of his youngest, Azula.

[@sarveshnathan7559]

"Azulon basically always favored Iroh over him" Proof?

[@HeadsUpTV]

Ozai looks like he came straight out of the animated series

[@buttonsfan]

Iroh: I looked away (one of his greatest shames) Netflix Iroh: Brother, don't do this.

[@MABGaming01]

This Ozai is way better more fleshed out

[@golden1_1dragon12]

its like most of the attention and growth is put on the villains and the main characters are stripped of their flaws and room to grow😭

[@jimstoesz3878]

Probably the only good change made in the adaptation was having Iroh and Ozai directly interact, even if it came at the cost of making Iroh look spineless because of his inability to ever actually stand up to Ozai in a meaningful way without radically altering the plot.

[@alpha5664]

It is not easy to determine who would win in a fight between these 2 however it's safe to say that the collateral damage they would cause would be great. That's probably why Iroh didn't volunteer to fight in Zuko's place, that and Ozai would not have accepted it and Iroh didn't believe Ozai would have gone as far as he did in his fight with Zuko.

[@ErikSai]

Fitting for Johnny Gat to portray Ozai

[@cillblinton8181]

“But he’ll never heal” 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 and then he morbed all over ozai

[@gamermaster3176]

You didnt like the line? i thought it was pretty good.

[@cillblinton8181]

@@gamermaster3176 it was really forced. I dont know how to describe it but it felt like the writers have a profound dialogue quota they have to fill for each episode.

[@Spock4771]

It didn't seem force to me

[@rinlaster2942]

Uncle Iroh and his divine beard is too good

[@nc9318]

Ieoh and ozai to have a mutual respect for each other this time around and I was I was impressed by Zuko strength .

[@PerfectCell1994]

How the relationship with Ozai and his big brother is like me with my big brother 😂

[@Just_Some_Guy_With_An_Emoji]

Imagine the Iroh training art on live action 😭🙏

[@lucasgierhart5805]

One thing I did like about the show is that it showed what happened right after zuko got burned. I always wondered what ozai said to him afterwards

[@mihaelkucelj6109]

The fact that Zuko could kill Ozai in that duel if he shown no mearce💀 and he was only 13💀

[@andrewschmid5917]

I really want to see a moment at the end or towards the end of the saga where iroh and ozai have a real moment... one of the very few shortcomings of the original show. Without a doubt the fire nation carried the first season

[@haraldharaldson1563]

In original it wasn't shown Ozai face until last season making him more frightening.

[@MrHalohunter24]

This made me realize that Iroh and Ozai never interacted once in the original series.

[@tylersmith9465]

Nice job

[@Johnny_JD]

the set design and their costumes make everything and everyone look like cartoonish cosplayers

[@koolaidmangonewrong862]

I can see that they've sent the bots out to defend, it was that Ozai's sheer lust for the grandeur and power that his predecessor sozin possessed that pushed him to lock his wife away, scorch his son, corrupt his daughter, and raise the armies of the fire nation up to even greater heights for the coming of the comet. His plans could not be foiled, every piece of his insanity laid to perfection, for if his armies were not ready, the world would not burn under his might and wrath

[@noone-zl2di]

How are they gonna show the 6pack abs jacked iroh, when he breaks the jail?

[@aranha6285]

I think Prison Iroh will have more of strongman build like Hafthor Björnsson and Eddie Hall

[@morrisonscott1139]

I appreciate this version of Ozai way more than the animated counterpart. The original Ozai was a shallow, overhyped wannabe with paper-thin personality traits and motives. In the original, they tell us that he'll be Team Avatar's primary archnemesis, he can only ever lose to a fully realized master avatar, and he wasn't always a monster, but never bothered to show either, fundamentally breaking the "show, don't tell" code. So far, this reboot is correcting those egregious oversights.

[@Glim92]

No disrespect to team avatar but imo the Fire nation royal family is by far the best thing about the show right now.

[@direcircumstances]

god damn he's fine

[@carlosmuller382]

Iroh he is the best uncle in the whole world, Iroh should be be the fire lord, the Phoenix King and bring peace

[@DMkiller100]

I like the original voice from Ozai in the Netflix Version. I watch the German version. The syncronised voice of him is also good too but the original voice killing 🔥

[@ryogahibiki7806]

Iron: “thank you Ozai” but what he really mean was “I don’t give a sh*t about politics right now, you and your fire nation can go to hell”

[@Raptor35602]

After being fired, dr. Han decided to be the Fire Lord.

[@joshpark7745]

Iroh is a good man Ozai on the other hand is a bad man

[@alessandrofracasso6]

This Ozai almost seems nice. Almost

[@jacobblackard2574]

Well in the cartoons I always thought they never saw eye to eye and that What I always belived

[@m1zukiii1]

WHY HE GOTTA BE HANDSOME LIKE WHATT

[@tylersmith9465]

We're may and tylee

[@Nim638]

Ozai was the one who sent assassins to kill Iroh’s son, in order to steal the throne from his brother and his father. He was the one who killed his own nephew.