Ranking Every Episode of Avatar The Last Airbender

Embark on an epic journey through the Four Nations with me as we rank every episode of the beloved TV series, "Avatar: The Last Airbender." In this comprehensive video, I delve into what I love, what I don't, and provide in-depth analyses of the plot and characters in each episode.
🌍 Episode Ranking Adventure: Join me as we revisit the highs and lows of Aang's quest to master the elements. From the Southern Water Tribe to the Fire Nation, we rank every episode to determine the series' standout moments.
💖 What I Love: Discover the moments that make "Avatar" an animated masterpiece. Whether it's character development, plot twists, or breathtaking bending battles, we celebrate the elements that define each episode.
💔 What I Don't Like: Uncover the aspects that fall short for me. Even in a legendary series, not every episode is flawless. I share my honest opinions on what could have been improved.
📚 Plot and Character Analysis: Dive deep into the narrative choices and character arcs that shape the Avatar world. From Aang's coming-of-age journey to the redemption of Zuko, we dissect the storytelling brilliance that captivated audiences.
🔍 Nostalgia and Critique: This isn't just a ranking-it's a nostalgia trip and a critical examination. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, join the discussion on what makes each episode memorable or misses the mark.
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[@icecreamguru7584]

having the awakening, the deserter, AND siege p2 below avatar day is absolutely insane

[@jojo-xk8ri]

ikr like excuse me 😭

[@ooiiooiiooii]

Yeah well this guys knowledge of the show is questionable at best anyways.

[@marcwhitlock5002]

Umm if you can't laugh at the idiocy of the Mayor and Kyoshi being badass, especially after reading the books you have no sense of humor or nostalgia

[@codyhughes1147]

I thought the same. This guy is insane haha.

[@GaaraLee-lq2qq]

​@@codyhughes1147 just because you disagree with his opinion doesn't mean he's insane. You should learn how to respect someone's opinion on a tv show even if they disagree with you.

[@madebymali6758]

“Aang’s feelings for Katara are never a major part of the story”. The entire reason he delayed in learning to master the avatar state is because of his feelings for Katara. It was a huge plot point

[@valentinkambushev4968]

And it was fixed by a freaking rock to the back.

[@sarahtrail1484]

😂​@@valentinkambushev4968

[@alwayseverythingedits]

Yeah what? 😭 I don’t think this guy knows what he’s talking about 90% of the time but he’s still an Atla poster who’s last vid wasn’t from 3yrs ago so

[@m.johnson6997]

I'm so glad u pointed out the flaws in bumi's intro.. the challenges were entertaining but pointless.. everyone hated on the Netflix approach but they made it believable and have a point

[@weatheredseeker]

​@@m.johnson6997they werent pointless. The entire point of bumi's character is the method to madness. He has gone beyond insane.

[@mightygryffon8319]

The fact that he didnt say that the worst episodes were outright bad just shows how good of a show atla is

[@thegoldman25]

It's too good of a show!

[@LazyOldFusspot_3428]

Weakest episode is Great Divide, as all that history with the feud turns out to be a white lie.

[@kdusel1991]

​@@thegoldman25 if you're curious I highly recommend checking out the various nostalgia critic episodes on atla. They're all really funny and very insightful.

[@OfCourse-gj1iv]

masterpiece at that!@@thegoldman25

[@TTInfiniteGaming]

2:00 "But I wouldn't say it was bad like the great divide"

[@ozboy849]

Bro put the water bending scroll over the boiling rock 😭 ur taste is horrendous but I respect it

[@thegoldman25]

Dont disrespect the water bending scroll!

[@Ashlego]

@@thegoldman25 The boiling rock literally gave us the greatest line of all time: Thats rough buddy

[@thevikingbear2343]

The Last Agni Kai is still the best moment on the series in my opinion. Not only is the best of all three Agni Kais, but everything is elevated to 100. The visuals, the music, the feels, the culmination of Zuko's arc, the fact that Azula breaks down due to all the accumulation of abuse she received, and her own choices coming to haunt her is incredible, and her crying in defeat is heartbrealing because she is a child, Zuko's little sister. I love it.

[@cupidok2768]

ember island player is the best. it's funny and sums up the whole story. you dont even need to waste time watching the whole show.

[@evanhardy8651]

I love how Zuko actively went out of his way not to firebend as the Blue Spirit to not get suspected. The only reason Zhao found out is because he has no respect for privacy lol

[@thegoldman25]

true

[@lordteensie6156]

Putting siege of the north Pt 2 that far down is crazy to me. Zhao literally murdered the moon, he upset nature in such an enormous way that the ocean itself turned against the fire nation, I think it's thematically rich and the ending is truly awesome (awesome in the old sense, inspiring awe)

[@thegoldman25]

Yeah it's a hot take!

[@joekaput747]

@@thegoldman25a very hot take...

[@datname1939]

​@@thegoldman25why wouldn't the ocean spirit give aang the power to take revenge on the people that killed its other half? If anything we learn the spirits don't take kindly to losing the things they cherish. We see it alot in Kora and we see it in the episode with heybye (spellcheck)

[@chocolate9s-45s]

@@datname1939 exactly! You hit that right on the head. Wild to me he put this episode below the painted lady lol

[@xJayhawkFANx]

@@datname1939 I dont think the ocean spirit actually "gave power" to Aang. Aang is capable of that in the avatar state regardless if he merged with the ocean or not. In the final episode Aang literally raises the entire ocean which is an even greater feat than making a giant water monster. I think it was more allowing the ocean spirit to avenge its moon counterpart. Basically allowing it to serve justice. Thats just my take. But I dont think merging with the Ocean spirit made him inherently more powerful. I think he was just the conduit fir the ocean spirit.

[@ponchopalmera4917]

The boiling rock has the best dialog of the whole show: - My girlfriend became the moon - That's rough, body. Just because of that it should be way higher 😂😂

[@LeFizolof]

There is also this one with Suki: - You kinda burned down my village. - Oh... Sorry about that.

[@crazymexicanoloco]

The look on ozais face when aang redirected the lightning strike has to be my favorite shot in the entire series.

[@dilemmawhatson]

I feel like you surely mean zuko

[@crazymexicanoloco]

​@dilemmawhatson when ozai shoots lightning a aang and hang redirects it, aims it at ozai and then last second turns and shoots the mountain side. Ozai has a shocked look on his face

[@Wantacow]

Respect for having the headband so high. A lot of other list have it in the bottom 5 episodes. Nothing but love to fellow headband enjoyers.

[@johnnycoolguy9554]

Aang trying to blend in with his "Hotman, Hotman, Hotman" stuff was so funny and it led into one of my favorite little one-off jokes when he refers to Zuko as Sifu Hotman.

[@daniel9895]

The Puppet Master is a top 10 worthy episode in my opinion, the themes and symbolic undertones surrounding Katara were executed so well. Not to mention the fight scenes and the context behind blood bending and the water tribe as a whole make it really stand out from other season 3 episodes

[@XxDainBramagedxX]

I was thinking the same thing. I was so surprised at his ranking and he barely spoke about it.

[@meereeanalee]

Fr its an amazing ep

[@gloomygloomstalker3878]

I will rebut that in the King of Omashu episode Bumi’s trials did serve a purpose, if Aang had known the other elements he could have solved those trials easier so in a way Bumi was seeing if Aang was trained in that hundred year gap of course that’s just a theory but with how much insight Bumi usually has it could totally fit

[@juliahock5549]

Wait… that’s actually a really good point

[@sefeo0]

I've always viewed it as Bumi just wanting to prank Aang and trying to have fun from watching him do dumb challanges

[@gloomygloomstalker3878]

@@sefeo0 Bumi is part of the White Lotus, it’s totally believable he’d be doing both, funny challenges as a prank that also test Aang’s progress

[@jinkinks]

I also think it was to teach Aang how to solve tasks by looking at things at a different angle. Cuz Aang is an airbender he has a very airbender way of solving them which fails, so he needs to learn to take them without knowing the other elements

[@bradymalec3690]

My ranking would be completely different & you have some takes that I'm sure much of the fandom would strongly disagree with. With that being said, very enjoyable video & I always appreciate the effort creators put in to produce such lengthy videos. Keep it up!

[@thegoldman25]

Thank you!

[@sarahenglerstone2814]

I agree, I disagree with a lottt of the rankings on this video but still a good video

[@Okapi540]

The whiplash between watching a video describing The Fortuneteller as a top 3 episode, and immediately following it with a video describing it as a top 3 worst episode, was crazy. My favorite episodes are The Blue Mask and The Southern Raiders!

[@andrewfisher8428]

I legit just watched the one about it being a top 3 episode lmaooo

[@mr.iiconic]

What video?

[@taliav7029]

Personally I would put The Boiling Rock episodes a lot higher on my list, but I love prison escape arcs. This is a very good list. I’m glad you took the time to do this.

[@liltimmy8769]

Those are any favorite episodes I love Sokka and Suki

[@Walocial]

Feel like the placement of The Painted Lady was way too generous considering some of the episodes lower on the list I'd personally put far above The Painted Lady

[@Walocial]

Oh, and Nightmares and Daydreams was placed way way way too generously as well.

[@tommygerson4674]

I really disagree with some of his opinions. I understand his view on the siege of the north but ranking it beneath episodes like bato, the painted lady, the waterbending scroll and avatar day is criminal. The season 1 finale might be the worst compared to the other 2 but it still had far greater story and worldbuilding than any of the ones i put above especially bato. That ones only saving grace was the end fight. The rest was just character assassinations all around.

[@thegoldman25]

Agree to disagree, thank you for watching though!

[@tommygerson4674]

@@thegoldman25 Sure thing, i appreciate the video regardless. It is a personal opinion ranking so despite disagreement on certain spots so far most episodes you've placed are well regioned into bottom mid and top tiers.

[@ShizuruNakatsu]

I agree with you. My lowest episodes (bottom 5) would be The Great Divide, Avatar Day, Bato of the Water Tribe, The Painted Lady, The Waterbending Scroll.

[@tommygerson4674]

@ShizuruNakatsu I would put imprisoned in my bottom 5 instead of the waterbending scroll but the rest of your list I agree with. Especially the top 2.

[@sc9573]

i agree with u. he cray

[@justinsinger2505]

Siege of the north part 2 is numbered 53. Oh this is gonna be alot of hot takes

[@thegoldman25]

yeah thats probably my hottest take

[@ryancasey7713]

I’m probably higher on that episode than most (it’s top 5 in the show for me) but like damn having one of the most aesthetically beautiful episodes in the show that low is certainly ballsy

[@Regfife]

2:39 I'd argue it's foreshadowing for the finale. As Bumi observed, Aang couldn't just use his airbending habits as a crutch, he had to learn to think outside the box. 38:11 The fight was slower than most of the others, but that's because it was a formal duel. I thought it was appropriate for the circumstances, and a good showcase of firebendering technique. And regarding Aang's talk with his past lives, they did NOT explicitly tell him he had to kill the Firelord. That was how he chose to interpret their words until he found a better way. But he still followed all of their advice (except Yan-chen's).

[@derekd.4156]

Sokka inventing the hot air balloon to give the fire nation an air fleet…..

[@dantheman_cunningham]

I remember watching this show with my dad when it first came out. Of course, we both enjoyed it and we're into it, but my father wasn't completely hooked until 'The Storm'. Up until that point, he watched it with me because I wanted to watch it, but after that point, he also wanted to watch it because he was actually invested in the story. As for my favorite episode, of course, Sozin's Comet is an excellent finale, the Day of Black Sun is perhaps my favorite. I like the parallels it has with Crossroads of Destiny, being the last real beat down our heroes get. Unlike Crossroads, however, you get a greater sliver of hope as Zuko stands against his father and decides to join the avatar. Even as a kid, I remember my dad and I popping off when Zuko sent the lightning back at him. Of course though, so many episodes of this show are fantastic, and I wouldn't be surprised if someone made a full video essay just to talk about why 'x episode' is the best.

[@thegoldman25]

So many great episodes so choose from!

[@rustyshackleford234]

It’s weird, at first I watched it because my girlfriend wanted to show it to me. I wasn’t hooked with the first few episodes, but around the time they meet boomy is when I finally got hooked. We just finished the finale today! I’ve been saving this video for this moment.

[@LazyOldFusspot_3428]

Am I the only one who finds the ToBSS segment with Katara and Toph adorable and heartwarming?

[@thegoldman25]

no

[@LazyOldFusspot_3428]

@@thegoldman25 Put aside the Iroh segment, this is easily the best segment in the whole episode, and arguably the most important moment in Katara and Toph's sisterly relationship together. A truly overlooked volume that needs more appreciation in general.

[@Chris-ks4sw]

I absolutely hated that part of the episode. It's completely out of character for toph who has not cared before or after about her appearance. It comes completely out of nowhere and then is never even remotely hinted at again.

[@roel250]

My only problem with the finale is the fact that the Avatar State is triggered by accident. I find that such a strange narrative choice

[@thegoldman25]

yeah that's actually a really good point, I never thought about that

[@xJayhawkFANx]

"Today destiny is our friend... I know it.."

[@SantiTheBest]

King of Omashu at 59 is crazyy

[@donaldhanning1359]

No joke, "The Ember Island Players" did a BETTER job recapping 2.5 seasons in 22 minutes than the live action "Last Air Bender" Movie did telling one season in 90 minutes

[@koboldmartian4063]

The fact that you put the swamp as low as you did before Bato of the Water tribe is just wrong to me. You say that aside from showing us swamp bending it doesn't add anything else to the series is not accurate. It foreshadows the arrival of Toph, and it deepens and reinforces the trauma that these kids went through. Katara with her mom and Sokka with Yue

[@jurassicsmackdown6359]

Yue wasn't just "conveniently" able to replace the moon spirit, she had explained earlier that she already was part of the moon spirit because her father begged and pleaded with the spirits, and the moon saved her life These takes are hotter than flaming fire flakes, for the love of the spirit world take a class on media analysis

[@zachausler-rawle3773]

This list is very far from how I’d rank them. There are multiple examples I’d give but I guess that’s the beauty of the show in how different people can have very different rankings

[@slyrxccoon]

*_The Southern Raiders_* is my favorite episode. I feel like it's underrated. Zuko's redemption arc takes a turn at the end when Katara finally forgives him, and we get to see a darker side of Katara, who gets some sort of closure with what happened to her mother. It was interesting to see one of the most compassionate characters of the show (Katara) act with so much hatred towards another character (Yon Rha, her mother's killer). Also, after what happened at the end of Book 2, it made so much sense for Katara to not forgive Zuko right away. His betrayal almost cost Aang's life, which would have made Katara live the same nightmare than with her mother's death, so this episode also brings closure to what happened at the end of Book 2. I think I remember you basically classed that episode as "filler/inefficient" in your previous video, but I feel like this episode is actually really important to the story.

[@thegoldman25]

There’s no way I would call the southern raiders filler, it’s a great episode

[@slyrxccoon]

@@thegoldman25 My bad, then! I thought I remembered you classing it as such in your previous video, along with episodes like _Sokka's Master_ , but it was some time ago, so I guess my memory is a bit foggy. Interesting ranking in any case!

[@Sandkasten36]

@@slyrxccoon The same reason I'd put The desert in the top 5 episodes. Seeing Aang - a calm peaceful character - frustrated and angry always gets me. It's maybe my no 1 Katara moment. Can't help it. When Katara calms down Aang - I cry.

[@slyrxccoon]

@@Sandkasten36 Yeah, and just like Katara in The Southern Raiders, Aang being angry and frustrated in The Desert makes so much sense! I cry too everytime Katara calms him at the end.

[@DelphanGruss]

Look. I'm just saying. 'Siege of the North Pt. 2' should be about 20 slots higher on the list ENTIRELY for how incredibly bad-ass it is when Iroh calls out Zhao and threatens him with the greatest 'I will mess you up' boast of all time. That shit Rules.

[@notoriouscmmc8788]

the way i yelled YES when seeing the fortune teller at 2nd worst episode. However, I completely disagree with most of the list. The finale to S1 being so low. When i watched the show as a kid the last 3 or 4 episodes kept me watching. Maybe the logic wasnt all there but aang combining with the ocean spirit to create the giant monster that wiped out the entire fire nation fleet had me HOOKED. The Blind Bandit not being top 10 is disgusting. Also, "Jet" episode is easily the most overrated episode of the show. I'm not saying it's a bad episode but definitely skippable on rewatch. Any episode that is skippable CAN NOT be a top 10 episode. There are a lot of other episode rankings i could mention but those were the most notable.

[@nextgennolan]

Wait, how is “Jet” skippable? He literally comes back in season 2 and is the main reason why appa comes back. It’s also one of Sokka’s best episodes where it shows him as a capable leader.

[@ericrobinson7861]

@@nextgennolanI also think jet is overrated. The story never gets called out for just being a generic “sacrificing some for the benefit of the whole” storyline with the added effect of us, the audience, knowing jet is a bad guy and that sokka is right. Just makes Katara look bad on rewatches

[@joshr9812]

Another great point you didn't mention from Zuko Alone is some Azula build up. Not only showing Zukos mothers influence on him but also a slight insight into how she was with Azula and how later on it impacts Azulas mindset

[@123ofercohen]

For those who practice southern kongfu style like myself, "king of umashu" was a thriller, beacuse the hong gar animation was SPOT ON.

[@thegoldman25]

i cant say im familiar

[@traskmaster9265]

Ngl the boiling rock placement made my jaw drop

[@meereeanalee]

Same💀😭

[@trapzone707]

Holy shit! I loved your retrospective video on this series and I’ve been looking for more episode rankings too! This is an awesome surprise I didn’t know I needed or wanted but holy hell this’ll be awesome!

[@thegoldman25]

Thank you so much!

[@yurkdawg]

I'm only 7 minutes into the video so far. "ranking" lists have an inherent issue in that all the negative reviews become front-loaded and give the erroneous impression that the creator is overly critical. Thus I will bite my tongue (for the most part.) However, I don't understand why so many people don't like "The Swamp." My favorite part is not even the wonderfully unsettling vibe nor the interesting character development for both Sokka and Katara. But it includes the most concise recontextualization and explanation of Enlightenment I have ever seen. It is mentioned almost casually so I think many people miss it, but what they are actually talking about when talking about all living things "breathing" together is an apt description of actual, true Buddhist capital E *Enlightenment*. And it even has a point in the context of the Avatar lore/story, as the concept of unity in nature leads to a tangable skill for Aang. I suppose it is fair that it is not brought up too much later on, but it is used in episodes like "The Guru."

[@zoeylavy09]

The way Bonzu Pippenpaddleopselopigous III was borderline disrespected in this video 😢

[@Kovu2004]

I find your dislike of prison escape episodes baffling. Sure imprisoned isn’t a great episode but the boiling rock I really like, even though it’s a bit slow

[@Gronow180]

Great video and explanations on your reasons and thoughts. I personally love "The Avatar and the Firelord". Although all world building, the reveal that Zuko's great-grandfather was Roku was brilliantly disguised. And when Iroh is telling Zuko the bars are reversed to show Zuko behind, just showing how stuck he is and the internal struggle with good and bad. One of the best reveals for me, catches nearly everyone off guard and just highlights Zukos struggle even more!

[@saiyan4414]

great-grandfather

[@TheUnsainted]

The tale of momo is actually important since I think for the first time since appa was taken there is any sign when momo lays down in the print of appa his paw right at the end of the tale

[@jojo-xk8ri]

sokkas master being below the drill is INSANEEEE

[@TalhaAnsar-pc2lw]

Sokkas master is meh 😑

[@jojo-xk8ri]

@@TalhaAnsar-pc2lw the drill is meh 😭

[@TalhaAnsar-pc2lw]

@@jojo-xk8ri the drill have some cool moments but Sokkas master I hated that episode

[@VakesanM]

Tales of BA Sing Se was definitely up there for me cause of uncle Iroh, was sad when I saw it as 6th but every episode that ranked higher reasonably earned that spot.

[@thegoldman25]

It's a great episode!

[@imtypax8341]

The Awekening would be way way higher on my personal list. Is it the best story episode? Mostliky no, but it has so many beatiful moments, like the parellel cut between aang who wants his honor back and zuko. The best part of the episode is katara and her vather tho. The voice acting is just so insanely good and the strugle of her and her dad is really relateble imo.

[@thegoldman25]

it does have some neat moments

[@north7venom118]

“Sokka the only non bender in team Avatar” suki:😢

[@pennybutnotthecoin]

I appreciate you not taking every second to shit on Katara, that's very refreshing to hear from a guy's voice in the fandom. You're so on btw! We need to see the flaws in order to grow to love that character 😊

[@-gemberkoekje-5547]

You ranked Avatar day and The painted lady way too high...

[@thegoldman25]

where do you put them?

[@mattmcfat350]

⁠@@thegoldman25 from my experience both episodes are considered the great divide of their respective seasons. As someone who just rewatched last week to build hype for the Netflix show I tend to agree. Both add little to the story we don’t get elsewhere.

[@-gemberkoekje-5547]

@@thegoldman25 among the bottom 5

[@ThorAarsand]

Agreed literally my bottom 3 would be those 2 and great divide

[@badmoon710]

I’m 39 years old. Married for 15 years with 2 children. I saw the crossroads of destiny after watching an avatar marathon randomly channel surfing back in 2007-2008. That single episode made me a die hard fan for life. It was fucking the greatest piece of television I ever seen.

[@weatheredseeker]

All of the episodes people have decided are the "worst" are great. They are some of the best standalone art pieces. If you get it you know. These are great and often deep episodes. But if you're focused on surface level stuff you can miss it all

[@harshvyas4442]

Cross road of destiny at number 1. Oh mo god you earn my respect ❤❤❤. Your top 10 and my top 10 list is almost identical . Great work buddy keep it up

[@thegoldman25]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@libanesamaria6675]

“No great” means good, I’m assuming

[@okvayno]

The fact that aang completely made that story up at the end saves the great divide for me😭

[@thecapytain]

Ok so the season one finale is 54th... What the hell

[@thegoldman25]

There's so many good episodes one of them has to be 54

[@real_dirty_dan]

@@thegoldman25There’s no way avatar day, the painted lady, the headband, etc are all better than both parts of the book 1 finale. Makes absolutely no sense to me lmao

[@AlexChatz8888]

16:42 omg there’s no way he put the boiling rock that low 💀

[@kdusel1991]

Atla is one of the best tv shows ever made!! I'm really curious to see how the Netflix series handles the source material!!

[@nonieleopard2121]

personally I'm a fan of the fortune teller. I am admittedly biased because I love aang and katara's whole arc and this episode is sort of the beginning of that. that being said I also just enjoy a lot of the bits and pieces form this episode, especially the cloud bending part and aang cooling the lava. I think its a decent episode, definitely not one of the best in the show, but tbh I think it's better than a lot of the low tier ones from season 1.

[@765craven4]

The thing I love about this show is that it has something for everyone. The fact that some could rate episodes like Avatar Day higher than ones like Boiling Rock to me is a strong indication of that. For some the Boiling Rock epispdes are some of the best the series has to offer (myself included) but for some it's still an enjoyable watch that doesn't necessarily mesh with their tastes as well as other episodes.

[@sc9573]

i wish there was an alternate timeline in crossroads of destiny where zuko actually is good, katara heals his scar, and they end up together

[@BryantMartinez94]

I’m rewatching the series from episode 1 I will admit I agree with a lot a lot of your points for ranking every episode ! Great content

[@mattmcfat350]

Another great long form video. Can’t wait for the next show you tackle

[@thegoldman25]

Up next is the legend of Korra!

[@mattmcfat350]

Good luck, I ended up dropping it halfway hopefully a decent vid or two can change my mind

[@drowned5227]

Nahhhhhhhh having both boiling rock episodes and the library that low is wild

[@BanControl]

i disagree with the siege of the north, i think the ocean spirit was full of rage after losing the moon spirit, and used aang as a conduit to avenge it

[@user-14268]

my favorite episode of all time without the criticism of actual plot lines is always going to be 'the beach'. I just love love love seeing all the fire nation teens together SO much. And seeing Zuko struggle with his betrayal of Iroh, and the just dialogue between the teens during the fire scene is just so powerful to me. I am bias because Mai and Zuko are my favorite characters and they get a lot of screen-time but I digress

[@amitavrashmi17]

Ok 2 things I have on my mind 1 momo part of tales of ba sing se is the 2nd best or even the best of them when you see after that appa's lost days, while it was goofy it also showed how strong of a connection momo and appa had and when he found appa's fur momo starts searching more deeply it also showed that he is a much smarter animal than most others 2 after several rewatches of the show I have to say its so weird and not logical that the earth king won't know about the war, seeing as he is older than zuko he should have been alive when iroh attacked and breached the wall, the only way for him to not know is if long feng had his memory of that erased and it seems really weird that no one of the general and other governal officials wouldn't notice something as big as that unless they are corrupt as well

[@thegoldman25]

interesting thoughts

[@coralmaynard4876]

It's not about age, but exposure. Zuko was raised believing The Fire Nation is superior and that the war was a good thing, while the Dai Li (or however you spell it) took charge over the military, the earth king even specifically says 'I've never been outside the palace'. He's sheltered to the point of ignorance, though he does recognise that he should have known better. 'This is a city of fools, and that makes me the king fool'.

[@BrianStorm742]

Putting Siege of the North that low has to be the worst ATLA take I've seen from a KZbinr since that guy who got mad at Katara for stopping Aang from mass murdering the Sandbenders because "sometimes you just gotta rage." I find that the action takes up way more importance to you than it does to me. Also, criticising a kids show for being juvenile is... a choice. Oh well. Overall enjoyable video though.

[@user-re2ib4cj6z]

Absolutely agree. The reason being the deus ex-machina it's kinda stupid. You're telling me you find cheap the Spirit of the Ocean, who's been in love with the spirit of the moon since FOREVER, has had it's life, rythm of existence, purpose of being and everything meaningful to him tied to it's lover/spiritmate won't RAGE and absolutely trash at the people who killed his other half? Lmao what. Lmao lmao lmao. Worst take ever.

[@captainluma7991]

Having awakening so low is criminal, but I enjoyed the video a ton none the less! It's great seeing more avatar content on this channel.

[@sparkstheedj8419]

first time on this channel and i love the concept

[@wearblackclothes]

i like how during the blue spirit at the end when aang is talking to zuko he mentions his firenation friend and later on when he has to take an alias for the school episode he uses his friends name

[@travisrose9716]

The swamp being so low is crazy to me . The wisdom passed to ang at the end of the episode makes me emotional almost every time

[@aboba7526]

Clown, King of Omashu episode and all the challenges was the purpose to think outside of the box

[@wplays4271]

Hell yeah. I can’t wait to watch this one! Keep up the great work man, I’m always interested to see what you will cover next

[@thegoldman25]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@wplays4271]

@@thegoldman25 sure did. Keep up the great work man!

[@jjkthebest]

huh. I did not expect anyone to put the ember island players that high. Easily bottom 5 for me Also, nightmares and daydreams. Really don't like that one. I also really dislike Jet. But that's a me problem, I think. Jet, as a person, just rubbed me in every wrong way. I guess that does make him a good character if I think about it, but it's still painful to watch. Though I can't say that this is objective. Everything not subjective I can say about this episode is good.

[@bondod8019]

I really like how you tell Zuko is struggling and malnourished in the the episode 'Zuko Alone'. It's such a great attention to detail.

[@tyfallon]

This is just extremely accurate, especially the last 2 rankings. The Crossroads of Destiny is just peak Avatar. Watching 2 seasons of character arcs all come together in one place. It was just so well done.

[@alfpumper]

Great quotes, great fight scenes, a very heart wrenching moment when Aang is shoot, seeing Katara crying always gets me. For me Crossroads of Destiny is the best episode of the series.

[@champagnearti]

It’s a great episode but definitely not the best of the series imo lol

[@tyfallon]

@@champagnearti Besides the Sozin's comet eps, which would you say are better?

[@Srcruser]

THE BOILING ROCK THAT LOW?? This ranking is crazy

[@eamonnvallely9334]

Though I typically watch this show in order, I appreciate the separation of the different combined/multiple-part episodes. I think it’s a solid take and chapters in a a story benefit from being criticized separately!

[@terribletimes902]

I agree with your thoughts on Northern Air Temple episode. The messaging of it felt very colonizer to me 💀

[@seengjoala6492]

the great divide is one of my favs. i like the story and it’s really fun

[@carlzabel8]

recently watched through the series again because I wanted to rate episodes and what you said about the great divide being the only true filler resonated with me. Something I noticed was that the cuts between POV in many episodes means that even if storyline in an episode is kinda filler, the other storyline will likely involve something important so it's all mixed together. Despite this it never felt jumbled with the cuts it flowed very well.

[@brianshrode72]

I wholeheartedly disagree with putting The Fortuneteller so low. "'Can your science explain why it rains?' 'YES! YES IT CAN!'" lives rent free in my brain lmao

[@theonlylavaster2931]

I remember swamp episode because Nickelodeon made me watch this flashback with Toph over and over again for months as a promotion to the new season!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fujiapple9675]

The Boiling Rock is only your 45-44th favorite? *That's rough buddy!*

[@xTEAMPYROx]

Ember island players is in my top 10 at least, way to funny

[@Flo9451]

I think it would be so cool if you did a ranking of every character in atla

[@thegoldman25]

might do that as a stream, probably not a video

[@sunxnes]

Bruh putting THE PAINTED LADY above both parts of THE SIEGE OF THD BORTH IS INSANE!!!!

[@user-iq6yj3ce4b]

I disagree with a lot of the rankings (especially the western air temple, for some reason it's one of the funniest episodes for me) but I really enjoyed the video, I got to see all of the seasons again and remember how much I love this show Really good video and congrats because I must have taken a long time

[@Mreasyplay2]

The fact that i like most of the episodes at the bottom of the list is a good sign how great the whole series is!

[@donqon]

Having the beach so high up is crazy

[@sbotstudios]

Tenzin (Katara’s son) has 3 children by the end of the Legend of Korra so that does end up being true.

[@thegoldman25]

The prophecy was great grand children i believe

[@KaiHung-wv3ul]

Wait he had four!

[@jackloughridge7617]

I agree with most of the list but I would put the finale episodes a bit lower. Aang’s batman like “no kill” policy came out of nowhere (as u mentioned), and even if it hadn’t he doesn’t even come to a resolution. He just happens to stroll on to an island that grants him the power to remove bending which essentially solves his internal conflict for free and by accident. Also in the big fight Aang doesn’t win by using the abilities we have seen him train over the 3 seasons, instead he gets mad enough to enter the avatar state which wins him the fight automatically.

[@jackloughridge7617]

I get that it’s a culmination of the entire show but that was achieved in the other episodes not the finale.

[@user-zm6ci5fg4k]

Why is no one talking about how he said that the raider's leader killed Katara's AND sokkas mom rather than acting like she wasn't sokkas mom too?

[@thegoldman25]

because thematically their moms death mattered way more to Katara

[@Pidcaso]

loved this

[@thegoldman25]

I love you

[@Pidcaso]

@@thegoldman25 and you hahahahh

[@veganjotaro]

22:54 honestly, FACTS.

[@joshr9812]

The swamp is one of my FAVOURITES.

[@mrsir6112]

Putting the painted lady this high up is a crime. Especially over both parts of the drive of the north

[@nica_9936]

there are a few things i disagree with, but I love that you put The headband so far up. It's really one of my favorite episodes. I love what Aang does for the firenation kids. I absolutely love the little "Fight" between Aang and the schools "popular guy", it is just incredibly funny to me. There is also exposure to Zuko's struggles with being back home and his feelings abou Iroh. It might not be very plot changing, but it's great anyway.

[@marcopanzironi6612]

“Katara isn’t the most powerful bender in the group”, I actually argue she is tbh, or at least she’s equal to Toph (except for Aang, but he’s the avatar, so he doesn’t count)

[@monica9351]

The great divide was one of my favourites as a child😂

[@narutoespb]

A big point of the fortune teller episode was that it was when Katara finally realized that Aang wasnt just a little boy, but could be the "powerful bender" she was prophesized to be with. It was up until that point that Katara treated Aang like a child, but after that episode, she treated him with much more respect, and as more of an equal. The scene in the episode that shows this drastic change is when Aang finishes dealing with the erupting volcano, and Sokka comments on how powerful of a bender Aang is, to which there is a deep emphasis on Katara reacting to that statement. Its a great scene, and changes their dynamic in the show.

[@wickdaline8668]

Will you make a Legend of Korra video anytime soon? I'm currently binging the whole series for the first time as I speak!

[@amitavrashmi17]

He said he had 1 or 2 planned for the month in a community post

[@thegoldman25]

yeppers, in two weeks I will do a Korra years later video, and then two weeks after that a korra ranking video

[@JuztinXG]

A good series surprises you with how little episodes there are I always felt like this show was over 100 eps long because of how detailed and well written the show is.