The Boiling Rock | Avatar Book 3 Ep 14-15 Reaction

[@YaBoyRoshi]

Nothing better than the meat of friendship and family

[@hairman6535]

Hol up

[@rev0lve638]

Family is the rarest meat of them all

[@showoutjay835]

Wait wut

[@joshcook5434]

the voice actor that does the warden, stared in the series prison break, were he was the captain of the CO officers.

[@roballister5269]

love you guy's Avatar vids keep, is what keeps me coming back so keep em coming!

[@Badgermoles4444]

Ty Lee's betrayal is always so satisfying to watch.

[@DatsLegitness]

I didn’t even like azula when I was younger but that shit still pisses me off.

[@Badgermoles4444]

@@DatsLegitness I still don't like Azula so its great to see.

[@naeshaunedwards7731]

@@DatsLegitness why? The friendship was toxic, and Azula was the one who acted to attack first

[@calebcraven7409]

I always know its coming and those punches still make me jump everytime, is is amazing

[@christopherbishop2570]

To be honest: Everything Ty Lee does is oddly satisfying 😃😃

[@antonioetp]

"It's terrible when you can't trust the people who are closest to you" - Azula

[@dl8571]

She said as she set up her own brother and nearly killed one of her "friends".

[@him_-_]

@@dl8571 facts

[@mjtubeme]

Fun Fact When Azula says that line. If you look at Mai and Ty Lee. They eyeball each other, it's very subtle.

[@evanlif9441]

That's rough buddy

[@azadebc9896]

The irony

[@naeshaunedwards7731]

I never realized Zuko looked up to the sky before saying “that’s rough buddy” 😂😂😂

[@thebonelessone3107]

No meme, it really is though. Every night you can see your ex up in the sky. Damn bro

[@queensaharaice7376]

Oh....oh wow🤣

[@queensaharaice7376]

@@thebonelessone3107 Omg, wow that is rough😅🤣🤣

[@TheMaitoPulla]

@Last Earthbender Well, depends. I'd argue it's worse *because* there wasn't an actual break up. *Because* he still wants to be with her, longs for her, misses her.

[@God_3712]

@Last Earthbender lool

[@joshcook5434]

zuko got caught for sokka to be with his woman. that's a bro.

[@christopherbishop2570]

Fax. To think Zuko used to be the main villian, that is true bromance right there. 👍👍

[@tinor9591]

fr people always overlook this moment

[@victoriaedward1198]

I love their friendship

[@SupportGamin2025]

True brother hood moment

[@tengenforger4944]

its funny cause in the comics set after the show Suki and Sokka break up and her and Zuko are hinted at heavily

[@TheSuperNats]

That Suki action sequence is sooo underrated imo. She’s an absolute Ninja!

[@Prince_the_One]

She must've got a power up lol

[@Jordan-gp3mj]

All thanks to Ty Lee chi blocking her along with her team

[@tempsitch5632]

Unfortunately it's one of the worst conceived sequences, physically. It's unnecessarily super-hero like and has no respect for the reality of physics and motion.

[@DankSouls37]

@@tempsitch5632 people literally manipulate the four elements on this show... I don't think a non bender climbing a wall and beating some guards is too much at this point lmao

[@tempsitch5632]

@@DankSouls37 That's the point. She's not a bender and this is bad animation. They could have done something similar where the laws of physics apply. Her multiple changes in direction mid-spin are just jarringly bad. It would have been fine if she had "climbed a wall" in spectacular fashion bit for some reason they added a lot of unnecessary inefficient movement that doesn't work. It's the least martial-art-moment in any of the martial art moments. (Excluding Korra which is mostly non-martial-arts and more of a superhero cartoon reality)

[@whispcova2240]

“That’s rough buddy” best line out of the whole series, honestly

[@0q738]

nah its "she was right of course but it still hurt"

[@yarriegiddings8533]

It’s really not. People overhyped this scene but it’s not THAT funny like lmao

[@lucaaz14]

Nah just the most popular line apparently

[@whispcova2240]

I suppose it’s true, there are other good ones, that one is just on my top five of best lines

[@alanbrown901]

@@whispcova2240 "I was never angry with you. I was sad. Because i was afraid that you lost your way"

[@majidoujaa5592]

You can hear Azula's entire life break with that gasp when Ty lee did her thing

[@mariekano9730]

The voice acting is superb

[@gumballwatterson5037]

more accurately, her mental stability

[@Real_Genji]

@@mariekano9730 Her voice actress is a legend

[@hatekataraandillbreakyoure3407]

It's called chi blocking.

[@AGreaterFoolKK]

The only thing in my mind after reading this was "Ty Lee! Do the thing!"

[@KatsuImagitian]

Suki is so underrated that entire scene of her capturing the Warden and being one of the few to take Ty Lee close combat on an even playing field is so cool.

[@jaitdas3582]

It's like the scene in Guardians of the Galaxy where they're discussing breaking out and Groot just goes ahead and does the thing they need to get it started

[@theawesomeman9821]

Best Girl!

[@thatsroughbuddy7874]

The problem is that she is just a normal girl with nothing special in her character

[@daddybendover69]

@@thatsroughbuddy7874 Lol what dude? She doesn't need to be a Mary Sue to be awesome. There literally isnt a problem with her character

[@thatsroughbuddy7874]

@@daddybendover69 excuse me but dose she have a character even and if she does can you plz explain it to me

[@critique08]

this episode solidifies that Ty Lee's power level, especially given she's a non-bender, is much higher than people give her credit for.

[@Vugtis_El_VillaVODS]

Ty Lee is dangerous on one-on-one combat. In terms of multiple opponents she can hold her own but benders can decimate a group of people in one go.

[@thewriter8762]

@@Vugtis_El_VillaVODS facts. Like look at Suki in this episode. She deadass Mirror Edged her way up, took down a few benders like it’s nothing and moved on. I think a more about your prowess as a fighter. As a bender, you can’t rely on your bending to save you. Like Combustion man got taken down by Sokka cuz Sokka out thought him. As a non bender, you fight on your terms. Not on theirs.

[@brianjohnson3795]

@@thewriter8762 EXACTLY!!!!!! As a Non-Bender you have to think outside the box. Get past their bending and to them. Or, YOU LOSE!!!!!!!!! A real life example would be someone trained in Boxing vs Non-Boxer. Non-Boxer kicks Boxer below the belt. Having never seen a kick coming at them. The odds are REALLY GOOD it's going to land. And the Non-Boxer WINS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SeZ_LeZ]

Ty Lee is Bae

[@kmgyening]

@@thewriter8762 Well, Combustion Man was kinda dumb. I mean, that's the only bending move he uses. You'd think in all the time he's used it, he would know what its weaknesses are. Even ignoring that, he already specifically knows that using it after getting hit in that area didn't work, and even hurts him. Why would he try it after getting hit in that area a second time? Not smart

[@slushdog1012]

Mai isn’t lazy, she’s just usually doesn’t care enough.

[@emperorbean3250]

Like Shikamaru but he’s ACTUALLY lazy. The only thing that motivates him is Naruto.

[@Sageboy13]

...so she's lazy

[@thewriter8762]

@@Sageboy13 nah. She just doesn’t care enough about 99% of the world. The small percent that has Zuko and Azula in it, she will get active accordingly.

[@5thgen691]

@@Sageboy13 🤣

[@tinor9591]

thats lazy

[@moon7shinev150]

Azula was literally ready to kill Mai the only reason she didn’t was because Ty Lee saved her

[@BobPantsSpongeSquare97]

Yeah Ty Lee probably didnt want to attack Azula but knew at that moment that between her and Mai, Azula for sure would've went for a kill shot. And it is also crazy because at this point in the show Ty Lee was closer to Azula

[@Pink.andahalf]

She did have two fingers out, which from her means lightning.

[@morgothbauglir5186]

@@Pink.andahalf she uses always two fingers

[@mathies3598]

@@BobPantsSpongeSquare97 ty lee was never actually close to Azula. She feared Azula and Azula manipulated her tp go with her from the start.

[@Anime-Doof]

@@mathies3598 I think they cut it from these reactions, but yeah, Azula went to the Circus Ty Lee was performing in and pretty much intimidated the Ringmaster into making Ty Lee’s act a literal death trap. She decided to go with Azula instead, either because she figured (rightly) that Azula would rather see her dead if she didn’t come with, or because the Circus she loved would so easily turn on her.

[@strangereactions6]

"That's rough, buddy"- Zuko

[@jaycienlovelace3123]

We've been waiting for that one💀

[@MA-yu2ss]

the legendary line lmao

[@oaajbs]

Best meme ever.

[@strangereactions6]

the iconic line ever said from Zuko ever!!

[@ahumanbeingfromtheearth1502]

To be fair, what exactly are you meant to say in response to someone saying his gf turned into the moon?

[@casper1937]

Everyone: I was sad that you did not post avatar on Thursday Yaboyroshi: That's rough buddy

[@pants9916]

Bruh

[@TheMagic1412]

Hehe.

[@TheMagic1412]

Hehe.

[@Diana-zl3ue]

Didn’t they post Thursday? They didn’t post last Sunday right

[@zevikan8638]

That betrayal scene has to be in the hall-of-fame for plot twists in TV idgaf. Azula is a character who has probably never taken a real L before in her life because she's literally just that badass. Then she suddenly gets betrayed *back to back* by her only two friends in the world, aaaaand she gets completely folded too. The gasp at 29:05 honestly just says it all.

[@msnavy97]

Im saying dude i wish i could relive seeing it for the first time when i was younger lol

[@JumbleBeeRescue]

this definitely was what made her have her chaotic mental breakdown. every appearance azula makes after this episode she is batshit crazy.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Her biggest L started when Zuko told the truth to Ozai of her lying about him killing The Avatar. Think about it, after the Fire Nation succesfully foiled the invasion, Azula will tell their victory to her dad and then she found out that her brother whom she manipulated to go home wasn't there anymore and left the Fire Nation as the traitor. Also, I think the family dinner will be awkward at that time since Ozai found out that his own family turned against him. His brother escaped from the jail, his son left as the traitor and his daughter is a liar. And I bet Ozai hasn't spoken to Azula at some point since in Sozin's Comet Part One episode, we can see him looking annoyed to realized Azula was there. Also, there's no communication between them at that time when Ozai ditched Azula.

[@aaronmueller1560]

Best part is, it’s not out of nowhere in retrospect. Ty Lee was never really in it for the Fire Nation or for Azula specifically, as she’s not really loyal to anyone but her friends. So when one of her friends is about to attack another of her friends for betraying Azula for the sake of saving Zuko, she would obviously side with Mai. She doesn’t see this as a conflict of nations or honor or anything, just conflicts involving old friends, and she doesn’t want any of her friends to get hurt/killed

[@martavioustisby4942]

Well

[@treetop778]

This two-parter is the greatest showcase of Zuko's awkwardness. That's rough buddy.

[@floridamanstrikesagain555]

To be fair, what else are you suppose to say when somebody tells you their ex turned into the literal moon?

[@otdtyh]

“Sorry about that. Nice to see you again.” 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[@arlay3513]

@@floridamanstrikesagain555 Understandable, have a nice day

[@kittypeanut4102]

@@floridamanstrikesagain555 that's a good point

[@Prince_the_One]

@@floridamanstrikesagain555 that's very true. I never knew what to say at first when people told me traumatic things that have happened to them, even though I've been traumatized before. But now I've got a few phrases memorized for those times lol.

[@tteious]

Some of the foreshadowings to Mai's betrayal that I've found during my rewatches: 1) In The Drill Mai says that Azula can shoot all the lightning she wants at her, because she won't jump on the dirty water. 2) When they're in Ba Sing Se, Mai and Ty Lee trade looks when Azula talks about not trusting who is closest to you. 3) In the begining of Book 3, Mai side eyes Azula after she tells Mai to leave her and Zuko alone to talk. 4) In The Beach, Mai tells Azula to "leave her alone" while around the camp fire and proceeds to hug Zuko later on.

[@anniegros598]

I think, just based on every interaction I’ve seen with mai and azula, mai really doesn’t fear azula at all. I do think that there is more to their interaction in the beach episode though. Like, I agree with you, but I think there’s more as well.

[@kagani6202]

Lol Dude, I swear you’re on every reaction channel..

[@tteious]

@@kagani6202 hahaha I like to see the reactions to a couple of specific shows

[@cosmiclatte2900]

Not to mention that Mai didn't try to stop Sokka and Toph when they left with the Earth King and Basco

[@madelynwintrick7577]

Damn these are good catches

[@Madara-cu3gj]

I love how Zuko's form changed after he learned the dancing dragon technique.

[@sirmel11]

It did? That's great attention to detail.

[@leigh-anjohnson]

His whole demeanor while fire bending changed. It's beautiful character writing through action

[@GamerGrovyle]

And he's not making sounds anymore either.

[@wildfire9280]

@@GamerGrovyle breathing instead of flexing every time he firebends

[@billbill6094]

He has more dance moves because he's freer. In the first two seasons he instinctually knew every time he was cornered to do some B Boy stuff, but now that he knows Firebending is life and is free of the Fire Nations expression restructive teaching, he goes all out. Also, he now truly realizes Fire bending comes fron the breath since it too represents life. He's learned from his Uncle and the Dragons who taught his Uncle.

[@redviper6805]

The look on Ty Lee’s face during the tense confrontation between Mai and Azula was that of a child when parents argue. Psychologically a long, long fuse has been lit in Azula’s mind. It still amazes me how the writers can apply comic relief in unlikely scenes. Team Sokka’s attempt to start a riot and how it’s really done cracks me up😂

[@javencummins1426]

I must be one weird child because I would laugh when my parents fought. I still laugh at conflict...

[@cybergeek11235]

fuse ain't that long, man...

[@PxndaCakes]

Copy and pasted this, huh?

[@zzyzx_001]

Best girl Ty lee casually backflips the same distance that azula has to rocket jump to clear... I love how op the nonbenders in this show are XD

[@bbittercoffee]

She trained her whole life to do shit like that, didn't she? I'm pretty sure Azula was just showing off at that point, and she jumped WAY too early (the gondola wasn't even on screen when she jumped, and we could see before Sokka's group left that the space between each of them isn't much more than 3-5 meters), while Ty lee jumped at the correct timing, so she didn't have to hover in the air, it's just that in that particular scene it looked MUCH further because of how it was done (not saying I could do that, jumping from a rounded square made of metal to another while above a boiling lake is pretty scary, not to mention how slippery the water vapor must make it be)

[@gunchar06]

Ehhh well Ty Lee does it best, but Zuko and actually also Azula herself can approach these kind of jumps even without fire-jets.

[@allison8654]

a popular theory is that ty lee is of air nation descent, and her incredible acrobatic skills are partially due to that. her eyes are grey and if you take away her hair, her face looks remarkably like aang’s

[@sundeepparhar1126]

@@allison8654 Well, if you look at the real world equivalents to the bending martial arts, Airbending's based on Baguazhang, the foremost of the Chinese 'Neijing' internal martial arts, which revolve around the mastery of spiritual, mental and chi-related aspects, and are developed by using 'neigong', or "internal exercises," as opposed to "external exercises" which develop physical, physiological aspects. As such, Ty Lee's air-bending heritage (confirmed by the creators), and air-bending techniques, are the direct progenitors of her 'chi-blocking' martial arts style. And bending itself's just the external projection of chi to influence the four respective elements, by those with sufficient levels of mastery over it; non-benders still possess chi too, and can still attain mastery of its use, but they're limited to the Neijing internal martial arts (in the case of Master Piandao, and to a lesser extent Sokka and Zuko, the Wudang Sword technique). Which is why Ty Lee, as a non-bending chi master, is arguably even more capable of defying the laws of physics, when it comes to her strength, speed, agility and durability, than Zuko and Azula are.

[@jackcurtis3437]

Mai's quote saying she loves Zuko more than she fears Azula is near word for word how Azula thinks her own mother thinks of her, thats why she had such a reaction since it was really another punch to an open wound she's still got.

[@curtiscj3087]

You get it . I feel like azula was neglected as a child by her mother . I like to think because she was a troublesome child and showed more character traits of her father . Being mean , ambitious and emotionless

[@atiqahdiyana5665]

​@curtiscj3087 I feel like it's less neglect and more that Azula was manipulated by her father agaisnt her mother and Zuko. From Zukos memories their mother encouraged them playing together and scolded zuko in equal measure yo Azula if he did something wrong. I think their mom had to put in a little more effort to protect zuko from ozai and ozai used it to create an us vs them mentality in azula

[@JeromeProductions]

Damn!

[@idkmyusername1677]

Azula: Because I'm a people person. *1 month Earlier* Azula: Because...It's so sharp.

[@cryingtomatohead8626]

She can read people to gage their weaknesses but she has no social skills.

[@izumin_cat1867]

Lmao

[@kittypeanut4102]

@@cryingtomatohead8626 ye

[@tb4l_jay17]

@@cryingtomatohead8626 ye

[@thelegendhimself.]

@@cryingtomatohead8626 the meaning of being a people person is "a person who enjoys or is particularly good at interacting with others." Doesn't have anything to do with being able to gauge people or anything like that.

[@codekisaro8030]

Sokka: I have to regain my honor Zuko: ah shit here we go again

[@paulcaridi4964]

24:58 They went from hating Zuko to being terrified he wouldn't make it out. That writing and character development.

[@OperationDeton8]

"Hey!... RIOT!!!!" Kills me every time 😂

[@jonahs92]

Reminds me of 2020 tbh

[@tb4l_jay17]

@@jonahs92 facts

[@hadlyasaid9554]

Covid be like: Hey... LOCKDOWN!!!

[@christiantwist3360]

Seriously 😂

[@youngizuku-]

Do you guys remember in the episode "The Guru" when Azula said: "It's terrible when you can't trust the people who are closest to you." ? In that moment Mai and Ty Lee looked at each other. Pretty ironic

[@Kidapollo92]

According to the "Avatar Extras" from this episode, the effects of the cooler cause most firebenders to lose their bending for about a week. Zuko has to be a very powerful firebender in order for the cooler to have no such effects on him, even with his breath of fire technique. Zuko used his breath of fire at the north pole. Zuko’s breath of fire in Book 1 v Book 3. I think it’s fair to say that in Book 1, he still hadn’t quite mastered proper breath control but, by Book 3, he has completely mastered it. Notice how in Book 3 Zuko takes very deep and controlled breaths designed to take in more oxygen while in Book 1 his breaths are very short and quick. Also notice the color of Zuko’s fire. In Book 1, Zuko’s breath of fire is red, meaning that he’s feeding less oxygen into his flame, making the fire somewhat cool. In Book 3, his flame is yellow, meaning that he’s able to feed more oxygen into his fire, which consequently makes his fire hotter. Zuko incorporates moves from the Dancing Dragon to block many fire blasts, including ones from Azula, showing that the Dancing Dragon is not just a novice firebending move but a very powerful form that can be used for defense and attack. Now, you can argue that this discrepancy has to do with the fact that in Book 1, Zuko was in the tundra. HOWEVER, in “The Boiling Rock,” Zuko was being kept in the Cooler, which was supposed to prevent firebending. Not to mention that when Chit Sang was in the Cooler before Zuko, we saw him shivering and evidently being very cold. Zuko, on the other hand…

[@hyronharrison8127]

Love you you beautiful human beings...going on a quest to find ur comments now!

[@Majin_Fuu]

Zuko is a beast...good on him for finding himself. Best wishes to you too fam

[@rivershen8954]

my question though is how long do they stay in there for? do they get fed anything?

[@Bondrewd__21]

@@rivershen8954if we take cooler as isolation rooms from real world, it’s based on decision of chief. Technically you get fed, but bare essentials and usually it take more than 24 hours.

[@zenith110]

I didn't notice this the first time, but Zuko is actually giving Sokka the "AND THEN WHAT?" Speech from Ba Sing Se, "They dont exactly have a bison daycare" -> "are we going to keep him in the tea shop?" (Paraphrasing)

[@billbill6094]

One detail I appreciate was Zuko's breath of fire. Iroh tells him it could save his life during the raid of the North Pole, and despite this he was shivering most of the time and was almost killed by the cold. This time, having mastered true fire and realizing firebending is both life and breath, he's not shivering at all or looking slightly uncomfortable in the cooler, even when Chit Sang, another firebender, looked like he might die from it.

[@TheSuperNats]

Jinsang low key ditched his girl and his buddy the second time around

[@chief8595]

Never thought about that, but you're totally right

[@indiae.2457]

Finally someone else who noticed this xD

[@MultiDiceman]

there was no time

[@tamaraiselviashok8760]

Lmao

[@AhavaMath]

I always think about this when I watch this episode

[@christopherbacon1077]

What Mai said: "I love Zuko more than I fear you." What Azula heard: "I love Zuko more than I love you" Because Azula can't tell the difference.

[@tareevah3119]

Hahahahaha she’s so jealous of the love Zuko has

[@kellywimer1042]

Your reaction to Ty Lee Chi blocking Azula...is EVERYTHING! And then we have the decline of Azula...can't wait to see your reactions.

[@AK-do9jw]

im still sad about azula like damn

[@ianignacio2941]

I just got that Mai: “I don’t need any protection” Zuko: “Believe me she doesn’t” ;)

[@isacast28]

Ty Lee: Hi.(:

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

Azula was using her lighting stance against Mai. She wasn’t just going to kill her, she was going to OBLITERATE her.

[@BobPantsSpongeSquare97]

I always wondered what Chit Sang did to end up in Alcatraz because Team Avatar probably let a hardened criminal back onto the streets lmao

[@casuallectures2655]

If I had to guess, based on how dude was quick to ditch his girlfriend and friend when he got another chance to escape, he was probably locked in for draft dodging or desertion

[@mariakal605]

I love that you noticed the difference in Zuko's firebending! It's so much more self-assured and strong, and less like spurts of anger. It's one of the coolest things, watching the way the animators were able to include nuances and little details in his character development like that.

[@notsyntiq]

These 2 episodes are two of my favourite episodes of all time. Sokka and Zuko are the best duo. You would never guess it, but the way they set it up is just *chefs kiss* Also. Fire benders are completely incapacitated in the cooler, however, Iroh taught Zuko a technique to keep his body warm. And if you remember, he explained how he learned how to redirect lighting using a water bending technique. The breathing technique used to keep his body warm is an air bending technique, which is also why Aang never gets cold, even with sleeping without a blanket

[@bbittercoffee]

Huh! That makes a lot of sense! I wonder what he learned by studying earth benders.

[@jaitdas3582]

@@bbittercoffee the strong stance that he advocates xD

[@buttonmash7073]

That gasp that Azula makes when TyLee stops her attack is one of the most satisfying sounds in the world.

[@krazytreRTM]

I love seeing the entire Mai + Ty Lee betrayal. It's so satisfying because their whole relationship was always Azula commanding them what to do and they just willingly did it (unless it was gross, or too much work for Mai), but the moment Azula was going to hurt Mai, Ty Lee reacted without even thinking about it. As a fan of Azula's character, it was a bittersweet moment to see this. Her companions were pretty much under her boot heel since the moment they were introduced. They've been with her since she recruited them. Now that they're gone she's got no one left aside from her in her team. The look of utter confusion on her face during the exchange between her and Mai just shows that she's really not that well equipped to handle situations like these. She's typically about the mission, and doing whatever it takes to complete the mission. Feelings? They're not something that she really picked up on.

[@OLGMC]

28:26 "Yo, the writing in this show!" 29:50 "The Meat of friendship!"

[@Lycanthromancer1]

A point to consider: compare and contrast Hakoda with Ozai. They are 100% polar opposites, emotionally. Hakoda is caring, nurturing, and is very open with his affection for his children, despite being forced to leave for several years. His children never, for one moment, doubted his love for them. He respects them and helps them grow to reach their potential, and he's very calm and considerate when it comes to their foibles, flubs, and fudge-ups, realizing why they (ie, Katara) are lashing out, and he takes it in stride, knowing they're in pain and helping them deal with it. His first reaction to seeing Sokka was to start crying and embrace him. He also trusted that his son had already come up with a plan to escape. Ozai, on the other hand, is a cold, calculating, manipulative, sociopathic, narcissistic user and abuser. He plays his children against each other, caring nothing for their feelings or well-being, except insofar as they can be used for his own gain. He punishes them for even perceived slights, no matter what the reasons behind them are. He crushes weakness, empathy, and disobedience, and has no qualms about immediately maiming and discarding them if they displease him in any way. Azula is exactly the kind of child I'd expect out of THAT particular fustercluck, and she doesn't disappoint. Honestly, it took an absolute miracle (read: Iroh) to keep Zuko even as even-keeled and well-balanced as he is.

[@doro5026]

That's why Iroh never gave up on dude. Because he knew that Zuko was already a good kid and he was just broken from his fucked up brother. Which is also why I think he went with Zuko after his banishment because he was given an opportunity to help him without the eyes of Odi- I mean Ozai on him.

[@showoutjay835]

Among Us creators watching Avatar Boiling Rock: There's an imposter in da prison. Among Us creators: WRITE THAT DOWN, WRITE THAT DOWN.

[@et3rnity999]

Thats what I was thinking

[@rebornjm]

damn beat me to it

[@mathies3598]

Innersloth

[@Laughing_Individual]

While the comment is funny, the real inspiration for Among Us was Space Station 13. Sorry to be that guy lol.

[@showoutjay835]

@@Laughing_Individual it's aight, good to know.

[@amaris152]

Sokka: My first girlfriend turned into the moon. Zuko: Thats rough buddy. One of the Best lines of ATLA

[@newsaxonyproductions7871]

Not really, but it is the best meme.

[@theawesomeman9821]

Princess Yue still Best Girl compared to Suki.

[@newsaxonyproductions7871]

@@theawesomeman9821 Tokka + Zuki

[@amaris152]

@@newsaxonyproductions7871 wait is zuki zuko and suki? Lol didn't know that was a ship most be from the comics since they barely talked in the show😅

[@newsaxonyproductions7871]

@@amaris152 exactly.

[@whyguitarguy1]

"I'll see myself out" LMFAO

[@animusswtor4822]

I love how roshi gushes over the writing the whole time and at the end just loses it „My man said the meat of friendship and family“ F“ing hilarious

[@brianm3160]

Azula's Mental health after this episode is dramatically declining

[@Shem409]

The iconic "Thats rough buddy" never gets old Also i cant be the only one who misses "Captainnn Planetttt"

[@eltiospike7672]

"That is quite hard and painful, friend" -Zuko

[@bbittercoffee]

"The previous phrase you just said is perceived by me much like an unpolished gem which is hard aroung the edges, person I recently met but am already making significant bonds with" -Zuko

[@shadowfoxx4]

The boiling rock is legit one of my favorite episodes That's rough buddy, the Suki fight, the Mai and ty Lee switch up, the whole thing is just amazing

[@angelsrageunleashed5441]

A classic episode just like literally almost every episode in this show.

[@jakestone_]

13:50 Zuko’s words just hit on a whole new level when you remember that he had to capture someone who was missing and considered dead for a 100 years, and he still wouldn’t give up. Real og

[@XxdextriousxX]

I love how as soon as Azula enters the scene y’all are shaken up 😭 I’m glad y’all enjoy her villainous entertainment. She was always on they necks! And then her girls betraying her was just **chefs kiss**

[@nikoepstein3959]

This episode is nothing but straight 🔥

[@sirmel11]

best episodes of the series.

[@superawesome5780]

In my opinion these two episodes are the best of Season 3 excluding The Avatar and The Firelord. They gave us perhaps the funniest line of the entire series. "That's rough buddy." never fails to make me laugh.

[@sirmel11]

These are the best of the series for me.

[@boodyjacob9322]

"You're wasting your time. That's not one of them." "How do you know?" "Because i am a people person." *Screams in fanboying*

[@UncannyAura]

14:34 Lupa's face says it all! It's almost like he was in the boat with him and Lupa's just like "You fucked up bro! Why did I agree to escape with you!?" xD

[@_Sukojo]

Sokka: “My first gf turned into the moon” Zuko: “That’s rough buddy” Best conversation in all of ATLA and you can’t change my mind

[@lucaaz14]

*most popular and circlejerked conversation. Better conversations: Toph and iroh all Zuko and irohs conversations Sokka and toph conversation Etc

[@jaitdas3582]

Better conversation Aang to Momo: Brrrrrmm Bmm Bmm Brrrrmm Bmm Bmm

[@marquisemoore1226]

@@lucaaz14 wahhhhh?

[@kittypeanut4102]

@@jaitdas3582 wow, that's so deep

[@rowanjoy419]

Tai Lee technically said: I love Mai more than I fear you Azula Nobody talking about that When people say that love is a weakness, hahaha. Love is the only thing that keeps you standing in the face of danger.

[@housekinokuni903]

3 years later but the last line reminded me of Lana del Rey's Cherry

[@mikkosimonen]

Mei: "I don't need any protection." Zuko: "Trust me, she doesn't." Dang, Mei likes it RAW!

[@maryamhamza9413]

The avatar fandom calls Mai Azula and Ty Lee ozais angels

[@dishaaithal1223]

Zuko : gets caught trying to cover for his friend meeting up with his girl Ty lee : betrays the whole fire nation and Azula by supporting her friend to save her man Friendship goals

[@thenonexistinghero]

It's more like she didn't want her 2 best friends to fight to the death. Even if she hated one of her best friends.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Look at Ty Lee situation here: One of her friend is The Princess of Fire Nation and she's also a prodigy who's not only can create blue fires but also can produce lightning. She's also smart, calculated, cunning and fearless. Her other friend is the daughter of a government who's very skills at knives. If you look closely, Azula look like she wants to direct lightning to Mai and Mai has prepared to throw her knife or kunai to be precise. So, Ty Lee is either watching one of her friend died by a lightning or one of her friend died by a sharp weapon on her heart probably. So, Chi-blocking Azula is the smart decision since Azula is too dangerous.

[@chunkalunkin2000]

People: I'm fed up of seeing that's rough buddy Avatar fans: That's rough buddy

[@anthonydean1743]

This was when Zuko found out he had a ride or die women all along.

[@Kidapollo92]

This episode was part of an event called "Countdown to the Comet". The new episodes of Avatar began airing on July 14, starting with "The Western Air Temple", followed by "The Firebending Masters", The Boiling Rock parts one and two, "The Southern Raiders", "The Ember Island Players", and finally Sozin's Comet parts one through four. This is the first and only episode where only one type of bending is featured, namely firebending. The other bending arts appear only in the opening sequence. Zuko and Mai's exchange about Mai needing protection was a nod to their past relationship. Normally, when Azula bends blue fire, it cools off to orange fire after a few seconds. However, when she was firebending on the gondola, the fire retained its blue color, even when it burned out. The "Previously on Avatar" section for this episode is the longest of all episodes in seasons two and three. This is the last episode in which Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee are seen together. This is one of the only episodes in which Ty Lee is shown fighting, but is unsuccessful at chi blocking her opponents due to the latter evading her attacks. This is the only episode with no credit for Dee Bradley Baker.

[@isaiascanete6651]

"I'm Never happy" "That's rough buddy" I really wished we get to see more of this Zuko. Also Ty Lee wrecking Azula is one of the best moments of the show

[@Kidapollo92]

Sokka mentioned that his first girlfriend turned into the moon, referring to Yue. This was the first episode in the series in which Zuko called any members of Team Avatar by their real names. He spoke Sokka and Appa's names out loud, and he wrote Aang's name in a letter. The scene in which Sokka tries to kiss Suki in his disguise is similar to the way Suki approaches him in her security guard uniform and kisses him in "The Serpent's Pass". Zuko used his breath of fire technique to keep warm, like he did in "The Siege of the North, Part 1". In "The Day of Black Sun, Part 2: The Eclipse", Aang was the one who decided to keep attacking, while in this episode, Sokka said it was he who made the decision. Sokka may feel responsible as it was his decision to let Aang make the choice. One of the pirates from "The Waterbending Scroll" and "The Waterbending Master" exits the gondola before Hakoda. This was also referenced when two guards were discussing the new prisoners while Sokka and Zuko were in the cooler. Zuko saying that Iroh once said that he never thinks things through is a reference to "Lake Laogai".

[@riezznaid]

Okay, detail.. more to know

[@pwojo9776]

Looking back, this was the start of Azula's descent into madness.

[@midnight4956]

4:32 “That’s rough buddy.” One of the best line delivered in the whole show.

[@loganspradley6918]

That whole interaction between azula, Mai, and Ty Lee at the end is my favorite part of the entire series. When Azula gasps after getting chi blocked, I get chills. It’s the first time she’s been completely blindsided and unprepared for a situation. And then my absolute least favorite line.. “the meat of friendship and fatherhood” happens to also be in this episode so it’s a catch 22🤷🏻‍♂️

[@zaanredelinghuys191]

12:28 Zuko took Uncle Iroh's teachings to heart about drawing strength from other elements in book 2 chapter 9 "bitter work". In season 1 finale before Zuko swam in the ice water, Iroh told him that airbenders can keep themselves warm with just their breathing. Zuko must have started learning techniques from other elements, which is why he was able to still firebend after being kept in the cooler.

[@MelCapone30]

2:44 “Nigga if u steal my sky bison for your bull shit”😭😭😭😭

[@maliasandy]

28:45 Sheera's voice was hilarious lol 29:05 Love her reaction. She was so satisfied.

[@checkmate9099]

“That’s rough buddy” one of Zuko’s best lines

[@MyCarnageExtreme]

Only now I realized Mai's line for Zuko, saying that he should have at least looked her in the eyes before breaking her heart. Then, when he locked her, they have that little moment staring at each other.

[@kumbi8368]

Mei: "I don't need protection" Zuko: Hehe..

[@elli4554]

I just noticed Zuko’s cute smile when he sees Katara and Sokka hugging their father🥰

[@jellalfernandes1309]

Me too it's so heartwarming❤

[@kaijingarou6526]

I didn't realize in my first watch but seeing him so happy for them instead of being jealous of them not having a shithead father was amazing. Really big of him and showing of what kind of person he truly is.

[@Sashangle1]

"I love Zuko more than I fear you" I love Mai and Ty Lee's betrayal scene

[@salvos4154]

I like how they referenced other shows when A:TLA is older than most of them. Thanks for the great reaction lol

[@jaredgooding7748]

"Forget about controlling my anger. Let's riot!" Has me 💀💀💀 everytime

[@chilibreath]

That weird meat analogy line is classic Sokka. I mean, earlier when Chit Seng caught them plotting: Sokka: The only thing we're hatching is...an egg?

[@sharsasuke01]

To be fair Azula and Mei could have both killed each other. If this wasn't a kids show she would literally be murdering everyone with each knife throw.

[@bbittercoffee]

With the precision she shows? Yeah! Kinda happy she didn't, not only because I was able to watch this as a kid, but also because not killing someone, not even hurting them directly, but still incapacitating them is VERY difficult, hurting/killing would be so much easier, but it goes to show how good and precise she is.

[@chance757]

right! mai is so slept on and doesn’t get nearly the amount of respect she deserves. the girl is lethal.

[@TheSuperNats]

Lightening Beats Throwing a Knife

[@chance757]

@@TheSuperNats it does but azula isn’t ozai, she charges to get her lightning. i’m pretty sure a knife could take her before she has time to strike? we’ll never know at this point

[@gunchar06]

Azula's chance of killing Mai was at least 95%, Mai's chance of killing Azula was at best 5%. Even without going into the comics has Azula way to good reflexes, even Sokka managed to counter Mai's attack with his sword after all.

[@kamronspencer4910]

Got give it to the warden at least he meant it when he said he’d rather boil in the lake then let the record be broken.

[@0DeathTheKid15]

What i really love about Ty Lee's betrayal is at the moment she hits Asula the first time you can see one of the rare moments were she looks angry. Sadly you dont see the frame here because of the cut but her expresion tells everything. Also after Azula tumbled down you see her expresion of disbelieve. She was suprised of herself that she took action and i love thouse small details in Avatar.

[@montecarlo8029]

It came to me that Mai was going for the kill with her last blade. She was waiting for the right time and to aim precisely. Her and Azula were both aiming to kill each other. In Mai’s case she was in self-defense. Ty Lee saved both of their lives although it meant betraying Azula 🤯

[@alyy892]

„You miscalculated i love Zuko more than i fear u“ EPIC! And Ty Lee‘s BETRAYAL?? Also in the fighting scene u can see Azula‘s respect towards Sokka and him being a non bender. She doesn’t underestimates him due to her best friends being non bender and both of them take town whole bending armys within seconds. Also the betrayal was so well thought out ! We knew it since season 2 that there was something coming up. Also the prison scene witj Mai and Zuko was so powerful due to her telling him „u could’ve at least looked me in the eye when u ripped my heart out“ and seconds later he looks into her eyes before leaving her.

[@rickypurdy4995]

Roshi's laugh at the "meat of friendship" was almost as good as J.K. Simmons's wheeze 🤣😂

[@jayceeg168]

I’ve never clicked so fast😂

[@HipHopGeek1984]

Big facts

[@derekmoore3095]

facts

[@knganarxhy]

Dude fucking same, the moment it popped up I pressed it, a nigga felt like a dragon ball character with that reaction time

[@tamaraiselviashok8760]

Yep😂

[@idkmyusername1677]

I wonder where Chitsang's girlfriend and bestfriend are. What if they didn't even know he escaped?

[@jaitdas3582]

He said fuck that I ain't getting caught with those fools again

[@theonlykingA]

Right?! It was his fault the were caught and he just peaced out.

[@gunchar06]

That was the actually biggest betrayal in that episode XD.

[@martinvillareal4409]

Zuko’s quoted “that’s rough buddy” was the best quotes ever in atla series

[@spittafs2758]

Absolutely died at 25:44 . She said “and Suki been training in the yard” 💀💀💀

[@jasonf7072]

9:48 “How did you know who I am” Not only is he the prince of the fire nation, but he also has a distinctive scar on his face yet he is somehow surprised that he’s recognizable 🫤

[@benjaminburnette7300]

Wait until they see "The Southern Raiders." One of my favorite episodes.

[@Boss_Isaac]

Ah yeah! They're gonna be in for a real treat!

[@bch7905]

Honestly it gets better with every rewatch! It might be one of my fave non-finale eps honestly-- just a lot to unpack there

[@gumballwatterson5037]

mine too

[@cyrojay1412]

yeah i noticed it too, Since Zuko learned from the dragons about proper Firebending, he stopped making this rage sounds when he firebends, he just breathes. as he was taught by Iroh on the First Episode Fire Power comes from the breath, not the muscles.

[@chefmellowd_tv]

That stare from mei is THEE most intense in the series

[@Sawamei]

sheera said ''how you got someone on your team that can keep you from bending'' I'm dying hahaha 😩 😂

[@Rensune]

"Take a bite out of the Silver Sandwich" Wat

[@ezool18]

there was a post on tumblr that actually pointed out something in the stand-off between mai and azula. it shows azula readying her bending, while mai flicks a knife out from her wrist. but if you notice azula's hands, she was about to shoot out electricity, meaning mai's knife would just act as a conductor, along with all the other hidden metal knives in her dress and sleeves. it was a really cool observation, i wish i could find the post itself that explains it better!

[@AntStorm5764]

And this is why Boiling rock is one of my fav ep from Avatar: the last Airbender Book 3

[@mariekano9730]

Hands down my favorite

[@arjunwali9885]

15 years later and "thats rough buddy" is still peak comedy

[@umapessoa240]

I love how we never find out what that prisoner they brought along did to end up arrested. For all they know they let a serial killer loose.