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[@urinternetmomash]

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[@omorfospolyomorfos]

girl you better start editing the ariana grande eternal sunshine reaction

[@panoskakouros]

Mom I was wondering if u maybe wanted to take a look at the legend of korra in case u haven't seen it already. In my opinion Korra>Aang. It would mean a lot to me if u started a series with each season

[@alphakytendo2505]

Idk if u heard it but season 2 AND season 3 are already anounced by netflix!

[@swigglyforce5215]

Air up is a scam but ok

[@farahanshaik8860]

Hey you should watch may December

[@Avatar_Yoshi]

"and the four guys that watch this channel" hell yeah, i got a shout out

[@thebestame3582]

Same brother 😂

[@MrWest900]

i am the 3th one 😂

[@guigatei]

and the 4th one here 🤣

[@johnsmooth1229]

Where does that leave me?

[@Lorenzoo214]

Guys she mentioned me 😏

[@Samara0-0Ray]

True balance is being a Suki Stan and an Azula Apologist

[@another_julia]

perfectly balanced. as all things should be

[@MainRapperACEsahi]

😂

[@sold4]

she just like me frfr

[@skiesc1606]

the true avatar

[@abcd-mo5mo]

me fr

[@biancacavazos1561]

Katara was robbed of her rage. Sokka lost his character growth. Aang had none of his childish joy and naivety that made all of their interactions and learning to work together sooo good. Zuko retained his sass, his pain, his rage, but his scar definitely needed some work, it looked like a birthmark.

[@alittlebitofme07]

I agree. They numbed down their character flaws a lot to kinda 'modernize' the characters, but the POINT is that they are FLAWS, ones that they have to overcome throughout the show. I feel like Katara is just super plain and basic now, Suki is no longer important for Sokka to think over his biases and it also makes her a generic love interest, and Aang is so much more mature and didn't even run away! It takes literally everything that made the characters complex and realistic to water them down to their basics. I don't think it's a bad show on itself, but with the sourse material that they had it could've been written better.

[@sandcarad]

You summed it up perfectly. I think the show was alright, but the character writing fell a bit flat for me. The production was incredible for sure though (but I was also lowkey annoyed how everything was so dark all the time)

[@Supernovice942]

You’re so right, the show was… ok. Not bad but just ok, with some very flat characters.

[@andrewvidmar3488]

god every thing doesnt have to be the same 1 trait missing for each character doesnt mean the characters are badly written man people are so picky this is a great show i cant wait for season 2 and 3

[@evan4192]

It was definitely much better than the movie and the graphics and visuals were the best part of this movie but the writing was alright at best

[@gabrielroque8438]

I reeeeally liked that they showed that iroh's story is not just roses. I mean, he and his son KILLED people, you know? I love the development

[@digiorno1142]

Actually Iroh didn’t kill people, in fact the entire city of Ba Sing Se had no idea it was under siege because the Dai Li kept it secret from the king and citizens. Everything was normal on the inside. I think the dialogue with the soldier and Iroh was pretty stupid because it makes no sense lore-wise.

[@wewenang5167]

DAI LI MADE THE POEPLE FORGET BUT THE SOLDIERS AND THE EARTH ARMY STILL HAVE TO FIGHT....YOU FORGET THE CITIZEN IS DIFFERENT THAN MILITARY..SAME IN REAL WORLD MILITARY IS THER OWN PEOPLE. DAI LI ONLY CONTROL THE PEOPLE AND THE PALACE THEY DONT CONTROL THE MILITARY. THE SEAGE OF BA SING SE IS CANON AND IROH'S SON DIDNT DIE BECASUE OF CHOKING ON HIS CHOPSTICK BUT BY FIGHTING EARTH BENDER ARMY LOL. IROH MIGHT NOT KILLED ANYONE BY HIS ONW BUT HE WAS THE GENERAL OF AN ENTIRE ARMY, ANY SOLDIERS WHO KILLED EARTH BENDER ARE ALSO HIS FAULT!@@digiorno1142

[@wewenang5167]

YOU PROBABLY NEED TO READ THE COMIC...THE CREATOR SAID THE COMIC ARE THE REAL CANNON! @@digiorno1142

[@butterflymage5623]

@@digiorno1142 I disagree, the secret police keeping the war a secret doesn’t equate Iroh not killing people. It’s a war, and I understand that in the cartoon all the death that happened was past tense that doesn’t mean Iroh didn’t kill people. It also absolutely keeps up with the lore.

[@digiorno1142]

@@butterflymage5623 Killing another soldier as a soldier in war is not the same as just straight up killing someone. My point is that he didn’t just maliciously kill people like starving out a city. The citizens inside had no idea a war was even happening because of the dai li. Also no it does not keep up with the lore at all. The city would not have to “ration food.” Ba Sing Se is completely self sustaining from the inside, even the farms and such are inside the main outer walls. The dai li kept everything a secret even from the king, only the generals on the walls knew of the war.

[@elijahtate9103]

The cabbage guy is the same man who voices him in the anime

[@ilyachap]

but it’s not an anime

[@peacefulsoul8612]

that is so cool

[@chrisluzonofficial]

@@ilyachapA:TLA, the animated series…is lowkey look at as an anime…so what do you mean babes? 😅

[@chrisluzonofficial]

@@ilyachapanime can also just be used as a short term for “animated series”

[@grantdoleman1265]

@@chrisluzonofficial we use the word Anime to refer to Japanese animation, since ATLA is not Japanese, it’s not an anime, yes it’s animated and it can be anime inspired it’s still not an anime. If you call it an anime you are using the Japanese word for cartoons to call a cartoon a cartoon in Japanese it’s weird and I just confused myself typing this

[@austinpena5605]

Zuko's and Iroh's story is the best thing about this show. Literally had me tearing up multiple times

[@keepyourselfsafe1386]

Same! They've actually made so many interesting changes but the writing of the dialogue and lack of direction that the actors seem to have been given is stunting the show for me.

[@rosymess]

same! Zuko’s storyline & portrayal was my favorite

[@12CANTMATTER]

Agree

[@nailinthefashion]

Yeah once I got to the Blue Spirit I was like nodding, pointing at the screen, tearing up, saying you really did that part SPECIFICALLY…

[@bris_art]

I freaking looooved the compassion take! Like im rooting for Zuko's character development when he realizes his Father's methods dont define him!...but not Zuko coming for Aang😂

[@irissupercoolsy]

The Zuko guy is suuuuch a good actor. He portrays the feelings so good.

[@modelotimefooooo1853]

not just that but hes got the background in MMA to act out his own stunts too!

[@giovannirafael5351]

I actually found him a horrible actor so truly to each their own opinion

[@hotcheerros]

he nails the baby boy vibes I just wanna give him a hug 🥺

[@solunastra9497]

@@giovannirafael5351yeah, mediocre at best.

[@nox1505]

“It’s not jet, isn’t it?” THE WAY I CACKLED

[@nickelcobalt2966]

ash: "I'll try not to spoil too much" also ash 5min later: "so basically in season 2 and 3..."

[@sophieeiguess210]

fun fact: cabbage merchant is THE cabbage merchant from the animated!!!! same voice actor

[@nyxldx]

I didn't know it was the same! that's so cool that they let him act his scene in the show too

[@sophieeiguess210]

@@nyxldx had no idea either until literally the other day!! and i finished the series so i just think its a perfect nod to the animated 🥰🥰

[@sophieeiguess210]

@@Vagana.party.yeah! it’s THE cabbage merchant!!! i hope in seasons 2 and 3 we get a couple odd cameos from some of the other voice acting cast

[@CaptainCJ97]

So cool

[@rphlzr6951]

WHERE IS PART 2 SIS, I'M DETERIORATING AND IT'S STILL NOT HERE, I NEED IT TO SURVIVE 😭😭😭😭

[@linneaburke9934]

FOR REAL

[@clarafaria6613]

okay....we won't complain about Katara (my queen) BUT can we complain about the writing of HER in this? Cuz gurl...I have WORDS

[@queenkatara7861]

15:23 “There will be no slander on this channel for Queen Katara.” I appreciate the love and support, Mother. 💜

[@bharathi2128]

donatella VERSACE 💜

[@MiArcangel]

Katara is great, The actress isn't good as katara, sorry not sorry

[@Matt-kr9bo]

@@MiArcangel I think she could be great. The script didn’t give her much to work with

[@KillStealMusic]

@@Matt-kr9botrue. She just needs to be like she is im interviews,

[@anablanco7879]

The problem I have with Katara isn’t that she constantly talks about her mom. The problem I have is that she acts like she’s the only one who lost her mom when she had a whole ass brother.

[@parmisiguess]

the visuals are fantastic so i think what’s missing in this live action is the spark of the characters that we love so much. like for example with katara, she’s missing her iconic rage that was a big part of her character. with aang, he’s way too serious. and i get that the live action is more serious and that’s completely ok, but it’s taken away from aang being who he is, a kid who wants to have fun, while simultaneously trying to learn to be the avatar and not losing what’s left of his childhood. zuko on the other hand is absolutely perfect imo!

[@pau-nn1dw]

Wdym about aang not having fun? He's literally crying because he didn't want to be an avatar😭 and just goof around. Tf do you want aang to do? Smile while fighting? I think what aang was doing was Good in this show, he was showing that he likes to just goof around but at the same time trying to be responsible as an avatar. Y'all are brainwashed by those haters in the internet

[@parmisiguess]

@@pau-nn1dw lmao that’s not what i meant? i’m not talking about aang before the 100 years. i’m talking about after. like how he was during his journey. i still really liked him in the live action, i’m not hating nor “brainwashed”. just pointing out what i noticed

[@genius4426]

I think this was what was missing for me. I couldn't quite pin point it but I just felt like something from their acting was missing and this must have been it. Zuko did do excellently though, I really saw his character come through in the show. Even uncle Iroh

[@bris_art]

U hit all the nails on all the heads!

[@chelscara]

@@pau-nn1dwshow Aang having fun. Like I’m the animated series. He’s literally always finding ways to goof off. You’re just being purposefully obtuse as a strange defense.

[@TheFinalSmash]

Given how much negativity I've seen toward this series - the nicest reactions tend to be "it's okay I guess, but not as good as the original" - it's really refreshing to see someone who was a fan of the original and is also loving this version. I can't wait to see you tackle the rest of this season!

[@ammonite0257]

Live action just wasn’t up to par.

[@shisurvives2635]

​@@ammonite0257live action will never live up to animation. You have to view it differently with a sense of nostalgia to enjoy or properly. Constantly comparing it to the original will get you nowhere

[@ammonite0257]

@@shisurvives2635 if it will never live up to the animation, then why even make it? Seriously. They already treat animation like it’s “for kids”, but when they try to adapt it, it has dumbed down the writing as if it’s a kids show. And some of y’all are giving it too much lee way for what is an adaption of an already proven story

[@SoulTouch-rw7ip]

​@@shisurvives2635it's not even about that,the writing and directing of this was just so shit

[@mariebergeron-larose2572]

Refreshing commentary yes, but still... The scenario was often badly written, acting wasn't always the best, far from it for some... I mean, I wanted to believe it would be so good but we shouldn't kid ourselves, it just wasn't.

[@emetdara2999]

Finally, a true fan of the original series who is also able to appreciate this live-action remake for what it is. I am not a fan of live reviews but I love that you enjoyed this because there are many things to love about this show.

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

+emetdara2999 EXACTLY

[@lisa.222]

As a fan we also were trying to be open minded but some things just didn't stick

[@tanii7813]

What did you enjoy ? Everyone I know ( many have never seen the cartoon ) where bored out their minds !? No character emotions or grow, drama scenes are weird .. always just talking instead of showing the emotion or showing what the person is going through.. So I genuinely ask what was there to enjoy ? Maybe we missed some deep magic in the netflix show?

[@emetdara2999]

@@tanii7813 Perhaps you guys are in the minority because not only did the show do phenomenally well, but it has also been renewed for a 2nd and *3rd* season. And before you respond hastily, kindly google these publicly available facts. I have no doubt that you and many others who don't like it have genuine concerns. I believe, your reviews will be taken into consideration by the showrunners for the forthcoming seasons.

[@danemiller4852]

I dont think this happiness lasts very long...

[@Jai_dinn]

I hope Toph is done justice 🙏

[@mrwatermelo50]

basing my opinion solely on that :^) hope they dont mush to much of her in one Episode

[@hectorsumaoang2320]

it needs to be 2-3 episodes at least and they should expand the episodes for one season into 14 or 16 😭​@@mrwatermelo50

[@Alexanderthegreat159]

Probably not. They took whole character arts away from sokka and aang. They're taking away entire reasons for certain stories so they'll probably not be there. Like Suki humbling sokka and changing his sexism to eventually becoming a leader in season 3. That's not going to happen. Hell aang is already devoted to becoming the avatar when the whole reason the show started was because he was running away from his responsibilities and he was wanting to go on adventures stuff. Nope that's not part of his character anymore. It looks amazing but it's a dumpster story otherwise

[@gingerdog8203]

​@@Alexanderthegreat159"the whole character arc" with suki being one episode

[@muffinqueen6338]

heard that they are making her not blind anymore cus "we dont want to be offensive twords blind people."

[@carrieknief7490]

"I was about to say something so inappropriate... Lemme go ahead and say it." 😂

[@nhilam6492]

ITS BEEN MONTHS PLEASE FINISH THE SERIES IM WAITING 😭😭😭😭

[@asuki1012]

lol same

[@Raajur]

There's some TERRIBLE fucking people commenting on the fire nation girls instagrams and socials, fat shaming and shit. That stuff needs to be called out.

[@aalllllllexx]

33:34 tbf kyoshi is also over 7 feet tall she's not just a regular adult

[@Moondragon1821]

The biggest of any Avatar!

[@curtiszyr]

Kiyoshi is 6’5

[@thesparrr1299]

I love feeling so seen by Ash calling out the “like 4 guys who watch the channel” lol

[@wiiplaya25]

we out here

[@theoacean]

I guess I'm number 3

[@paddyq3235]

Me too man 😭

[@PatrickBoyda]

Gotta jump in the thread above bro, roll call under @Avatar_Yoshi's comment

[@brittanyjohn6174]

I love how Danny plays the mechanic, and I remember one episode of abed says how he had a dvd copy of avatar in the show… I can’t help but feel Danny loves the actual show!

[@Moondragon1821]

I haven't seen Community in forever, but I love this. xD I feel like Danny had to have been so excited to take part in this. xD

[@somewittyfella5118]

My feelings of concern started as soon as we saw the Southern Air Temple in episode 1. Watching the reveal that Aang's people are all dead in the original shocked me as a kid. I feel like by showing it right off the bat takes away the mystery, and later on tragedy, of the situation. This raised the stakes big time, it showed the Fire Nation wasn't screwing around.

[@abikyy]

I get the complaint, I do, but for 8 episodes I feel like it wouldn’t have made sense anywhere else tbh

[@butterflymage5623]

Did…did seeing the fire nation literally kill them not show they were screwing around? Also, there’s only 8 episodes.

[@Calle.Hutch..]

I think the violence also makes the live action not really appropriate for kids. It was hard enough for me to watch it as an adult, that would’ve been traumatizing as a kid.

[@butterflymage5623]

@@Calle.Hutch.. depends on the kid. I was playing mortal kombat and watching OG dragon ball before they censored it.

[@taylorangel11]

daddy issues showing in the first 32 secs mother 😭🖤

[@julieriad9011]

a whole hour long?? oh we are getting FED today

[@taylorsrep13]

Yes we are Julie!

[@swiftie_livie_joshie_brinafan]

stop not the ice spice "you thought I was feeling u" had me dying the tounge- 😭💀😭😭😭😭💀💀💀

[@swiftie_livie_joshie_brinafan]

33:11 *

[@nicheinterests]

If Zuko has been studying the Avatars and writing his book, how hasn't he heard about Roku's daughter 🧐

[@ArtByDesign80]

46:42 Rufio, the leader of Lost Boys in Hook, was played by Dante Basco…who also voiced Zuko in the original Avatar.

[@Moondragon1821]

Rufio! Rufio!

[@SallyB_23]

holy shit for real??? that's amazing!!

[@mharb_10]

“And to the four guys who watch this channel…” I’ve never felt so seen in my life, thank you.

[@zhulimoon46]

Suki should not have taken the make up off, bc in the animated show we were so surprised that it was Suki before the Serpent's pass! Now, we will just be like: oh Suki nice instead of SUKI YAY OMG WHAT

[@_blackbirdz_1743]

Please when will part 2 come out, we need it ToT

[@squirlywirl]

Katara went from a passionate girl with fire, drive, kindness and compassion to a soggy white bread.... These writers better be counting their days...

[@MiArcangel]

She's passionate as a tree trunk😅

[@rustybroomhandle]

Wishing the writers would die because you did not like a character? Come on, grow up.

[@terrellthaddies7867]

It's not that deep

[@maryf720]

@@rustybroomhandle That could mean counting their days that they remain employed, not alive.

[@rustybroomhandle]

@@maryf720 Totally true, but the internet has made expect the worst, unfortunately.

[@camryn7023]

42:45 I’m glad you brought this up because I have been SAYING THIS… it’s exactly how I feel and everyone on tiktok is bashing the poor girl. A literal promotion video they were on on tiktok had to mute there comments because people wouldn’t shut up

[@adelislaboy]

the way me and ashley have had the exact same reactions to EVERYTHING😭 i did not go into the show thinking ill like get while getting goosebump every couple of scenes😭😭

[@voyager451]

please do the next 4 episodes!

[@mediaconsumer7468]

The Netflix adaptation had great visuals. They did Katara so dirty.

[@littlesparrow303]

Yep & she’s one of my favorite characters 😔

[@maysencosta913]

No where near how dirty they did Bumi though

[@TheAfricanGrey]

@@maysencosta913 Lmao fr. That ain’t even Bumi tbh. They made up a whole other character. 💀

[@littlesparrow303]

@@maysencosta913 true!! I was upset on how they changed him & Aang realizing him so fast instead of keeping it a mystery til the end

[@MiArcangel]

This Katara have the emotions of a tree trunk😢💔

[@aestrology_]

As a hardcore avatar stan. The first movie was a shit show, Netflix was..better but it still could never compare. They’re missing something with this but I can’t figure out exactly what. It’s just missing something

[@kuivia]

Well, they removed sokkas character growth, katarra (from the 4 episodes i've watched) is kinda just there.. and Aang actor and writing is kinda meh 😅😅 does any of these ring true for you?

[@PatriceLancaster69]

IMO you have to remember it's an adaptation not a recreation, a lot of things don't translate as well for live action Netflix which is why changes are made and I think they did a good job at that and it's an enjoyable watch.

[@zenism490]

it's the acting for me.... Idk they're amazing and they're still growing but the acting is meh... also, Kataras character should be "motherly" "stern" etc. the Netflix somehow erased that part of Katara who feisty for her loved ones. She's too soft for me. Sokka was horrible and not funny.

[@aestrology_]

@@kuiviayea that’s probably it lol, that and I feel like they don’t have the same character dynamics. Like they’re kids, where’s the goofy unseriousness we love???

[@Mr.-Roybot]

It’s the writing and short season. If it was a 12 or 13 episode season then it could have been better

[@littlesongbird1376]

I haven't watched the show yet, but I do feel like people should cut Elizabeth (Azula's actor) some slack. She has some EXTREMELY BIG shoes to fill, they all do. Azula is literally psychotic, and living up to not only the original voice actor's portrayal, but also the animation where they contort the face and body in ways that are unnatural, is very hard. Let's not forget her final fight scene.👀

[@darao.4907]

also the scenes she has here literally do not exist in the show she she’s kinda going from scratch for this part

[@bumbabees]

i honestly feel like she couldve done a pretty decent job if they just gave her better lines and direction. i think that for all of them, tbh. the actors themselves arent that bad, the writing and directing is just god awful.

[@littlesongbird1376]

@@bumbabees I agree 100%. I saw Kiiawento (not sure if I spelled that right) in Anne with an E and she was phenomenal. She has a lot of emotional depth and a wide range to her acting skills, it makes me sad that she isn't able to showcase that in this show.

[@bumbabees]

@@littlesongbird1376 ive heard a lot of people say that. its such a shame. i can see from the few arguments she has with sokka, she CAN emulate that iconic katara rage and emotion. if only theyd let her :/

[@ajmeaey]

Aang going out for a midnight fly instead of full on running away from his responsibilities in fear completely crumbled the starting point for Aang's character and I don't know why they chose to do that 😭

[@alexandershaw5603]

28:30 There's only 4 guys that watch this channel? Hey to the other 3!!

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

+alexandershaw5603 That makes me 5

[@littlefyre1446]

​@@thealjohnsonshow2188that makes me 6 😂

[@CrystalsGal0re]

Let me be the 7th up in here🤩

[@snickbiordking5748]

MAKE ME 8TH 😔🙏

[@romankarol5370]

as a straight guy viewer, it's lonely out here lol

[@cofaloopolo2616]

35:22 Ashley said "not the bowing back... i'll get lower i'll get lower"🙇🏻‍♀️ Ashley mic "let me help that for you" ☄️

[@sukiiful]

i finished watching the first season today and catching up on all channels I'm subbed to that did a video about it and i love your part 1 sooo much. you are just having fun and enjoying it, just like I did! you pointing out all the goods while acknowledging flaws without shitting on the whole show. like a true internet mom! thanks for sharing your enjoyment and i can't wait for part 2!!

[@lttpgames3901]

Why do I keep workin 80 hours a week and coming back to you not reacting to the second half

[@rhaelicent]

Ashley’s reaction to Kyoshi & Kyoshi warriors is SO MEEEE

[@PossiblyKayla]

“Reminds me of Hook, with Robin Williams” AND DANTE BASCO 🔥🔥🔥

[@dewerdie]

ma'am i need pt 2 already

[@afiefswift5403]

It's always fascinating to watch your reaction. You pull the pop card reference every time that always got me. Queen, make sure to continue the last 4 episodes as well.

[@dalayneejo]

personally i thought the acting and the visuals were really good, but the writing was very subpar and ended up trimming a good chunk of the meat off of all the characters and what made them (and the show) so lovable in the first place. it felt like throughout the season they were so focused on trying to convince the audience that a live action remake has potential and not enough time focusing on actually making it charming and worth falling in love with in the way that the animated version did. in other words, it was a lot of assuring the audience “don’t worry, we have muscles we can flex” and not enough of actually flexing those muscles. i completely understand why the original creators decided to depart from this remake, but i also want to just say that aang’s acting in particular was incredible. there were multiple times throughout watching where even though the writing had me feeling some type of way, i had to stop and just go “damn what good acting though”

[@chrris10_productions62]

I feel like the most saddest part in the original and also the live action show but specifically the original is that Angs family and civilization gets wiped out and then he gets frozen in time as a child to only wake up a hundred years later with that closure of be able to help his people , waking up a hundreds later to complet strangers and learning how to navigate this new world without any guidance as a 100 year old kid is rlly sad .

[@nailinthefashion]

He probably felt a bit of amnesia too like when you’re not sure what day it is. But it didn’t matter, he just wanted to penguin sled since he’s happy go lucky. I would have been pissinggggggg

[@stayonce_quokka]

girl give us part 2 im beggingggg!! I was so happy that someone actually enjoyed the adaptation (cause everyone seems to just shit on it) and your reactions are amazing so i neeedddd part 2 😭😭

[@wordlife94]

Pls part 2

[@SLIPKNOTCRAZYBoi]

As a part of The Four I have to say we love and appreciate your channel ❤

[@kaygafane]

guess i'm part of The Four too... so same.

[@LittleMan27]

The Fire Nation is the best part about season one. Ozai playing on Azula’s insecurities so we get why she’s so obsessed in season 2 (instead of coming from nowhere), and Zuko & Iroh’s story. I love what the actor did with Zhao. I like the way they handled Sokka, he, Iroh & Zuko are the most accurate. I like that Bumi was mad that his friend, The Avatar, was gone when the world needed him so he held a grudge (like anyone would) and made him make tough decisions (but it’s Katara & Sokka to help Aang save Bumi proving he’s not doing it alone). And I like how they gave Suki more of a character than she ever had, having her wanting to see what was outside and Sokka “showing” her while still learning from the Kyoshi warriors. I also like the depictions of Jet, Roku, Kyoshi, Mai & Ty Lee in the few scenes they are in. It’s got its flaws, Katara mostly, a spirit knife?, Kuruk wasn’t necessary, Kyoshi seeing the future isn’t necessary as they need to learn waterbending, Katara vs Pakku could be a lot better, and Aang doesn’t learn waterbending.

[@Error-tr9ke]

I agree with this take. And I'm also happy Ash is hyping up Azula as well. The fact that some fans are dragging the actors for Azula, Mei and Ty Lee is just so embarassing and sad.

[@SallyB_23]

mama ash: omg I can't wait to see all the amazing character development for aang/katara/sokka the entire avatar fandom that's already seen the show: ...................who's gonna tell her👀

[@casualpotato44]

Zuko and Iroh are clearly the showrunners' favorites. The minor changes they did are great and so in line with their characters. Aang, Katara and Sokka on the other hand... All three are watered down versions. Aang lacks whimsy, wanting to goof around and he's all duty bound. Katara doesn't have her rage and passion---being the nagging yet loving mother of the group. Sokka gets all his development thrown out. The sexism element is a big deal as it is, but they also didn't really show him doing engineering machines, devising plans or strategies. They mentioned it once in the Omashu episode and didn't do anything with it. "Show, don't tell" not found.

[@RumbleBee1102]

Funny coincidence that I just rewatched you vid on the movie and thought "I wonder if/when she'll do the new one" Ash once again answering my prayers

[@Exichen]

GIRL WHERE IS PART TWO

[@phaedrasrevenge5807]

Ima need you to do a part 2 of this ❤️❤️

[@robertbishop5440]

Just wanted to say I'm one of the four guys that watch your channel and I love your content. You're awesome Ash, keep doing you! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@PsychoticPanda]

If you don’t directly compare this show to the original you will have a great time, you can definitely tell they did put a lot of love in this adaptation and I’m glad it’s getting 2 more seasons :)

[@dove3284]

Exactly! This was my first exposure to avatar and without anything to compare to, it was really fun

[@12maxoh]

Yeah, but truth is, it's an adaptation, if you won't respect the source material you might aswell change the name of the show.

[@camryn7023]

@@12maxohthey did respect it to a degree some changes were made bc of the translation to live action and some were for budget reasons. some changes honestly dk why tf they changed it

[@jellybonesmasterfue45]

@@dove3284please go watch the show

[@12CANTMATTER]

@@camryn7023they had no reason to change Katara the way they did. They said they took out some of the misogyny and then provided us with a watered down Katara.

[@Gelembfi]

Girl finish this series 😭😭

[@tophbfong]

i hope you post a part 2 reacting to the last 4 episodes!!! your video is super entertaining and seeing another avatar fan react to this show is super cool!!! absolutely love your reactions

[@valjbp]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO. i'll be seated for the whole hour. thanks internet momma

[@jaylovee444]

Ash babe, we want the eternal sunshine reaction 😭 but we’ll take this too love you! 🥰

[@isabellewilson1941]

It's SOOOO nice to see someone else enjoying this show - whatever technical gripes I have and maybe not all 100% perfect choices and some younger actors with smaller careers - I do really love the care that obviously went into it and I do hope people do try to appreciate the level they had to reach to even do this well! Edit: ommgggg I NEEED the reaction to the next FOUUURRRR episodes!!

[@kellymiley6493]

PLEASEEE watch the rest! your reactions have been my FAVORITE out of all that I've seen. I love how much fun you're having with it and how you've spent your time engaging with the live action instead of comparing it to the animated series the whole time. I'm an insanely big fan of the animated show and acknowledge that it is one of the best shows ever created, so I tried my best to divorce it from this series to give the live action a fair shake to do its own thing. It's near impossible to find other youtube reations that share in the same good faith. This was so fun to watch though!! I love how much you ate up Zuko's performance and JUST 👏 YOU 👏 WAIT 👏. It gets even better!! Ans honestly Azula is doing amazing. I'm apprehensive about how they're setting up her charcter so far but her actor is killing it. It'll be fun to see Ty Lee and Mai in action next season too.

[@l0velyjesse]

ASH PLEASSE PLEASEE DO A PART TWOOOO I LOVE YOUR REACTION TO THIS SERIESSSS IM ALSO A DIEHARD FAN OF THE ANIMATED SERIES AND WATCHING YOU REACT TO THE NEW LIVE-ADAPTAION IS LIKE WATCHING IT WITH YOUUUU

[@skylaralley2465]

If I could describe the live action version in one word, it would be impatient. They scrap a lot of the character flaws (Aang’s fear of responsibility with being the Avatar, Katara’s jealousy and stubbornness, Sokka’s biases and not being the best leader) bc they either just want to get to the action or their afraid of the audience disliking or disagreeing with our characters. Even Zuko has hints of his redemption right off the bat despite him being a straight up villain in season 1 (ie they switched Zuko burning down Kyoshis village with Zhao). And Azula and Ozai…are just completely different people. Azula would NEVER defy her father, but she gets redeemed in the comics after the series so we have to set that up RIGHT AWAY rather than naturally develop it and reveal her mental distress in season 3. Who has time for intricate character development when we got action scenes we gotta get to? (Also don’t even get me started on Zuko fighting back against his father. That for me solidified that these writers don’t understand ATLA at all)

[@melanie_margaret]

this is probably why the original ATLA creators stepped away; they could see how many changes were being made that was changing the essence of ATLA & dipped

[@TheKillaShow]

I think theyre rushing because the lead actor is about to hit a growth spurt IRL. Dont want a stranger things situation where 35 year olds are playing 15 year olds.

[@TheAfricanGrey]

Yeah so many horrible changes. Didn’t even feel like the same story. Why change anything when the original is perfect? 😭

[@heirsoleil]

“impatient” is such a good way to describe it!

[@nailinthefashion]

When they could have done a part 1 situation and adapt just the first 10 episodes shot for shot with some of these more dark additions adding in better line art but not trying to reinvent the wheel. A hexagon doesn’t work as a wheel just cuz it’s aesthetic lmao

[@PakkoooTV]

One month later and still waiting on part 2

[@BethPaige234]

Girl! I need the other 4 episodes!👏👏👏

[@qut22vp83]

Our internet mom being a Suki-stan feels correct 💅🏾✨

[@CosmicGayNicole]

Omg yay! Glad you're reacting to this! Always Love your Reactions ❤

[@atalkativenook9731]

im gonna go back here everyday to see if ashley uploaded part 2 already

[@dylanmonaghan3342]

no part two?? I know you are busy but I would love it if you could fit it in, in the future :)

[@lucasmcclanahan702]

OMG Ash, the makup, the hair, everything is amazing.

[@CafeDeDuy]

I don’t think I saw this in past videos before, but I really love your editing style and inserts of your reactions while editing!

[@s.paul.7467]

Giiirrrlll, editing you is glowingggg!! Gorgeous!

[@kaila_sparksflystan]

IM SO OBSESSED AND I WANNA SEE THE NEXT EPISODES (sorry for yelling bc i love it sm)

[@valjbp]

I WILL BE SEATED WAITING FOR PART 2 MOMMA

[@ponypals100]

I was about to comment you not reacting to Leaves From The Vine playing I be the background 😭 I was literally like “Ash… ASH DO YOU HEAR IT??”

[@lanafrank6086]

Part two I’m begging you!!!!🙏🏻

[@lynnwood84]

OMG Pls do part 2. My ATLA fan-girl-ness lives vicariously through you.

[@simonelott3403]

Girl, You already you KNOW you better be recording the rest of these videos!!! ❤ The arcs arent... my favorite. The dialogue exhausts me. But there was some scenes in this show that are so OUTSTANDING That I really can't hate it. But man..... there's some choices here

[@melinatsilira7030]

When Ashley mentioned Sokkas misogyny in the show, I was like don’t you worry bestie we cut it out (aka one of the most crucial parts of his character)

[@MsAsh3070]

But then we randomly give Aang some misogyny later to even it out ig…

[@crystalclear7512]

He was only sexist for like the first four episodes of the show, how is this "one of the most crucial parts of his character"??? We all have forgotten he was ever sexist by Book 2. I bet most of you wouldn't even have even noticed it was missing if the Katara actress hadn't specifically mentioned it beforehand.

[@elsapelsa]

Ashleyyy i need part 2 now!!

[@ChrissyFMac]

Please do a second part! I never wanted to give Netflix the views for this show for my own personal reasons, but would give YOU plenty of views no matter what!

[@therealslimshady59]

THE FACT THAT ZUKO HAS TWO EYEBROWS BOTHERS ME SM

[@Flange5601]

Thankyou for making this video! I really wanted to hear what you have to say. Please do a part 2 🫶🏽

[@Lee-jr462]

We need part 2 Queenie 😫❤

[@laia444]

I’m waiting for the next react video of this series patiently, queen!! I hope you been well and hope you been staying hydrated

[@starsimvidz]

for me, its a solid 6.5-7/10. Hits all the marks that it needs to... but not all the marks that it could. Its fine. The cartoon will always be the way to experience this story tho.

[@keepyourselfsafe1386]

It's the writing that's stopping me from enjoying this as much as I want to. More specifically, the lines that they've written for almost everyone in the show are often stilted, awkward and extremely exposition heavy. All the characters say exactly what they're feeling at any given time instead of letting the audience figure it out from good acting / direction. I don't actually mind the changes they've made in terms of story details, after all, if I wanted the same exact story I'd just watch the original. I think the actors are just being fed bad lines and aren't being given good enough direction. Child actors definitely need more direction after all. Surely they can afford hiring good writers. Hopefully there are some shake ups before they make season 2 and 3.

[@eileencrys]

Same, especially with Aang. They didn't deliver him at all IMHO

[@rajriyaj5464]

Next part???

[@maryamjuma1704]

please do more episodes! you're actually making me want to give the live action a chance

[@laia444]

I HAVENT WATCHED YOUR FULL VIDEO YET SINCE IM COMMENTING AS I WATCH BUT I TRUST FULLY WELL THAT YOU WONT BE TOO HARD ON THIS BC I REALLY LOVE THIS SERIES😭🙏

[@hannahappa]

I really need ash to watch the one piece live action - like I need ash to see Nami and Zoro

[@AlanMooreisawizard]

I need Ash to thirst over the MANY daddies on that show. Seriously, they introduce a couple new ones every episode/

[@filmfangirls9163]

Yes!! I could actually join in on gushing over the real life versions lol

[@jenn9049]

editing ash doing that face about the tramp stamp is so VAILD

[@GuiZSTAR]

"Is not Jet is it" and that look Like, we just can feel it mom