Ember Island Players | Avatar Book 3 Ep 17 Reaction

[@YaBoyRoshi]

Pure comedy lol and a great way to recap the series

[@strangereactions6]

yes indeed

[@jackthecommenter2768]

This episode might be based off the avatar live action movie that came out lmfao

[@jackthecommenter2768]

Funny af bro I love all of y'all

[@strangereactions6]

@@jackthecommenter2768 we don't talk about that

[@War_Maker]

It was great and also served as a big FU to Nickelodeon.

[@misha7829]

Love that the fire nation was like “no that definitely WASN’T a 12 year old tiny girl kicking all our asses it totally was a huge buff dude”

[@mauriciom6215]

Blind

[@AshRain-nu3vz]

@@mauriciom6215 Or, y'know, they want to make it seem like they didn't get folded by a little blind girl.

[@michaelmay4402]

I never thought of it that way lmao

[@mike.n.n.7723]

It was actually supposed to be a reference to Toph's original character design, which was a huge gruff dude. The 3rd lead writer of the series, Aaron Ehasz, was the one who changed Toph into a blind 12 year old girl

[@misha7829]

@@mike.n.n.7723 yah that too

[@Sthuthukile]

The audience cheering at the end is a morbid reminder that they're in enemy territory and this was more than entertainment, but actually a propaganda tool.

[@earthdragon2489]

Absolutely. Ember Island is also the vacation spot for rich and connected Fire Nation citizens, who are more likely to be supportive of the war effort. It makes even more sense that a play performed there would have a pro-Fire Lord ending.

[@jakekayden4061]

I loved the propaganda in the show. My other favorite moment is the “fire nation” gneral character in the earth bending competition

[@anguirus6803]

Audience: 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 yeah child murder

[@jojo-xk8ri]

@@jakekayden4061i LOVED the fact that they were teaching students that the air nomads had a military so that would make wiping them out seem more justified and fair, rather than what it was: a genocide. loved propoganda in the show it was great

[@carstena1069]

“Wait-what’s that? I think it’s your honor” “Where?” LMFAO 💀😂🤣

[@EdwardGutierrez90]

So basic yet so fricken hilarious

[@francocinquegranigatti9576]

"HONOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR" - Zuko -

[@nandoarts5356]

Big oof🤣

[@FreshZCORD]

@@francocinquegranigatti9576 the yelling honor while dying is the funniest part to me

[@alyy892]

HAHA I LOVED THIS

[@thatonenbafan4872]

“I thought u were the avatars girl” Aang: *nods his head*

[@tamaraiselviashok8760]

😂

[@tamaraiselviashok8760]

Kataangers were holding their breath for the whole scene😂

[@_IsrealPerez]

Idk why that scenes always kills me lol

[@andythewarriorwang4755]

@@tamaraiselviashok8760 I was terrified

[@dripdoriya1707]

He said yeah she’s my forever girl and watta bout it??? 🤣🤣

[@MrKingYuji]

This episode: 1. Is a recap 2. Forces the characters to see their flaws and changes. These actors are exaggerations but there is still truth 3. The show writers and actors are making fun of themselves. They agree that the Great Divide was a waste of time so they skip. And I’m sure the voice actors do feel like they are on repeat a lot (Zuko’s honor, Katara’s hope, Aang’s goofy laughter, Sokka’s obsession with food) 4. They are acknowledging statements from fans. Kataang vs Zutara. Jet’s death being unclear. They clearly pay attention to their fans and respect the fanbase 5. Foreshadow the final two main fights in the climax between the two main heroes and two main villains during Sozin’s Comet 6. They put in ideas that didn’t make the cut. According to extras and trivia. Aang was originally supposed to be a prankster hero who won fights through being clever with tricks, Toph was supposed to be a muscly 16 yr old boy, Zutara was very close to being in the finale

[@laura_gieger]

tbh i did think jet died even as a kid but didn't understand the implications and forgot until i rewatched the series in middle school. but i think i did read somewhere that they (Bryan and Michael) did decide that Jet died but Nickelodeon was like "nuh bro, can't kill a child on screen" and that's why they left it so ambiguous :/ but i do agree it is a VERY good episode. and a very clever way to do a recap of the entire show right before the grand finale

[@Tetraf0rce]

Also, I might be wrong about this, I think the last lines before the episode ends is in relation to the live action movie. It was a dumpster fire, but the effects were decent xD

[@dripdoriya1707]

Damn they just wanted to tease y’all Zutara shippers but they took it seriously and got so pressed when they didn’t end up together 💀💀

[@-6ix559]

Then Netflix just goes ahead and shafts them 💀

[@durdurdurlerutte2875]

@@Tetraf0rce I also thought that might've been the case, but the movie came out 2 years after this episode, so the chances of that pretty low.

[@mlouied]

Omg what Toph said about her actor “I wouldn’t have cast it any other way!” Is so funny cause the creators DID cast it another way LMAO

[@tamaraiselviashok8760]

Never thought this😂

[@jonathanfoster4202]

So true lmaoo

[@Fyrestorm24]

I saw an interesting point that said another reason that they would have cast it that way in the play is because everyone they interviewed about the group would have never admitted they were beat up by a little girl therefore they said they were beat up by a buff guy.

[@FB35959]

Truth is that the early concept for Toph is a Buffy Guy from Earth Kingdom

[@axelminus]

@@FB35959 Yeah, but it is amazing that there also is an in-universe explanation for it :-D

[@pwojo9776]

The unsung hero of this episode: the stagehand, the guy running all the backstage props, special effects, and mechanisms by himself. Also, I like to think at some point after the war the gang went to the director and writers of the play to give a little "constructive criticism". And what's funny is that Zuko never knew like Yue and how the gang knew Jet, so he was learning all that for the first time; he thought Sokka was joking or something at first and was legit concerned about Jet.

[@chilibreath]

Considering that Zuko DID meet Jet when they were heading to Ba Sing Se, he would be concerned and understandably shocked at Jet's fate.

[@somedudewatchintv5297]

@@chilibreath defenitely, the last he saw him he was being taken away by the Dai Li for correxctly identifying him and his uncle.

[@marvin9409]

Idk man, after he attacked him I don't really think he cared about him anymore. Not that he did so in the first place. They more or less agreed to an 'alliance' because they were hungry.

[@billbill6094]

I mean, Zuko knew all about the plan with the spirits and knew Iroh was there when she gave her life to become the moon. I doubt he thought it was a joke.

[@danielve09]

Fun fact: The voice actor of the Zuko on stage is actually the brother of Dante Basco who voices the actual Zuko :D

[@Lasherluke]

So it's literally the episode where a guy mocks his brother through animation

[@daelen.cclark]

@@Lasherluke Delightful, isn’t it?

[@ShiroyashaVince]

​@@daelen.cclark It Literally Is.

[@danielve09]

Remember what Iroh said to Zhao before the Siege of the north? "History isnt always kind to its subjects" Zhao was literally not even mentioned in the play

[@footlong7980]

Damn.

[@zeallust8542]

He was seen though during the scene thats supposed to be the finale of season 1, the spirit was holding a zhao doll and shaking it around lol, but yeah, never mentioned by name.

[@xrrgr]

he was a doll in spirit water aang’s hand lol

[@liarliarplants4hire]

@@zeallust8542 but still- Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag.

[@Ilikebats123]

Them replacing Zhao with Zuko like even his own nation didn’t even remember he existed is amazing.

[@carstena1069]

zuko’s actor was so accurate lmaoo

[@knucklecracks2.0]

I think actor Zuko was also voiced by Dante Basco’s brother

[@carstena1069]

@@knucklecracks2.0 that’s dope

[@nailpiece]

Except where the scar was

[@joshuabryant1837]

*"HOW COULD YOU SAY THAAAT?!?!"*

[@FreshZCORD]

@@nailpiece THE SCAR IS NOT ON THE WRONG SIDE!

[@ScaryValentine]

Theory: The "actor" who plays Aang is one of Ty Lee's six identical sisters

[@Uh_0h_zilla]

Really??

[@Alina07061]

I believed that too but I read the comics and it was debunked because all of her sisters took her place in the traveling circus Ty Lee used to be in

[@EdwardGutierrez90]

This was Confirmed a while back👍🏼👍🏼

[@supercaliwinner1993]

@@EdwardGutierrez90 by who

[@He-who-wakes]

@@supercaliwinner1993 BY NIGGA. RIGHT NOW😳

[@JimmyRussles]

I can't believe you cut out Toph's sonic screaming!! "There. I got a pretty good look at ya"

[@PizzaHutCEO]

I’m shocked nobody else commented this! Probably my favorite joke in the series

[@Atom-mk6cc]

@@KyosisPlays yea no

[@WeCoachYou]

@@PizzaHutCEO haha literally, best joke in the series

[@shawerful5209]

The scene when he realese a sonic wave from his mouth?

[@alekvillarreal3470]

I know! I wanted to see that specifically lol

[@jaanaiwilson7535]

The amount of fire nation propaganda! In the episode, the blue spirit the general actually captured Aang, but since he got away, they made it seem like Zuko captured him!

[@Narutonarutonaruto85]

Who lobbied for that? The admiral was MIA by this point.

[@Mysteriousmachine1]

@@Narutonarutonaruto85 Someone in this comment section mentioned Zhao wasn’t even mentioned in the play, only briefly seen as a doll in the hands of the Ocean Spirit. My theory is that Zhao’s whole thing was such an embarrassment to the Fire Nation that casting him as an actual performer was too much respect, and having Zuko in place of Zhao meant they could reuse actors and costume design while never mentioning Zhao’s existence.

[@alyy892]

The writers literally used hate comments and roasted themselves a whole episode while doing a recap. No one does filler episodes like Alta😂🔥

[@procrastinator547]

It’s definitely not a filler tho. If anything it’s a really important episode expertly executed.

[@alyy892]

@@procrastinator547 true that

[@crackpiperson]

@@procrastinator547 it is a filler but its a good one. if you skipped this episode you wouldnt really miss anything

[@tareevah3119]

@@crackpiperson you’ll miss the laughter

[@lindseysquire8417]

Actor Katara: Grey DeLisle (aka the voice of Azula) Actor Sokka: Scott Menville (aka Robin in Teen Titans and around five extras in ATLA) Actor Zuko: Derek Basco (the brother of Dante Basco, the voice of Zuko) Actor Ozai, Bumi, and Jet: Dee Bradley Baker (aka Appa, Momo, and Chong the nomad) Actor Azula: Tara Strong (aka way too many animated characters to list) Actor Yue: Jennie Kwan (aka the voice of Suki)

[@eyyydiwaaw7990]

lol the show that popped in my head when i see the name "tara strong" is fairly odd parents xD she played timmy

[@riluszion4898]

I can't believe it! Damn no wonder actor sokka sounded so familiar.. Thank you Lindsey

[@thealbinotadpole2878]

And actor toph is voiced by John DiMaggio

[@EdwardGutierrez90]

Even after 15 years, I always feel very sad when someone is almost at the end of the whole series

[@tamaraiselviashok8760]

Same 😔

[@FreshZCORD]

It just shows how powerful this show is, I felt the same for imon_snow earlier today

[@brasswing2681]

for real, I always feel sad knowing that a reactor is almost done watching avatar. But at the same time I know one more kick ass episode is left :) (well technically four)

[@OnlyUknow2]

Then after you watch the whole series you think about what would've happened if they continued? Then Korra pops up into your head and now you're just disappointed.

[@KyosisPlays]

@@OnlyUknow2 I mean the do continue the story in the form of comics, about what political problems they faced trying to restore balance and even go on about everything that happened to Zuko's mom. Even comics about avatar Kyoshi's past, which is more graphic and fit for a more mature audience. But I do agree, I would've preferred the original Avatar cast story to continue when they're grown up instead of Korra. Not that Korra was bad, the themes, animation, fights, scenery etc. far surpass Avatar, but the MC herself and the ending wasnt all that.

[@phoenixwing5133]

They've finally made it. The four episodes of pure epicness await them.

[@tamaraiselviashok8760]

YEAH!!!!!

[@zaanredelinghuys191]

Here's to me hoping they watch all of them in one sitting like I always do.

[@adamzeki]

@@zaanredelinghuys191 no way they will thast too long

[@laura_gieger]

@@zaanredelinghuys191 they already finished the show I'm pretty sure. and in the past they put two parter together. they might have split it two two but who knows.

[@luisguilherme7141]

@@BigHuskyGG They already finished Korra

[@nobody-ji8hl]

I like this episode because I believe it blends comedy with the seriousness at the end and really reminds you that the fire nation really believes that they will win and that team avatar will fall they pulled that off really well in my opinion

[@kmgyening]

Kind of reminds of you quickly of where they are.

[@nitayderei]

We are in the endgame now.

[@lolake7594]

“That ... wasn’t a good play” “I’ll say” “No kidding” “Horrible” “But the effects were decent” Ladies and gentlemen I present you, the movie in a nutshell

[@elpuma1986]

The effects aren't even decent in that forbidden movie

[@desolation1322]

@@elpuma1986 What movie?

[@chloejoyhenry3137]

@@desolation1322 it’s best if you don’t know.

[@CardSearcher911]

@@desolation1322 there is no movie in Ba Sing Se

[@carstena1069]

this episode was way better then the movie that we shall not talk about 🤭

[@treetop778]

What movie? I dont know no movie

[@SeaBagel228]

@@treetop778 The Avatar Movie, directed by James Cameron with the blue people

[@Krisk-Gaming]

@@SeaBagel228 lmfao

[@tamaraiselviashok8760]

I really liked the avatar movie (not the last Airbender movie) 😂

[@quackadoo3101]

There is no movie.

[@jaanaiwilson7535]

Technically, there is no filler episode in ATLA because this counts as a recap episode

[@MennoRooker]

Well Tales of Ba Sing Se is kind of a filler episode but it's so good that it doesn't count either

[@daft4718]

Great Divide?

[@PheonixDeath1]

It also has the purpose of showing war time propaganda so even a recap episode for ATLA isnt a recap episode

[@skjorta1984]

the Great divide is the most of a filler in this cartoon

[@oh8024]

the great divide is technically not filler cause they are still travelling

[@jonathanfoster4202]

I feel like the most underrated gag is zuko yelling “honour” as he dies, I’m so glad they found it that funny😂

[@FreshZCORD]

I for some reason always found the "I think its yur honor" WHERE and the yelling honor to be in the top 3 funniest moments in the play

[@onxy1209]

“They skipped the Great Divide” The one thing the play got right

[@handa_panda]

When I was a kid I thought this episode was so cringe and embarrassed to watch but now as a grown up, I frickin love this because it is like a way the creators connecting with the audience/fandom, it's like the creators was listening to the audience and giving fan service with subtle jokes which a lot of creators failed to do nowadays.

[@apandapin]

"Wait, what's that? I think it's your HONOR!" "WHeRe?" *LMAO*

[@mellonlord4616]

I think Sheera was right about Katara seeing and remembering Aang dying in the play. I think that's why she rejected him just then, she just had the episode about her mother's death too. People try to say Katara never had feelings for Aang, she absolutely did, she loved Aang a lot and was afraid to lose him.

[@uhohmykokoro1616]

Exactly 👍 she had too much on her plate

[@quentinjones6877]

@jay t dawgzone true

[@mellonlord4616]

@jay t dawgzone I don't agree. I think the romance aspects are great people just don't get the ones there.

[@mariakal605]

Yeah exactly! It's kind of sad, I think Aang wanted to get together with Katara for the same reasons she was scared to. He feels like he's running out of time, and she doesn't want to lose someone else that she loved.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

And remember how Aang didn't finish his Chakra training because he can't stop thinking about Katara? I think she realized she distracted Aang very much and she caused him failed every time. She did that so Aang can focused to defeat The Fire Lord for good.

[@AmazingStoryDewd]

I wouldn't say that Aang is taking the play too seriously. More like it's playing on his biggest fears right now.

[@wolfbearice]

The reason why Katara accepted the kiss from Aang before he left to fight the firelord is because she's already inloved with him. She thought that the war will finally end after that invasion and if that really happened then their relationship will finally blossom. But because the invasion failed, Katara's priority is still on the war and her feelings for Aang must be on hold.

[@laura_gieger]

Yes exactly! And the fear of losing maybe him definitely didn't help matters either :/

[@danielvega3827]

Facts

[@advil9567]

She never initiated a kiss with him until the last episode. Aang did all of that

[@danielvega3827]

@@advil9567 if it was only about 3 kisses lol. In the lovers' cave, they both did. In the invasion it had to be Aang who started it. In 3x17 it was a bad move by Aang. In the end, she was the one who started their relationship correctly.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

And honestly, it helps Aang to defeat the Fire Lord for good. Remember how he abandons his Chakra training because of him can't stop thinking about Katara? And then, in finale, Aang can defeat the Fire Lord and go back to Avatar State again and thankfully Katara wasn't there so he won't get distracted and Azula wasn't there either to kill him again.

[@AngryPieMan]

This is a great recap episode because it gives the characters a chance to comment on the events of the series, as well as the memes about themselves. Very self aware. Very funny.

[@SmileytheSmile]

I've always respected the playwright, who made this thing - the dude did an ungodly amount of research and did some pretty advanced and creative special effects for the production, like that glowing paint on Aang's eyes. The dude's an artist and am his eternal fan.

[@EricDurham04]

Fun fact: the scar being on the wrong side joke is a reference to Zuko’s scar being on the right side of his face and not the left. That concept also applies to Toph originally being an older male. Also it’s theorized that the actress who played Aang is one of Ty Lee’s sisters

[@supercaliwinner1993]

@@Ultimaniacx4 Ty Lee's family *was* in the circus

[@brandonlyon730]

We are introduced to Ty Lee’s 6 identical sisters in one of the comics and none of it indicated that one of them was in the theater play.

[@awesomenessrequired4787]

I don’t get how the scar thing is a fun fact? Isn’t that just what the joke was referring to...?

[@MA-yu2ss]

“Did Jet just...die??” “You know, it was really unclear” My thoughts exactly when I saw that scene lmao

[@sharpaycutie2]

Bruh toph heard his heartbeat and s a id he was l I in when he said he was going to be okay. That means he's dead lmao

[@truck8313]

@@sharpaycutie2 she did the same for Iroh but did he die when Azula attacked him?

[@Mysteriousmachine1]

@@sharpaycutie2it works by the fact that it could easily be assumed Jet was lying about what he thought about his own condition, but it didn’t mean that no one could restore his life ever. Aang being brought back from death with the Northern Tribe water was an additional layer. Yes, Jet is obviously dead, but the writers did their homework in getting it past the censors.

[@Kidapollo92]

The following episodes are referenced in the play (in order of appearance): "The Boy in the Iceberg" "The Southern Air Temple" "The Warriors of Kyoshi" "The King of Omashu" "The Waterbending Scroll" "The Blue Spirit" "Jet" "The Great Divide" "The Siege of the North, Part 2" "The Blind Bandit" "Avatar Day" "The Chase" "The Drill" "Lake Laogai" "The Crossroads of Destiny" "The Awakening" (mentioned only) "The Painted Lady" (mentioned only) "Sokka's Master" (mentioned only) "The Day of Black Sun, Part 1: The Invasion" "The Day of Black Sun, Part 2: The Eclipse" "The Western Air Temple" "Sozin's Comet, Part 3: Into the Inferno" (their version begins with Zuko and Aang finding Azula before Zuko advises Aang to go after Ozai) "Sozin's Comet, Part 4: Avatar Aang" (their version ends with both Aang and Zuko being killed)

[@hyronharrison8127]

Quality human being!

[@ESPHMacD]

I love how this episode was filled with so many inside jokes and digs about the series! It gets so meta. Easily one of my favorites among ‘filler’ episodes. Also, it’s a terrifying example of how propaganda can shape citizens views of outsiders.

[@riolkin]

Whats this? YaBoyRoshi dropping an episode right as I come in from work? That's real love right there.

[@andrewtrujillo7054]

I love how Zuko's hair grows in the play. The words of the show were making fun of themselves a bit, lol

[@stevenrogers2684]

The funny thing is the reactions of the Aang gang at the end of this are almost the same as people said about The Last Airbender movie that M Night Shamaylan did some years back.

[@johans3164]

except the play here is WAYYYYYY better than the live action one that, i must repeat, DOES NOT EXIST

[@dinodare1605]

The effects weren't even decent in the movie though.

[@darryljack6612]

urgh, i almost forgot about that scene where Anng tried to kiss Katara

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

it worked so well for him right before the invasion, yet here it blew up on him. maybe he needs to actually pay some fucking attention to how katara's feeling and what she's saying to him.

[@madisynfaith282]

@@sirmoonslosthismind Chill out

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

@@madisynfaith282 blow me.

[@SupportGamin2025]

@Joe Kill lol

[@Granglife]

@@sirmoonslosthismind wow so serious here have candy

[@Misterasianweeman]

I just realized in the scene where "aang" finds momo the actress puts on a fake arm and puts her real arm in the momo puppet. For real tho the affects are pretty good for a theatre production

[@kupaakaleo137]

Fun fact: when the creators were writing the second season, Aang's earth bending teacher (Toph) was originally meant to be a big buff dude the Top in the play was supposed to be a callback to that

[@ghosttarell2920]

Not gonna lie you guys are probably the best reactors ever hands down💯😁

[@ThatDouchebag]

@unicorn unicorn You tried haha

[@dripdoriya1707]

This episode is just Michale and Bryan roasting their own show 🤣🤣

[@pablovinicius6401]

7:30 you skipped the best part: "at least I'm not a flying bald lady"

[@BATTIS94]

I love how the show sets this up like a light-hearted episode and then pulls a 180 on you.

[@FreshZCORD]

Its a good balance of both

[@isaiahcaston4539]

"If I hadn't blocked my Chakra I'd be in the avatar state right now" is him indicating how angry he is right then

[@chloec4009]

Actor Toph screaming with his voice as “how he sees” is my favorite part of this episode

[@tsogobauggi8721]

This is one of my favourite episodes of Avatar. I really like the technical things of how the theatre does all the effects on the stage. It is great. So much imagination. This episode is mostly funny but there are the serious deep parts too. And this episode is perfect and most well done recap episode that has ever been done. This is just something very wonderful. :)

[@xIRONxMAN13x]

Fun fact: Toph was supposed to be a buff earthbender. But the writers changed it last minute. This whole episode is the writers just having fun and poking fun at themselves.

[@gamerookie09]

Fun fact, when this show first aired, the four part finale, it was released as a two hour special.

[@corym.m.3084]

this is also the creators roasting themselves and point out the flaws people noticed, like Jet dying and it being unclear.

[@raeessomohardjo2291]

Fun fact: Toph was initially going to be a buff man as depicted, look it up

[@uzairarshad4231]

Fun fact: The Zuko actor's voice actor is Dante Basco's brother

[@dripdoriya1707]

Can we just appreciate the old man that was in charge of all of this?!?!

[@Kidapollo92]

Prisoners of war Pirates Singing nomads Cabbage merchant Bruh the references lol

[@rodanandme]

Roshi said exactly what i was thinking whenever a reactor say "how did they know" about this episode, they read the whole source citation list at the beginning lmao

[@gastonhitw720]

I love how this guys laugh, interact and enjoy the show rather than staying silent and just watching, glad I found this channel!

[@silva_gabby]

This is episode, is basically, the creators self critic.... The play was exagerated but they were spot on... They even skipped The Great Divide because it was a filler....😁

[@philipkhoy7825]

7:50 Azula: Wait! What's that? I think it's your honor? * my jaw drop😭

[@faureamour]

I'm so impressed y'all caught the source of the info. So many reactors ask how they found the details because they're talking while Sokka reads the poster.

[@guaranteedtopwn]

so many little animation details in this episode too: Aang Actor opens her eye just a tiny bit to see the lightning so she can grab it, and Suki reacting to Sokka when Aang gets up to leave are my favorite little bits that are easy to miss but add so much

[@krys9463]

Fun facts: Love Amongst the Dragons is Zuko's mothers favorite play and the Blue Spirit is a character from that play. Also if you listen to the Book 2 commentary they comment on Zuko's hair being a bit out of control 🤣

[@nash6568]

Imagine being permanently scarred and then this random kid comes up to you and says it’s on the wrong side.

[@momo7989]

This honestly one of the best recap episodes for a tv show! It's extremely clever and gives a lot of nods to fans and the bts of the show. Toph was originally supposed to be a muscular man (his image is the one from the opening of earth), the zuko and katara romance is a nod to zutara shippers (they were originally supposed to end up with each other and even the VAs shipped them), aang being a girl is a nod to Broadway which historically had women play characters like Peter Pan. It confirmed and even played in jet's death because Nickelodeon wouldn't allow characters to die on screen. The talking momo I always thought was a nod to aang's dreams. The fun thing is that the ember island players were referenced in a previous episode of this season so it was nice to see it come full circle.

[@TnTCinematics2012]

The small detail of Aang’s actress slightly opening one eye to catch the lightning streamer Azula shoots at him makes this episode for me. So well put together

[@zavodila9279]

There's an extra layer of comedy when you learn that the person voicing the Zuko in the play is the brother of Dante Bosco, Zuko's actual voice actor

[@modest_mind2526]

They left put how Toph can see. The actor screams real loud and Toph enjoys it.

[@maggiemontgomery6667]

I cannot believe you guys skipped “there, I got a pretty good look at you”

[@axelminus]

Probably mentioned somewhere already, but Zukos scar was a reference the Episode with the Sun Warriors, because there is a scene with his scar on the wrong side

[@Kidapollo92]

Iroh is portrayed as a gluttonous moron, eating a whole cake. His love of tea is not mentioned and seems to instead be replaced with cakes. Also, he goads Zuko to side with him because treachery is "more fun". Ironically, this version of Iroh's enjoyment of cake is given to the character of Iroh in The Last Airbender, although not to the comical extent shown here. Momo is a "flying rabbit monkey", talks and is portrayed as a hand puppet with a fake arm attached to the end to fool the audience, though only Aang's actress can wear it. The Blue Spirit is a separate entity from Zuko and also saves "Aang" from Zuko, though it was actually Zhao who captured Aang. The Blue Spirit is given a gargantuan head and a silly expression on his 'face'. Suki is accurate, though some physical details are slightly exaggerated, but to a lesser extent. She has no lines at all during the parts of the play that are shown on-camera. Bumi's musculature is greatly over-exaggerated by a muscle suit worn by the actor and the feathers on his headdress are colored. Additionally, when he makes Aang complete a series of trials, both Aang and Sokka are seen being chased around an arena by various objects while Katara is trapped in jennamite and subsequently faints in an exaggerated pose, whereas in real life both Sokka and Katara were trapped. Azula's physical characteristics are over-exaggerated, such as having long nails, excessive makeup, wearing pink, yellow, and blue clothing, and big hair. She is portrayed as being less cunning than the real Azula. Her speech pattern is also strangely bombastic, unlike the real-life Azula. Mai is portrayed with hair covering her eyes, her hair in the style of Mickey Mouse ears and an unhappy face symbol on her chest, while Ty Lee is depicted as an overweight ballerina whose chi blocking is depicted by her simply kissing her fingers and touching her opponent, incapacitating them instantly. Actress Mai also keeps her stilettos in her hair buns, whereas the real Mai keeps her weapons in her clothing. Ozai is portrayed as a stereotypical villain, of the sort commonly seen in old vampire horror movies, with over-exaggerated facial features and even disappearing in a puff of smoke. His performance is reminiscent of Ming the Merciless. When Aang's actor on stage mentions they are flying above the Great Divide, Sokka's actor jokes that they should just "keep flying". This is poking fun at the fanbase's distaste for "The Great Divide", as it had the lowest ratings of the entire series. Likewise, the audience yawning and falling asleep during the section of the play dealing with "The Drill" is a reference to a vocal portion of the fanbase considering that episode to be "boring". The portrayal of Toph is a reference to the earthbender prototype that Mike and Bryan created before Aaron Ehasz decided that Toph's character should be a girl. While he has Zuko's original topknot at first, Zuko's Actor subsequently has a spiky haircut and long hair. This parodies the fact that Zuko's hairstyle changed numerous times in Book Two. The "cave scene" between Zuko and Katara's actors makes them seem like a couple. This is a parody of "Zutara". Suki saying "Are you trying to get on my bad side?" in a threatening manner to Sokka reminds one of the creators of his own girlfriend. Sokka offering his actor advice may be a reference to the way Jack DeSena (Sokka's voice actor) added his own input to Sokka's lines, which changed the original serious Sokka to the fun-loving Sokka of today. It might also be a reference to the way well-meaning fans are constantly bombarding the creators of their favorite shows with "helpful suggestions". Throughout the episode, Aang is wearing the same kind of hat that Xu wears in "The Painted Lady" to cover his tattoo. The ending to The Boy in the Iceberg, in which the Fire Nation gains total victory in the war, seems odd considering the playwright is from the Earth Kingdom. Sokka crying over the depiction of princess Yue's death is a reference to the fans' reaction over that particular scene where she sacrifices herself to save the moon spirit. Though the Actress Azula uses blue ribbons to represent real Azula's blue firebending, when she ultimately "kills" Actor Zuko, she summons orange-red flames instead. The battle between the Actress Azula and Actor Zuko foreshadows the Agni Kai the two will later have in the episode Sozin's Comet Part 3: Into the Inferno. In this episode's DVD commentary, the creators said the writers might have put in the episode's last scene as a jab at the upcoming movie, The Last Airbender. At the beginning of the play, the shots of the audience on the lower levels are shown including both men and women. However, by the time the play is at the Actor Toph's introduction, the shots are of men only. The actress playing Aang uses the phrase "yip yip" before going into the Avatar State instead of using it to get Appa to fly. After "Aang" is shot with lightning, the actresses who portray Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee assume a pose used by the 2000 movie Charlie's Angels. Despite Fire Nation propaganda that the war was a way for the Fire Nation to "share their greatness", the Fire Lord is depicted as having clearly imperialistic and megalomaniacal motives, and no one in the audience seems to mind. In fact, they actually cheer when he says the world is finally his, specifically. Several of the scenes are out of order. For example, the "The Blue Spirit" was shown before the episode "Jet". If observed closely, it becomes clear several of the play's events are in a different order, like Combustion Man's death, which is depicted before the Invasion when it was actually after. When the defeat of the Fire Nation at the Siege of the North scene occurred, the Fire Nation audience cheered. While Actress Aang is looking for the puppet Momo, music from one of the non-canonical Super Deformed Shorts, School Time Shipping, can be heard. A seven-minute preview of the episode was released at New York Comic Con in April 2008, though it did not include the part where Aang argues with Zuko over the seats.

[@SupportGamin2025]

Brilliant analysis

[@on_rns]

I didn’t even bother to read that

[@cooljo5881]

@@on_rns lmao

[@jorgee.1634]

Yo Socrates it’s a play

[@RLucas3000]

Great job! This is my favorite episode. What did you laugh the most at? What, if anything, did you think didn’t work?

[@jren3246]

The director of The legend of Aang actually confirmed that jet died. They just couldn't "say" it or show it because it's a kids show.

[@deviantassassin8141]

13:13 two girls aren't gonna kiss on stage. Actors rewrite the script all the time.

[@LovelyLies16]

Not sure how true it is. But, I read that the producers/writers didn't plan on doing this episode. But Nickelodeon insisted on doing a recap (as they often did before a grand finale) and so they decided to get creative with it. They chose to do it this way while taking the time to make fun of themselves, throw in jokes about original plans (such as Aang being a prankster, Toph originally being a macho-ish boy, confirming Jet's death onscreen) address fan feedback too. Honestly, I loved this episode since it was funny, made fun of the characters' faults in a light-hearted way, and was a great breather episode before the super intense 4-part finale. 😂😂

[@Kidapollo92]

Sheera: toph gonna be upset Me: you thought lol

[@joshnothush8697]

03:10 "Who? who is the boy in the iceberg?" The boy in the iceberg: It's a girl

[@martavioustisby4942]

Maybe

[@lJustSilentl]

I’m so happy this came out today, I’ve been pretty bummed but I’m excited for this

[@ultrainstinct3207]

Bro that ‘I think it’s ur honor……where?’ Line Brings me back to watch this episodes reaction…has me dying every time!

[@dripdoriya1707]

When Katara said she was confused, she wasn’t confused about how she felt about Aang, she was confused about whether she wanted to be with him right before he found Ozai since there is a chance he could die

[@beowulf2772]

1:38 Yooo it's chad Sokka in the new live action avatar XD

[@xdavier31]

In This Episode: Aang becomes depressed and wanted some wu tang pu tang but Katara was being stingy with it. Zuko feels regret and is now chasing forgiveness instead of honor. Also Toph Rocks

[@Non_evolved]

I'm on my 15th re-watch of ATLA here this time it is with you guyz and can't wait to the final episode!!! Just watch it already I'm so hyped up!!!!

[@laquadrenelson9118]

Was this the first time zuko found out they both knew jet?

[@SeZ_LeZ]

Best recap episode I've ever seen anywhere

[@darryljack6612]

Cant wait until we get the "YaBoyRoshi" The Play

[@tofu_golem]

What's brilliant about this episode is that while they recapped the previous events for anyone who didn't see all the episodes, the writers made fun of themselves (e.g. one too many "I'm hungry" jokes from Sokka). The actor having Zuko's scar on the wrong side is a reference to a continuity error earlier in the series. Now that they did the recap, the rest of the shows are a heck of a rollercoaster ride. There's one more episode to provide setup for the big 3-part conclusion, then POW.

[@gamingdemigodxiii5630]

Fun fact: Sozin outlawed LGBT relationships in the Fire Nation and the colonies. I guess he never got over Roku...

[@marcusolarte3764]

Avatar Kuruk: likes women Avatar Kyoshi: likes women Avatar Roku: likes women Avatar Aang: likes women Avatar Korra: likes women Lol, feels bad for Sozin since it’s obvious who Raava likes

[@johans3164]

he was just salty that his secret crush marry a girl. oof to Sozin i guess

[@sasukesbussy7101]

@@johans3164 Sozin married and had children as well, what do you mean?

[@hectorarredondo6929]

Lil kid: I like your Zuko costume but your scar is on the wrong side Zuko: MY SCAR IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE toph: he has a scar?

[@FamilyGirl566]

Well the only thing Sokka told Toph of Zuko's appearance was his "ponytail" despite not having it anymore around that time

[@ItsJustSage]

On Odin's beard, I Swear I was just looking for a new avatar reaction on your page

[@EscaVODS]

This the best recap episode in all the history of recap episodes. Perfect execution.

[@TheBUCfifty]

The Brotherzone.... 😭 Just leave me in the Friendzone! 😓

[@jasmine9581]

4:33 "How could you say that x2" 7:53 some of these moments are just...HA 8:47 I love how much y'all appreciate that 10:17 mnnn yep 12:@5 DID YOU REALLY MEAN WHAT YO USAID 14:26 HA I forgot how lovely this episode was

[@humblepeanut352]

7:50 really had me😂

[@Kidapollo92]

A poster for "Love amongst the Dragons" can be seen at the post office in "The Runaway". Zuko says his mother took him to see "Love amongst the Dragons" every year, despite the fact the players "butchered" it each time. This is the play that she was cast for as the Dragon Empress as a young girl for a production in Hira'a. The episode makes a reference to the cabbage merchant, a recurring joke in the show, as a "surprisingly knowledgeable merchant of cabbage". It also refers to Chong and his fellow nomads in "The Cave of Two Lovers" and the pirates from "The Waterbending Scroll".

[@GhazMazMSM]

Love amongst the Dragons gets referenced in the show The Dragon Prince.

[@gamingdemigodxiii5630]

So the play go their sources from a party with a grudge, the one person Team Avatar wronged the most, and hippies too high to be reliable? Oof, bias much?

[@mikkosimonen]

"The effects were decent." That alone puts the play above the live action movie.

[@jackex101]

Yo every episode i gotta praise how well written the show is, the got the awkward "what are we?" convo down perfectly and you can really see the youth in Aang when it comes to matters of the heart

[@jackthecommenter2768]

I saw the privated video I knew they were uploading LETS GO WE ARE CLOSE TO THE FINAL AGNI KAI FIGHT!!! YOOOOO IM SO HYPED

[@f_ekt6938]

DON'T SPOIL SHIT😂

[@Shekkkks]

@@f_ekt6938 Lmao spoil shit for whom? Who hasn’t seen the show already?!

[@f_ekt6938]

@@Shekkkks you'd be surprised 💀

[@jackthecommenter2768]

@@f_ekt6938 bruh

[@Jordan-gp3mj]

Omg the honor bits are THE BEST. I can’t with them!

[@apadogwaenchana9036]

Yass i live for your reactions.

[@J.07T]

While Aang was learning fire bending, Toph was pitching this story to the playwriter