Zuko got us TEAR-BENDING! 🥺 // Netflix's Avatar S1x6 REACTION!!

[@SeanTanktop]

YALL! This episode was incredible. All the Fire Nation stuff continues to be Gas! But also, we really dug the Aang Zuko scenes too! Hit up Patreon.com/SeanTanktop to watch the UNCUT Full reaction to S1E7 & 8 of for $5 or $8 RIGHT NOW!!

[@FupaDoncic]

That 41st division change was amazing. The prince that was promised :’)

[@SeanTanktop]

The People’s Prince

[@ativanob14]

The best part in the live actions series, gave me chills

[@solongdentahlplaan7975]

@@SeanTanktop The Fire Bender Formerly Known As Prince. Game. Blouses.

[@Techno963]

'OUR Prince has returned' *Aggressively grabs tissues again

[@SeanTanktop]

seriously. that was so satisfying

[@lilchief1117]

Say what you will about this Netflix adaptation, but one thing this show did really well is expand upon relationships within the Fire Nation. I really love the depth they added to Ozai, like the look on his face as he scarred Zuko & seeing him interact with Iroh, since we never do in the cartoon. I also love that they tied Zuko's crew to his backstory. It really gave their newfound loyalty a lot of weight

[@SeanTanktop]

FACT!

[@Merith89]

Oh fuck, you just helped me figure out what I find so weird about this show. The fire nation side of the story got expanded, while the Gaang's side of the story got compressed. I believe 6 seasons would have gone hard with The Storm, The Library, & The Day of Black Sun as extra finales. That way they would've had time to give the same expansion to the Gaang.

[@SeanTanktop]

⁠@@Merith89that’s honestly a fair criticism

[@solongdentahlplaan7975]

@@SeanTanktop I've heard some call it The Zuko Show. 🤣😂

[@enoobis8651]

​@@solongdentahlplaan7975fr though! And I'm fine with it honestly. We already got the Gaang's side of the story. I really don't give a damn about anything but the fire nation in this show rn 😂

[@Corey313]

This is definitely one of my favorite episodes right here. Especially the ending of this episode

[@cmcgccjsl]

When you judge this show on how well it's telling the story it's trying to tell, how well defined the characters are, on whether their motivations and journeys they go on make sense, you have to acknowledge this show is a success. Then you throw in some truly special performances by the actors and you have something that is clearly a good show. And only suffers in comparison to another show with the same IP. I mean the dark Knight trilogy doesn't make Batman the animated series not good.

[@Corey313]

Frfr 💯💯. Well said

[@GermansLikeBeer]

Yeah I dunno about that. The non-Fire Nation character writing is really weak, even on its own terms. The dialogue is bad even by Netflix standards. The writers apparently thought the expression is "tell, don't show" for how much they do that. And the character direction is poor, giving the actors little to work with. And that's all without comparing it to the animated show; once you do that it's over (and there's no reason you shouldn't be allowed to do so - it's an adaptation after all). It's like a 6/10 at absolute best.

[@YardenHaddad]

@@GermansLikeBeer People who say things like this tend to be ignoring all the problems with the animated show and its short comings in the same areas because of the emotional and nostalgic connections they have to the original IP. It colors their view of the original show and truly prevents them from being objective with such an important part of their childhood. The OG show was not perfect especially the first season which is the weakest part of the OG show. For me ATAS season 1 is 8/10, the show overall is a 9.5/10, nearly perfect. This Live Action Adaptation stand on its own very well as an 8/10 for me and most fans. The minority of people trash the show and most of their arguments(reviews) are not even close to being as objective as you are being. Most of their criticisms boil down to "it's not a 1 to 1 adaptation". Which is simply ignorance since no one does that with Super Hero shows/movies which are all adaptations that people allow to live on their own.

[@GermansLikeBeer]

@@YardenHaddad Yeah, none of that is true. I would recommend rewatching season 1 of the original, keeping an eye on things like characterization, themes, and acting (voice acting for the animated show). The live action is weaker in every way. There is nothing it does better, or even equally. It's not nostalgia, either. I watched ATLA for the first time all the way through as an adult, and I think it's vastly better than the live action. And most of the criticism I've seen of the Netflix show is well founded and articulated. I have not seen a single critique video whose arguments boil down to it not being a 1:1 adaptation. I think this is just projection on your part.

[@withxoutxlife]

@@GermansLikeBeer "I have not seen a single critique video whose arguments boil down to it not being a 1:1 adaptation. I think this is just projection on your part." With all due respect, do you have working eyes? Those sorts of comments are everywhere on reaction videos lol. The biggest issue with this fanbase, is there is no cohesive 'collective' and people in general can't agree on what they actually wanted from this adaptation. The live action adaptation has its faults, but there are people unironically calling it a trash show, which is just blatantly false. It might not hold a candle to the original which will always hold a special place in our hearts, nor does it have the time and structure to flesh the characters out more. Yet this adaptation has done quite well to maintain the original plot, while retelling the story in a new way, and even adding meaningful new plot elements that have enhanced certain aspects of the story. Case in point, this very episode added far more depth between Zuko and his crew than in the original animated series. There is plenty of room for improvement, and I hope they listen to the *valid* criticisms to enhance the next two seasons, and hopefully they get more budget to give us more episodes. That way we have more time to get to know the characters, as those humanizing moments are critical to the backbone of the show. It will also give them more time to create story instead of utilizing exposition. That said, the original season 1 of the original had quite a lot of exposition itself, and I think fan viewers are often dismissive of that fact when critiquing the live action. If one is going to give objective feedback on the first season of the adaptation, they cannot keep ignoring this fact.

[@kunglaoshat1250]

I’ve also noticed that Gordon Cormier’s performance seems to improve based on how skilled his scene partner is. His best scenes have been with the Gyatso and Zuko actors who are both great. Overall I think Gordon is well cast as Aang and I think as he gets older and becomes more experienced his performance will be more consistent. And Dallas Liu crushed it this episode. His performance is one of the highlights of the show.

[@SeanTanktop]

It’s a very Scorcher’s Stone/Chamber of Secrets situation. I think they can grow into it.

[@somectguy17]

his acting is great. It's the writing that hurts him

[@RajCol]

​@@SeanTanktop That's exactly what I thought about the acting performances. I think, this season, the actors are kind of trying to mimic their cartoon counterparts. Hopefully, by next season, they would be more confident in their characters and really bring it on.

[@TofuReacts]

This episode made me tearbend too 🥲🥲

[@TristenS27]

26:30 My favorite scene in this season 1 adaptation. The music and emotional weight to this moment when he was marching through was top tier.

[@Jehphg]

I've watched both with previous avatar fans and people who had never watched anything. It's just that good. It's not nostalgia coloring it

[@Frankynz1]

Loved this one, I also really liked the Roku interaction, seeing how fun & teasing he was, which you don't see until much later in flashbacks. Talking to Aang as an equal not at him. Also the "Friends can be complicated" comment hit's bigger for those of us that know the story.

[@SeanTanktop]

There’s so much good stuff it overshadows that the Roku stuff was really well handled.

[@grayowl7581]

A lot of people took issue with this version of Roku, and I’ll admit I found this take on the character jarring at first but after a couple rematches I’ve grown to like Vince Ro-suka.

[@sammylane21]

At least these guys are enjoying this version of the series.

[@suncore598]

The show gets better with each episode. This one is one of my favorites.

[@qa1327]

24:48 love this editing choice to put the exclamation sound in Really great episode. The Iroh/Zuko stuff has been top notch all season. Enjoyed your reaction as usual. Kenny The Editor great as always. Looking forward to the next.

[@TopNotchWatcher87]

Thank you for giving this show a chance, I get that it’s not perfect, but to HATE this show, and some people couldn’t even finish it? I really don’t get it. There’s so much good about this show, and by the end, I really enjoyed it a lot. ATLA is my favorite show of all time too, and I never expected it to be a 1v1, and I never expect anything to ever be as good, so I went in open minded. To hate on all the great work these people put into this show is just ridiculous.

[@Natsudragneali]

they put so much effort into this series, and you can tell how much love and inspiration they have with the original.

[@cognacyang9342]

Let all the haters have there moments, just knowing that the show already renew for season 3 already said it itself.. it's great

[@p-forest]

There's a lot of narrow minded people out there. I get not all the changes are universally loved, but if we got a 1-to-1 recreation of the original show, we wouldn't get the amazing changes in this ep (41st & Ang/Zuko convo)

[@solongdentahlplaan7975]

Zuko also inadvertently protected The Avatar by keeping him secret.

[@08Derrock]

Sean, Dustin, and Morgan are such dope people. These are people I wish I had as friends.

[@SeanTanktop]

That means a lot!! We’re internet friends!!

[@kira-dk2mx]

Man really looked his son in the eyes when he started cooking. Damn that's foul.

[@SeanTanktop]

So crazy

[@wonderwomanmillow2281]

I love how 3 dimensional Ozai and Zhao are in live action! Greetings from Germany❤

[@SeanTanktop]

Hallo! We do too! Thank you for stopping by from the States!

[@daurydavis3983]

I'm glad y'all stuck with the show even with the changes, some reactors had quit by the third episode

[@mercado4501]

There are still a lot of reactors who like NATLA despite some changes. Goes to show that they are open minded reactors .

[@SeanTanktop]

That’s a damn shame

[@joaoreis7786]

On molly that airbending WOULD feel amazing😔😭

[@grayowl7581]

In response to Morgan’s question about people doing blind reactions, the channel PARity is doing a reaction to the series where only one out of the 3 has seen the original.

[@Natsudragneali]

Make sure yall leave a like show some love.

[@SeanTanktop]

Thank you sparkle pacman

[@Asher1347]

The creators initially said the Netflix version could be great. It’s just not the product they wanted to produce. Something to that effect.

[@SeanTanktop]

Which is fair tbh

[@Asher1347]

A channel named Asian Angels premiered recently with Atla animated and Netflix. They’ve continued with the animated but not the live action. But they were released really close together

[@Saphthings]

7:40 Ohhhhhhh! Morgan meant like squatting in a residence and keep the castle. I thought she just randomly said she'd pop a squat and like pee there. I was like, "Well... that was random..." xD

[@lookatthisjamoke]

I too would pledge allegiance to the young teen that suffered horribly for not only saving my life but dozens of others. Zuko is da best

[@TopNotchWatcher87]

The Mother of faces is from the comics, you should check them out! Specifically The Search :)

[@Jehphg]

i second this!

[@darcypenn6702]

Daniel Dae Kim is 55 yrs old!!! Dayum he is 🔥

[@SeanTanktop]

THAT part!

[@skinnysnorlax9356]

9:00 I noticed this too!! At this rate, we’re gonna have Sawyer running scams with Toph in S2 or Claire making Aang fight a dingo and save her baby from digestion at the rate this show’s turning into a LOST reunion.

[@MewDenise]

I like this version of commander Zhao

[@mariebourgot4949]

Yeah, I like to hate him. And I didn't hate the animated one, and very rarely any fictional characters in general. But the actor is so good and his writing too. :)

[@crizamgb]

This is my favorite episode in the whole season.

[@SeanTanktop]

Absolutely

[@mighty_cff9341]

The show was very solid I enjoyed it ofc there was Down moments but I still liked it. Looking forward to book 2 and 3

[@SeanTanktop]

Yeah for sure not perfect but honestly a great start

[@phantomix3956]

Definetly the best emoutional episode❤

[@stephenbaines9750]

I think the credits may be because they followed the Blue Spirit episode so closely.

[@SeanTanktop]

That could be too!

[@swimfree-1023]

the fire nation Stuff was the only Stuff i cared about in this adaptation, tbh - loved this episode

[@to0muchtoan]

ASIAN PARENTING DO BE LIKE THAT 👊💥❤😭

[@Dryltd]

This is an example of giving more time to a key story. The blue spirit is vital. But Guyatso has been a pleasant surprise. It grounds Aang in the world more naturally than Katara and Sokka.

[@Quixotic1018]

Or maybe June can sense that Iroh is actually the Drake of the West and not the Dragon of the West.

[@YardenHaddad]

Anyone talking crap about this show clearly did not watch it. #Tear-benders

[@daurydavis3983]

Or didn't like the changes, they expected an exact copy of the animated series

[@englishspelling]

Netflix's ATLA is boring and immature - way too much exposition spelling out every little thing, without any nuance or mystery. The tears come because they use music and nostalgia from the original show, so we already feel emotional - emotional manipulation. The acting much of the time is wooden and bland.

[@MyWilliam41]

I can't believe yall like this horrible acting and soft characters they Ruined this.. are you guys serious

[@hurb3311]

genuinely whats the point of leaving this comment

[@MyWilliam41]

@hurb3311 Because this is were you come to leave comments..someone need to say it..or is this the section we're we lie to make everybody' feel good the acting is horrible they over act ... period

[@hurb3311]

@@MyWilliam41 youre so weird

[@MyWilliam41]

@hurb3311 That's how I know the world is getting weird yall call the truth weird if it's not good its not good My opinion that's all

[@Wombat118]

Just so you guys know, what happened to zuko's mom was revealed in the comics.