Zuko VS Ozai Full Fight - Avatar The Last Airbender Netflix

The legend of Aang live action adaptation episode 8 final battle scene
Ozai burns Zuko and gives him face scars, the most iconic scene. Zuko dreams about his father and sister.
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[@adame7843]

The 41st division twist was genius

[@redfieldman2206]

No, it wasn't, lmao. Zuko being punished for defending low-rank soldiers was already in the cartoon, it was simply more subtle. This change really isn't that original and it certainly isn't "genius". Stop giving it so much credit.

[@hawkeyemihawkgettingmoneylord]

​@@redfieldman2206scew off it was good.

[@reinhardheydrich5295]

@@redfieldman2206it was good. You’re just an animation dickrider so you can’t handle it. Get the f out lmao

[@paollarce5137]

​@@redfieldman2206 In the original show it is never mentioned that the unit Zuko defends was the same unit that accompanies Zuko on his journey. It was only mentioned that Azula gave him the ship and soldiers.

[@basilofgoodwishes4138]

​@@paollarce5137Also Cartoon Jee was too old to be a recruit, he seemed just around 10-20 years younger than Iroh or even 5 years around his age.

[@zackfisher6893]

And this is why you don't tell Dr Han you're a surgeon

[@user-sr4jp9vr6e]

My surgery. MY OPERATION.

[@lineanoves6650]

I wonder what's the Doctor version of Agni Kai.

[@geoffreyedgson7875]

He's a lot better as Chin Ho Kelly in Five-oh.

[@I-own-2-dogs-now92]

​@@user-sr4jp9vr6e🤣🤣🤣

[@fighterlee8048]

Johnny gat could finish the fight in half time shorter if he wanted too.

[@bshia13]

An overanalysis from a martial arts perspective: Ozai struck Zuko's solar plexus or diaphragm twice, possibly as an attempt to disrupt his breathing and eventually wear down his firebending

[@isaacyeon6334]

Smart move on Ozai

[@marvinnovilla4918]

Iroh: " Power in Firebending comes from the breath! Not the muscle"

[@user-yx2wz4sm7s]

He is a doctor in another universe actually

[@RenoDW]

​@@user-yx2wz4sm7sDr. Han indeed

[@wallyspencer3253]

@@marvinnovilla4918 and u can see at some point when zuko tried to deflect a fire breath like attack from ozai he took some high breath

[@realsocotic]

“Brother, don’t do this. He’s your son.” “We’ll see.” I love these little details. Just cold.

[@szn1580]

Same. Ozai was great

[@user-no7dm6no3x]

Яка це серія

[@arielarmandotorreatoletino7993]

​@@user-no7dm6no3xThe live action of Avatar:The last airbender

[@nemo_venit_apud_ti983]

​@@user-no7dm6no3xЭто адаптация Netflix «Аватара: Легенда об Аанге», шедеврального мультсериала Nickelodeon.

[@user-dq1rh8ky5o]

​@@user-no7dm6no3xThe avatar, brand newly made franchise released in the recent days.

[@felixespino430]

"You will learn respect and suffering will be your teacher" -Ozai

[@friendsdontlie011]

Well that backfired on Ozai, Zuko suffered and from his suffering realizes he needs to join team Avatar 😂

[@qwilliams1539]

​@@friendsdontlie011You mean the BoomerAang Gang

[@axelnilsson5124]

Would have been great hearing this Ozai say that

[@Assummee]

​@@qwilliams1539 you mean the Gaang

[@Shadowjedi-kf7pe]

Well Ozai was right about Zuko suffering being his teacher but he didn’t account for it teaching Zuko the truth of the Fire Nation’s cruelty.

[@alpha5664]

In the cartoon series everyone except Iroh was smiling at Zuko getting burned, but here everyone is horrified. Just goes to show that Ozai is insane even by fire nation standards.

[@starmancrusader]

It does look like Azula is smiling a little here

[@madduxnagel6935]

Azula, unsurprisingly, seems the least bothered. If anything she looks mesmerized. Like “Whoooa that’s cool”

[@RPIXELN]

Azula is having the day of her life.

[@omarcogle1965]

​@@RPIXELNI wonder how Azula's breakdown's going to be like in this.

[@Fhantomania]

Ironically enough in the cartoon series, the general whom Zuko spoke out against was actually frowning during the scene where Ozai burns Zuko, what the frown means is anyone's best guess but it's interesting that he wasn't smiling maniacally.

[@codymeyaard8732]

The way he says "Rise and fight Prince Zuko" is so haunting....

[@godzillarwby1755]

Add in "So you can learn some respect."

[@lordmarcel902]

@@godzillarwby1755 "You will learn respect. And suffering will be your teacher."

[@sarveshnathan7559]

@@lordmarcel902 I looked away

[@valvevac-systemchecker3773]

@@lordmarcel902”compassion is a sign of weakness” 🤓Netflix Ozai

[@SAN1C2855]

The way he moved his hand too

[@theoverlordplayz8461]

Gotta say, I like how they mixed hand to hand combat with the martial arts used for bending, it’s actually not a very bad touch.

[@stephenking5852]

It’s always been that way!😃 Waterbending = Tai Chi Earthbending = Hung Ga Firebending = Northern Shaolin Airbending = Baguazhang

[@isaacyeon6334]

@@stephenking5852apart from a few instances those martial arts were never used for hand to hand purposes in the animation, only for bending. Seeing them being used more for hand to hand is very refreshing

[@sierramikekilo6925]

​@@stephenking5852the fire lord ozai fights a little different though. I can't figure out what fight it is though. It seems to me a little bit like wing chun

[@stephenking5852]

@@sierramikekilo6925 we only ever saw him fight in the last two episode of Book 3, when Aang fought him.

[@sierramikekilo6925]

@@stephenking5852I mean in the live motion, in this scene.

[@AmitCinematicUniverse]

I like to think that whenever Ozai shows affection to Zuko, it is to make Azula work harder.

[@szn1580]

Father of the year 😂

[@JesusDiedForAll]

😂😂😂😂😂​@@szn1580

[@sebas8225]

He truly learned the art of flame heightening from other firelords tempering their fires with their siblings.

[@d4rksonic474]

That is basically what Zhao suspects and Ozai kind of gives away when she casts lightning in the show.

[@blitz-zxfire1749]

@@d4rksonic474Zhao also said he said these words to Zuko, as motivation for his sister. So the affection for Zuko is motivation for Azula to try harder bro

[@luke1397]

I never thought that the fire lord would be my favorite character in this live action show. It goes to show how good an actor Daniel Dae Kim is.

[@pop-culturecinephile8144]

He’s one of the reasons why I want more

[@andrejohnson8554]

Him showing affection as he’s burning Zuko makes me think that he himself doesn’t truly believe in what he’s saying. “Compassion is a sign of weakness”.

[@pop-culturecinephile8144]

@@andrejohnson8554, Dan confirmed that this version is supposed to be more tragic. But I still think he’ll develop into the pure evil monster we know by the end of season three.

[@andrejohnson8554]

@@pop-culturecinephile8144 “pure evil monster” that doesn’t exist. You couldn’t tell me what that is either. He wanted to rule the world and he had an idea of how to do it. The same way sozin did. If you can’t understand a character then don’t make up labels like “pure evil monster” You’re also not taking into account that he was born into the 100 year war with the fire nation being the ones who started it looking to take over the world. He was born into that. We did see him burn people alive after mentioning the avatar, that doesn’t mean you can’t understand his core

[@pop-culturecinephile8144]

@@andrejohnson8554, I’m just saying, the war can take its toll on him. I can almost see him grinning with delight as he fires his full power on the land during Sozin’s Comet from his airship

[@blehblehblehhaha]

As someone who grew with an abusive dad, hearing Ozai shout "RIIIIIIISE" gave me ptsd

[@OfficialSagePhoenix]

I got triggered

[@blehblehblehhaha]

@@OfficialSagePhoenix yeah, it was so relatable, the facial expression and begging for mercy

[@PhoenixFeather09]

I'm sorry you had to go through that 😞

[@madduxnagel6935]

Fuck man, I wanna give all you guys a hug :(

[@skerexd7515]

Lol

[@jackdickson2566]

The firebending looks great in this scene. I love the fight choreography! And the subplot about the 43rd division being the ones Zuko spoke out to save, and thus being made his ship crew to join him in banishment…it was good. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jedimojojojo1603]

It's the 41st division

[@andrewgangale2286]

But the idea that Zuko at one point got the upper hand on Ozai which is supposed to be the strongest firebender in the world is really dumb. Zuko is by cannon a below average bender at this point in the timeline (13 years old) so it made Ozai look very bad.

[@FSAPOJake]

​​@@andrewgangale2286 Ozai wasn't looking to beat Zuko up at that moment. He was looking to test his viciousness and/or weakness, and he wasn't satisfied. He stopped holding back a little bit at the end there.

[@juanlaise1059]

​@@andrewgangale2286 Ozai was toying with Zuko. He was never in real danger.

[@ty814]

​@@andrewgangale2286Zuko never got the upper hand bro 😅. Ozai was looking into him how far he will go.

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

Daniel Dae Kim's performance as Ozai has been extraordinary. Some people will be upset that they didn't follow the animated series attempts to keep him obscured until season 3, but this is *working.* One of the few criticisms I'll give the animated series was that Ozai always felt like an almost abstract threat. We knew of him, we knew he was in power, we knew what he did to Zuko. But when he actually saw him and met him, he felt so....small? Almost? Like, everything he had was just given to him. He was born into a nation leading a war that was already 3/4 won and being the leader of that nation gave him this sense of accomplishment. He even gives himself a new moniker, "The Phoenix King" to draw attention to the fact that he was the one who finally won the war, when he was just fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time. Even his "epic masterstroke" to "use the comet's power to set everything on fire" wasn't his own idea, it was Azula's. He was born on the 59th floor of a 60-story building, and truly believed he'd earned his way to the top. Guy was nothing more than a smug nepo-baby with no moral inhibitions. This Ozai is different. This Ozai is actively making the world more on fire than it already is. Things are getting worse and he is the one to blame. He is ruthless, intolerant, and cruel. Seeing this fight really makes Zuko's words ring out in my ears. "You. My father. Who challenged me, a 13-year-old boy, to an Agni Kai. How can you possibly justify a duel against a child?" Then there's Azula. She may have been "born a monster," but being at Ozai's side during all this has without doubt scarred her and made the damage so much worse. She has watched her father immolate people for disloyalty, for failure, for daring to stand against him. She has been on the receiving end of just as much emotional manipulation & abuse as Zuko. And with Zuko gone, now there's no one else for Ozai to heap it on. Already, I sympathize with this poor girl who I know is a vicious killer. Because she is getting worse with every day she's around Ozai.

[@szn1580]

Well said. Nuanced

[@thelegend3965]

Definitely loving the Series.

[@mardiidking4030]

I doubt any hate anything from him and I'm a hardcore Avatar fan that grades this series a 6.8/10. He did the role justice

[@omarcogle1965]

You guys also know that Daniel Dae Kim was actually inspired by Mark Hamill's portrayal of Ozai, hence why we got this portrayal.

[@heartswordss]

Keeping Ozai hidden was one of the mistakes of the original series, here they not only put him in front of you but also develop him.

[@trulu05]

Still can’t believe Ozai’s actor is 55! 🤯

[@I-own-2-dogs-now92]

And the Iroh actor is younger than he is in real life 😮

[@trulu05]

@@I-own-2-dogs-now92 No way! 😂

[@levanilevani7034]

@@trulu05 fun fact in this scene fire lord ozai actor and general fang in the last airbender season 2 episide 1 is same voice actor

[@pop-culturecinephile8144]

Yeah, he looks like he’s in his 40’s

[@PunkPaine]

@@pop-culturecinephile8144it’s them Asian genes, bro. Lol

[@Misunao23]

Ozai is perfect. They picked the right man.

[@xuvial1391]

The casting was truly perfect. But I have no idea why they had to show Ozai being caught off-guard in an AGNI KAI and Zuko showing that he was holding back. In fact Zuko even successfully defended against several of his father's attacks, which makes no sense. It massively reduced the threat Ozai poses and made him look pathetic. In the original the whole point of this part was to show that Zuko was too terrified to fight his own father. Ozai didn't have to do any flashy moves or expend any effort because the point was to show his blunt cruelty on his son, not his firebending moves. That's why in book 3 it's so awesome when Zuko finally DOES fight back for the first time, showing his psychological growth.

[@bobbybrisket1708]

I really don’t get the harsh criticism. Thought they executed finally

[@SillyInsaneGamer]

@@xuvial1391 My thoughts, Zuko wasn't a skilled fire bender unlike his sister, he wasn't a fighter at all. The reason he was in this fight was due to his whole character being a better person. Netflix misunderstood most of the shows character but unfortunately the comment section too misunderstands zuko. Cool visuals are one thing; but destroying characters, that's pathetic writing.

[@user-zt8uk4gl4x]

⁠@@SillyInsaneGamerZuko is still a little soft in this series he couldn’t hurt his father when they were fighting and we just like this zuko we’re not misunderstanding them lol

[@RexOlafusVidulusMagnus]

I just read an interesting option; it was Ozai who was holding back, because he loves his son. But he wants him to be merciless like him. Cough "compassion in a weakness" also Ozai: proceeds to cry while maiming his son.@@xuvial1391 Edit. So while he is fd up, he isn't a heartless villain, but another complex man, a victim of his environment perhaps.

[@diegopansini3152]

1:45 The fire slices are my favorite parts of fire bending combat. It always looks so good

[@frankjacob9120]

Same thing it looks so cool

[@vergilsmotivation7817]

Its cinematic wonder. But I do wish he didn't attack his father like in the cartoon😢 but Im still happy to see alternatives

[@difaabdulrafi1303]

i liked it, its a new and fresh direction, but its still the same outcome just like the animated version.@@vergilsmotivation7817

[@sebas8225]

@@vergilsmotivation7817 I think it´s a good way to showcase Zuko´s starting to corruption, in the cartoon Zuko just allowing himself to be scarred seems weak on the part of Ozai, here he actually carries out more of a drawn fight then does it.

[@darkdemigod]

RANKYAKU

[@quankhuc8132]

man this ozai version seems like he loves zuko alot more even when he burns hims you can see the saddness in the ozai face

[@visorij3374]

Who said it was love, maybe it was sadness that in his mind he raised such a weak and fragile person.

[@TheMacC117]

Up until the end of the season, he seemed to favor Zuko.

[@jacobmiller2663]

@@TheMacC117yep until it was revealed that Ozai being proud of Zuko was actually just to motivate Azula. Ozai used his own son to boost up his daughter solely.

[@TheMacC117]

@jacobmiller2663 thanks for the spoiler

[@jeannedemba6120]

@@jacobmiller2663non c’est juste l’avis du général zhao. C’est son interprétation

[@santinoaguilar8601]

I was half expecting Ozai to say "Your Soul is Mine" Since he looks so much like Shang Tsung from Mortal Kombat.

[@andrejohnson8554]

Sure you were

[@VidDuality]

Never thought they'd find a way to make this scene even MORE heartbreaking, but having Zuko try to hard to do everything his father demanded only to still be punished for his compassion...😭 Zuko probably hoped for a moment that his father might actually be proud of him for nearly landing a blow. But Ozai just wanted to test his capacity for ruthlessness, and found his inability to follow through with the hit a shameful weakness that needed to be burned out.

[@stoheha]

Considering how much Ozai was dominating the fight, he likely would've blocked it. Ozai's anger is possibly two fold, one aspect from his son's hesitation, another from the fact that his son held back a blow he could block.

[@andrejohnson8554]

Wow I didn’t realize people misunderstand the characters this much. You’ll only find the truth within the heart. The place where you truly are.

[@andrejohnson8554]

@@stohehakeep assuming, you’ll never find the answer in the place you’re looking.

[@stoheha]

@@andrejohnson8554 I'm just having fun with an adaptation where some effort was put in. No need to sue me.

[@andrejohnson8554]

@@stoheha “some effort” I didn’t realize you were part of the production. There’s always someone who discredits the work of others. Let’s see what you would say if you were actually there. “Having fun” let’s see how much fun you’ll have when you actually put effort in. Exhausted after the first 10 minutes.

[@adesolajohnson4511]

The difference I’m noticing in the interaction between Ozai, Zuko and Iroh is that Ozai and his brother had more interactions with each other in the live action and Zuko managed to put up a fight in this one What Zuko would have done maybe to save himself was to scorch his father’s leg or his wrist And besides this fight was similar to the one he had with Zhao in the cartoon

[@rondoggish]

Iroh is only person in the world who could call out Ozai like that before the Agni Kai started. Ozai had respect for Iroh.

[@LucerysOwner]

​@@rondoggishExactly.! I would respect my older brother as well if he is known as "Dragon of the West". So far I love the Iroh/Ozai interaction the show. Hopefully we will get a lot more down the road. Would love to see a scene between Azulon/Iroh/Ozai or Iroh/Ursa.

[@bobbobby475]

I actually really love how much more screen time Iroh is getting. He definitly feels a bit more like a neutral bad guy whereas in the original he always seemed like a good guy. He is developing as well and isn't perfect. I love seeing him talk with other people like Ozai, Earth benders (who literally hate him), and everyone.

[@sarveshnathan7559]

I definitely enjoy the Iroh-Ozai interactions. A missed oppotunity in the shows.

[@josecuestas7246]

Omni-man: "I was a demanding and a harsh father for beated up my son." Ozai: "Hold by beer."

[@thelegend3965]

I mean, Nolan done WAY more damage to Mark, both physically and mentally in comparison to what Ozai did to Zuko.

[@josecuestas7246]

@@thelegend3965 Maybe. Though that as contrast, Omni-man ended regreting harmed his son, making him go to the exile out of shame. While that Ozai was only disappointed from Zuko after beated him up, making him order the exile of his own son, showing no remorse for treated badly Zuko.

[@jonathankenton2502]

@@josecuestas7246still really not comparable. Nolan literally used his son’s body to murder thousands of innocent people. Then proceeded to beat him into an unrecognizable bloody pulp. In terms of levels of severity and brutality Omni-Man is untouchable in this comparison.

[@Wes_Bradley-Taubner]

K Omni man does redeem himself and loves mark more than Ozai loves Zuko. That said, what Nolan did to Mark makes Ozai look like iroh by comparison

[@controlman7490]

@@jonathankenton2502 As messed up as this sounds, Omni-Man had a better reason for harming Mark. He beat him because Mark's resistance to Viltrumite rule meant that in the extreme likelihood the Viltrumites pull up to Earth; they'd kill Mark, they'd kill Omni-Man for failing to raise Mark as a Viltrumite and conquer the planet, and Debbie and the rest of humanity would be enslaved. In Nolan's mind, Mark's understandable mutiny was futile because if the planet wasn't conquered Nolan would lose everything he loves, which includes Mark. In a way, Nolan was actually trying his damnedest to save both Mark and Debbie. Yes, had Nolan successfully forced Mark to follow him Earth would be conquered, but the empire would at least spare his family, which is better than death. Ozai's logic for harming his son is less acceptable. He literally beat and burned his son just for disagreeing with his war plans. Unlike Mark's rebellion, Zuko disagreeing with Ozai wouldn't jeopardize the safety of the Fire Nation. Ozai is of a higher rank, so he could've easily dismissed his son's words, but his ego was bruised and that's why he felt the need to discipline him. Omni-Man beat Mark more harshly, but the reasoning for doing so was A LOT more sensible than Ozai's.

[@benjaminjane93]

I really like the moment he deflects Zukos last (and pathetic) attempt to strike back defiantly and guides his hand to his heart. It's a motion that could say just as much "This is where you aim. You aim to kill. No matter stands in your way." as well as "You are my son. You are my heart. You have failed me. And I want you to feel how much it grieves me to see how I have failed to teach you." You get the sense this is a man who maybe at some point really loved his children. And perhaps he still believes that he does, but that love is the same as building them up to be ruthless killing machines. (No. I don't believe any parent that scars their children actually loves them.) Ozai doesn't love his children. He loves the idea of what they may one day become. He loves the idea of the legacy of the royal line. But at the same time we do get Ozai at a moment where we see a glimpse of the man who once did love them, just for him to permanently scar his heir in order to "impart a lesson".

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

Considering how unsubtle the writing was in this show, I commend them for holding back and not having Ozai explain everything. This was the one episode I thorughly enjoyed.

[@benjaminjane93]

@@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive It really shows just how much good actors making choices matters with characters like these.

[@RexOlafusVidulusMagnus]

Tywin Lannister vibes

[@JamaicaZ160R1793010A]

​​@@benjaminjane93 That sounds about right. I would say that love isn't always healthy as some love others in twisted ways others will never understand.

[@CourtWizard39]

"Give me everything!"

[@xuvial1391]

And then Zuko did give everything, and Ozai was caught offguard by a 13-year-old in an Agni Kai lol. Zuko had to hold back against him and went easy. So much for a terrifying strong villain.

[@CourtWizard39]

@@xuvial1391 I think they picked a pretty good actor to play Ozai tho

[@kvltofsobek90]

​@@xuvial1391Zuko was absolutely not going to win just because he could have landed a blow lol

[@TheLuconic]

At 1:56 Ozai can block that but he paused to see what Zuko could do. The entire time it has shown that no move Zuko has, Ozai cannot block or dodge. He let Zuko almost hit him on purpose. Notice how Ozai eyes already locked onto Zuko and his hand and his reaction when Zuko didn’t follow through. That’s how much Ozai is holding back. Until he doesn’t.

[@xuvial1391]

Ozai was genuinely shocked by Zuko expertly dodging his punch and countering him, and then Zuko showed him mercy. None of it made any sense because in the story Zuko could barely do any firebending at age 13. There is a reason why in the original show they don't show Ozai showing off flashy firebending moves and expending effort, because against a 13-year-old kid he didn't have to do any of that. The point of the "duel" was that there was no duel, there was no fight, it was just blatant cruel humiliation and child abuse. Zuko was so terrified that he just knelt and begged for forgiveness, and then Ozai walked up to him and burned him. That's what made Ozai so terrifying. But in this show Ozai is massively nerfed.

[@TheLuconic]

@@xuvial1391 very true. But despite this shock, he is still a combat genius and even when he’s shocked, he still could block Zuko attacks. He wanted to see if Zuko is capable of going through with it or not as we see in this scene. Meaning, Ozai was never in danger. But still went on an emotional rollercoaster.

[@tientruong2007]

The fact that he has a tear in his eye as he's punishing zuko seems like he once had compassionate like zuko but got it beaten out of him too. Just intergenerational trauma tings.

[@darksteal568]

Ozai was definitely holding back the entire time. He wanted to coax out the ruthlessness in Zuko.

[@Sithlord224]

You can see in this version, Ozai has a certain faith in Zuko and expects more from him as a first born son. The respect Zuko has in holding back, the being reserved like mother is not what Ozai wants. You can even see in his face he didn't want to punish Zuko, but in is mind, he needs to be a stern father to create a strong son. Even talking to him after, sounds like he understands why Zuko held back, but he just didnt like it. Ozai's actions are wrong but justified in his mind as there is only strong and weak. He will not allow his son to be weak. He's wrong but I also understand he wants strength by any means, nothing less

[@sarveshnathan7559]

That's not who Ozai is. Ozai despised Zuko all his life for being a failure, and literally tried to cast him out of the palace at birth. The point of banishing him was to get rid of the failure in his family and also as a cruel punishment by having him complete a mission which is nearly impossible.

[@Sithlord224]

I’m not disagreeing, however I feel like in this version they tried to humanize him and based on some of his facial expressions and how he talks to Zuko after make me think otherwise on your point. Ozai is not a good person, but I also see a father who despises weakness that wants his son to be more. Maybe not out of love but he’s trying to be a firm leader

[@Terrorj]

​@@sarveshnathan7559 But that's... Not true either. Ozai CARED for his "tools" -Zuko himself says there were good times with his Dad at Ember Island. Ozai didn't let him drown. -Ozai wanted him gone at birth because Ursa was still in love with Ikem (so to punish her) and he appeared to be a non bender. The only reason Ozai got with Ursa was to create strong bloodlines, it was more about Ursas failure than hatred for Zuko. -Azula may have had the spark but Zuko was still the Heir. He could have been assassinated at any point. -Zukos banishment was a win/win for Ozai. The weak son never comes back and sends a message to the strong daughter. Don't. disappoint. father. -He didn't HATE Zuko but it still wasn't love. He cared for what Zuko (and Azula) could have given him and is Disappointed that Zuko isn't who he wants him to be. I find the Netflix adaptation is doing rather well conveying that. That's my opinion though of course :)

[@sarveshnathan7559]

@@Terrorj Whatever "good times" there were is massively overshadowed by Ozai's cruelty for it to even matter. "Ozai wanted him gone at birth because Ursa was still in love with Ikem" Headcanon "The only reason Ozai got with Ursa was to create strong bloodlines, it was more about Ursas failure than hatred for Zuko" Again more headcanon, it was his hatred of Zuko "-He didn't HATE Zuko but it still wasn't love." Yes he did hate Zuko You like the writers, completely missed the point of Ozai's character

[@xzodiayinzero5929]

​@@sarveshnathan7559 What's headcanon?

[@adamly3169]

Daniel Dae Kim did such a great job in his acting for Lord Ozai!!!

[@pop-culturecinephile8144]

He’s one of the reasons why I want more

[@axelnilsson5124]

@@pop-culturecinephile8144then we’ll have to wait for season 3 for that

[@LucerysOwner]

Is that everything? Give me EVERYTHING.

[@HackoDis]

This is when the live action good, is when they slowed down and showed us the characters. The boat scene with Iroh after zuko's banishment had me almost in tears. This scene show ozai's ruthlessness, even Iroh couldn't talk him down. We needed more of this.

[@andrejohnson8554]

You got none of that in the first season of ATLA animation where the main cast goofed around the entire time. Zuko and Iroh were always the only ones who showed us who they are while there are small moments with team avatar. Many episodes in season 1 were skippable. Team avatar was never about who they are.

[@HackoDis]

What are you talking about? It was a good balance between the set of characters, we got to know each character as the first season went along and learned somethign about each one. @@andrejohnson8554

[@TotalAnalyst2]

​@@andrejohnson8554what are you talking about they had many serious moments with Aang insecurities and survivor guilt Sooka character growth Katra slowly maturing as a person and a bender etc

[@kiratwo4u]

all style not enough substance compared to the original

[@ZeinTheSavior]

Daniel Dae Kim's performance as Ozai is perfect 🔥 Rather than hating Ozai, you get the feeling that he felt that it was a necessary lesson for Zuko to grow and Daniel raised the bar even higher as the episodes unfold themselves. He even shed tears 😭😭😭 when he burned Zuko's face. Daniel really gives us a new perspective of Ozai and he basically improved the character. Dallas playing Zuko is flawless 🔥🔥🔥 the strong physical resemblance between Zuko and Ozai proves itself to be very intentional that when Daniel's version of Ozai somehow felt like "Oh my gosh, this is exactly how I remembered myself when I was my son's age." I do hope that Dallas will also play a dual role as the younger self of Daniel Dae Kim's Ozai.

[@omarcogle1965]

I wonder how they'll do Azula's breakdown if they reach that far.

[@gameartist1128]

Nahhhh burning his son's face is a sign of being a toxic parent. Dysfunctional family at its finest. Tho Daniel give justice to Ozai's character 🎉

[@aidarjapykeev4544]

I love how they handled Ozai in this series, you can actually see that his actions are justified in his mind, and it’s not like he just hates his own son to hurt his wife like in og show/comics. You also see that he isn’t thinking of Zuko as someone unworthy. In this series, creators actually made Ozai’s intentions and views understandable to audience, though he’s wrong, but he only sees world as there are weak and there are strong, strong survive and prey on weak, and weak subserve to strong or die. I’m actually thinking that in this show if Aang never showed up, this version of Ozai would make Zuko’s life very difficult in banishment to make him stronger. Bring him back home after comet came and Fire nation conquered the rest of the world. Then, he would make him New Fire-Lord, if saw him worthy, just before death. It’s understandable as, son is the heir to the throne and the one continuing generation.

[@strokenurse8877]

I Like your Point. The showrunners are not Just repeating everyting. They use their own ideas. But imo Ozai is a great Villain because He was a Psychopath. It was incredibly horrorfying when the father attacks and tries to kill His own son (season 3) in a kids Show. Ozai never cared for Zuko. Ozai was a great mysterious Character during the First and Second season. The Live Show and especially the bending Looks awesome, but trying to humanize Ozai? I dont think that works.

[@aidarjapykeev4544]

@@strokenurse8877 i get your point. But again, you said it yourself, they don’t need to repeat story exactly like it was. In this case it becomes cheap copy of someone else work, even live action. Making series original and authentic is creative and actually makes more sense. For example Aang is really sad that he lost his entire nation. In OG show of course, Aang isn’t much concerned about that other than 2 maximum 3 episodes. It’s realistic. Also Bumi - he saw horrors of war for 100 years, he experienced all that terrifying decisions he had to make as a king of Omashu - like giving food for orphans or soldiers. That’s why he’s serious and angry at Avatar Aang, though Aang disappeared due to not understanding the responsibility and being only child. And Ozai - in comics, it’s revealed that he hated Zuko to hurt his mother, when she said she doesn’t want Zuko to turn out like Ozai, and he said, that from that day on, he’ll treat Zuko as not his own son. And in the show which was before comics, audience can see that Ozai sees his son as weakness and disappointment. And in live action, realistic will be that a father - real Human Father not animated character, cannot be hating his own son that much. After all, he’s his only heir to the throne and in this series, he doesn’t see Azula as worthy. That’s why he wants to make Zuko strong and that’s why he makes his life difficult. Again - it’s realistic. And this is what creators of this show focused on. Real people being realistic not cartoonish.

[@camodeano3003]

Idk, I kinda liked the the version of Ozai that was unreasonable with no love or compassion in his heart.

[@jesuspernia8031]

Yeah… no. Hell no. Ozai in this series is terrible. Trying to make him sympathetic when that doesn’t add to his character at all. I couldn’t take him seriously here, they really dropped the ball on most of how these characters act.

[@aidarjapykeev4544]

@@jesuspernia8031 ok boomer. Who gives a fuck about your opinion 🤦‍♂️

[@nymbus4376]

I'm not gonna lie, I started this series with very low expectations and was happily surprised at how good it was. Especially with Zuko actually fighting and getting the upper hand against his father.

[@andrewgangale2286]

That's why its fucking dumb tho. Zuko a below average bender at this point but he can get the upper hand on the strongest firebender in the world? Cmon...

[@twai2623]

​@@andrewgangale2286 its because ozai here wasn't testing his strength or skill, he was trying to see if zuko would use his fire to incinerate the enemy, which he proved he couldn't

[@gilgamesh8334]

There is no way in hell that a proud man like Ozai THE FIRELORD would let himself be humiliatingly burned by is 13 year old son lmao@@twai2623

[@marvinnovilla4918]

Lol Ozai was playing with him. Only time Zuko got the upperhand was when he redirected lightning at him.

[@ty814]

Zuko never got upper hand 😅. Ozai would've easily countered it. Now Zuko made it worse by not shooting him hence he got his price

[@Phoenix-King-ozai]

What an absolute badass Netflix writers clearly understood Fire lord ozai far way better than Avatar fandom

[@Adoniss99]

Seems like they put in more efforts on the villains then our actual heroes lol, katana aang

[@SillyInsaneGamer]

They did? I really, really, really wish they did LOL.. I refused to watch this show, and seeing this clip; Thankgod I did!

[@RexOlafusVidulusMagnus]

I won't say I'm disapointed. Already not so interesting characters sacrificed for making the antagonist more complex (+Zuko's crew plot twist).@@Adoniss99

[@josephtedesco8429]

1:58 Holy smokes… this is clever foreshadowing to Aang showing mercy in “Sozins Comet”

[@youreadthisinyourmindright2604]

They could never picked a better actor for Ozai than this. Man. Perfect casting on Ozai, the looks ,the mannerisms, the ruthless father everyone will surely hate

[@Ivbo]

I actually really like how they’re portraying Ozai to have some kind of love for Zuko even if it’s twisted, it honestly makes more sense…it’s his son at the end of the day, and there’s no way Ozai didn’t have any love for him at all. I mean during this entire episode you could see it, Ozai genuinely wanted Zuko to succeed. He looked somewhat sad when burning him, he came to visit him afterwards and he wasn’t even going to banish him until Zuko spoke the same way as before, giving Ozai the impression that he didn’t learn anything.

[@sarveshnathan7559]

"and there’s no way Ozai didn’t have any love for him at all.' And why not? Why do you get the assumption that all parents love their kids?

[@sajithpremadasa-pz4zp]

Ozai still loves zuko in animated as well

[@sarveshnathan7559]

@@sajithpremadasa-pz4zp No he didn't.

[@sarveshnathan7559]

@@sajithpremadasa-pz4zp No he didn't.

[@sebas8225]

@@sajithpremadasa-pz4zp Not to the point of almost shedding tears.

[@iam3788]

1:44-1:46 was 🔥🔥🔥 literally lol

[@difaabdulrafi1303]

Netlix nailed this scene, and the whole scene between zuko ozai and iroh, really loved the new addition between their relationship.

[@difaabdulrafi1303]

OG fan here, i liked this version of ozai more than the cartoon so far.

[@MrEffectfilms]

I already loved the show prior to this episode but this cemented my love of it. This is how you adapt something. It doesn't have to be just like the cartoon, if I want the cartoon I'll watch the cartoon. The same basic plot and characters are here but the personal journeys they go on are different yet still lead to the same destination. Netflix just green lit season 2 and I'm stoked to see how Toph comes in.

[@axelnilsson5124]

I just wonder how they’ll do The Library as in the original and LoK Wan Shi Tong was basically stuck in his own library and we saw him in episode 5 out in the open

[@kaveenasingsandcosplays3441]

Exactly! Apart from Katara and Azula's acting needing some work, the show is overall a good adaptation of the original and still has the essence of the og!

[@cameronwilliams4942]

This makes ozai more human the cartoon made him like a look a heartless monster which he is but the live action actually shows him not wanting to to hurt his so. but his duty to do it. And before anyone judges me, remember ozai was born in a family of killers, so we were raised with ignorance and pride.

[@sarveshnathan7559]

That's the problem. He's supposed to be a heartless monster.

[@Aristeides]

@@sarveshnathan7559 I haven't seen the show yet. But as presented above it seems to have been a dream or memory of Zuko's. They are probably not gonna do it. We see the situation play out from Zuko's perspective. Where he sees himself getting the upper hand once and his father even exhibits a measure of concern when scarring him. But this could be nice to have as a set up for a later reveal where we see the situation again from maybe Iroh's perspective to set the picture straight and show a more heartless and brutal Ozai scarring Zuko having handily defeated him.

[@user-td2jw9ze2c]

​@@sarveshnathan7559he probably does it to pressure Azula, he's still the same but has charismatic.

[@seamusshamrock8964]

I think he is still heartless, you can tell by the intensity of the Fight that Ozai wanted to beat Zuko right away to shame him and make himself look strong but when Zuko kept dodging and eventually attacked it became a test, I think the sad face he makes is a manipulation like how abusers always say “you’re making me do this” everything with Ozai is manipulation, he views his children as weapons

[@pop-culturecinephile8144]

Albert Kim chose to expand Ozai’s character a little bit and make him more tragic. So I think he’s going to develop into the heartless monster we see in season three

[@nicholasclarke171]

I actually like that they gave ozai some hand to hand combat skill, in the cartoon he got his bending taken away and then he just crumbled, he was spoilt rotten by his bending in the cartoon, here he feels like a serious war-hardened threat. I hope we get some flashbacks which show him do stuff like challenge his Dad to an agni kai or personally fight in the war.

[@axelnilsson5124]

Makes me wonder what’ll happen when Aang removes his bending

[@ryangamble6697]

I like how Zuko actually fought back unlike in the original. Yes he still got on his knees and begged for mercy and forgiveness but he did fight. But he showed mercy. He didn't just show mercy, he showed restraint, like a true Firebender needs.

[@SillyInsaneGamer]

Except that isn't Zuko's character, it seems most who view the netflix version have forgotten his whole persona. He isn't a fighter, he refuses to fight, he's unlike his sister someone who's good and compassionate. The fact he fights back and nearly wins.. is utterly pathetic, how can Azula fight Zuko when Zuko has nearly beaten his fighter at such young age? Crucial to remember, Zuko struggled with fire bending, not being able to keep up with his perfect sister. I'll say the visuals are amazing but, the characters are destroyed in this netflix show, the writing is utterly pathetic ^^;

[@ryangamble6697]

He struggled with the more advanced techniques like shooting lightning. His anger made his firebending hard to control. He showed restraint, something required for a firebender.@@SillyInsaneGamer

[@SillyInsaneGamer]

@@ryangamble6697 It goes against his whole character though; the whole point of the scene was zuko NOT fighting back that got him banished, he ashamed himself and was cast out to proof himself to his father; There's a hundred things wrong with that scene LOL. If people want to defend this scene.. to each their own, but the fight scene is defeating it's whole purpose and doesn't make sense regardless of how pretty it may seem.

[@ryangamble6697]

It's the same in this series because he showed restraint and mercy. Ozai claimed compassion was a weakness. That was the shameful weakness he showed in this series. Zuko naively listened to his father and tried to not let compassion weaken him. He hardened his soul in those three years he was banished. That's why Iroh is trying to help him avoid ending up like his dad.@@SillyInsaneGamer

[@Kostas_Dikefalaios]

You know him not fighting back is why he was banished in the original right? This completely undermines his character.

[@jonathanviera1589]

I actually kinda like that in this version he actually fought his father and it was his desire to please him , his fear of disobeying him and his love that prevented him from delivering that blow that caused zuko everything.

[@Drenn23]

Im going to tell my kids this was a deleted scene from Mortal Kombat

[@andrejohnson8554]

If they inherit your iq I’m sure they’ll believe it.

[@michaellynes3540]

Lt. Jee: I'm sick of taking his orders! I'm tired of chasing his Avatar! I mean, who does Zuko think he is? Iroh: Do you really want to know? Lt. Jee: General Iroh. We were just- Iroh: It's okay. May I join you? Lt. Jee: Of course, sir. Iroh: Try to understand. My nephew is a complicated young man. He has been through much. (Flashback) Zuko: Let me in! Iroh: Prince Zuko, what's wrong? Zuko: I want to go into the war chamber, but the guard won't let me pass! Iroh: You're not missing anything, trust me. These meetings are dreadfully boring. Zuko: If I'm going to rule this nation one day, don't you think I need to start learning as much as I can? Iroh: Very well. But you must promise not to speak. These old folks are a bit sensitive, you know? Zuko: Thank you, Uncle. (War Room) Gen. Bujing: The Earth Kingdom defenses are concentrated here. A dangerous battalion of their strongest earthbenders and fiercest warriors. So I am recommending the 41st Division. Elder General: But the 41st is entirely new recruits. How do you expect them to defeat a powerful Earth Kingdom battalion? Gen. Bujing: I don't. They'll be used as a distraction while we mount an attack from the rear. What better to use as bait than fresh meat? Zuko: You can't sacrifice an entire division like that! Those soldiers love and defend our nation! How can you betray them? (Present) Iroh: Zuko was right, you see, but it was not his place to speak out. And there were dire consequences. After Zuko's outburst in the meeting, the Fire Lord became very angry with him. He said the challenge against the general was an act of complete disrespect! And there was only one way to resolve this. Lt. Jee: Agni Kai. A fire duel. Iroh: That's right. Zuko looked upon the old general he had insulted and declared that he was not afraid. But Zuko misunderstood. When he turned to face his opponent, he was surprised to see it was not the general. Zuko had spoken out against the general's plan, but by doing so in the Fire Lord's war room, it was the Fire Lord whom he had disrespected. Zuko would have to duel his own father. When Prince Zuko saw that it was his father who had come to duel him, he begged for mercy. (Flashback) Zuko: Please, Father. I only had the Fire Nation's best interest at heart. I'm sorry I spoke out of turn! Ozai: You will fight for your honor. Zuko: (tearfully) I meant you no disrespect. I am your loyal son. Ozai: Rise and fight, Prince Zuko! Zuko: I won't fight you. Ozai: You will learn respect, and suffering will be your teacher. (Present) Iroh: I looked away. (Flashback) (Ozai burns Zuko on the left side of his face) Zuko: NO!!!!! (Present) Lt. Jee: I always thought that Prince Zuko was in a training accident. Iroh: It was no accident. After the duel, the Fire Lord said that by refusing to fight, Zuko had shown shameful weakness. As punishment, he was banished and sent to capture the Avatar. Only then could he return with his honor. Lt. Jee: So that's why he's so obsessed. Capturing the Avatar is the only chance he has of things returning to normal. Iroh: Things will never return to normal. But the important thing is the Avatar gives Zuko hope.

[@ybemad]

Damn! Pretty powerful scene! Worthy of some awards.

[@sterjexiii2416]

Zuko is the true winner, his compassion brought him the scar.

[@TheGiooman]

If my dad was Johnny Gat I’d be shitting my pants too 🤣

[@taylorjohnson3965]

Idk I don’t dig the fact that it was an actual fight this time around. Zuko was absolutely broken during the Agni Kai in the original and it felt more personally impactful that Ozai could look his cowering 13 year old son in the eyes as he begged for mercy and still give him a burn deep enough to be visible into his 80s. In this version it feels more like a genuine duel, and one where Zuko momentarily had an upper hand at that. It feels less like his world shattered and more like he hesitated. Instead of a blatant act of cruelty it’s something that Ozai could have a very easy time justifying as fair and honorable, seeing as Zuko had ample time to strike him and was defeated when he failed to deal a strong blow. Not to mention everyone’s whole demeanor seems different in this one. Instead of being cold as stone Ozai won’t shut up in this scene. Less of an imposing force and more of a regular abusive dad. Iroh is getting involved but I feel like 6 seconds before the start of the duel is pretty late to voice your concerns when you allegedly know the customs of the court and how these situations play out. Azula not reveling in Zuko’s pain doesn’t bode well with me. I feel like they’re gonna lock in to some dumb “she’s not bad she’s just confused bc her dad made her this way” story that would just about have to gut Zuko and Azula’s Agni Kai.

[@fernandodecarlosmalcher7977]

couple of details that I love here is the fact that ozai doesn't seem to want to do that to zuko, like this moment hurt him but he's so awful and twisted that somehow thinks that this is what he should do for the good of his son, and I love how, unlike in the show, azula doesn't smile when seeing that, she's also pretty disturbed by it, she may be a twisted demon, but her father is way worse

[@alliasstar7289]

I love how they gave Zuko some dignity in this version.

[@shooterDisease]

Which is why him being banished here doesn’t hit as hard. In the animated show you can argue Zuko being banished was actually justified. And the scar is just the cherry on top of Ozai’s cruelty.

[@andrewcabral963]

But this makes it better it shows that Zuko gaining the upper hand and hesitating makes his scar more impactful it represents a constant reminder of what happens when you hold back and show compassion.@@shooterDisease

[@andrewcabral963]

Yeah him hesitating when he has the upper hand against his dad is more impactful than him sitting there and letting him burn his face.

[@clydejackson5188]

@@andrewcabral963But the only pay off of that is a merciless zuko and I don't think the series will demand that of him. We know his trajectory and the take you give doesn't align, unless they do different. Also Zuko would think he could surmount to Ozai if he had the upper hand before his departure. While losing pathetically makes his 3 years of growth still leaving looming uncertainty in his mind vs a proven zuko feeling stronger and more deserving. Further exemplified by his use of "Destiny" as though it's a quest, making light of his ordeal juxtaposed to "honor" showing that he's still unproven and finding his worthiness. If the only thing to question is his mercilessness, the bravery he displayed facing ozai during the invasion would be greatly diminished.

[@difaabdulrafi1303]

yup, and the relationship between zuko and iroh in live action really hits me more than the og series, can't imagine the betrayal of zuko in season 2 gonna feels like.

[@Jimbo-yn4fh]

cant believe zuko HAD him IF he did not hesitate, maybe ozai is not giving it all and just messing around he underestiamted his son and let down his guard

[@treywilliams3447]

I thought the point of this scene was zuko not fighting at all.

[@rondoggish]

Ozai is the strongest firebender in the entire world at this point in time. Zuko never stood a chance at defeat him. He might've gotten away with burning Ozai because he let his guard down but he's on a different level

[@DevilPogoStick]

Yeah, this may be the case. Ozai in this adaptation really does want to see Zuko at his best, like prove that he is indeed his son, by slowing pushing Zuko into the offensive when the latter made it clear he doesn't want to fight him. Like Zuko nearly succumbed to the pressure and it surprises Ozai for that moment. Hell, it does impressed Ozai but he's disappointed how Zuko didn't go for it. It demonstrates Zuko having major potential despite his age to be a ruthless and dangerous firebender like his father (and Uncle in his military days) and grandfather but he doesn't want to be that kind of person. Ozai wasn't trying, bullied his son to toughen up and prove his worth, and insane enough would've been proud had Zuko followed through and burned him.

[@sonofthechosenone4335]

@@DevilPogoStickWish the show would’ve written it like this. He always held back. It’s crazy how powerful he is when he lets go. Even Ozai saw it.

[@juanlaise1059]

​​@@sonofthechosenone4335 Zuko is still the weakest of the royal family though.

[@ohnobees8033]

Honestly even though Zuko was on the defensive all the time he didn't put up a half bad fight, especially considering Ozai is the most powerful firebender in the world.

[@TheMacC117]

I know right? Iroh looked proud of his moves.

[@craigpeoples9883]

​@@TheMacC117He does seem stronger in the live action version from what we've seen so far. But that's just what I think, I could be wrong.

[@TheMacC117]

@craigpeoples9883 I said the same thing. He held is own against both Aang and Ozai, and I feel like he would've beaten Aang every time. He even fought him without bending. He also fought evenly with Katara at night under the Ice Moon, and broke out of her freezing shell. He just seems really confident and more of a master than he did in session 1 and most of 2 in the anime.

[@ohnobees8033]

@@craigpeoples9883 Zuko seemed to have decent raw power here, he just had sloppy technique that Ozai could easily counter.

[@ftrwrwbg]

Which should not be the case. Bad change

[@xeronix9774]

ozai was barely fighting back but zuko could have got one in on him

[@gabrielruiz5474]

Yeah well thats his dad

[@ryanphelan895]

“When Prince Zuko saw that it was his father, who had come to duel him, he begged for mercy.” - Iroh

[@resilientkid]

0:35 my friend was fangirling at this. I learned the meaning of the word "zaddy"

[@kerepekpisang3171]

I might have problems with Azula and Mai cast but Ozai is totally perfect cast.

[@szn1580]

Amazing scene. Zuko was terrified

[@alliasstar7289]

And he literally turned that fear into fire in this scene

[@szn1580]

@@alliasstar7289exactly

[@shawnsouth327]

Imagine seeing your younger sibling about to abuse their child and your powerless to do anything but watch poor Iroh

[@craigpeoples9883]

It was rough for both of them

[@shawnsouth327]

@@craigpeoples9883 no doubt

[@axelnilsson5124]

That’s rough buddy

[@TheMacC117]

This fight reminds me a lot of Luke's duel with Darth Vader on Bespin. And that is probably one of the highest compliments i can pay a scene like this.

[@Darth-vade123]

The only difference is that Vader didn't cut off luke's hand to teach him a lesson he did it cause Luke got him that angry Luke hit him in the shoulder and vader's rage led him to injury his son

[@Darth-vade123]

But you are correct the duel has many similarities

[@Adoniss99]

It was done well

[@marcosbarros3592]

Zuko actually did great in this fight, considering he was not attacking with intention to hurt Ozai. If he didn't stop, Ozai might've even given him the throne right there and then.

[@pepito2847]

I really love the further context Zuko’s backstory was given From showing Iroh arguing against his brother Ozai, to having the Agni Kai be an actual back and forth fight To the reveal about the 41st Division My god I love this series!!

[@shannoncurry2037]

A subtle touch but you can see Azula tearing up as Zuko's being burned, wonder how it'll payoff.

[@xSharpW]

I like how they have Zuko put up a "fight" here in comparison to the original show. It was cool to at least give him the "chance" to win. I'm probably misplacing my quotes but I think the message is clear.

[@hellofriend545]

I kind of wish Zuko had only evaded and acted mostly defensively towards his father’s moves, before getting an opening and angrily and instinctively pulling back for that strike. Part of the cruelty of this fight is that Zuko REFUSED to fight his father, bc he respected him so much, while his father only saw fear and weakness, even tho it was a 13 year old!!! Refusing to fight his DAD!!! Thematically it would’ve worked well and then you could still have your extended fight. But it was so damn powerful to have Zuko pleading and bowing on the ground at his dad’s feet while the fire lord spoke down at him.

[@optimusprime7243]

The fact omniman is a better dad than ozai 💀

[@hawkeyemihawkgettingmoneylord]

That was animation this is the live action stop bringing up the animation.

[@redfieldman2206]

@@hawkeyemihawkgettingmoneylord Nah, people should compare this remake to the original because this remake is completely inferior to the cartoon and doesn't need to exist.

[@hawkeyemihawkgettingmoneylord]

@@redfieldman2206 disagree its great show majority of people like thats why its doing well.

[@jerson.romantico.1521]

People like reggaeton, that doesn't make it good, it's just something boring and empty. 😷

[@friofrost09]

Fun fact: the actor who plays Ozai has voiced before General Fong in book 2 earth and also Hiroshi Sato in Legend of Korra

[@deensaid7762]

Nickelodeon knows how to pick the right person to play Fire Lord Ozai.

[@jaytaggert2335]

Wow, this netflix version is an actual breathe of fresh air. Might actually start watching it.

[@isaiahgeorge906]

Gotta say, I was worried about this show due to the confirmed changes we had been told about, but so far, I'm really liking what I'm seeing. They just need to keep up the good work and not do anything 'too' drastic to change the story. Then again, all they pretty much have to do is use that one movie as good instructions of what NOT to do.

[@valvevac-systemchecker3773]

The cartoon is still much better, the visuals are certainly a massive improvement but the writing isn’t far off for how bad it is

[@BroPaulSyrel]

Iroh: I looked away 2:36

[@williamclarke3026]

“You will learn respect. And suffering will be your teacher.”

[@jakedodds8090]

Ozai looked like he was going to cry as he burned zuko

[@Quinntus79]

I see the Fire Lord went to the Cobra Kai school of fire bending.

[@omarcogle1965]

You know, speaking of Cobra Kai, imagine if they got Chozen's actor to play a part in Season 2, since they got Tamilyn Tomita (Kumiko) in an episode for this past Season.

[@shooterDisease]

Something ppl always seem to forget is that Ozai never agreed with the plan to sacrifice the recruits it was only a proposal by the general and a second general even speaks up going ‘dude those are new recruits’ It’s entirely possible Ozai would’ve went ‘yeah we’re not doing that’

[@allennixon4745]

What I enjoy in the episode is when they fought cause in animated series He just burned him when he refused. Love that they added that in.

[@mauriciomongoy2025]

What I enjoyed even more was that both Ozai and Azula didn't seem to really enjoy this part. Ozai's expression is like the one of someone who has to do something he really doesn't want to do, and Azula looks confused and shocked by the fact that her dad burned his own son's face. While in the original series they were ruthless and uncompassionate, Netflix adaptation had given both more humanity, which I actually like.

[@valvevac-systemchecker3773]

@@mauriciomongoy2025it’s actually worse, having extra depth to a character doesn’t always make it better, especially in this case when you understand the lore and relation between Ozai and Zuko prior. In the original show, Ozai look at Zuko as an absolute failure and something he’s ashamed off, Azula felt the same way, Ozai in the original was even tasked to kill Zuko after he tried to usurp the throne from Iroh. Ozai felt no degree of guilt or complexity to the task and even said he was gonna do it, it was only for Zuko’s mom Ursa trying to protect him that Zuko was even alive.

[@nicevideo8958]

One thing good for live action is actually ozai have personality

[@dannyphantom3090]

Atla fans are gonna hate me for this but i like the way it's done here better than the show.

[@shooterDisease]

Meh seeing Ozai stunt on Zuko’s cool but the Agni Kai in the animated show was way more public Zuko’s dishonor there felt way more impactful and actually makes sense given the culture of the Fire Nation. EVERYONE would’ve looked down upon him not just Ozai cause ‘compassion breeds weakness’ 6/10 effects are cool

[@sebas8225]

It´s a improvement we get to see Ozai regularly bending

[@difaabdulrafi1303]

Same, i love ozai more in this version.

[@TheLuconic]

Ok so besides the many comments about the fight itself and how well it’s choreographed, how come no one is talking about how cute Azula looks?

[@user-zt8uk4gl4x]

She maybe cute but is cray inside

[@JamaicaZ160R1793010A]

Another path. The Search humanized Ozai by making him more vile but this humanized him by showing that Ozai knew somewhere that this was cruel and wrong but did it anyways. It says how warped his mind is that he did it. The Promise and The Search made it clear that he saw kindness and compassion as weaknesses and it's reflected here. It's also possible that he respected Zuko for fighting back even if it was reluctant.

[@everyany5000]

This really shouldn't have even been a fight. The original has him only abstaining from fighting showing his compassion for his father outweighs his honor. He wouldn't even attempt to hurt his father, but Ozai just sees Zuko's love for him as weakness and uses it as grounds to banish him.

[@michaellynes3540]

What I find really annoying, although it’s minor, is Zuko in the live action series still has an eyebrow on his left side when in the cartoon, it was completely singed right off his left side.

[@bignick2k215]

The scene is great, but I just found the cartoon so much more dramatic and scary. Ozai’s face is covered in shadow with Mark Hamill’s great performance, “You will fight for your honor” Zuko’s scream and Iroh’s horror at the whole scene. Gives goosebumps. This was not a kids show.

[@zaxbitterzen2178]

I love that they didn't make Ozai nearly as moustache-twirling evil in the original series. He sees compassion and mercy as a weakness no doubt drilled into him by his own father. It both makes it very dark and very human that he would face his own son himself. It's clear to see that he wishes to see Zuko drop mercy as a pretense in an actual fight. To be fair in a real fight even if the Fire nation wasn't tyrannical that's how the rules would still go.

[@zoidboy1569]

2:32 the look he had like he did not want to but in his own mind felt what needed to be

[@VeniVidiVici..]

Zuko: 🙍‍♂️🧎🏻‍♂️I won’t fight you.😭😣 Ozai: You *WILL* learn respect 😠And suffering will be your teacher 👿🤜🔥🔥🔥 Zuko: 🔥🔥🔥😫🔥👁️🔥 Azula: 😈

[@dylanzweighaft0000]

I very much not a fan whatsoever of how they changed the line to “compassion is for the weak” bc that’s such an OVERUSED villain line in EVERYTHING, I’m just saying I think they should’ve kept “you will learn respect, and suffering will be you’re teacher” line like they did in the original series

[@Zechariah340]

Just finished watching the first season, and it was actually enjoyable, I also love that Iroh intteracts with Ozai in the live action show, something I wished for in the animated series. I've seen that alot of folks are bashing it, I really don't know what they're on about, the show is great.

[@ilikebunnies7633]

The live action is terrible, original is 1000 fold better

[@vaibhavtyagi6148]

@@ilikebunnies7633womp womp

[@valvevac-systemchecker3773]

@@vaibhavtyagi6148someone has an opinion you don’t agree with Womp Womp

[@lordofcringe9736]

Although this series is clearly different from the original. I love how they actually showed Zuko fighting and the very least standing a bit of a chance against Ozai

[@JenniferFlopez098]

I already knew Dr. Han was hot, but damn!

[@lazerbeam6746]

2:24 Did he put gel in his goatee?

[@zackv4850]

Something interesting I noticed. Zuko fights like a halfway point between an earth and air bender. Strong and sturdy then quick and evasive. And both of those give ozai trouble. He can’t catch zuko or break his guard. But zuko doesn’t attack like an earth bender or an air bender. Air benders evade and upset the enemies position. Earth benders block and counter with stance breaking moves. Zuko attacks like a fire bender. Relying on speed and ferocity to over whelm his opponent. Unfortunately ozai is used to fighting fire benders. Ozai however is a fire bender amongst fire benders. Evasive but like a flickering flame. Always out of reach, then he counters every time zuko attacks, like how touching a flame won’t put it out, only burn you. If zuko had truly fought like a combo earth and air bender, the two things that have both blocked, and evaded, ozai, and had no reservations about hitting his father, I honestly think this would be a much closer fight. Zuko isn’t winning, but ozai comes away with a scar of his own.

[@shiniediamondz7905]

My only issue: Daniel Day Kim or maybe the director told him to who knows but they made Ozai seemed like he regretted what he did. Like he looked remorseful which was obviously not the case

[@Everythinghighend_]

I like this one more than the original version the fact that zuko actually fought him

[@danialtair1157]

Don't blame ur dad

[@arieljohnson-mg1tk]

I don’t care what anyone says besides the dialogue the scenes from the live action were very emotional you can see when ozai is about to and while he is burning Zuko the pain and suffering he has when punishing his son but also the responsibility as the fire lord to keep everyone in their place and if his son is allowed to do so then that means everyone can so zuko isn’t an accept-ion. It shows the tough love our fathers show us thinking that it will make us men when in actuality it only makes us angry, spiteful and hungry for the validation of others such as our parents instead of finding fulfillment in ourselves. This pain wasn’t showed in ozai’s eyes in the animated series. It’s time to stop hating on things just because the media hates on it. Some of the people who hate on the live action haven’t even seen the full thing only people’s reaction to it.

[@JoeFanik]

If you listen closely some of the firebending has a growling sound to it like a Tigerdillo

[@JohnPeacekeeper]

They say it's in battle that one's true nature truly shows. Zuko hesitated to inflict a scarring blow, hinting at his good heart. They really showed it, rather than just Zuko groveling. That already is a welcome change, imo

[@KDRpanda]

Avatar The Last Airbender is a masterpiece, both anime and this one.

[@axelnilsson5124]

Shows that the concept and execution will always be on top as long as the right people are involved (looking at you Shyamalan)

[@ruebeb9418]

This is so well acted! I hope we get season 2 & 3!

[@tbone6032]

The only scene in the show where the writing doesn’t completely ruin it