Netflix's Avatar: TLA S1x8 Full Reaction!
Added 2024-04-05 01:02:54 +0000 UTCSup Jerks!
We're back on in for the FINALE of Netflix's sojurn into live action in the ATLA universe!
And it's damn strong in a lot of ways and a few flaws that get to the core of some of the characters in a very fundatmental way!
Everything visually with the battle of the Northern Water Tribe is super dope!
We get the Fish-zilla and it is amazing, truly blockbuster feature level quality spectacle and effects!
The Yue stuff finally starts to land a teensy bit, and comes in just under the wire to be affecting, despite the wig!
But we have a pretty big issue with the Admiral Zhao death at the hands of Iroh. It's not that he died, it's just weird that something so easily showcased by his hubris, like in the show, is withheld in favor of Iroh just shooting him in the back with a fire ball. Its bad for Zuko, it's bad for Zhao and it's bad for Iroh. Unless they make moves to address it in S2 (which we are glad is coming and DEMAND IT GET ATLEAST 10 episodes!).
All in all, we're feeling fine about this adaptation and it's show enough of its own moxie and colors to be completely worthwhile despite a few undercooked elements and the occasionally rough creative choice, but we see this as a Harry Potter and the Socerer's Stone/Chamber of Secrets phase. Obviously, there's promise and a lil' more seasoning and experience will do wonders for the cast and creative team!
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The Watchers in the Bar
Comments
Great watching with y'all! I will forever love this live action adaptation because my gf refuses to watch animated shows, so this allowed me to share the world of Avatar with her. I thought it captured the spirit of OG show and to be honest, I might prefer the S1 LA to the OG (hides from internet tar and feathers). Seeing my gf hyped up for Avatar makes me so excited for seasons 2 and 3.
Tapiocca
2024-04-05 21:38:40 +0000 UTCMomo Christ be with us
Sean TankTop
2024-04-05 20:46:11 +0000 UTCI didn’t hate it either. Praise be to Momo.
Big Dog Jake
2024-04-05 12:21:08 +0000 UTCOn the topic of undercooked elements (forgive if I'm rehashing a discussion y'all had, I haven't watched all your reactions yet), the handling of Mai and Ty Lee were huuuuge yikes for me. Completely and utterly neutered characters devoid of any light the animated series had. Delegated to being Girl 1 and Girl 2 friends of Azula. You could have had ONE scene with Mai practicing her throwing knife skills and maybe teased her Bullseye-esque skills. Or had Ty Lee practicing her acrobatics OR shadow-boxing her Chi blocking hits on a dummy. Personality wise, there is no nihilism from Mai or saccharin-cheer from Ty Lee. I just don't even know if they're gonna add that into season 2, because it will feel so left field if they just start doing insane tricks like that and not even shown a moment of it all of season 1. I enjoyed this adaptation and hope for the best in season 2, but to me, they are missing so hard on the characters in my opinion.
Kay
2024-04-05 08:02:09 +0000 UTC
