Avatar: The Last Airbender

[polychrome_pen]

I can't believe that I'm finally finished with all 61 episodes of Avatar. It has been an amazing journey, and I'm sad to see it go. I've had the episodes for quite some time (at least two years if not longer!) and can't believe it's taken me this long to finally watch them.

This series is one of those few cases where - after watching - I think it's deserving of all the praise it has garnered. There is a wonderful, possibly unique blend of action, comedy, and emotional depth that sets Avatar apart from many other animated series. Especially more recent American-made ones. I might be going a little too far (being in that post-series bliss that I usually get after watching something good), but Avatar may be my pick for the best American animated series of the decade.

There are many truly laugh-out-loud funny moments (The episodes "The Beach" and "The Ember Island Players" come to mind), and yet the series doesn't just rely on laughs - each of the characters is unique, with their own personal stories and motivations, dreams and fears.

The presence of good continuity and copious, baggage-filled backstory only fuels my love of this show. The backstory is actually where we discover what drives many of the characters.

So while I'm sad my watchthrough is over, there is at least the live action movie to look forward to. Though I have to admit that Jackson Rathbone as Sokka made me lol.

And also, I'm in the mood for some good Avatar fanfic. If anyone has a good recommendations, I'd love to know!

Comments

[rhapsodyinpink.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad that you loved it! It's one of my favorite shows. :)

[ry-sabir.livejournal.com]

It really was one of the most amazing things I've seen in ages.

Just out of curiosity, who did your favorite characters and ships end up being?

[rhapsodyinpink.livejournal.com]

Toph, Sokka, and Zuko are my absolute favorite characters from that show. I really think that the three of them have the best lines and the best character developments.

To be honest, I'm kind of indifferent to Katara herself, although I'm definitely a fan of how she interacts with everyone else.

As for ships, I'm a Zutara fan, haha. I'm a multishipper, though, so I like Maiko as well. Anyone with Sokka for me- he's a ladies' man! My favorite of the Sokka ships is Tokka, though, since it's full of fun and meat and sarcasm and badassery. I'm okay with them being just friends too, though, since Suki is also totally badass. :D

What about you?

[ry-sabir.livejournal.com]

It's so funny - I was really indifferent about Sokka in the beginning, but he just grew on me so much by the end! And I have to definitely agree on Zuko - his growth over the series was just amazing. I loved Mai and Ty Lee, too. Actually, I can't think of a character that I didn't like. XD

I was actually really satisfied with the ships as they ended up at the end. Aang/Katara, Sokka/Suki, and Zuko/Mai all felt very natural to me. :)