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Reviewing Nickelodeon's Avatar series.

Posted by VicHD - November 14th, 2013


Years ago when I heard Nickelodeon was making an anime inspired Nicktoon, I wasn't that interested at the time. On first impressions alone I originally had low expectations about it since it was a Nicktoon and it wasn't going to be taken that seriously. I was sorely mistaken and, looking back, I admit that I missed out on it back then. Osuka, who is one of my closest friends, has been recommending the animation ever since I met him years ago. Then When Doug Walker started his Avatar Vlogs, I was curious to see what all the fuss was about.

I was not disappointed, it's a great series. Fun likeable characters, interesting plot, occasionally legit funny moments and beautiful artwork. From the very beginning the show took itself very seriously but at the same time not losing that optimistic sense of adventure. it even has an accurate explanation of the concept of Chakra (In comparison to Naruto where Chakra is compared to Magic in RPGs or "the force" in Star wars). Watching the entire Last Airbender series during the summer I can assure you it is a highly recommended show for all ages. The first season was a little rocky at times, but the show improves in the 2nd and 3rd seasons.

Originally I chose to watch the first three seasons in order to get an Idea as to why Shyamalan's "The Last Airbender" was so bad. And it is! The story is too rushed (season 1 squished into a 90 minute film), the actors are awful, extremely odd casting, way too many plot holes and the visual effects, though OK at times, just comes off as poor. in short, M Night Shyamalan should stay away from Avatar. There are rumors of a sequel, but it shouldn't be made at all.

Now when it comes to the spin off series The Legend of Korra, it was a bit hard to get used to considering the drastic changes that were made in comparison to the original(TLoK taking place about 70 years after the original series), but overall the new series grows on you over time. The best way to describe both shows would be to compare the first Avatar series to The Never Ending Story in terms of fantasy adventure and the Korra spinoff to 90s Batman cartoon being dark, serious and somewhat adult with the political turmoil and terrorism.

Now the first season of Korra was a bit rushed considering that it was originally given a 12 episode run, but none the less it was an enjoyable run. Thanks to this, there will be 3 more seasons out and I'm looking forward to them. I'm currently watching season 2 right now and, just like the first series, it has started to gain momentum halfway through.

In closing, if you're new to the Avatar universe, I say check it out. You have to let it grow on you before you start to appreciate it. You will not be disappointed.


Comments

I love the Avatar series!
I gate how almost every episode ends on a cliff hanger. D:

Watched it since the very beginning...will always be an amazing show. Korra isn't as good as the original but it's still awesome.

I loved the series... and I loved the movie! What more could you expect from an LA version? I find it pretty amazing how much the real characters resemble the ones from the animation, they really managed to find real-life counterparts on everyone. The special effects are great, the plot is the same... it seems people always expect too much from LA, either it must be exactly like the anime or it has to be re-done entirely, if the movie weren't based on anything, it'd probably get a much more positive response for what it is: great entertainment!

Didn't know Avatar was a Nickelodeon series btw, good knowing.

Will be out Episode 9 in this year or 2014?

I'm doing what I can. You want me to release an unfinished episode?

No hadoukendude.
I wait.