Is Netflix's Avatar: The Last Air Bender The Best Live-Action Adaptation of All Time?

I loved it! Goosebumps every episode.

This is an example of an adaptation that fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender can be proud of.

Story Telling

The show does well to keep key aspects from the original plot while progressing on a 10 episode schedule. You will spend a lot of time with the main cast and sometimes be pulled into several paths that all smoothly entangle. Some details have changed but not to a level that should deter any viewers. More of a "Oh, that's how they changed it." type vybe.

Characters

The characters are portrayed well and they carry the core features of the original characters. you will instantly recognise your favourite animated characters inside these actors.

Wardrobe

The fits were top teir! Great costumes that locked like real cultural expressions,

Set Designs

I was so grateful for the care put into the set designs and CGI backgrounds. The visual barrier is one of the biggest challenges that live-action adaptations have and this was beautiful to see.

Action/Bending

Choreography that makes you go "Ooooooo" and put a hand to your mouth. Straight hands! Smoke! Yes, you will not be disappointed.

Conclusions

I know that enough adaptations haven't been done well but I feel that fans of animation have to go through those sometimes disappointing experiences so we can establish our material in the TV and cinematic spaces.

Top level stuff. Avatar fans will love it. The quality of the show will have appeal to fantasy, action, martial arts and youth-led casts!

Have a look at our breakdown of Season 1!