Does Avatar: The Last Airbender get better?

[CyberCubed]

So after all this time of ignoring the show I couldn't take the hype online so I finally decided to break down and watch it, with the intention of watching Korra after it.

I only watched the first two episodes so far. Overall, the show is much more lighter in tone than I expected. It almost seems like a kiddie show, with the characters having fun slapstick fights with each other instead of serious fighting. Aang seems like Goku only stupider, and Katara is the typical girl protagonist you see in a million other shows. The fights (at least in the first two episodes) were silly with character poking each other with sticks and making anime expressions when they got hit instead of showing serious damage or being hurt in any way.

It almost reminds me of Teen Titans, just not as funny. I thought this show was more along the lines of Gargoyles and Young Justice? Does the tone/story of the show pick up, or does it remain like it is in the first two episodes? Also I hate the fact that "shipping" has reeked its ugly head already in the first two episodes, with Katara teased about Aang being her boyfriend. Shipping...ALREADY, in the first two episodes. Ugh, guess it gives those girls on tumblr something to post 10 page rants about.

[Peanut]

Yes, clown. Watch two episodes of a 50+ episode show and immediately write it off? Give me a break.

I watched it at the behest of Cure years ago and it took me around 8 or so episodes before I really got into it. It's incredible. I didn't read the rest of your nonsense, because it's probably bullsh*t.

[Darthchubby]

Of course it's a kid show. But it gets better as it progresses. Keep watching it and I think you'll enjoy it.

[Jester]

As you tell everyone with regards to the FW series, give it more than 2 episodes before calling it quits....

[CyberCubed]

So I watched episode 3, this one was a bit better than the first two. So is Prince Zucco the "Vegeta" of this series? The bad guy who turns good? They're already painting him as someone to root for given he had to beat the other Fire guy and is viewed as honorable along with his uncle.

He also has Robin's voice from Teen Titans, so I figure he's the typical "badass anime character" who turns good and sides with the heroes at some point.

Aang is really putting me off due to reminding me of a cross between Goku and Krillin from DBZ. Also does Katara's brother ever amount to anything but comic relief? He really does nothing but constantly becomes a running joke of losing/failing at everything he does.

[BabyTurtles]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

So I watched episode 3, this one was a bit better than the first two. So is Prince Zucco the "Vegeta" of this series? The bad guy who turns good? They're already painting him as someone to root for given he had to beat the other Fire guy and is viewed as honorable along with his uncle.

He also has Robin's voice from Teen Titans, so I figure he's the typical "badass anime character" who turns good and sides with the heroes at some point.

Aang is really putting me off due to reminding me of a cross between Goku and Krillin from DBZ. Also does Katara's brother ever amount to anything but comic relief? He really does nothing but constantly becomes a running joke of losing/failing at everything he does.

1) Zuko (that's how you spell it ^_^) is voiced by Dante Basco not Robin from Teen Titans.

2) Aang is childish at first but learns that the world is on his shoulders and becomes mature

3)Sokka is more than comic relief, he's pretty much the leader of the team. He's the strategist and common sense of the group

4) Katara is one of the best heroines of all time (keep watching)

5) season one is the most light-hearted season but it picks up with each episode~

[Mona_Lisa]

Originally Posted by Darthchubby

Of course it's a kid show. But it gets better as it progresses. Keep watching it and I think you'll enjoy it.

It gets better, and darker but it is still a kids show. Just an awesome one. That said it takes more that two episodes to get into it! I loved Avatar: The last airbender! I'm not a fan of the legend of Korra...

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Also I don't understand why Katara went on a rant about her brother being sexist in the first episode. It almost seems like that scene was only thrown in there to attract tumblr feminists to the show.

Well I'm NOT a feminist (even though I'm a girl) But Kataras brother was sexist, lol! He thought women were basically helpless and had to have men to protect them at all times!

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by Mona_Lisa

I loved Avatar: The last airbender! I'm not a fan of the legend of Korra...

Yeah I've heard Korra isn't as good, which is a shame because I liked the fact that a female was the lead of that one. I'm not too fond of Aang so far, he reminds me too much of all those silly anime heroes which is what he's based on.

Also can't stand the fact that he's bald, like those bald monks Krillin is based on. I really wish this show wasn't done in anime style but traditional american animation instead, I'm not too fond of imitation anime.

[Peanut]

Can we all please just start ignoring him? Please?

[Leofan26]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Yeah I've heard Korra isn't as good, which is a shame because I liked the fact that a female was the lead of that one. I'm not too fond of Aang so far, he reminds me too much of all those silly anime heroes which is what he's based on.

Also can't stand the fact that he's bald, like those bald monks Krillin is based on. I really wish this show wasn't done in anime style but traditional american animation instead, I'm not too fond of imitation anime.

Ok, if you continue watching the series Aang gets more mature as the series moves on.

Also, don't go just on other people's opinions, granted in my opinion the first two seasons of Korra weren't as good as the previous series the third season is hard to ignore, I think you'll really enjoy that one.

Let me ask you one question though, what do you consider kiddie? This show gets darker and darker as it goes on.

Why are you even comparing this show to Dragon Ball Z? That doesn't make sense in the slightest, they are two completely different shows. I hated when fans of Naruto compared the two but that made more sense than comparing it to Dragon Ball Z

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Yeah I've heard Korra isn't as good, which is a shame because I liked the fact that a female was the lead of that one. I'm not too fond of Aang so far, he reminds me too much of all those silly anime heroes which is what he's based on.

Also can't stand the fact that he's bald, like those bald monks Krillin is based on. I really wish this show wasn't done in anime style but traditional american animation instead, I'm not too fond of imitation anime.

I actually think Legend of Korra is better.

Season 2 is were this series hits its stride, but the middle of season 1 is were it gains its steam keep watching and you will enjoy it.
The show is a little lighter than Korra, but still delivers a solid tone.