Does Avatar: The Last Airbender get better?

*CyberCubed* · 08-26-2014, 07:21 PM

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 · 08-26-2014, 07:23 PM

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 · 08-26-2014, 07:37 PM

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** · 08-26-2014, 07:39 PM

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

*CyberCubed* · 08-26-2014, 08:07 PM

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* · 08-26-2014, 08:14 PM

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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~

*TurtleTitan97* · 08-26-2014, 08:46 PM

It's ironic how he's complaining how "childish" Avatar is after just 3 episodes, but when it comes to the OT he'll defend it to the bitter end when someone calls out how kiddie it can be at times.

Darthchubby · 08-26-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleTitan97

It's ironic how he's complaining how "childish" Avatar is after just 3 episodes, but when it comes to the OT he'll defend it to the bitter end when someone calls out how kiddie it can be at times.

As much as I love the original Turtles cartoon if you start to compare it to Avatar it won't be pretty. I think when it comes to toons the only Turtles one that compares is the 2003 version. Maybe it fell off in some episodes/seasons but of the three it's been the most consistent.

*snake* · 08-26-2014, 09:13 PM

Kids acting like kids in a show aimed at kids.

The series does mature though.

*sdp* · 08-26-2014, 09:34 PM

I enjoyed the premise of the show since the first episodes since it seemed like a fun cartoon and I would've enjoyed a whole show like that. However the show surprises you by being so much more, Young Justice and even Gargoyles aren't as good as this show, that's how good Avatar is. The show gets a lot better.

If you don't like the anime expressions then too bad since those will continue, it's very Teen Titan-esque in that regard even if it doesn't go to such extremes as TT did, I like it but if you don't you'll have to deal with it if you enjoy the show. It knows how to use it correctly though and not overuse it. And if you don't like "shipping" then you'll also have to endure that since there's plenty of that, I personally loved it and it was done very well, it's not as annoying as the shipping in the new TMNT cartoon or most cartoons for that matter.

*plastroncafe* · 08-26-2014, 09:46 PM

You should stop watching it now.
It doesn't get any better.
Just...don't even bother.

You're going to hate it.

*CyberCubed* · 08-26-2014, 09:48 PM

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.

*Cure* · 08-26-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

It almost seems like that scene was only thrown in there to attract tumblr feminists to the show.

Tumblr was founded in 2007. The show started in 2005. Sh*thead.

Peanut · 08-26-2014, 10:13 PM

Yeah, a show that came out before Tumblr even existed was trying to cater to Tumblr.

*sdp* · 08-26-2014, 10:15 PM

I guess that means that Tumblr was created for Feminist Avatar fans, we now have a legit reason to dislike the show despite of its quality.

~~Davetello~~ · 08-26-2014, 10:48 PM

I've only seen the first season. I quite enjoyed it, though.

*BabyTurtles* · 08-26-2014, 10:56 PM

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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.

Sokka being sexist in the first episodes of Avatar was a character flaw he had, it's something he learns to stop being...not just something they put in for Katara to yell at so she could break the ice for Aang or.....for feminist.

Mona_Lisa · 08-26-2014, 11:04 PM

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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...

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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* · 08-26-2014, 11:08 PM

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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 · 08-26-2014, 11:12 PM

Can we all please just start ignoring him? Please?

08-26-2014, 07:21 PM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	Does Avatar: The Last Airbender get better? 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.

08-26-2014, 07:39 PM	#4
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	As you tell everyone with regards to the FW series, give it more than 2 episodes before calling it quits.... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

08-26-2014, 08:46 PM	#7
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	It's ironic how he's complaining how "childish" Avatar is after just 3 episodes, but when it comes to the OT he'll defend it to the bitter end when someone calls out how kiddie it can be at times. __________________

08-26-2014, 09:34 PM	#10
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,222	I enjoyed the premise of the show since the first episodes since it seemed like a fun cartoon and I would've enjoyed a whole show like that. However the show surprises you by being so much more, Young Justice and even Gargoyles aren't as good as this show, that's how good Avatar is. The show gets a lot better. If you don't like the anime expressions then too bad since those will continue, it's very Teen Titan-esque in that regard even if it doesn't go to such extremes as TT did, I like it but if you don't you'll have to deal with it if you enjoy the show. It knows how to use it correctly though and not overuse it. And if you don't like "shipping" then you'll also have to endure that since there's plenty of that, I personally loved it and it was done very well, it's not as annoying as the shipping in the new TMNT cartoon or most cartoons for that matter. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

08-26-2014, 10:15 PM	#15
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,222	I guess that means that Tumblr was created for Feminist Avatar fans, we now have a legit reason to dislike the show despite of its quality. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

08-26-2014, 07:23 PM	#2
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	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.

08-26-2014, 07:37 PM	#3
Darthchubby Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 28	Of course it's a kid show. But it gets better as it progresses. Keep watching it and I think you'll enjoy it.

08-26-2014, 08:07 PM	#5
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	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.

08-26-2014, 09:13 PM	#9
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	Kids acting like kids in a show aimed at kids. The series does mature though.

08-26-2014, 09:48 PM	#12
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	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.

08-26-2014, 10:13 PM	#14
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Yeah, a show that came out before Tumblr even existed was trying to cater to Tumblr.

08-26-2014, 10:48 PM	#16
~~Davetello~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greater Glasgow, Scotland, The Ununited Kingdom Posts: 1,712	I've only seen the first season. I quite enjoyed it, though.

08-26-2014, 11:12 PM	#20
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Can we all please just start ignoring him? Please?