Avatar: The Last Airbender: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (original) (raw)
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A brilliant blend of magic, humor, and adventure, Avatar is an instant classic.
Sonia Saraiya Vanity Fair Franchise writers of all stripes could stand to learn something from how neatly Avatar lines up the audience's expectations, then satisfies them in a way that still manages to feel unexpected. Sep 4, 2020 Full Review Hayden Childs AV Club This... was a fantasy narrative meticulously crafted from a obvious love of anime and Eastern philosophy. Rated: A- Jul 27, 2018 Full Review Liz Shannon Miller indieWire Movie? What movie? We don't need no stinkin' movie. Jul 5, 2018 Full Review Laura Bradley The Daily Beast For viewers of all ages, it's a gripping and emotionally rewarding watch-especially now that it's all available to binge. May 27, 2020 Full Review Sarah Shoen Vanity Fair As a viewer, The Last Airbender teaches without trying-and is a shining example of what it means to show unconditional devotion to a greater cause. Aug 31, 2018 Full Review Kyle McKenney Paste Magazine Avatar succeeded in creating one of the most nuanced characters in all of animation with Zuko. Jul 27, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
Mihailo M This does not deserve a pure 10/10 or 5 stars. I also have a reason: when I want to type an avatar to see if it is connected to something (think James Cameron's avatar), this avatar comes out. It is so annoying that I don't get an answer. But it's still great and interesting, but not as great as the third season. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/07/24 Full Review TNT D Brilliant opening season to a show, perfectly balances the dark side of war and a funny show about a kid trying to learn to master all 4 elements. Not a single bad episode in this series. 10/10 -TNTDude Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/24 Full Review RainR42 C Perfect. Need I say more? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review Sarah W This is by far my favorite animated show of all time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review Jens C This is the best written story I've seen in a long time, and to tell if a show is actually any good is it's rewatchability and I've rewatched this more times than I can count on my fingers and toes Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Ruby M The best thing Nickelodeon created for the screen. I love this show and rewatching it as an adult and I feel the same sparks. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Feb 21, 2005 The Boy in the Iceberg Siblings from the Southern Water Tribe discover a 12-year-old boy frozen in an iceberg. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 21, 2005 The Avatar Returns Prince Zuko, a young Firebender, tracks Aang down in the village where Katara and Sokka live. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 25, 2005 The Southern Air Temple Aang is eager to take Sokka and Katara to the Air Temple where he was raised. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 4, 2005 The Warriors of Kyoshi The residents of a small island treat Aang like a celebrity; Sokka meets some female warriors. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 18, 2005 The King of Omashu Aang takes Katara and Sokka to an Earthbender city to play on their delivery slides. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 25, 2005 Imprisoned The group arrives at a small Earth Nation town occupied by the Fire Nation. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 8, 2005 Winter Solstice: The Spirit World The group arrives at a town that is being terrorized by a mysterious force from the spirit world. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 15, 2005 Winter Solstice: Avatar Roku Aang must reach a Fire Nation temple while dodging Prince Zuko, Commander Zhao, and the Fire Sages who guard it. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 29, 2005 The Waterbending Scroll The kids must run from pirates when Katara's desire to master Waterbending gets the best of her. Details Episode 10 Aired May 6, 2005 Jet The gang meets a charismatic teenager leading a band of rebels who are fighting against the Fire Nation. Details Episode 11 Aired May 20, 2005 The Great Divide Aang and his friends are asked to guide two groups of refugees across a giant canyon. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 3, 2005 The Storm A powerful storm brings up painful memories of the past. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 17, 2005 The Blue Spirit When Sokka and Katara become too sick to travel, Aang heads out on his own to find a cure for them. Details Episode 14 Aired Sep 23, 2005 The Fortune Teller Aang, Katara and Sokka discover a village of people who are all reliant on a fortuneteller. Details Episode 15 Aired Oct 7, 2005 Bato of the Water Tribe Aang is afraid his friends might leave him when they find something that reminds them of home. Details Episode 16 Aired Oct 21, 2005 The Deserter Aang tries to find a Firebending master to teach him; Katara learns that she has a special power. Details Episode 17 Aired Nov 4, 2005 The Northern Air Temple After hearing rumors about surviving Airbenders, the kids journey to the Northern Air Temple. Details Episode 18 Aired Nov 18, 2005 The Waterbending Master Aang and Katara look for a Waterbending Master; Sokka falls for a princess. Details Episode 19 Aired Dec 2, 2005 The Siege of the North The Northern Water Tribe braces itself for an attack by Adm. Zhao's Fire Navy Fleet. Details Episode 20 Aired Dec 2, 2005 The Siege of the North Zhao's invasion breaks through the outer wall of the Northern Water Tribe's defenses; Aang goes to the spirit world for help. Details
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Director
Lauren MacMullan
Creator
Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
Executive Producer
Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
Screenwriter
Michael Dante DiMartino, Aaron Ehasz
Network
Nickelodeon
Rating
TV-Y7
Genre
Kids & Family, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 21, 2005
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