Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender
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Avatar: The Last Airbender

"The epic saga continues."

7.8
Yr 2024
Status Returning Series
Action & Adventure Drama Family Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Your Verdict
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Series Brief

Overview

A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save a world at war — and fight a ruthless enemy bent on stopping him.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

Critical reception for Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender was distinctly mixed. Favorable reviews praised the series for its visual ambition, family-friendly adventure, and the chemistry among its young core cast, especially Gordon Cormier's lead turn as Aang. Outlets that enjoyed the show commended it for taking creative risks and honoring the spirit of the animated original rather than attempting a shot-for-shot recreation.

On the other hand, a substantial portion of critics felt the adaptation struggled to match the depth and sophistication of its source material. Negative assessments pointed out clunky pacing, juvenile dialogue, and uneven acting, arguing that the series flattened crucial character flaws and emotional arcs. Reviewers from prominent publications deemed the end result either a drab, thinly sketched fantasy or an overstuffed retelling that lost the original's effortless charm.

Ultimately, the consensus settled on the remake being a serviceable and respectful adaptation that works as accessible entertainment, even if it remains shadowed by the beloved cartoon.

“This show works not by rehashing every shot, but thanks to an intimate focus on showcasing its cast of compelling characters”

“a rather drab and thinly sketched spin on well-worn fantastical tales of oppression and rebellion”

“an inoffensive, acceptable live-action reimagining of an animated TV series that seems to justifiably grow more beloved every year”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
US • UK • CA
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US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

This 2024 live-action remake brings a story based on a cartoon into a new visual space. At the heart of the action and fantasy drama is Gordon Cormier, playing the young monk and child hero who carries the heavy legacy of reincarnation. His task is massive: master four elemental powers to stop a ruthless enemy and save a world torn apart by war.

Part of the appeal comes from how the series handles its characters. The journey to save the world is filled with personalities who are conceited, arrogant, or morally dubious, making the central conflict feel grounded and unpredictable. It balances broad family-friendly adventure with the genuine drama of a kid forced to grow up fast under impossible circumstances.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 11
Longest run 15 eps
Gordon Cormier
Gordon Cormier
as Aang
15 episodes
Kiawentiio
Kiawentiio
as Katara
15 episodes
Ian Ousley
Ian Ousley
as Sokka
15 episodes
Dallas Liu
Dallas Liu
as Zuko
15 episodes
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
as Uncle Iroh
15 episodes
Miyako
Miyako
as Toph Beifong
7 episodes
Ken Leung
Ken Leung
as Commander Zhao
8 episodes
Daniel Dae Kim
Daniel Dae Kim
as Fire Lord Ozai
11 episodes
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Lim Kay Siu as Gyatso 4 episodes Casey Camp-Horinek as Gran Gran 3 episodes Ruy Iskandar as Lieutenant Jee 6 episodes Maria Zhang as Suki 5 episodes Ryan Mah as Lieutenant Dang 3 episodes Utkarsh Ambudkar as King Bumi 4 episodes Thalia Tran as Mai 9 episodes Momona Tamada as Ty Lee 9 episodes Sebastian Amoruso as Jet 5 episodes Lucian-River Chauhan as Teo 3 episodes James Sie as Cabbage Merchant 3 episodes Rainbow Dickerson as Kya 2 episodes Wes Valarao as Smellerbee 2 episodes Nathaniel Kong as Longshot 2 episodes Yvonne Chapman as Kyoshi 5 episodes Matthew Yang King as Appa / Momo (voice) 14 episodes Arden Cho as June 2 episodes Ash Lee as Shufen 2 episodes Ciara Mandel as Lian 2 episodes Elizabeth Yu as Princess Azula 12 episodes Danny Pudi as Sai 5 episodes Kimmy Choi as Yuyan Archer Captain 2 episodes Thomas Wayne Hum as Crew Member 2 episodes François Chau as The Great Sage 2 episodes Albert Nicholas as Captain Dixit 2 episodes Kevan Ohtsji as General Li 2 episodes Amber Midthunder as Princess Yue (voice) 3 episodes A Martinez as Pakku 2 episodes Nathaniel Arcand as Chief Arnook 2 episodes Irene Bedard as Yagoda 2 episodes Joel Oulette as Hahn 2 episodes Meegwun Fairbrother as Avatar Kuruk 4 episodes Taio Gélinas as Trainee 2 episodes Alex Law as Merchant 2 episodes Justin Wong as Chong 2 episodes Rekha Sharma as Amita 5 episodes Dichen Lachman as Yangchen 3 episodes Jeremiah Oh as General Vinh Tran 3 episodes Dee Bradley Baker as Appa/Momo(voice) 7 episodes Lillian Brar as Diya 2 episodes Randall Duk Kim as Wan Shi Tong (voice) 2 episodes Adiv Sharma as Sunil 2 episodes Ebert Lie as Fisherman 1 2 episodes Junichi Tajiri as Fisherman 2 2 episodes Marcus Le as Fire Nation Soldier 2 episodes Crystal Yu as Lady Beifong 3 episodes Kelemete Misipeka as The Boulder 2 episodes Lily Gao as Ursa 2 episodes Jordan Roberto Chien as Young Zuko 2 episodes Cordelia Chao as Young Azula 2 episodes Andy Yu as Ji Shen 2 episodes Hoa Xuande as Professor Zei 3 episodes Lin Lin as Kyoshi Warrio Daitan 4 episodes Justin Chien as King Kuei 3 episodes Chin Han as Long Feng 5 episodes Amanda Zhou as Joo Dee 3 episodes Lourdes Faberes as General Sung 4 episodes Gabriel Prevost as Lieutenant Khettry 3 episodes Lawrence Kao as Younger Roku 2 episodes Kenny Wong as Lead Dai Li Agent 4 episodes Nina Yu as Ying 2 episodes Terry Chen as Jeong Jeong 2 episodes Kelsey Lopes as Jin 3 episodes Angus Yam as Ba Sing Se City Guard #2 2 episodes Benny Wang as Tycho 2 episodes Vince Sugiono as Ba Sing Se City Guard #1 2 episodes Leslie Kwan as Bo 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Set Decoration Buyer
Britt Bancroft
Executive Producer
Ryan Halprin Jabbar Raisani Dan Lin Albert Kim Michael Goi
Casting
Michael V. Nicolo Anya Colloff
Director of Photography
Simon Chapman Stewart Whelan Michael Goi
Assistant Hairstylist
Marie Clancy
Director
Anu Menon Jabbar Raisani Amit Gupta Jet Wilkinson Hiromi Kamata Michael Goi
Editor
Joe Talbot Hall Chris Visser Wendy Tzeng David Lebowitz
Assistant Makeup Artist
Ali Pavlinovich
Makeup Artist
Saghar Bazargan
Costume Design
Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh
Co-Executive Producer
Gabriel Llanas
Creator
Albert Kim
Producer
Bonnie Benwick
Co-Producer
Christopher Zampas
Location Casting
Tiffany Mak
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Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

saving the world monk child hero reincarnation based on cartoon live action remake arrogant conceited dubious
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
February 22, 2024
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,375