First reactions on Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender They exist, and they are very positive.
Adapted from Nickelodeon's beloved animated show of the same name, the eight-episode series follows the story of the last Airbender survivor, a young boy named Aang, who must learn to master the four elements – water, earth, fire, and air – in order to reach… there. Restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation. Along with his new friends, Aang embarks on a journey to restore peace to the world and take his rightful place as the next Avatar.
Premiering at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on February 15, audiences got a sneak peek at Netflix's newest fantasy series and the overall response proved to be very positive.
“The first episode of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender is great! From the opening scene, you know this is so much better than the 2010 movie. The fights are great, but the standouts are the actors. These kids feel like Team Avatar.” “A fun new take on a timeless classic,” As Collider's says Mike Thomas.
IGN Joshua Yale He agrees: “The first episode is absolutely amazing. It's more dramatic, mature and violent than the original. Great start!”
Movie podcast Anthony Gagliardi He says the first episode had some minor hiccups, but not enough to stop his enjoyment. He tweeted: “The first episode dazzles with its sheer scale and vibrant environments. Fans can delight in its faithful visual adaptation and stylistic action sequences. However, it stumbles a bit in the performances of its actors, narrative, and philosophical depth. Excited about how Season 1 will end!”
However, it seems that not everyone is as impressed as IGN Rafael Motamayor He says the Netflix adaptation did not meet expectations. “I'm finally allowed to say that the first episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender was a huge letdown. Sure, the bending looks great and the visuals are solid overall, but this is a mixed bag of adaptation.”
But despite the flaws of the first episode, viewers remain optimistic about the rest of the series as viewers Raiden Scarnato He notes: “Some of the acting was a bit stiff and I wish it was more cinematic, but it's a strong start!”
Netflix original series created by Albert Kim, starring Gordon Cormier, Dallas James Liu, Qiawentio Tarbell, Ian Owsley, Jordan Cho, and Paul Sun Hyung Lee.
Avatar: The Last Airbender arrives on Netflix on February 22. For more, check out our list of The best Netflix shows Available to stream now, or catch up with the latest developments Upcoming TV shows.
