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It was also pretty heavily advertised on Nick if I remember correctly. I feel like the week or two before hand they promoted the “Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Day of Black Sun” as an event for a few weeks before it aired.
Avatar has one of the best voice casts. I watched Star Wars Rebels some time ago and when i heard Dante Bascos Voice in a siderole i legitemitally nearly cried ngl
Also quick note: This display of lightningbending can only be appreciated on multiple rewatches. Every time Azula lightningbends it always has a windup time. Even when Iroh does it, it takes some time. But Ozai, on the first sunray that was visible he was able to lightningbend is one motion that took not even half a second. That was the "oh shit this dude is for real" moment.
Ozai's lightning bending is incredible visceral and vicious. And it even sounds different than everyone else's. Almost like metal creaking under duress and tearing itself apart. First time I ever saw it, I know shouted, "$#!+."
Azula, for all her prowess, fears her father. She was never going to tell him that the Avatar was still alive for the same reason she placed the honor of "killing the avatar" on Zuko rather than herself... because she knew failure would cost her all respect from him.
@@jakeperalta3493the new avatar would be reincarnated as a baby tho and he/she have to train all over again and would face difficulty with air bending since they are wiped out, by that time fire nation would have successfully win the war with the help of the comet
Ozai is a shitty father but he is a powerful firebender. He managed to create lightning quickly and effectively. And the eclipse wasn’t even fully gone yet. What makes the Ozai/Zuko scene so powerful is seeing Zuko, a victim of physical abuse, taking a stand. Not only does he realize what Ozai is, he also confronts his abuser. Something that a lot of abuse victims unfortunately can‘t achieve because they fail to recognize the true danger.
Not only did he do it quickly and effectively when the eclipse wasn't even over yet, but he's also the only person we've seen in ATLA and Korra to produce lightning out of both hands at the same time; like lightning whips.
@@gabrieldobson3469 Ozai is a piece of shit, but he's dope as fuck. I've always wondered how him and Iroh grew up, who was the better bender when they were young. My money's on Ozai
@@jasongrace4005 I think so too, like azula and ozai vs iroh and zuko as a child. azula was definitely gifted than zuko, but zuko was able to travel and learn other techniques like iroh did. maybe azula and zuko is a reflection of ozai and iroh as kids, bending-wise and their character developments
You can tell Zuko was about to make the right call because he finished growing that good-guy hair. No but really, that exchange between him and Ozai is my favorite scene in the whole show, and they didn't make it easy to pick. Zuko finally getting to the right conclusion on his own and saying out loud what we all have been thinking for so long was perfection.
Zuko's redemption arc is one of the best ever written, it was a long hard journey for him, but well earned. Loved watching you guys experience it, brought tears to my eyes.
I love the fact that not only did zuko redirect it, he made sure it wouldn't kill his father. He hit in front of him instead of hitting him head on to blow him back and used the opportunity to leave. Iroh taught him well.
It just occurred to me that if Zuko had killed Ozai with that lightning, everyone would assume Azula did it. Zuko doesn’t know how to shoot lightning, and no one other than Iroh knows it can be redirected. They would just know that Azula and Iroh know lightning, but Iroh’s in prison while Azula is right there, and Azula usurping her father would surprise no one. Plus, no one else was around either Ozai or Azula when it happened, so there’d be no witnesses to say otherwise.
Azula and Aang are what TRUE prodigies look like. They can fight like nobodies business. Hardly anyone can touch them. Korra is supposedly a prodigy but was screaming in pain throughout her entire series. The writers of Korra royally screwed up the plot and greatly diminished what it truly means to be a prodigy.
Korra is a bending prodigy, but she was sheltered her entire life so never learnt real world interactions/combat etc. She expected people to submit to her because she was the avatar so is thrown by opposition.
She's good but it's because she knows team avatar wouldn't kill her even with chance to do so She ain't better than johng johng, iroh and definitely Ozai
Yeah, Zuko's moment of standing up to Ozai IS awesome, but that scene also demonstrated just how dangerous Ozai is. Lightning bending is the hardest firebending technique to pull off, and the Eclipse blocks ALL firebending, Ozai was able to pull off a technique most firebenders aren't able to do just one SECOND after the full Eclipse starts passing; Ozai at his weakest, is stronger than most firebenders at their strongest.
The blue flames are never quite explained. One theory that I personally really like is the idea that it's not necassarily hotter, it just simply uses more oxygen for more perfect combustion. It signifies how much of a perfectionist Azula is. She's not doing it to make it more dangerous or deadly, only to show off her skills and perfectionism.
@@pee-buddy It's impossible to firebend. That is scientific fact. Nothing in the Avatar universe ever suggests that Azula's flames are hotter than any other firebender. It's pretty obviously a stylistic choice.
3:03 I like to think Azula is the only one who has managed to get blue fire bc she's such an extreme perfectionist. We've seen it since all the way back in her introduction in Book 2, with "almost isn't good enough" and all that. Since irl blue fire can only be produced when "perfect" combustion without soot/waste products is achieved, it feels incredibly fitting for her😊 I imagine it must have taken a lot of experimentation and finagling to get it right, but now she can seemingly do it instictively - she really is a prodigy
i know it gets overshadowed by the zuko speech in this episode (and rightly so) but aangs speech before they left their friends so they could flee form the firenation was epic as fuck aswell. it was super mature and gives me chills aswell
I just appreciate so much how they waited a full season before we got to see the payoff of zuko using lightning redirection. Makes me appreciate the writing and pacing that much more and made the event that much more rewarding
Now contrast that with Iroh, who still grieves the loss of his own and refused to shoot lightning at his nephew, even for training purposes, because it's too dangerous.
12:56 Her heart was in the right place, but white _dragon_ is the really rare tea. White _jade_ would make Iroh break out in rashes like he did around the beginning of book 2!
Remember...Ozai DIDN'T KNOW that Zuko knew how to redirect lightning because Iroh invented the technique himself. So Ozai INTENTIONALLY TRIED TO KILL HIS OWN SON.....let that sink in. Evil bastard.
This show learns you about 'failure', how it happens and how to learn from it. Not a lot of shows (say 'kid' shows) do this. Amazing mid-season finale episodes.
Kudos to Spartan for remembering that Azula knew about the invasion. It's surprising how most reactors forget that (Pudgey is definitely not alone in this regard). Despite that, it is amazing how part one still seems hopeful. And the scenes where Zuko confronts his father is ATLA at its best! It's a fun, excellent ride from here on out. I'd go with the darker background. I think the darker one makes you both stand out more, but either is fine.
just a small correction: zukos punishment for speaking out of turn was the agni-kai, and his banishment was from refusing to fight (his father) in the agni-kai
Wooo! Solid release as always! -Team Avatar were not present when the Earth King let slip to Azula's squad (disguised as Kyoshi Warriors) about the invasion plan. Team Avatar never put it together, even after the Kyoshi Warrior disguise was revealed... Guess they assumed that no one would be dumb enough to divulge valuable military intel to visitors. - As for Bumi, last we saw him, he was in Fire Nation custody in Omashu, apparently by choice... something about waiting for something 🤷🏻♂️ - 49:12 - no, they've never been to the Western Air Temple. Northern and Southern, yes and Appa and Aang have been to the Eastern one. But not the Western.
This is one of the best 2 parters I've seen in TV for how big and epic the build up has been, from seeing Appa decked out in armour that looks so freaking amazing to the confrontation with Azula, that was honestly terrifying and shows just how much of a psychopath she is.
Fun fact: Notice how powerful Ozai is - the eclipse was only beginning to end (most firebenders still didn’t have their powers at this point) and yet Ozai managed to summon lightning with his limited power far quicker and with far more ferocity than any other bender before him. If you remember it took Iron and Azula a long ass time to summon lightning and it wasn’t nearly as powerful. Ozai is a beast.
@@bakthihapuarachchi3447 that's actually kinda funny to consider. It might be why Ozai hates Zuko so much, because he chose Ursa as a descendent of the Avatar hoping it would be some kind of power boost or something, and Zuko was such a disappointing firebender as child - ironically, probably because he was taught to firebend with hate and anger and it wasn't in his nature.
@@Illyriad That's apparently what happened. Ozai "encouraged" Ursa to marry him, because he was aware of her direct relation to Roku. He expected his firstborn son to inherit the combined power of the Royal Family and the Avatar, but once he realized Azula was the prodigy, he completely disregarded Zuko and only cared about Azula. But in both cases, Ozai's attention to his children was solely based on their usefulness in winning the war and expanding his power.
Can't believe we're at the invasion already. I'm so glad you guys decided to do a Korra reaction too, because I am really going to miss these reactions.
Korra episode 1 is for me personally the most hyped episode i ever watched. The first 20 Secounds alone made me scream out of joy and excitement. Korras worst enemy sadly was Nickelodeon. For Avatar as well, the amount of Censorship from Nick was so insane. Imagine an uncensored Version of Avatar. Jesus Christ.
This show did such a great job at building Zuko for this moment. The first few episodes he seemed like a one dimensional bad guy, but from The Storm episode where we learn his backstory to now he's been on this masterpiece of a journey. He's struggled and failed and made many mistakes, but in him lies the redemption for the entire Fire Nation. Can't wait to see the rest of this season with you guys, it's been a fun ride so far.
I'm pretty sure he blew the cell just before it started, it shows the bars all destroyed. He obviously did the rest without bending, but he still needed it to get started.
I like both of the lighting options for different reasons. The more lit one gives a real feeling of nostalgia for me bc I have grown used to seeing u like that, but I must admit the dark gives a homey feel, almost like ur watching a movie on the couch with the lights turned off with the fam. Love it either way, have fun with it!
Some ask why Zuko didn't attack Ozai directly. Why even go there at all if you're gonna leave anyway? Zuko went there to confront his father, yes. But, I think a large part of it was to say out loud how jacked up the Fire Nation is, how despicable his father is, and all Zuko's thoughts. He's declaring his heart and mind, and he's burning that bridge. There is no turning back from here. Also, Zuko didn't attack his father because although he's ready to fight against his Ozai he's not prepared to kill his own father. That's a tall order. Even if he did attack and kill his own father it would be an act of treason. Azula would assume the throne, and Zuko would be executed.
Honestly, you're the only reactors I've seen that remembered Azula finding out about the invasion from Kuei. Everyone else seemed to keep forgetting that scene and I facepalm EVERYTIME!
Regarding Azula's power; there is a difference between power and skill. Azula as shown by her blue flames is immensely powerful, but she isn't as skilled as Ozai or Iroh. Compare the time it takes her to produce lightning, compared to Ozai's near instant shot.
I've lost track of how many times I've watched ATLA and Ozai shooting lighting at Zuko never gets old! When I first saw these two episodes I was blown fully away - then I was like how do we top this?!!?
The creators of the show stated they made Azulas fire blue for cinematic purposes. I don’t want to spoil much but theres a situation coming up where it wouldn’t be the same if she had normal colored fire.
For context: Azulon ordered Ozai to kill Zuko, as punishment for Ozai trying to bribe him to inherit the throne instead of Iroh, after Lu Ten’s death. Azula listened to this, and she of course was telling Zuko about it, which Ursa overheard. (We saw this in “Zuko Alone”) Ozai was planning on killing Zuko in his sleep, but Ursa then proposed a plan which would give Ozai the throne, and spared Zuko’s life. They never explained specifically what the plan was this scene due to PG reasons, but basically: Ursa had knowledge of how to brew a undetectable poison. She gave the poison to Ozai, which he would use to poison Azulon while he was eating. This was the “treasonous” deed Ozai was referring, and this is why Azulon died that same night as we saw in “Zuko Alone” And with that, Ozai obtained the throne, however he banished Ursa, out of fear that she would attempt to poison him. She wanted to take Zuko and Azula with her, but was denied and Ozai “assured” her that no harm will come to them, while she was gone.
One thing I hate is that people can see the episode numbers. Back then this season 2 ending and this was the finale until we could see more and we've been working towards the day of black sun so long so most of us thought this was the finale. Because there was no episode count back then you had to catch it live or on a rerun.
38:20 When Toph is fighting the Dai Li she thrusts her arms in front of her and does a double hand gesture to initiate some earthbending. I really hope the live-action series coming next year captures all of the bending styles that the animated show made iconic 😁😁😁
Just in case isn't clear: The Zuko's mother plan was to kill Fire Lord azulon that...as we know, happened. This isn't gonna be tell in the animation but many people still in doubts about that after the animation end
Yep, I hope they got the connection to the "Zuko Alone" episode of Book 2. To sum things up, Ozai asked his father (firelord Azulon) to make him the new Firelord because Iroh is a loser (in Ozai's eyes). As a punishment he wanted to make him feel how it is to lose a son so he wanted to kill Zuko. Zuko's mother knew that so she killed Azulon to protect her son. Remember when she said "remember Zuko, everything I've done, I've done to protect you."
For a US Navy submarine, there are various methods to maintain the air supply. The submarine is large enough that the oxygen already present is enough. The problem is the breathing because people exhale CO2 which can cause problems such as fire if there is an excess. An engineer laboratory technicial (ELT) would take air samples during his six hour watch to see what chemicals in what quantity are present. Low oxygen may cause fatigue which is why a submarine needs to come up in safe conditions to get fresh air into the sub. I've seen submariners stand at the hatch to just breathe in the air at sea while others are preparing to go topside to do their jobs.
Remember when Zuko got the scroll about his great grandfather and how Iroh got the crown in his cell? Well The lady prison guard was the one who helped Iroh with favors because she was on his side. She’s also voiced by Serena Williams a big fan of this show.
I think my favorite thing about the this show is their phenomenally strong female characters. Katara, Toph, Azula, the Kyoshi warriors, Azulas gang... it's one of the few cartoons I can say is truely 50/50 and doesn't buy into the whole "save the princess" persona. Those basasses can save themselves!
Just remember. That's what moms are like. If you mess with their babies? >HOWMP< They're gonna bite you back. Watching that scene and then watching the explanation here makes Zuko's mom look metal as hell.
Azula ate and left no crumbs , love her so much . And once again ,the mother of Zuko and Azula was only able to save Zuko because Azula heard the conversation and started taunting Zuko .
the guard in Iroh's cell is an important reminder of the speech Zuko just made - Iroh was a WAR HERO....people looked up to him. Especially the military. He was the model soldier and general. Legendary even. The guard even rattles off Iroh's titles to him in ANGER. It's because he feels betrayed. It's not a stretch to think he takes it personally, that maybe HE looked up to him. Iroh's public betrayal and smear campaign are an insult. The guard mocks and belittles him because it challenges something big to him. He's just one character, but he represents the popular view there - that's what this war campaign is....people think the Fire Nation is good and right!
As you probably know, Mark Hamill voices the fire lord. When he says certain words, I can hear the Joker! Do you see the IRONY of Hamill’s role in the show? In Star Wars he was a hero who defied an evil tyrant with lightning powers and had no means of defending himself. In Avatar, he voices/portrays a very similar bad guy and Zuko has a way of defending himself against lightning!
I am so proud of Zuko!! He’s become a far better person than his father and sister will ever be, he’s definitely more worthy of being Fire Lord than they are.
@@MrMakoto2 Sure, sure, I know, she's wrong about some of that scar-boy stuff. But like so many people were... The thing that impresses me is that she's right about very particular things that no one necessarily predicted
On Iroh not killing anyone- there's another series I enjoy, Wheel of Time, that has a warrior culture called the Aeil, and to them, the greatest demonstration of skill and strength is to defeat an opponent without killing them. They say that any idiot can kill, but only someone with real skill can defeat a foe without needing to kill them. I think Iroh is a great demonstration of that type of thinking!
Kinda funny that avatar the last airbender hit spartan in the feels more then any of the game of thrones deaths. Especially the one that just came out.
I'm going to give a point to Pudgey here. Hakoda told Aang that they were working on a modified version of the invasion plan. It was because they did no longer have the backing of the army of Ba Sing Se, but I understand the interpretation that it could have been because of the fire nation knowing. It was 1 sentence months ago.
Azula is the only firebender shown using blue flames. This is her choice. Because they burn hotter, they are ultimately more unstable, much like Azula herself.
I will say so far into this season, I wish we got more Sokka sword fighting. Also for the final 4 episodes, I highly recommend splitting them up like 2 and 2, or doing the first 2 separate. You’ll definitely want to do the last 2 back to back
I’m still blown away as how these two reactors can still think aang , toph, and Sokka should just leave Azula and go find the fire lord bc she doesn’t have powers, mind blowing, the fire lord himself said she is a prodigy, implying she is the best in all of ATLA. The only advantage anyone gets is when she loses her mind and I don’t really count that.
Fun fact: this 34:39 guy made appearance on every season, book 1: he lead invasion to the northern air temple, book 2: he commands the drill to Ba Sing Se and Book 3: they meet him again in the bunker
Zuko wasn't banished for talking out of turn, that's why he fought the Agni Kai. He was banished because he showed shameful weakness by not fighting his father.
Spartan gotta stop being such a hardass on Pudgey :D I know that Spartan are trying to be a little playful and/or funny, but it doesn't come off that way.
I'm sure they are more playful off camera, you weren't the only one who noticed it either, and was a little off put by some of the banter but they did address that was not the intention and that it was meant to be funny and not serious
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Dark lighting looks better. As long as it doesn't make the screen too blinding for you guys. I know I'm like that
Back then they never announce how many episodes are in each season so for all every knew, it was the grand Finale for this show.
Omg really? That's actually so sick.
oh wow that would have been intense then!
Wow I didn't know that, thats so incredible
Simultaneously creating hype and subverting expectations in a genuinely interesting way
It was also pretty heavily advertised on Nick if I remember correctly. I feel like the week or two before hand they promoted the “Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Day of Black Sun” as an event for a few weeks before it aired.
Fun fact: The lady who served Iroh in prison was voiced by Serena Williams. She’s a big fan of ATLA.
OMGG really? This is the first time I heard of it 😮
Avatar has one of the best voice casts. I watched Star Wars Rebels some time ago and when i heard Dante Bascos Voice in a siderole i legitemitally nearly cried ngl
@@keanancupido She's in The Legend Of Korra as well.
@@julienmarschall7518 yup. So many insane voice actors in the show.
The boulder is Mick Foley
Also quick note:
This display of lightningbending can only be appreciated on multiple rewatches.
Every time Azula lightningbends it always has a windup time. Even when Iroh does it, it takes some time.
But Ozai, on the first sunray that was visible he was able to lightningbend is one motion that took not even half a second.
That was the "oh shit this dude is for real" moment.
Ozai's lightning bending is incredible visceral and vicious. And it even sounds different than everyone else's. Almost like metal creaking under duress and tearing itself apart. First time I ever saw it, I know shouted, "$#!+."
Spartan: Where is Bumi?
Meanwhile Bumi back in Omashu....
Bumi in Omashu: (Leonardo laughing meme)
@@streamspoart2671 An eclipse? That'll do it...
Chomping on some rock candy
Azula, for all her prowess, fears her father. She was never going to tell him that the Avatar was still alive for the same reason she placed the honor of "killing the avatar" on Zuko rather than herself... because she knew failure would cost her all respect from him.
But again, why would they think his death would be a good thing? They know that he reincarnates
@@jakeperalta3493the new avatar would be reincarnated as a baby tho and he/she have to train all over again and would face difficulty with air bending since they are wiped out, by that time fire nation would have successfully win the war with the help of the comet
@@jakeperalta3493no when u kill the avatar during avatar state there is no reincarnation
@@khedaingush2285 but azula wouldn't have known that
@@davidhansen9792 yes, everyone knows it it's common knowledge
25:03 Zuko pulls his hood up and walks away the exact same as his mother Ursa in episode Zuko Alone. Same angle and all
I noticed that too. 🥺
Ozai is a shitty father but he is a powerful firebender. He managed to create lightning quickly and effectively. And the eclipse wasn’t even fully gone yet.
What makes the Ozai/Zuko scene so powerful is seeing Zuko, a victim of physical abuse, taking a stand. Not only does he realize what Ozai is, he also confronts his abuser. Something that a lot of abuse victims unfortunately can‘t achieve because they fail to recognize the true danger.
Not only did he do it quickly and effectively when the eclipse wasn't even over yet, but he's also the only person we've seen in ATLA and Korra to produce lightning out of both hands at the same time; like lightning whips.
not only did he create lightning with both hands he also did it so fast and powerful ❤
Not to mention, he did it as the sun was coming out, by sensing it was ending. Azula knew she could firebend by hearing Ozai's attack.
@@gabrieldobson3469 Ozai is a piece of shit, but he's dope as fuck.
I've always wondered how him and Iroh grew up, who was the better bender when they were young. My money's on Ozai
@@jasongrace4005 I think so too, like azula and ozai vs iroh and zuko as a child. azula was definitely gifted than zuko, but zuko was able to travel and learn other techniques like iroh did. maybe azula and zuko is a reflection of ozai and iroh as kids, bending-wise and their character developments
You can tell Zuko was about to make the right call because he finished growing that good-guy hair. No but really, that exchange between him and Ozai is my favorite scene in the whole show, and they didn't make it easy to pick. Zuko finally getting to the right conclusion on his own and saying out loud what we all have been thinking for so long was perfection.
Team Avatar didn't lose the element of surprise, they NEVER had it, Spartan is right, they never knew about Azula knowing of the invasion plan.
💯💯💯
They were doomed to fail from the start.
i mean katara couldve said she told azula
@@zetos4440 she never did tell her, it was the dumb ass earth king
@@zetos4440 she didn't though, the earth king told them because he thought they were the real kyoshi warriors
@@zetos4440katara just told azula she seen zuko at the jasmine dragon 😅
Zuko's redemption arc is one of the best ever written, it was a long hard journey for him, but well earned. Loved watching you guys experience it, brought tears to my eyes.
hear hear!
I love the fact that not only did zuko redirect it, he made sure it wouldn't kill his father. He hit in front of him instead of hitting him head on to blow him back and used the opportunity to leave. Iroh taught him well.
Also a blow to Ozai's ego, his 'failure' of a son nearly killed him but spared him.
It just occurred to me that if Zuko had killed Ozai with that lightning, everyone would assume Azula did it. Zuko doesn’t know how to shoot lightning, and no one other than Iroh knows it can be redirected. They would just know that Azula and Iroh know lightning, but Iroh’s in prison while Azula is right there, and Azula usurping her father would surprise no one. Plus, no one else was around either Ozai or Azula when it happened, so there’d be no witnesses to say otherwise.
@@TukaihaHithlec Except the guards who left Ozai’s chamber would know Zuko was the last person to see Ozai
@@ApexCalibreunless zuko kills them as well
Even without bending, Azula is still one of the strongest fighters in the room. EPIC
People can hate on her all they like but can't deny she is good. Top 2 Fav character after Toph of course.
Azula and Aang are what TRUE prodigies look like. They can fight like nobodies business. Hardly anyone can touch them. Korra is supposedly a prodigy but was screaming in pain throughout her entire series. The writers of Korra royally screwed up the plot and greatly diminished what it truly means to be a prodigy.
Korra is a bending prodigy, but she was sheltered her entire life so never learnt real world interactions/combat etc. She expected people to submit to her because she was the avatar so is thrown by opposition.
@@Prince_the_One you guys would always look for an opportunity to shit on Korra.
She's good but it's because she knows team avatar wouldn't kill her even with chance to do so
She ain't better than johng johng, iroh and definitely Ozai
Aang's voice cracking as he was saying goodbye to those left behind to surrender gets me every time. TT
Yeah, Zuko's moment of standing up to Ozai IS awesome, but that scene also demonstrated just how dangerous Ozai is. Lightning bending is the hardest firebending technique to pull off, and the Eclipse blocks ALL firebending, Ozai was able to pull off a technique most firebenders aren't able to do just one SECOND after the full Eclipse starts passing; Ozai at his weakest, is stronger than most firebenders at their strongest.
Lightning isn’t the hardest fire bending technique to pull off 😂who said this combustion bending is
@@RjZyoncombustion is a sub element not a technique
So yes the guy is right
The blue flames are never quite explained. One theory that I personally really like is the idea that it's not necassarily hotter, it just simply uses more oxygen for more perfect combustion. It signifies how much of a perfectionist Azula is. She's not doing it to make it more dangerous or deadly, only to show off her skills and perfectionism.
Blue flames are hotter than other flames. That is scientific fact.
@@pee-buddy It's impossible to firebend. That is scientific fact.
Nothing in the Avatar universe ever suggests that Azula's flames are hotter than any other firebender. It's pretty obviously a stylistic choice.
@@kzbw Yadda yadda yadda
its shows her for the perfectionist drama queen she is
That's actually a really interesting theory 🤔
I like the darker lighting. It makes you guys pop out more
Seconded
I also agree
3:03 I like to think Azula is the only one who has managed to get blue fire bc she's such an extreme perfectionist. We've seen it since all the way back in her introduction in Book 2, with "almost isn't good enough" and all that. Since irl blue fire can only be produced when "perfect" combustion without soot/waste products is achieved, it feels incredibly fitting for her😊 I imagine it must have taken a lot of experimentation and finagling to get it right, but now she can seemingly do it instictively - she really is a prodigy
I love that Iroh literally told the guard "Dont come to school tomorrow."
i know it gets overshadowed by the zuko speech in this episode (and rightly so) but aangs speech before they left their friends so they could flee form the firenation was epic as fuck aswell. it was super mature and gives me chills aswell
I just appreciate so much how they waited a full season before we got to see the payoff of zuko using lightning redirection. Makes me appreciate the writing and pacing that much more and made the event that much more rewarding
As well as subverting the expectation it would be against Azula. Double whammy.
Ozai was really going to kill his own son with that lighting.
he wanted to kill his own son even before he was a teenager...
"Now I realize that banishment is far too merciful a penalty for treason. Your penalty will be far steeper"
@@BhBc8f8 "My father, Fire Lord Azulon had commanded me to do the unthinkable to you, my own son. And I was going to do it."
Now contrast that with Iroh, who still grieves the loss of his own and refused to shoot lightning at his nephew, even for training purposes, because it's too dangerous.
I would have done the same for this betrayal. There is no room for mercy here. I am on Ozai's side.
Mark hamil has such a good voice for villains first the joker and then his great job here as ozai.
12:56
Her heart was in the right place, but white _dragon_ is the really rare tea. White _jade_ would make Iroh break out in rashes like he did around the beginning of book 2!
Remember...Ozai DIDN'T KNOW that Zuko knew how to redirect lightning because Iroh invented the technique himself. So Ozai INTENTIONALLY TRIED TO KILL HIS OWN SON.....let that sink in.
Evil bastard.
I think Pudgey said “epic” like 10 times during these episodes and she’s not wrong to do so.
This show learns you about 'failure', how it happens and how to learn from it. Not a lot of shows (say 'kid' shows) do this. Amazing mid-season finale episodes.
However, Zuko's mistake was betraying the Fire Nation, not taking back his country.
Thank you for releasing the reaction to 3x10 and 3x11 together! You didn’t need to but you did so anyway! Thanks!
Kudos to Spartan for remembering that Azula knew about the invasion. It's surprising how most reactors forget that (Pudgey is definitely not alone in this regard). Despite that, it is amazing how part one still seems hopeful. And the scenes where Zuko confronts his father is ATLA at its best! It's a fun, excellent ride from here on out.
I'd go with the darker background. I think the darker one makes you both stand out more, but either is fine.
just a small correction: zukos punishment for speaking out of turn was the agni-kai, and his banishment was from refusing to fight (his father) in the agni-kai
Wooo! Solid release as always!
-Team Avatar were not present when the Earth King let slip to Azula's squad (disguised as Kyoshi Warriors) about the invasion plan.
Team Avatar never put it together, even after the Kyoshi Warrior disguise was revealed...
Guess they assumed that no one would be dumb enough to divulge valuable military intel to visitors.
- As for Bumi, last we saw him, he was in Fire Nation custody in Omashu, apparently by choice... something about waiting for something 🤷🏻♂️
- 49:12 - no, they've never been to the Western Air Temple. Northern and Southern, yes and Appa and Aang have been to the Eastern one. But not the Western.
This is one of the best 2 parters I've seen in TV for how big and epic the build up has been, from seeing Appa decked out in armour that looks so freaking amazing to the confrontation with Azula, that was honestly terrifying and shows just how much of a psychopath she is.
Fun fact: Notice how powerful Ozai is - the eclipse was only beginning to end (most firebenders still didn’t have their powers at this point) and yet Ozai managed to summon lightning with his limited power far quicker and with far more ferocity than any other bender before him. If you remember it took Iron and Azula a long ass time to summon lightning and it wasn’t nearly as powerful. Ozai is a beast.
I don't think Aang knows that Zuko is descended from Azulon and Roku, only Iroh knew that.
Also Azulon knew and probably so does Ozai
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@@BRTLxo If you watched their post show discussion you would know.
@@bakthihapuarachchi3447 that's actually kinda funny to consider. It might be why Ozai hates Zuko so much, because he chose Ursa as a descendent of the Avatar hoping it would be some kind of power boost or something, and Zuko was such a disappointing firebender as child - ironically, probably because he was taught to firebend with hate and anger and it wasn't in his nature.
@@Illyriad That's apparently what happened. Ozai "encouraged" Ursa to marry him, because he was aware of her direct relation to Roku. He expected his firstborn son to inherit the combined power of the Royal Family and the Avatar, but once he realized Azula was the prodigy, he completely disregarded Zuko and only cared about Azula. But in both cases, Ozai's attention to his children was solely based on their usefulness in winning the war and expanding his power.
Can't believe we're at the invasion already. I'm so glad you guys decided to do a Korra reaction too, because I am really going to miss these reactions.
Korra episode 1 is for me personally the most hyped episode i ever watched. The first 20 Secounds alone made me scream out of joy and excitement. Korras worst enemy sadly was Nickelodeon. For Avatar as well, the amount of Censorship from Nick was so insane. Imagine an uncensored Version of Avatar. Jesus Christ.
They did! Awesome! Think I'll finally get that subscription. The only thing that would make me happier would be "The Expanse"
Already? You gotta be kidding
Honestly! I can't wait for their reactions to TLOK! Especially Season 3, because that season was just *mindblown emoji*
Korra is amazing
the zuko/ozai part is one of the greatest moments in the show, the whole speech and everything is 10/10 moment
This show did such a great job at building Zuko for this moment. The first few episodes he seemed like a one dimensional bad guy, but from The Storm episode where we learn his backstory to now he's been on this masterpiece of a journey. He's struggled and failed and made many mistakes, but in him lies the redemption for the entire Fire Nation. Can't wait to see the rest of this season with you guys, it's been a fun ride so far.
The fact that Iroh escaped during the eclipse without any bending powers makes him the goat of all fire benders
*the goat of all benders
@@BhBc8f8 * the goat of all living creatures and non-living matter
I'm pretty sure he blew the cell just before it started, it shows the bars all destroyed. He obviously did the rest without bending, but he still needed it to get started.
They all had no bending and were fodder
The fodder in atla is weak as hell
@pavanmaddini
@@BhBc8f8not by feats he’s overrated
the transitions between ozai and azula and hem using the exact same tactic were so cool
I like both of the lighting options for different reasons. The more lit one gives a real feeling of nostalgia for me bc I have grown used to seeing u like that, but I must admit the dark gives a homey feel, almost like ur watching a movie on the couch with the lights turned off with the fam. Love it either way, have fun with it!
+1
Some ask why Zuko didn't attack Ozai directly. Why even go there at all if you're gonna leave anyway?
Zuko went there to confront his father, yes. But, I think a large part of it was to say out loud how jacked up the Fire Nation is, how despicable his father is, and all Zuko's thoughts. He's declaring his heart and mind, and he's burning that bridge. There is no turning back from here. Also, Zuko didn't attack his father because although he's ready to fight against his Ozai he's not prepared to kill his own father. That's a tall order. Even if he did attack and kill his own father it would be an act of treason. Azula would assume the throne, and Zuko would be executed.
Honestly, you're the only reactors I've seen that remembered Azula finding out about the invasion from Kuei. Everyone else seemed to keep forgetting that scene and I facepalm EVERYTIME!
Regarding Azula's power; there is a difference between power and skill.
Azula as shown by her blue flames is immensely powerful, but she isn't as skilled as Ozai or Iroh. Compare the time it takes her to produce lightning, compared to Ozai's near instant shot.
The whole speech of Zuko was perfect in every sense. From start to finish. A real character development.
Dunno if you guys have noticed, but Toph actually has a different bending style to other Earthbenders (Because she invented it herself)
Toph just casually being a bad ass always gets me. But Zuko acknowledging that Iroh is a better father figure brings me to tears.
I've lost track of how many times I've watched ATLA and Ozai shooting lighting at Zuko never gets old! When I first saw these two episodes I was blown fully away - then I was like how do we top this?!!?
The creators of the show stated they made Azulas fire blue for cinematic purposes. I don’t want to spoil much but theres a situation coming up where it wouldn’t be the same if she had normal colored fire.
For context:
Azulon ordered Ozai to kill Zuko, as punishment for Ozai trying to bribe him to inherit the throne instead of Iroh, after Lu Ten’s death.
Azula listened to this, and she of course was telling Zuko about it, which Ursa overheard. (We saw this in “Zuko Alone”)
Ozai was planning on killing Zuko in his sleep, but Ursa then proposed a plan which would give Ozai the throne, and spared Zuko’s life. They never explained specifically what the plan was this scene due to PG reasons, but basically:
Ursa had knowledge of how to brew a undetectable poison. She gave the poison to Ozai, which he would use to poison Azulon while he was eating. This was the “treasonous” deed Ozai was referring, and this is why Azulon died that same night as we saw in “Zuko Alone”
And with that, Ozai obtained the throne, however he banished Ursa, out of fear that she would attempt to poison him. She wanted to take Zuko and Azula with her, but was denied and Ozai “assured” her that no harm will come to them, while she was gone.
One thing I hate is that people can see the episode numbers. Back then this season 2 ending and this was the finale until we could see more and we've been working towards the day of black sun so long so most of us thought this was the finale. Because there was no episode count back then you had to catch it live or on a rerun.
38:20 When Toph is fighting the Dai Li she thrusts her arms in front of her and does a double hand gesture to initiate some earthbending. I really hope the live-action series coming next year captures all of the bending styles that the animated show made iconic 😁😁😁
Just in case isn't clear: The Zuko's mother plan was to kill Fire Lord azulon that...as we know, happened. This isn't gonna be tell in the animation but many people still in doubts about that after the animation end
Yep, I hope they got the connection to the "Zuko Alone" episode of Book 2. To sum things up, Ozai asked his father (firelord Azulon) to make him the new Firelord because Iroh is a loser (in Ozai's eyes). As a punishment he wanted to make him feel how it is to lose a son so he wanted to kill Zuko. Zuko's mother knew that so she killed Azulon to protect her son. Remember when she said "remember Zuko, everything I've done, I've done to protect you."
For a US Navy submarine, there are various methods to maintain the air supply. The submarine is large enough that the oxygen already present is enough. The problem is the breathing because people exhale CO2 which can cause problems such as fire if there is an excess. An engineer laboratory technicial (ELT) would take air samples during his six hour watch to see what chemicals in what quantity are present. Low oxygen may cause fatigue which is why a submarine needs to come up in safe conditions to get fresh air into the sub. I've seen submariners stand at the hatch to just breathe in the air at sea while others are preparing to go topside to do their jobs.
Remember when Zuko got the scroll about his great grandfather and how Iroh got the crown in his cell? Well The lady prison guard was the one who helped Iroh with favors because she was on his side. She’s also voiced by Serena Williams a big fan of this show.
I think my favorite thing about the this show is their phenomenally strong female characters. Katara, Toph, Azula, the Kyoshi warriors, Azulas gang... it's one of the few cartoons I can say is truely 50/50 and doesn't buy into the whole "save the princess" persona. Those basasses can save themselves!
There's nothing wrong with needing saving sometimes! They've needed saving before a few times in the show. But they, in turn, save their friends too.
Just remember. That's what moms are like.
If you mess with their babies? >HOWMP< They're gonna bite you back.
Watching that scene and then watching the explanation here makes Zuko's mom look metal as hell.
Azula ate and left no crumbs , love her so much . And once again ,the mother of Zuko and Azula was only able to save Zuko because Azula heard the conversation and started taunting Zuko .
the guard in Iroh's cell is an important reminder of the speech Zuko just made - Iroh was a WAR HERO....people looked up to him. Especially the military. He was the model soldier and general. Legendary even. The guard even rattles off Iroh's titles to him in ANGER. It's because he feels betrayed. It's not a stretch to think he takes it personally, that maybe HE looked up to him. Iroh's public betrayal and smear campaign are an insult. The guard mocks and belittles him because it challenges something big to him. He's just one character, but he represents the popular view there - that's what this war campaign is....people think the Fire Nation is good and right!
you guys are such great reactors. it’s nice to see people that really pay attention because the reward in shows like this is so big
these two are manifestations of the exact emotions I felt the first time I watched this episode
Dark lighting is a vibe
One of the most satisfying redemption arch in television history
As you probably know, Mark Hamill voices the fire lord. When he says certain words, I can hear the Joker!
Do you see the IRONY of Hamill’s role in the show? In Star Wars he was a hero who defied an evil tyrant with lightning powers and had no means of defending himself.
In Avatar, he voices/portrays a very similar bad guy and Zuko has a way of defending himself against lightning!
yes i also hear the joker haha it's trippy
11:53 Yeah, same. I also wished Bumi did something during the eclipse. 😢
😅
Definitely the darkest light setting is more professional and made us focus more on you guys. The other emphasized the background too much
i’m happy y’all will be doing Korra too 🥹
I am so proud of Zuko!! He’s become a far better person than his father and sister will ever be, he’s definitely more worthy of being Fire Lord than they are.
Why are you proud. You're not his parent
Zuko may be my favorite story arc of all time. If any/all movies or tv shows. (Maybe only GOTs Theon can match!)
It keeps amazing me how often Pudgey is correct about future events in the show... Like she's secretly watched it before!
She is wrong about many things as well. You are only considering the things she is right about.
@@MrMakoto2 Sure, sure, I know, she's wrong about some of that scar-boy stuff. But like so many people were... The thing that impresses me is that she's right about very particular things that no one necessarily predicted
You guys seriously thought Ozai was weaker than Azula ? 😂
Ozai is a monster
You're in for a surprise in the finale
I’m so glad you guys are doing this 2 parter together! This is gonna great😆
On Iroh not killing anyone- there's another series I enjoy, Wheel of Time, that has a warrior culture called the Aeil, and to them, the greatest demonstration of skill and strength is to defeat an opponent without killing them. They say that any idiot can kill, but only someone with real skill can defeat a foe without needing to kill them. I think Iroh is a great demonstration of that type of thinking!
Love this reaction! You guys really made me tear up. Also Pudgey your hair looks stunning girl.
That water tribe warrior with the spear around 34:30, his voice actor was also Sully in Uncharted. I recognized his voice immediately haha.
Kinda funny that avatar the last airbender hit spartan in the feels more then any of the game of thrones deaths. Especially the one that just came out.
Yes!!! I love that it's together!!! You guys are awesome!!!!
you guys are going to absolutely love the finale haha
15:09 As soon as I saw Appa'a armour I thought, "That is Grade A -Spartan armour." 😊
I love how excited y’all are!!!
My guess is Iroh used firebending in the moments before the eclipse to bust out of the cell, and martial prowess without firebending to get away.
I'm going to give a point to Pudgey here. Hakoda told Aang that they were working on a modified version of the invasion plan. It was because they did no longer have the backing of the army of Ba Sing Se, but I understand the interpretation that it could have been because of the fire nation knowing. It was 1 sentence months ago.
I think King Bumi is busy at the moment.
9:29 darker look is better. I’m excited to see your reaction to this - you’re both great and context and picking up on the foreshadowing
Iroh told ming "hey,dont come to school tomorrow "
Seeing Zuko face his father is one of my favorite scenes from Avatar
57:35 That, or he didn’t want her to get in trouble for being on duty when he escaped.
Azula is the only firebender shown using blue flames. This is her choice. Because they burn hotter, they are ultimately more unstable, much like Azula herself.
You can start with the bright background light for the intro and the outro discussion and then swap it to the dark one for watching the show/movie
Love watching this i get the same level of excitement i had when i first watched this show it will never get old🙏
Thank you for doing a 2 parter for TH-cam! I can’t wait to watch when I have time
Omg Spartan tearing up?!😭
I will say so far into this season, I wish we got more Sokka sword fighting. Also for the final 4 episodes, I highly recommend splitting them up like 2 and 2, or doing the first 2 separate. You’ll definitely want to do the last 2 back to back
azula carrying the entire fire nation's war in the earth kingdom then coming back home to save her entire nation from an invasion
Ozai and Azula are both great at bating Zuko. They are definitely master baters.
🤣 not sure if that pun was intentional or not but good one haha
To be fair to Pudgey, there is an actual name to it, they do calll it an agni-kai lol...
I’m still blown away as how these two reactors can still think aang , toph, and Sokka should just leave Azula and go find the fire lord bc she doesn’t have powers, mind blowing, the fire lord himself said she is a prodigy, implying she is the best in all of ATLA. The only advantage anyone gets is when she loses her mind and I don’t really count that.
Fun fact: this 34:39 guy made appearance on every season, book 1: he lead invasion to the northern air temple, book 2: he commands the drill to Ba Sing Se and Book 3: they meet him again in the bunker
Omg, thanks for the info! I knew he looked familiar, but I didn't realize it was the same guy
Iroh be like: "you're the only one who has been kind to me, don't go to school tomorrow"
Zuko wasn't banished for talking out of turn, that's why he fought the Agni Kai. He was banished because he showed shameful weakness by not fighting his father.
Spartan gotta stop being such a hardass on Pudgey :D I know that Spartan are trying to be a little playful and/or funny, but it doesn't come off that way.
I'm sure they are more playful off camera, you weren't the only one who noticed it either, and was a little off put by some of the banter but they did address that was not the intention and that it was meant to be funny and not serious
Bumi's still imprisoned in Omashu.