The only major flaw I found is that it's fairly predictable. But then again all fantasy adventures are basically the same, so if that bothered me I wouldn't be a genre fan. The novelty of ATLA is all in the wrapping: different cultures, different magic system, different contextual philosophy in the narrative.
As far as characterization goes, the series was excellent, and far beyond what you usually get in children's programming. The emotional gravity of stories were validated with justice, and OMG, the continuity was awesome. So many tiny continuity gags where an item or image started in season 1 then popped up two seasons later in a new place or new circumstances.
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The only major flaw I found is that it's fairly predictable. But then again all fantasy adventures are basically the same, so if that bothered me I wouldn't be a genre fan. The novelty of ATLA is all in the wrapping: different cultures, different magic system, different contextual philosophy in the narrative.
As far as characterization goes, the series was excellent, and far beyond what you usually get in children's programming. The emotional gravity of stories were validated with justice, and OMG, the continuity was awesome. So many tiny continuity gags where an item or image started in season 1 then popped up two seasons later in a new place or new circumstances.
SO YES WATCH, YOU MUST.