Suki is portrayed so well here. And I love the chemistry between her and Sokka. Also, They nailed Kyoshi. I love how much she towers over everyone, and the fight was so badass and honestly kind of terrifying.

@maureenseel118

4 ай бұрын

I feel aang's fear of the power of the avatar. It's something to be afraid of-it's phenomenal and it's just been given to a child...

I'm glad I'm not the only one who interpreted Suki taking her make up off as her being more vulnerable and saying "I'm a warrior but I'm a girl too" without saying it.

@Nuudson007

4 ай бұрын

Its actually just how Kyoshi felt about her make up in the books! She covered up her emotions with it

A really cool detail with Gran Gran’s letter is that unlike the show, where everyone only writes Chinese, her note, as a water tribe member, is in the Inuktikut script, which is a real script used by certain Inuit tribes in the Canadian far north.

@IAmZamber

4 ай бұрын

OMG THATS SO COOL!!!! I HAD NO IDEA AND I LOVE THAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL!!!

@TheMrPeteChannel

4 ай бұрын

Yeah. I like this change. History wise the 4 nations are each they're own culture for 10,000 years according to the animated canon. It makes no sense for those different cultures all to use the same alphabet and/or calligraphy. Now 2? Sure. Now 3? Highly unlikely. But 4 after 10,000 years? Heck no.

And we are reminded why Kyoshi was so terrifying.

@monsterking1973

4 ай бұрын

She was a beast in this episode

@AL-fl4jk

4 ай бұрын

Is it this actress playing her in the movie? If so I’m hyped

@htaylor9677

4 ай бұрын

We didnt need reminding. Still absolutely a beast Kiyoshi. Love the books

it’s actually implied in the cartoon that katara saw her mother’s burned corpse. they just couldn’t say that cuz….. tv y7 lol

Avatar Kyoshi being a horror movie jumpscare queen is just awesomesaucess 😂🥰

@maureenseel118

4 ай бұрын

I loved that take on her-because she's a ninja.

@alexanderthealright

4 ай бұрын

They need to put a bell on her too 😂

@TheMrPeteChannel

4 ай бұрын

They also made her a true 7 foot tall giant. For some reason they shrunk her in TLoK.

They deliver Suki / Sokka so well in this episode. I love it so much. Both so awkward

@AL-fl4jk

4 ай бұрын

Suki the badass warrior but awkward af because she’s never seen a boy her age 😂

@TheMrPeteChannel

4 ай бұрын

She wasn't awkward in the animation. She was darn near perfect.

Honestly, I couldnt imagine that I would enjoy the episode as much as I did when I heard they removed Sokka’s sexism towards Suki which was a big character development for him in the cartoon but I’m still having a fun time with this show so far and finding a way to put Kyoshi was a great touch!

Thirsty Suki was such a delightful surprise, and I can't wait to see how they build on it. Also, I never would have believed you in the last two decades if you told me there'd be a version of Avatar where Zhao was my favorite character, but Ken Leung elevates the role so far above the cardboard villain he's always been, with one hilariously dickish line delivery after another that makes me smile every time he shows up.

I imagined you would go crazy for this particular episode since you loved what happened with Suki so far in the cartoon.

Zamber, as someone that has seen the entire series, I have to say that I totally understand why they put Aang meeting Kyoshi before Roku. She is exactly what he needed to accept his role as the Avatar. Up until this point, Aang has been avoiding his responsability and he feared to lose control. Kyoshi gave him the "tough love" treatment, reminding him that he needed to do this, otherwise the entire world would pay the price. Roku would address Aang in a nicer way, but he wouldn't be able to impact him the same way Kyoshi did. Perhaps you haven't seen it just yet, but the difference between Kyoshi and Roku is abysmal. One had no fear to do what needed to be done to bring justice to the world, while the other always tried to practice restrain in fear of losing control, what eventually led to his own doom and consequently the Air Nomads and the world. That's why I say that Kyoshi being the first Avatar Aang meets instead of his immediate predecessor is a good change.

I think one reason we don't see them fight over the water bending scroll might be because it almost makes more sense that Aang needs to bond with those around him first / more than he might need to learn the bending. Gyatso didn't want to send him away yet, because he was worried Aang wouldn't be totally centred on the kind of person he is. I actually think it's a better emotional journey if Aang is far more concerned with mastering his own emotions and behaviour because he is scared of a power he already has by virtue of being the Avatar. I think it also allows Katara to have an uncontested direction, because she can be closer with her Gran Gran and the responsibility of keeping their traditions alive. Something she was motivated by in helping Aang in ep 1. Just thoughts

@Choleloverofdancemomsandmaddie

3 ай бұрын

I wonder how Hama role is going to played one of the reasons she was able to manipulate katara was because she was so desperate to learn about her culture with the loss of the scroll in the original series how they going have hams teach katara blood bending in the future or are we going to see something new about their dynamic

I have watched the entire season and I think I like this episode and the changes that were made the most. Pretty much all of the changes added to the story well. The change with Kyoshi's appearance made a lot of sense I think. If you recall Kyoshi does manifest during the trial Aang is under in the animated show, but it is weird she showed up there in some random village but on the island that is closest to her, nothing. This gives an in-canon reason for Roku manifesting in the fire temple as well. I get why they focus on Kyoshi more in this live action version as she is a fan favorite. Roku is my favorite of the past Avatars, and like you stated Roku is really important, as Aang's journey is the redemption of Roku's failure, and why he manifests so much in the animated show is that this his second chance to make things right. I really hope they make better use of Roku in the going forward.

@TheMrPeteChannel

4 ай бұрын

I still think Kyoshi will have more screen time. Well this season.

Well, we are in Kyoshi Island and what a better place to contact with a previous avatar than the one that create the island? But yeah, Kyoshi is a little fierce haha

It only gets better. There are definitely "eehh" moments but i hope we get the entire series

49:00 Newsflash: Never Mess With Avatar Kyoshi.

this is why avatar roku is the right choice to teach aang being avatar because he's more nicer than anybody avatar. in this live action avatar kyoshi want aang to more merciless and menacing to the enemy while in the last episode he will meet avatar kuruk and kuruk will force avatar to fighting alone to protect the other

@noctisastrum7495

4 ай бұрын

Plus, roku has a role to play in the story more than the other avatar. Since he indirectly cause the 100-year war by letting sozin live, which cause the air nomad genocide and the war. And let's not forget that he's zuko great grandpa, so having kyoshi being here feels pretty weak by comparison due to her not having anything that connects to the major story.

3:20 I Do Like Seeing Gran Gran More Involved In The Live Action Version.

34:11 Roku will appear, right now it's Kyoshi's Turn On Her Island.

One big issue of the blending of storylines this show did is that for those of us that watched the show, it really pulled us from the show to keep doing, "Oh it's that person, wait but they're here? Guess they're Oh it's this storyline. I guess they're cutting it with". So our brains were constantly confused. I don't know what the fix for that would've been, bc it's not their fault. But it's the truth.

@Demigod2NE3

4 ай бұрын

Same. That's why I rated it with 7.5/10 -- this might change if I watch it again with much more context and open mind and considers the thoughts I read on reaction videos. Because rewatching it makes me analyze things more in depth.

I really liked how they portrayed both Suki and Sokka being from villages that kept to themselves for their whole lives up until this point. Neither of them know what to do when they meet each other so it's only natural it would be awkward and weird at first

Kyoshi presence alone would be scary in the book it describes her as 7ft tall not to mention she lived over 200 years old

I think the reason why he wasnt put in the uniform here was because while they do respect the uniform and what it represents, it was to humble Sokka for his chauvinist attitude. Because he doesn't have said attitude here, there wasn't the need Here he's not ashamed because a girl took him down, but because a PEER took him down. Sure Zuko easily beat him, but Zukos a bender, there's a bit of privilege going on. Suki's a fellow non-bender so them not being on equal footing combat wise, is making him feel he's not trained hard enough, and is unfit to be a warrior, not to mention protector to an entire village

I like Zhao portrayal here specially in future epesode

I love your commentary, are you a writer or critic? Some great insights scene per scene

I really enjoy your video reactions, it seems that you enjoy them, greetings from Central America.

I love this episode because it feels like the show ❤can't wait for more

I love we got to see a maternal mother in this episode combined with more background information about kyoshi that is normally only seen in the comics I believe we still get Roku even though just got my favorite female avatar that we know of besides yang Chan and korra

Yeah this was my favourite, suki was so good.

I really liked Suki in the live action

Naah cause Suki got my lesbian ass too can't blame Sokka

8:26-8:37 his inner "Mr. Kim" was comming out

2:41 The Waterbending Scroll! And Not Stolen From Pirates This Time!😮

Relating to motivations for going with Aang, I feel you on the issue of having the Gran Gran moment in the first episode. However, adding Gran Gran to the end, with Mom, and finding Gyatso's body, would have just been too emotionally confusing. After they rescue Aang in ep 1, they do discuss how they can't go back because it puts the village in danger; so I think they are driving the motivation to get to the Southern Air Temple there. But I think it's smart to have the Gran Gran moment here, even though it defers some level of fulfilment, because it answers Sokka's question - and one some of our audience might have rolling into Ep 2 - which is why us when we have our home to protect? There's already so much emotional grounding of story going on at the end of Ep 1, I think it would have created an extra level of complexity in tone for the end of the episode. That said, ideally they would have been able to budget at least 15-20 minutes more air time for episode 1 with the same amount of plot. Then I think there would have been space to figure out how to fit both in. But I'm good with this choice, because it reminds a new audience exactly what the stakes are for our friends and why they are here.

I loved almost everything in this episode except the portrayal of Kyoshi. Fans joke about how fierce and brutal she is, but in the show she never once raises her voice at anyone, especially not Aang.

8:27 - 8:37 his inner "Mr. Kim" was coming out.

18:19 At Ease, Suki! Sokka's Pants Aren't Going South.

I watched this show without even seeing the cartoon(I plan to see it eventually) but I’m enjoying is so far! (I finished season 1 already in a day)

How often will you be posting new reactions to this? I’ll be looking forward to them ❤❤

@IAmZamber

4 ай бұрын

The next reaction will be on Tuesday for episode 3. I’m going to be trying to upload a reaction every 2-3 days, so we can finish it quicker.

@emberconlan8987

4 ай бұрын

@@IAmZamber Thanks for answering! There’s obviously no rush! I love your reactions and have been watching them for a while 🫶

As someone who watched all 8 episodes I actually prefer how they do the past avatars cos it's not just roku. Plus it gives so much backstory to one avatar that they didn't get until the novels expanded on their story

Read the Kyoshi novels to have more Kyoshi jumpscares :)

Hi, I just came to comment that I think you should give the Pretty Cure series a watch, I think it’s right up your alley since you seem to be a fan of that kind of thing, plus I’d love to see more anime reactors give it a shot. The first few seasons are a bit repetitive but the rest is a new crew every time with different themes!

Hi Zamber! I was wondering if you have read the Kyoshi novels, THEYRE SO GOOD!!!!

I disagree with Kyoshi being more intimidating in the show, i think shes more intimidating in the cartoon. In the cartoon we saw her moving a mountain, creating a tsunami and creating a wall of fire. In the show the powers felt a little underwhelming

@FedericaCorradino

4 ай бұрын

Well, I think it makes sense if she was trying to take it easy in order to NOT destroy the whole village 👀

Sokka is the Rizzler

Best reaction to this I’ve found so far! Perfection! Subbed

51:31 DANG SOKKA!😆😍 How Does He Do That?😏🤭

I wasn’t a fan of them just getting handed the water scroll right away but after your reflections I’m on board. Also they need to sell whatever makeup remover Suki is using

Roku and fire temple will come in the later episodes may be

Kyoshi is the right choice though. In the animated series she is the past life that challenged him the most. They needed the warrior avatar because Roku, Kuruk, and Yangchen have not faced anything like Aang will. Kyoshi clears up a lot of exposition about taking responsability and action by her appearance.

7:40 in rocks

Yes we have Roku!!

Zhao is so short and unintimidating in this lol, really doesn't have the air of power the OG muttonchops man had.

I’m kinda torn about how they handled Suki and Sokka this episode. On one hand, they do have an entertaining dynamic here with them getting flustered around each other, but I do wish they didn’t just get rid of Sokka’s whole character arc about him getting his ego in check and overcoming his personal biases

Out of all the Avatars Kyoshi is the only Avatar you are not going to mess with if you don't want her to kick your ass like that Chen the concurrer. Sorry that I spoil you Zamber.

Sukki's performance steals the show from the main trio. She steals the series. Her character, besides Jet and June, expresses heartfelt emotion. Everyone is dull in comparison to the original.

Suki Suki now

@Keyofone

4 ай бұрын

I...might have said this more than once during the episode. Good to see it wasn't just me.

10:50 You Were Saying, Suki?

Roku id in the season just not right now

As I have not seen the animated Avatar. I don't have any preconceptions, other than the movie that came out. Which I quite enjoyed. Though, this series is far better. I have already watched the 8 episodes. So have been watching some reactions. I also liked episode 2. I liked listening to your insights on the episode.

18:06 18:12 18:24 18:33 18:40

ngl, this adaptation has way too many emo aang moments

Can you do a reaction to the new indie pilot Port by the Sea?

As a man, it's interesting to me that if the leader of the kyoshi warriors was a man, and Suki was a guy, he'd be telling his son, "It's ok to go have your fun, but it's too dangerous, don't get attached". In fact that's what we'd assume, that to the men it'd be some conquest or just entertainment. So it was interesting to me that the female leader acted the same way, and we're so not used to that that we notice it. Like, "Oh, she's not like... telling her to stay away from him". I think in part is because we have this internalized concept that women "lose" during coupling, and men "gain". So we're not used to a mother not being focused on her daughter remaining "pure". It's awesome that young girls watching this won't have that as internalized as us if society keeps fixing these flaws.

33:10 Is It Getting Hot? 🥵 Or Is It Just Me? 😏

I just can't stand how this "mature and dramatic" show feels the need to spoonfeed exposition and flashback like we're literally gonna be too dumb to remember the plot, lore and backstory. Which, ironically, is something the Nick cartoon made for children never struggled with.

I'm getting tired of Aang's long-ass monologues every five seconds ngl... Also I don't like how they revaled Ozai this early, but I guess it's not that big of a deal

Since when was Suki's mom a thing im so confused

I hate that they seem to have cut sokkas entire unlearning the internalised misogyny arc and replaced it with “we non benders have to train harder than benders”, like they just got rid of his major character arc.

They completely butcher Suki and Sokka. It's all about STRENGTH STRENGTH STRENGTH and no nuance or Suki being ya know a GIRL or Sokka being an asshole and learning to evolve. He's just a weird warrior bro who's a total warrior... bro.

@maureenseel118

4 ай бұрын

I think subtlety is lost on you. If you want the original, watch the original. It is a reimagining of the story

@xShineyxDiverx

4 ай бұрын

@@maureenseel118 Haha yeah cause this script is ALL about subtlety. The blunt dialogue and repeated exposition gave it away. Ya know what, maybe changing the characters from the cartoon into completely different beings is showing respect to the source material.

@lotus2001

4 ай бұрын

​@@maureenseel118 subtlety is the worst way to describe this live action "retelling" it makes sense now why the creators left

talks to much during the show.. can give an review after the show

@marcywugo

4 ай бұрын

I prefer hearing her reactions during. It is fun to hear her try to talk and explain why she thinks certain changes were made…. And then to later, see if the show takes that turn or not. It’s the fun of watching someone who enjoys the show reacting to it. She does a great job of understanding the writers for the show and why they made certain changes. It makes more sense to talk about them in the moment anyways. Her reactions on Patreon are more fluid tho, she doesn’t cut the show down for copyright there

@LucerysOwner

4 ай бұрын

Exactly