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Welcome to Republic City

Summary The series premiere of this cartoon about a bold and rebellious teenage girl who undergoes training to become a fully realized Avatar, Korra arrives in Republic City and discovers it’s a dangerous place for benders. Our Take Confident and…

Something Broken

Summary Torn across the city as the Fire Nation closes in, the team must reunite to save Ba Sing Se, and Zuko must decide where his real loyalties lie. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but…

The Parable of the Two Dragons

Summary When one of their own is captured, the team concocts a risky plan to reach the Earth King. An illness changes Zuko’s perspective, and Iroh’s. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work…

Ten Thousand Things

Summary To uncover a mythic library that could hold the key to defeating the Fire Nation, the team is forced to ally with an old enemy. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

The Water Falls, the Stones Emerge

Summary Toph puts Aang’s skills to the test. In the streets of Ba Sing Se, Sokka searches for a missing friend, while Katara lives a double life. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds…

City of Walls and Secrets

Summary Aang and his friends must trade powers for parties and politics as they navigate the two-faced court of the Earth King. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

A Fight, Once Begun

Summary At a high-stakes earthbending match, Aang discovers the teacher he’s been seeking. Painful memories emerge after Zuko befriends a farming family. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Avatar: The Last Airbender keeps its grip…

Somewhere Safe

Summary Determined to learn earthbending, Aang works to free Bumi from prison. Zuko chafes at Iroh’s plan to stay hidden. Azula receives a new assignment. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why…

Legends

Summary Zhao leads the Fire Nation into the North with a bold plan to weaken the Water Tribe. When the battle takes a dark turn, Aang enters a powerful state. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes…

The North

Summary As an attack on the Northern Water Tribe looms, Katara challenges a master Waterbender, Sokka meets a princess, and Aang takes Kuruk’s words to heart. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you…