Avatar Book 2 Chapter 20
Everyone races against time to stop Azula’s sinister plan. Zuko finds companionship in an unlikely source. Aang’s destiny hangs in the balance - and so does Zuko’s, as Iroh tells him “it is time to choose.”
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Avatar 219 - The Guru
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 19
Aang receives guidance from Guru Pathik at the Eastern Air Temple; Sokka is reunited with his long-lost father; Princess Azula has something diabolical in store for her enemies; Uncle and Zuko run their own tea shop.
Aang receives guidance from Guru Pathik at the Eastern Air Temple; Sokka is reunited with his long-lost father; Princess Azula has something diabolical in store for her enemies; Uncle and Zuko run their own tea shop.
Avatar 218 - The Earth King
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 18
The kids battle Long Feng and the Dai Li when they attempt to show the Earth King the vast conspiracy taking place in his city. Zuko becomes seriously ill and has feverish dreams as he faces a spiritual crisis.
The kids battle Long Feng and the Dai Li when they attempt to show the Earth King the vast conspiracy taking place in his city. Zuko becomes seriously ill and has feverish dreams as he faces a spiritual crisis.
Avatar 217 - Lake Laogai
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 17
Aang and his friends continue to search for Appa and, unbeknownst to them, they aren’t the only ones looking for him. During their search, the kids meet up with Jet, whom they are understandably reluctant to trust. The kids soon realize that the Dai Li are doing their best to thwart the kids efforts to find Appa. Meanwhile, Uncle Iroh is offered his own tea shop in the upper ring, and Zuko discovers the avatar is in the city.
Aang and his friends continue to search for Appa and, unbeknownst to them, they aren’t the only ones looking for him. During their search, the kids meet up with Jet, whom they are understandably reluctant to trust. The kids soon realize that the Dai Li are doing their best to thwart the kids efforts to find Appa. Meanwhile, Uncle Iroh is offered his own tea shop in the upper ring, and Zuko discovers the avatar is in the city.
Avatar 216 - Appa’s Lost Days
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 16
In this special episode, we go back in time to the moment Appa was stolen, will find out where he has gone and who he has met along the way and more importantly where he is now!
In this special episode, we go back in time to the moment Appa was stolen, will find out where he has gone and who he has met along the way and more importantly where he is now!
Avatar 215 - The Tales of Ba Sing Se
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 15
A series of short stories, highlighting different characters and their individual adventures in the city. Tales of Katara and Toph, Iroh, Sokka, Aang, Zuko, and Momo.
A series of short stories, highlighting different characters and their individual adventures in the city. Tales of Katara and Toph, Iroh, Sokka, Aang, Zuko, and Momo.
Avatar 214 - City of Walls and Secrets
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 14
Having finally made it into Ba Sing Se, the kids are given a house in the upper ring. The kids are anxious to tell the Earth King their plan but there are complications. Meanwhile, still convinced that Iroh and Zuko may be Fire Nation, Jet decides to take matters into his own hands and do whatever it takes to get the refugees to reveal their true nature.
Having finally made it into Ba Sing Se, the kids are given a house in the upper ring. The kids are anxious to tell the Earth King their plan but there are complications. Meanwhile, still convinced that Iroh and Zuko may be Fire Nation, Jet decides to take matters into his own hands and do whatever it takes to get the refugees to reveal their true nature.
Avatar 213 - The Drill
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 13
Having made it to the outer wall of Ba Sing Se, the kids confront a Fire Nation army that is driving a massive Fire Nation drill, which poses an imminent threat to the last Earth Kingdom stronghold. Meanwhile, Zuko and Iroh make crucial mistakes which begin to attract Jet’s suspicions
Having made it to the outer wall of Ba Sing Se, the kids confront a Fire Nation army that is driving a massive Fire Nation drill, which poses an imminent threat to the last Earth Kingdom stronghold. Meanwhile, Zuko and Iroh make crucial mistakes which begin to attract Jet’s suspicions
Avatar 212 - The Serpent’s Pass
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 12
When Aang and the gang meet up with a group of refugees. They tell the gang where they can get on a ferry to Ba Sing Se. But after a series of events they have to take a deadly route called the serpent’s pass with the help of an old friend, Suki. Meanwhile Zuko and Iroh meet up with a boy named Jet and his freedom fighters.
When Aang and the gang meet up with a group of refugees. They tell the gang where they can get on a ferry to Ba Sing Se. But after a series of events they have to take a deadly route called the serpent’s pass with the help of an old friend, Suki. Meanwhile Zuko and Iroh meet up with a boy named Jet and his freedom fighters.
Avatar 211 - The Desert
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 11
Aang searches for Appa, while Katara struggles to keep everyone together so they can survive in the vast desert while Sokaa supposedly gets “high” of Cactus juice in the desert. Meanwhile, Iroh and Zuko seek help from an ancient secret society.
Aang searches for Appa, while Katara struggles to keep everyone together so they can survive in the vast desert while Sokaa supposedly gets “high” of Cactus juice in the desert. Meanwhile, Iroh and Zuko seek help from an ancient secret society.
Avatar 210 - The Library
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 10
When Aang and his friends find a professor who knows of a library that contains information about the world, Sokka decides to go there to hopefully find some information to use against the Fire Nation. The library is guarded by the knowledge spirit, Wan Shi Tong, who doesn’t welcome humans into his library, because he believes they only seek information for evil purposes. When Wan Shi Tong discovers Sokka wasn’t being truthful with him, he begins to sink the library, bringing the kids down with it. Will everyone be able to escape the library in time? And who are the strange benders who have kidnapped Appa?
When Aang and his friends find a professor who knows of a library that contains information about the world, Sokka decides to go there to hopefully find some information to use against the Fire Nation. The library is guarded by the knowledge spirit, Wan Shi Tong, who doesn’t welcome humans into his library, because he believes they only seek information for evil purposes. When Wan Shi Tong discovers Sokka wasn’t being truthful with him, he begins to sink the library, bringing the kids down with it. Will everyone be able to escape the library in time? And who are the strange benders who have kidnapped Appa?
Avatar 209 - Bitter Work
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 9
Toph’s instructing abilities come into question when Aang cannot seem to overcome a block that keeps him from earthbending. Sokka gets himself in a jam, while befriending what was, moments before, his next meal, and Iroh and Zuko begin training utilizing new philosophies and methods that originate from the other elements.
Toph’s instructing abilities come into question when Aang cannot seem to overcome a block that keeps him from earthbending. Sokka gets himself in a jam, while befriending what was, moments before, his next meal, and Iroh and Zuko begin training utilizing new philosophies and methods that originate from the other elements.
Avatar 208 - The Chase
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 8
Tired from trying to escape a machine that shows up every time they try to sleep, Aang and the gang have to escape Azula and her team, but their exhaustion leads to a tight situation. Meanwhile, Zuko must deal with something personal. And Iroh bonds with an unlikely individual.
Tired from trying to escape a machine that shows up every time they try to sleep, Aang and the gang have to escape Azula and her team, but their exhaustion leads to a tight situation. Meanwhile, Zuko must deal with something personal. And Iroh bonds with an unlikely individual.
Avatar 208 - The Chase
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 8
Tired from trying to escape a machine that shows up every time they try to sleep, Aang and the gang have to escape Azula and her team, but their exhaustion leads to a tight situation. Meanwhile, Zuko must deal with something personal. And Iroh bonds with an unlikely individual.
Tired from trying to escape a machine that shows up every time they try to sleep, Aang and the gang have to escape Azula and her team, but their exhaustion leads to a tight situation. Meanwhile, Zuko must deal with something personal. And Iroh bonds with an unlikely individual.
Avatar 207 - Zuko Alone
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 7
Zuko travels by himself to an Earth Kingdom town were he meets a local boy. The two almost become friends, meanwhile Zuko suffers from flashbacks of his pas
Zuko travels by himself to an Earth Kingdom town were he meets a local boy. The two almost become friends, meanwhile Zuko suffers from flashbacks of his pas
Avatar 206 - The Blind Bandit
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 6
In search for an Earthbending teacher for Aang, the kids go to an underground Earthbending tournament called Earth Rumble 6, where they encounter Toph (aka the Blind Bandit), a blind, but powerful Earthbending girl. After seeing her unique style of Earthbending, Aang wants Toph to become his teacher, but there are complications with Toph’s family.
In search for an Earthbending teacher for Aang, the kids go to an underground Earthbending tournament called Earth Rumble 6, where they encounter Toph (aka the Blind Bandit), a blind, but powerful Earthbending girl. After seeing her unique style of Earthbending, Aang wants Toph to become his teacher, but there are complications with Toph’s family.
Avatar 205 - Avatar Day
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 5
Aang and the gang discover an Earth town that celebrates something called “Avatar Day.” But when they get there and learn the festival is of “anti-Avatar” sentiment and Aang is put on trial for a crime a past incarnation allegedly committed. Looking to clear the Avatar’s good name, Katara and Sokka venture back to a familiar place to gather evidence and discover the truth.
Aang and the gang discover an Earth town that celebrates something called “Avatar Day.” But when they get there and learn the festival is of “anti-Avatar” sentiment and Aang is put on trial for a crime a past incarnation allegedly committed. Looking to clear the Avatar’s good name, Katara and Sokka venture back to a familiar place to gather evidence and discover the truth.
Avatar 204 - The Swamp
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 4
A mysterious tornado pulls the kids into a supernatural swamp where Katara, Sokka and Aang have mysterious visions. Meanwhile, Momo and Appa are chased by rogue swamp dwellers and only Aang and the gang can save them.
A mysterious tornado pulls the kids into a supernatural swamp where Katara, Sokka and Aang have mysterious visions. Meanwhile, Momo and Appa are chased by rogue swamp dwellers and only Aang and the gang can save them.
Avatar 203 - Return to Omashu
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 3
Despite the shocking news the gang have just discovered, Aang insists on trying to find King Bumi within Omashu’s borders, even with the dangers that will await him and his friends if his real identity is discovered. Meanwhile Azula goes in search of old friends to help her with her mission.
Despite the shocking news the gang have just discovered, Aang insists on trying to find King Bumi within Omashu’s borders, even with the dangers that will await him and his friends if his real identity is discovered. Meanwhile Azula goes in search of old friends to help her with her mission.
Avatar 202 - The Cave of Two Lovers
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 2
On their way to Omashu, Aang, Katara, and Sokka meet a group of nomads who show them a shortcut through the “Cave of Two Lovers.” But when the group becomes trapped in the cave, it’s up to Aang and Katara to save the group by trusting in love … and possibly questioning their relationship. Meanwhile, Iroh gets a lethal rash so Zuko and Iroh head to a small Earth Kingdom town for help, hoping their real identities will not be discovered.
On their way to Omashu, Aang, Katara, and Sokka meet a group of nomads who show them a shortcut through the “Cave of Two Lovers.” But when the group becomes trapped in the cave, it’s up to Aang and Katara to save the group by trusting in love … and possibly questioning their relationship. Meanwhile, Iroh gets a lethal rash so Zuko and Iroh head to a small Earth Kingdom town for help, hoping their real identities will not be discovered.
Avatar 201 - The Avatar State
Avatar Book 2 Chapter 1
Plagued with nightmares featuring the devastating power of his Avatar State, Aang and the gang meet an Earth Kingdom general who has big plans for defeating the Fire Nation. Meanwhile, Prince Zuko and Uncle Iroh, having survived the failed attack on the North Water Tribe, have a surprise visit from the Prince’s sister with seemingly good news.
Plagued with nightmares featuring the devastating power of his Avatar State, Aang and the gang meet an Earth Kingdom general who has big plans for defeating the Fire Nation. Meanwhile, Prince Zuko and Uncle Iroh, having survived the failed attack on the North Water Tribe, have a surprise visit from the Prince’s sister with seemingly good news.
Avatar 120 - The Seige on the North-Part 2
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 20
Katara and Sokka search for the kidnapped Aang as the Northern Water Tribe does its best to defend their city and their lives agains Zhao’s fleet. Zhao threatens to destroy the Moon Spirits mortal form thereby throwing off the balance and giving the Fire Nation the advantage. The end is near and the Avatar is nowhere to be found…
Avatar 119 - The Seige on the North-Part 1
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 19
The North Pole feels the full force of Admiral Zhao’s fleet as the walls begin to crumble. Aang enters The Spirit World in the hopes to gain some help from The Moon and Ocean Spirits against the Fire Nation. But with Zuko on his way will Katara be able to protect the prone physical form of The Avatar?
The North Pole feels the full force of Admiral Zhao’s fleet as the walls begin to crumble. Aang enters The Spirit World in the hopes to gain some help from The Moon and Ocean Spirits against the Fire Nation. But with Zuko on his way will Katara be able to protect the prone physical form of The Avatar?
Avatar 118 - The Waterbending Master
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 18
The Gaang finally reach The North Pole and meet up with The Northern Water Tribe. A new world is introduced to them as Aang finds a Waterbending master to teach him and Sokka finds a new romantic interest. Meanwhile Admiral Zhao plots an assassination on Zuko with help from the pirates from Chapter 9. He then mobilises a massive fleet of Fire Nation ships to attack The North Pole and the Avatar.
Avatar 117 - The Northern Air Temple
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 17
Having heard rumours that Airbenders still exist and are in fact still living within The Northern Air Temple, The Gaang investigate. What they find will surprise them, but will they lose it all when the Fire Nation attacks the Temple?
Having heard rumours that Airbenders still exist and are in fact still living within The Northern Air Temple, The Gaang investigate. What they find will surprise them, but will they lose it all when the Fire Nation attacks the Temple?
Avatar 116 - The Deserter
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 16
The Gaang run foul of a Fire Nation festival but are rescued by a man that knows the whereabouts of a master firebender named Jeong Jeong. Jeong Jeong has deserted the Fire Nation army and now lives a peaceful life, but one in hiding. Aang sees this as his chance to learn firebending, but will his lack of discipline make him a danger to others? Admiral Zhao finds Aang and a one on one battle ensues between the two.
The Gaang run foul of a Fire Nation festival but are rescued by a man that knows the whereabouts of a master firebender named Jeong Jeong. Jeong Jeong has deserted the Fire Nation army and now lives a peaceful life, but one in hiding. Aang sees this as his chance to learn firebending, but will his lack of discipline make him a danger to others? Admiral Zhao finds Aang and a one on one battle ensues between the two.
Avatar 115 - Bato of the Water Tribe
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 15
Katara and Sokka meet up with an old friend from the Water Tribe named Bato. He had left along with the other Water Tribe members including their father to fight the Fire Nation. Bato was wounded and left behind to heal in the care of some nuns at an Abbey. Meanwhile Zuko is hot on their trail with the help of a hired bounty hunter name June.
Katara and Sokka meet up with an old friend from the Water Tribe named Bato. He had left along with the other Water Tribe members including their father to fight the Fire Nation. Bato was wounded and left behind to heal in the care of some nuns at an Abbey. Meanwhile Zuko is hot on their trail with the help of a hired bounty hunter name June.
Avatar 114 - The Fortuneteller
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 14
The Gaang visit a village that relies heavily on an old lady who professes to be a fortune teller. Even when imminent danger threatens in the form of a volcano that is threatening to cover them in lava, they just wave it away as the old lady predicts it will not harm them. Can the Gaang save the villagers from themselves?
The Gaang visit a village that relies heavily on an old lady who professes to be a fortune teller. Even when imminent danger threatens in the form of a volcano that is threatening to cover them in lava, they just wave it away as the old lady predicts it will not harm them. Can the Gaang save the villagers from themselves?
Avatar 113 - The Blue Spirit
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 13
With Sokka and Katara taken ill Aang must go find them a cure. Unfortunately what he does find is an elite cadre of archers known as the Yu Yan Archers who are under the command of the newly promoted Admiral Zhao. Captured by the Firenation Aangs only hope lies in the hands of the mysterious Blue Spirit.
With Sokka and Katara taken ill Aang must go find them a cure. Unfortunately what he does find is an elite cadre of archers known as the Yu Yan Archers who are under the command of the newly promoted Admiral Zhao. Captured by the Firenation Aangs only hope lies in the hands of the mysterious Blue Spirit.
Avatar 112 - The Storm
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 12
A pivotal episode that delves deeply into both Aang’s and Zuko’s pasts. We see the reasons why they are where they are today and how past pains still haunt them to this day. The mighty storm that slams into both parties mirrors the conflict within themselves.
A pivotal episode that delves deeply into both Aang’s and Zuko’s pasts. We see the reasons why they are where they are today and how past pains still haunt them to this day. The mighty storm that slams into both parties mirrors the conflict within themselves.
Avatar 111 - The Great Divide
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 11
The Gaang arrive at a massive canyon where they find two warring groups, the Zhang and Gan Jin tribes. Both wish to cross the canyon first but there is only one guide to take them. Aang decides they should all go together and tries to keep the two tribes from killing each other. But when the tribes are fighting each other and then some vicious Canyon Crawlers join in the fray will Aang be able to live up to his word that he would get everyone safely across?
The Gaang arrive at a massive canyon where they find two warring groups, the Zhang and Gan Jin tribes. Both wish to cross the canyon first but there is only one guide to take them. Aang decides they should all go together and tries to keep the two tribes from killing each other. But when the tribes are fighting each other and then some vicious Canyon Crawlers join in the fray will Aang be able to live up to his word that he would get everyone safely across?
Avatar 110 - Jet
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 10
The Gaang happen upon a band of freedom fighters who are fighting a guerilla war against the Firenation. Their leader is a very charismatic boy by the name of Jet. Jet wins Aang over and Katara shows romantic feelings toward him. But Sokka is not convinced this boy hero and his freedom fighters are all they are cracked up to be.
The Gaang happen upon a band of freedom fighters who are fighting a guerilla war against the Firenation. Their leader is a very charismatic boy by the name of Jet. Jet wins Aang over and Katara shows romantic feelings toward him. But Sokka is not convinced this boy hero and his freedom fighters are all they are cracked up to be.
Avatar 109 - The Waterbending Scroll
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 9
Jealousy seeps into the Gaang as Katara watches Aang perfect Waterbending moves that took her years to perform. She steals a Waterbending scroll from a pirate store as she cannot afford it. The pirates join forces with Zuko to track down the Gaang and exact their vengeance.
Avatar 108 - Avatar Roku-Part 2
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 8
The Gaang set off for the Fire Nation temple within the borders of the enemy’s territory. Once there Aang meets the previous Avatar, Avatar Roku who tells him about Sozins comet and the shocking time limit that Aang must master the elements by or face the worlds destruction.
The Gaang set off for the Fire Nation temple within the borders of the enemy’s territory. Once there Aang meets the previous Avatar, Avatar Roku who tells him about Sozins comet and the shocking time limit that Aang must master the elements by or face the worlds destruction.
Avatar 107 - The Spirit World-Part 1
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 7
The Gaang find a village that is being terrorized by a monster. Aang agrees to rid the town of the monster because he sees it as his duty as Avatar. However Aang soon finds himself outmatched and Sokka comes to his aid. Sokka is taken by the monster that sets off into the forest with Aang in hot pursuit. Prince Zuko’s Uncle Iroh is captured by some Earthbenders and the two are seperated.
The Gaang find a village that is being terrorized by a monster. Aang agrees to rid the town of the monster because he sees it as his duty as Avatar. However Aang soon finds himself outmatched and Sokka comes to his aid. Sokka is taken by the monster that sets off into the forest with Aang in hot pursuit. Prince Zuko’s Uncle Iroh is captured by some Earthbenders and the two are seperated.
Avatar 106 - Imprisoned
Avatar Book 1 Chapter 6
A small Earth Kingdom town that is under Fire Nation control is the next stop for the Gaang. After making a new acquaintance named Haru they lose him to a Fire Nation prison as Earthbending is forbidden. Can the Gaang set Haru and the other Earthbenders free or will they themselves become prisoners?
A small Earth Kingdom town that is under Fire Nation control is the next stop for the Gaang. After making a new acquaintance named Haru they lose him to a Fire Nation prison as Earthbending is forbidden. Can the Gaang set Haru and the other Earthbenders free or will they themselves become prisoners?
Avatar 105 - The King of Omashu
Book 1 Chapter 5
Omashu, a huge city in the Earth Kingdom is the next destination for the Gaang. Having visited the city over a hundred years ago Aang is fairly sure of what awaits. After causing a disturbance they find themselves before the king awaiting punishment. Aang is put through several tests by the mad King of Omashu and if he fails, his friends demise is assured.
Omashu, a huge city in the Earth Kingdom is the next destination for the Gaang. Having visited the city over a hundred years ago Aang is fairly sure of what awaits. After causing a disturbance they find themselves before the king awaiting punishment. Aang is put through several tests by the mad King of Omashu and if he fails, his friends demise is assured.
Avatar 104-The Warriors of Kyoshi
The Gaang reach Kyoshi Island where they find the village of Avatar Kyoshi’s birth. Aang is treated to hero status as the current Avatar complete with fangirls. Sokka more than meets his match in female Kyoshi Warrior Suki. When Prince Zuko catches up to the Gaang again sparks will fly!
Avatar 103-The Southern Air Temple
After his one hundred year absence Aang is finally returning home to The Southern Air Temple. What will he find after so long and is he prepared for it? A new furry member also joins the Gaang. Meanhwhile Prince Zuko clashes violently with Fire Nation Commander Zhao in a heated battle that neither may survive.
Avatar 102-The Avatar Returns
Beliving Aang to be a spy for the firenation, the people of the water tribe banish him from their village to keep themselves safe from the possible threat of attack. Despite their efforts the firenation ship piloted by Zuko attacks anyway revealing his mission to find and capture the missing Avatar. Aang comes to the rescue and reveals his secret identy as… THE AVATAR! Aang then sacrafices himself to Zuko to protect the people of the village and is taken onboard the firenation ship. Shortly after Aangs abduction, Sokka and Katara mount Appa on a rescue mission rendering Zukos ship imobilized and begining a long treck to the Northpole so that Aang and Katara can master waterbending.
Avatar 101-The Boy in the Iceberg
Two members of the Southern Water Tribe; the siblings Sokka and Katara release a boy named Aang and his flying bison Appa from a glacial sphere where they have been trapped for almost 100 years. Katara and Sokka bring Aang back to their tribes encampment where he learns of a war that has been raging with the firenation for the duration of his imprisonment. While exploring a marooned firenation navy vessel Katara and Aang set off a booby-trap alerting a near-by ship under the command of Prince Zuko and General Iroh of their presence. The firenation ship immediately changes course for their new target… the long lost Avatar master of all elements.
Other Avatar Characters
Appa (Dee Bradley Baker) is the ten-ton flying bison companion of the Avatar Aang, who was also trapped with him in the iceberg. Being capable of airbending and flying, Appa has been the group's main form of transport in their quest to help Aang, and occasionally assists in battle as well. He is Aang's animal guide, with whom he shares a spiritual connection. Appa is stubborn, uncomfortable when underground, and often irritable, but is gentle, loyal, and very protective of his friends, often losing his temper when confronting someone who is a threat.
Momo (Dee Bradley Baker) is an intelligent and curious Winged Lemur who travels around the world with the group. Momo also loves to eat, and will eat as much as possible when a lot of food is available. He has a tendency to dislike other flying creatures of his size and often picks fights with them. Momo mainly serves as comic relief for the show, but has often played an important role in the plot. He and Appa share a close friendship; they often share food, and protect each other from harm.
Jet (Crawford Wilson) was a charismatic teen who held a deep grudge against the Fire Nation. He was the leader of the Freedom Fighters, a group of teenagers who spent their days antagonizing Fire Nation soldiers. Later, he decided to start a new life in Ba Sing Se. Katara harbours a small crush on Jet in one of the episodes of the first season, but it passes later. Jet was brainwashed by Long Feng in his base under Lake Laogai.[23] Jet used Twin Tiger-Head hook swords as his weapons.
Long Feng (Clancy Brown) is the intelligent and cunning Grand Secretariat of Ba Sing Se, head of the Dai Li secret police, and advisor to the Earth King. In reality, the Earth King is merely a figurehead of Ba Sing Se's government, as it was actually Long Feng who held the real power, until Azula overthrew him in the final episodes of season 2.
Mai (Cricket Leigh) is an impassive, bored, and mysterious fifteen-year-old girl who, along with Ty Lee, accompanied Princess Azula on her quest to capture Zuko, Iroh, and the Avatar. Mai specializes in throwing weapons, which she conceals in many parts of her clothing. She has a crush on Zuko and, later in the series, the two start a relationship.
Fire Lord Ozai (Mark Hamill) is the ruthless ruler of the Fire Nation, father of Zuko and Azula, younger brother of Iroh. He is leading his country in a century-long war against the other three nations to create an empire and awaits the arrival of Sozin's Comet so that the Fire Nation can utilize its Firebending-enhancing powers to win the war.
Avatar Roku (James Garrett) was the Avatar before Aang, who was born to the Fire Nation. He was best friends with Fire Lord Sozin until the latter revealed his plans for conquest, and died underneath a landslide of an erupting volcano after Sozin left him for dead. Throughout the series, Avatar Roku appears as a spiritual advisor to help Aang fulfill his duties as the Avatar.
Suki (Jennie Kwan) is a fifteen year-old girl, the leader of the young female warriors of Kyoshi Island. She is a staunch ally of Aang, Katara, and Sokka, and has a close romantic relationship with Sokka. Towards the end of Book two, she was captured by Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee, as revealed in "The Day of Black Sun"; Azula claims that Suki is her prisoner.
Ty Lee (Olivia Hack) is a cheerful and energetic 14 year old who, along with Mai, accompanies Princess Azula on her quest to capture Zuko, Iroh, and Aang. Ty Lee is a skilled acrobat who strikes opponents's pressure points to stop the flow of chi in her opponent's body. Disrupting chi flow against benders temporarily disables their bending ablilities. Because of this and her overwhelming agility, she is considered a fearsome opponent. Ty Lee also appears to have a crush on Sokka.
Princess Yue (Johanna Braddy) was the beautiful Princess of the Northern Water Tribe. She is Sokka's second love interest introduced in the series. Yue sacrifices her life to restore the Moon Spirit at the end of Book 1. As a result, she becomes the Moon Spirit herself.
Admiral Zhao (Jason Isaacs) was a hot-tempered Fire Nation admiral in pursuit of the Avatar and Zuko's principal rival throughout Book One. He was killed by the Ocean Spirit after he temporarily killed the Moon Spirit and tried to cripple the Northern Water Tribe
Momo (Dee Bradley Baker) is an intelligent and curious Winged Lemur who travels around the world with the group. Momo also loves to eat, and will eat as much as possible when a lot of food is available. He has a tendency to dislike other flying creatures of his size and often picks fights with them. Momo mainly serves as comic relief for the show, but has often played an important role in the plot. He and Appa share a close friendship; they often share food, and protect each other from harm.
Jet (Crawford Wilson) was a charismatic teen who held a deep grudge against the Fire Nation. He was the leader of the Freedom Fighters, a group of teenagers who spent their days antagonizing Fire Nation soldiers. Later, he decided to start a new life in Ba Sing Se. Katara harbours a small crush on Jet in one of the episodes of the first season, but it passes later. Jet was brainwashed by Long Feng in his base under Lake Laogai.[23] Jet used Twin Tiger-Head hook swords as his weapons.
Long Feng (Clancy Brown) is the intelligent and cunning Grand Secretariat of Ba Sing Se, head of the Dai Li secret police, and advisor to the Earth King. In reality, the Earth King is merely a figurehead of Ba Sing Se's government, as it was actually Long Feng who held the real power, until Azula overthrew him in the final episodes of season 2.
Mai (Cricket Leigh) is an impassive, bored, and mysterious fifteen-year-old girl who, along with Ty Lee, accompanied Princess Azula on her quest to capture Zuko, Iroh, and the Avatar. Mai specializes in throwing weapons, which she conceals in many parts of her clothing. She has a crush on Zuko and, later in the series, the two start a relationship.
Fire Lord Ozai (Mark Hamill) is the ruthless ruler of the Fire Nation, father of Zuko and Azula, younger brother of Iroh. He is leading his country in a century-long war against the other three nations to create an empire and awaits the arrival of Sozin's Comet so that the Fire Nation can utilize its Firebending-enhancing powers to win the war.
Avatar Roku (James Garrett) was the Avatar before Aang, who was born to the Fire Nation. He was best friends with Fire Lord Sozin until the latter revealed his plans for conquest, and died underneath a landslide of an erupting volcano after Sozin left him for dead. Throughout the series, Avatar Roku appears as a spiritual advisor to help Aang fulfill his duties as the Avatar.
Suki (Jennie Kwan) is a fifteen year-old girl, the leader of the young female warriors of Kyoshi Island. She is a staunch ally of Aang, Katara, and Sokka, and has a close romantic relationship with Sokka. Towards the end of Book two, she was captured by Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee, as revealed in "The Day of Black Sun"; Azula claims that Suki is her prisoner.
Ty Lee (Olivia Hack) is a cheerful and energetic 14 year old who, along with Mai, accompanies Princess Azula on her quest to capture Zuko, Iroh, and Aang. Ty Lee is a skilled acrobat who strikes opponents's pressure points to stop the flow of chi in her opponent's body. Disrupting chi flow against benders temporarily disables their bending ablilities. Because of this and her overwhelming agility, she is considered a fearsome opponent. Ty Lee also appears to have a crush on Sokka.
Princess Yue (Johanna Braddy) was the beautiful Princess of the Northern Water Tribe. She is Sokka's second love interest introduced in the series. Yue sacrifices her life to restore the Moon Spirit at the end of Book 1. As a result, she becomes the Moon Spirit herself.
Admiral Zhao (Jason Isaacs) was a hot-tempered Fire Nation admiral in pursuit of the Avatar and Zuko's principal rival throughout Book One. He was killed by the Ocean Spirit after he temporarily killed the Moon Spirit and tried to cripple the Northern Water Tribe
Avatar Main Characters
Aang(Mitchel Musso in the unaired pilot, Zach Tyler Eisen onwards) is the fun-loving, 12-year-old (chronologically 112-years-old) protagonist of the series. He is the current incarnation of the Avatar, the avatar of the planet manifested in human form. As the Avatar, Aang must master all four elements to bring peace to the world and balance between the four Nations. Every way the reluctant hero, Aang openly expresses that he rather be searching for fun adventure and making new friends than being charged with saving the world. Compounded with his energetic nature and childish naïvete, at times Aang can be somewhat oblivious of the world around him and others' true feelings, as he is often too preoccupied with the events immediately surrounding him to notice what occurs on a more in-depth level. However, over the course of the series, Aang matures drastically as his experiences cause him to fully realize the state of the world and gradually shape him into being physically and mentally suited for the task set before him.
Katara
(Mae Whitman) is 14 years old, and the only remaining Waterbender of the Southern Water Tribe (all the other waterbenders went to fight in the war decades ago). Katara, along with her brother, Sokka, discovers Aang at the beginning of the series. She and Sokka accompany him on his quest to defeat the Fire Lord and bring peace to the war-torn nations. Katara is mature, loving, and responsible. Always looking out for the well-being of others, after the passing of their mother at the hands of the Fire Nation, Katara took on a motherly role over Sokka, a nature that she expressed in relation to Aang and Toph. She is an apt leader when the situation calls for one.[19] However, she can be overbearing at times, and believes without exception that her way is the right way, never relenting on her views even when they are disproved.[20] Despite Katara's kind nature, she has a temper which, when combined with her impressive waterbending skills and idealistic views, can be quite destructive. Against her will, she was taught the art of Bloodbending by a Waterbender from The Southern Water Tribe who was captured decades before.
Sokka
(Jack DeSena) is a 15-year-old warrior of the Southern Water Tribe who, with his sister Katara, accompanies Aang on his quest to defeat the Fire Lord. The joker of the group, Sokka describes himself as "meat-loving" and "sarcastic." Unlike his companions, Sokka cannot bend an element. However, the series frequently grants him opportunities to demonstrate his true gifts: ingenuity and using weapons. He takes great pride in his mental and physical strength, though it is often overshadowed by others' ability to bend. He is extremely clever, relying on science where the mystical and martial arts elude him (thus, giving him great advantage as strategist), though his silly and immature manner often causes others to underestimate his intellect. Later in the series Sokka shows a strong ability for wielding a sword.
Toph Bei Fong
(Jessie Flower) is a 12-year-old, blind Earthbender who leaves her wealthy lifestyle and home to join Aang on his quest in order to teach him earthbending. Though blind, Toph "sees" with Earthbending, feeling vibrations in the ground that objects make when they are moving, which also allows for certain other abilities unique to her. Through her use of earthbending, she eventually learns how to metal-bend and might be the only metal-bender in exisitence. Toph has largely lived in seclusion all her life due to overprotective parents, which makes her somewhat selfish, sarcastic, and, at times, bitter and arrogant. She does not hesitate to speak her mind and is bluntly truthful. With the presence of friends, Toph gradually becomes less overly abrasive towards others and learns what it means to be part of a team.
Zuko
(Dante Basco) is the exiled 16-year-old (in present episodes, 17) prince of the Fire Nation and original primary antagonist of the series. Zuko was obsessed with capturing the Avatar in his quest to restore his honor and redeem himself in the eyes of his father, Fire Lord Ozai, who deems him a complete failure. The most defining aspect of his appearance is the scar over his left eye, which he received during a forced Agni Kai with Ozai. As a result of his conflicted life, including the loss of his beloved mother Ursa, Zuko often acts temperamental, bitter, and cold to anyone he comes in contact with. However, his character is subjected to the most significant amount of development throughout the series, influenced by both the presence of his Uncle Iroh and his time as an exile. Over time, Zuko becomes less of an overbearing, pompous prince and more of an emotional outcast. He is shown to be a very caring and contemplative individual, at times struggling with his feelings of pity and bonding with the same people his nation has terrorized. In the end, he becomes Aang's firebending teacher.
Azula
(Grey DeLisle) is the 14 year-old-princess of the Fire Nation, Zuko's younger sister, and Fire Lord Ozai's pampered favorite child. Azula has been cruel and self-centered her entire life. Her mind is set on war and power; she manipulates and even tortures others to advance her own desires, ignoring family and emotional bonds whenever necessary. As a firebending prodigy with a sadistic personality, Azula is a dangerous opponent. Azula and her father Fire Lord Ozai, are the few Firebenders shown to possess the ability to generate lightning and is currently the only ones shown who can produce blue fire, which is much hotter than an orange flame. Azula sees others as expendable, and intimidates her lackeys and all those under her command.
Iroh
(Mako in seasons 1 and 2, Greg Baldwin onwards) is a retired Fire Nation general and Prince Zuko's uncle. Iroh is the older brother of Fire Lord Ozai and was the original heir to the throne of the Fire Nation. A powerful Firebender of great renown and respect (he is known as the Dragon of the West), he looks upon Zuko as a son more than as a nephew, especially after the loss of his own son, Lu Ten. On the surface, Iroh is a cheerful and kind old man whose hobbies include drinking tea, playing Pai Sho, and singing. But inside he is a very determined individual who would do anything to protect those he cares about. So far he is the only one shown to know about Zuko's ancestry and destiny. Much older, powerful and experienced than any of the other main characters, Iroh chooses to take a less active role in the affairs of the series, acting as more of a mentor and guide to Zuko and nearly everyone he meets, including Aang and company.
Background Of Avatar
Avatar: The Last Airbender is co-created/produced by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California.
According to co-creator Bryan Konietzko, the concept of the program was initially conceived in Spring 2002, when he took an old sketch of his—a balding, middle-aged man—and turned the character into a child. Bryan then did a drawing in which the boy was shepherding bison through the sky. At the time, Mike DiMartino was studying a documentary about explorers who were trapped in the South Pole. The various aspects all seemed to gradually come together. The two thought:
There's an air guy along with these water people trapped in a snowy wasteland... and maybe some fire people are pressing down on them...
—Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko,
The co-creators proceeded to successfully pitch the idea to Nickelodeon VP and executive producer Eric Coleman just two weeks later.
While it was originally set to premiere in November 2004, the first episode of Avatar aired in February 2005. Following the conclusion of the first season of Avatar, Nickelodeon promptly ordered a second twenty-episode season that premiered on March 17, 2006, and concluded on December 1.The third season began on September 21, 2007 and reportedly will go on to feature twenty-one episodes rather than the usual twenty
According to co-creator Bryan Konietzko, the concept of the program was initially conceived in Spring 2002, when he took an old sketch of his—a balding, middle-aged man—and turned the character into a child. Bryan then did a drawing in which the boy was shepherding bison through the sky. At the time, Mike DiMartino was studying a documentary about explorers who were trapped in the South Pole. The various aspects all seemed to gradually come together. The two thought:
There's an air guy along with these water people trapped in a snowy wasteland... and maybe some fire people are pressing down on them...
—Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko,
The co-creators proceeded to successfully pitch the idea to Nickelodeon VP and executive producer Eric Coleman just two weeks later.
While it was originally set to premiere in November 2004, the first episode of Avatar aired in February 2005. Following the conclusion of the first season of Avatar, Nickelodeon promptly ordered a second twenty-episode season that premiered on March 17, 2006, and concluded on December 1.The third season began on September 21, 2007 and reportedly will go on to feature twenty-one episodes rather than the usual twenty
About Avatar
Avatar: The Last Airbender (also known as Avatar: The Legend of Aang in several countries) is an award-winning American animated television series that currently airs on the Nickelodeon television network.Set in an Asian-influenced world of martial arts and elemental manipulation, the series follows the adventures of the latest of a long line of Avatars, Aang, and his friends in a quest to save the world from the ruthless Fire Nation. The series is shown as a book series, with each episode serving as a "chapter" and each individual season as a "book."
Originally slated to begin airing November 2004, Avatar: The Last Airbender debuted on TV on February 21, 2005. The show is also available on DVD or for download at the iTunes Store and Xbox Live Marketplace. Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko are the creators and executive producers of the series along with Aaron Ehasz. The show receives high ratings in the Nicktoons lineup, even outside its intended 6-to-11-year-old demographic. Avatar: The Last Airbender is popular with both audiences and critics, garnering 4.4 million viewers on its best-rated showing.
The series' success prompted Nickelodeon to order second and third seasons. Merchandise based on the series includes eleven DVD sets of episodes, six-inch (15.34 cm) scale action figures, a trading card game, two video games based on the first and second seasons, stuffed animals distributed by Paramount Parks, and two Lego sets
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