{"id":24983,"date":"2020-07-10T20:08:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T17:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/avatar-the-last-airbender-nailed-the-star-wars-blueprint\/"},"modified":"2020-07-10T20:08:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T17:08:00","slug":"avatar-the-last-airbender-nailed-the-star-wars-blueprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/avatar-the-last-airbender-nailed-the-star-wars-blueprint\/","title":{"rendered":"#Avatar: The Last Airbender nailed the Star Wars blueprint"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bf283e3a3f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bf283e3a3f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/avatar-the-last-airbender-nailed-the-star-wars-blueprint\/#After_coming_to_Netflix_Avatar_The_Last_Airbender_serves_as_a_reminder_of_what_many_fantasy_stories_should_aspire_to\" >After coming to Netflix, Avatar: The Last Airbender serves as a reminder of what many fantasy stories should aspire to<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/avatar-the-last-airbender-nailed-the-star-wars-blueprint\/#Each_season_is_structurally_similar_to_the_classic_trilogy\" >Each season is structurally similar to the classic trilogy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/avatar-the-last-airbender-nailed-the-star-wars-blueprint\/#Endings_arent_easy_but_Avatar_comes_full_circle\" >Endings aren\u2019t easy, but Avatar comes full circle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Avatar: The Last Airbender nailed the Star Wars blueprint<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<article data-initial=\"1\" data-prev=\"303353\" id=\"post-304338\" role=\"article\" target=\"_blank\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<header>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Avatar: The Last Airbender, photo courtesy Nickelodeon\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/fetch\/w_850,h_560,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto\/https:\/\/hiddenremote.com\/files\/image-exchange\/2018\/08\/ie_51083-850x560.jpeg\"><\/img><figcaption>Avatar: The Last Airbender, photo courtesy Nickelodeon<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_coming_to_Netflix_Avatar_The_Last_Airbender_serves_as_a_reminder_of_what_many_fantasy_stories_should_aspire_to\"><\/span>After coming to Netflix, Avatar: The Last Airbender serves as a reminder of what many fantasy stories should aspire to<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s become exceedingly rare that we, the species known as humans, agree on anything. This is especially true of pop culture; whether it be <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a>, music, video <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s (I\u2019m looking at you, <em>The Last of Us Part II<\/em>), or any number of television programs, there is hardly ever a place of sanctity and universal agreement that doesn\u2019t foster some sort of toxic culture. And yet here we are, collectively, in large part to its landing on Netflix, worshipping the beloved Nickelodeon animated series that is <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The series, which originally ran from 2005 to 2008, hit the streaming service back on May 17th and has been one of the most-streamed titles on the platform since. By just casually perusing the vast realm of internet discourse you\u2019ll find both re-watchers and first-timers alike (or, in my case, ninth-timers) express their love for the show.<\/p>\n<p><em>Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em>,\u00a0especially in the age of COVID-19, has been a desperately needed bright spot for our collective consciousness.<\/p>\n<p>Do you know what the best part is? The praise is anything but hyperbolic; <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em> is a genuine masterpiece. It\u2019s so good that even the most pompous of pop culture gatekeepers tend to concede it\u2019s of extraordinary quality.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cYou know why I don\u2019t watch cartoons? Because I\u2019m an adult!\u201d crowd are in a tough spot; down by 28 points at halftime, they desperately await the release of Christopher Nolan\u2019s <em>Tenet<\/em>\u00a0to change the tides of conversation.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps most impressively, however, is when you further inspect the series and realize just how much better it tells its story better than other fantasy properties. One of the most profound franchises that best exemplifies this is <em>Star Wars.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>On a myriad of levels, each season of <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em> shares some core similarities with each film of the original Star Wars trilogy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Each_season_is_structurally_similar_to_the_classic_trilogy\"><\/span>Each season is structurally similar to the classic trilogy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Season 1, like<em> A New Hope<\/em>, serves us a look at a world that\u2019s fallen into chaos and tyrannical rule by both the Fire Nation and Empire, respectively. They both introduce us to our heroes and the reveal that there is hope, whether it be in the form of the Avatar returning after a hundred years or Luke Skywalker and the rebellion.<\/p>\n<p>See where I\u2019m going with this?\u00a0Even down to some of the little things, like the death of Luke\u2019s stepparents and Aang\u2019s friend Monk Gyatso, share some strong similarities.<\/p>\n<p>The conclusions of each even feature grand, final battles where Luke and Aang channel the hidden powers within themselves to yield a victory against the overwhelming forces at hand. Like <em>A New Hope<\/em>, Season 1 of<em> Avatar: The Last Airbender is<\/em>, well, hopeful! There\u2019s a true sense of discovery, and optimism in that discovery, that makes them special.<\/p>\n<p>But then the sequel h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens, that\u2019s where both stories differentiate just a bit. Much of <em>The Empire Strikes Back<\/em>, at least tonally, is a bit more bombastic and romantic than Season 2 of the show. The <em>Empire Strikes Back<\/em> is known for having one of the great twists in cinematic, while Avatar doesn\u2019t quite reveal its cards just yet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_305125\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Avatar\" height=\"417\"  src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/fetch\/c_fill,g_auto,f_auto,h_417,w_334\/https:\/\/hiddenremote.com\/files\/image-exchange\/2016\/04\/ie_51082.jpeg\"  width=\"334\"><\/img><\/p>\n<p>Avatar: The Last Airbender, photo courtesy Nickelodeon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Instead, Season 2 of <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em> focuses more on themes of conspiracy, spirituality, and corrupt government sovereignty about the Earth Kingdom city of Ba Sing Se. It\u2019s a lot more intricate, modern, and political than Empire in that sense.<\/p>\n<p>It also focuses on the inner battle raging inside its main antagonist, Prince Zuko, all concluding with an appropriately named \u201cThe Crossroads of Destiny\u201d episode.<\/p>\n<p>The two stories differentiate plenty in terms of the subtext and themes throughout. But in terms of the major plot developments, they both conclude in eerily similar, and dark, ways; Luke loses his arm to Darth Vader, beloved scoundrel Han Solo is captured, and the aforementioned twist changes everything; Aang is momentarily killed by Azula and Ba Sing Se falls to the Fire Nation.<\/p>\n<p>Even the way we get to these climactic points is similar, as Luke and Aang both abruptly leave their training after sensing their friends were in danger. Do you see what I mean? If you hadn\u2019t realized some of these similarities until now, I hope your mind is absolutely blown to smithereens.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endings_arent_easy_but_Avatar_comes_full_circle\"><\/span>Endings aren\u2019t easy, but Avatar comes full circle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To shorten this article (or collection of words that\u2019d best be described as ramblings, whichever terminology you prefer), I\u2019ll wrap things up by saying the final season is essentially \u201cThe Return of the Avatar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The main antagonists have their redemption, the main protagonist saves the world, and there are some cheerful parties at the end; you get the point. They\u2019re both about bringing balance to the world \u2014 both perfectly paced and ending with a real sense of finality.<\/p>\n<p>Now while my original thesis would claim otherwise, I don\u2019t necessarily think <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em> is a better trilogy than the original <em>Star Wars<\/em> saga. The former may be more progressive \u2014 especially in terms of its character diversity \u2014 and politically substantive than the latter, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s better. I guess you could say I lied. However, what I will say is that the current era of Star Wars could seriously take a queue from what <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em> accomplished.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_269432\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker\" height=\"2134\"  src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/fetch\/c_fill,g_auto,f_auto,h_2134,w_3200\/https:\/\/hiddenremote.com\/files\/image-exchange\/2016\/04\/ie_34186-2.jpeg\"  width=\"3200\"><\/img><\/p>\n<p>Rey (Daisy Ridley) in STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>After <em>The Last Jedi, <\/em>there was a clear (and rightful) attempt made to reinvent and channel one of the most classic and beautiful lessons of fantasy stories: That anyone can make a difference. But then <em>The Rise of Skywalker <\/em>happened\u00a0and threw all of that out the window, choosing to abandon what it had set up in its previous two movies to cater to nostalgia.<\/p>\n<p><em>Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em> one-uped everything that the original Star Wars trilogy did. It has all the heart, all the beloved characters, all the jaw-dropping action, and is even more complex than most would associate with a Nickelodeon show.<\/p>\n<p>Some would say it did <em>Star Wars<\/em> better than <em>Star Wars<\/em> did <em>Star Wars. <\/em>While that opinion won\u2019t receive any dissent from me, I think the greater point to be made is that fantasy stories should, over time, adapt to the current state of our culture at large.<em> Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em> showed how any medium is capable of that, while Star Wars didn\u2019t seem to have an interest in actually trying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is<em> Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em> one of the best shows of the decade? 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