Netflix fans go wild as remake of iconic series rated 100% on Rotten Tomato finally drops
Netflix fans went crazy on Thursday when the remake of an iconic animated series that received a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes was finally released.
All eight episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender have been released on the streaming platform – six years after the show was first announced.
Avatar follows a young monk named Aang, the last surviving ‘Airbender’ and, unbeknownst to him, the eighth reincarnation of the Avatar, the human embodiment of light and peace.
Originally a Nickelodeon cartoon that ran from 2005 to 2008, this Netflix adaptation marks the second live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The first was the 2010 feature The Last Airbender.
Netflix fans went crazy on Thursday when the remake of an iconic animated series that received a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes was finally released
All six episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender have been released on the streaming platform – six years after the show was first announced
Avatar follows Aang, a young monk who is the last surviving Airbender and, unbeknownst to him, the eighth reincarnation of the Avatar, the human embodiment of light and peace.
The Netflix series features a relatively unknown cast, Daniel Dae Kim, who plays the main antagonist, Fire Lord Ozai.
Main character Aang is played by Gordon Comier, his friends Katara and Sokka by Kiawentiio and Ian Ousley respectively, antagonist Prince Zuko by Dallas Liu, his sister Princess Azula by Elizabeth Yu and his uncle Iroh by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee.
Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, and wrote: “Avatar, the last airbender, STREAM NOW!!!!!”
‘I’m crying bruv Avatar the last airbender
‘In these terrible times… the live-action “Avatar: the last airbender” is released today. *teardrop*’
‘IT’S AVATAR THE LAST AIR DAY!!! LET’S GOOOOO!!!’
‘MWe’re calling in sick tomorrow after using the avatar all night #AvatarTheLastAirbender’
‘IS AVATAR COMING OUT IN TWO MINUTES? STAND UP’
‘Okay episode 1 was solid and emotional! I have to keep cleaning my glasses because of tear deflection. #AvatarTheLastAirbender’
‘Goosebumps!!!!!!!!!! #AvatarTheLastAirbender’
Originally a Nickelodeon cartoon that ran from 2005 to 2008, this Netflix adaptation is the second live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender (pictured: Aang, Katara (right) and Sokka
Originally a Nickelodeon cartoon, this Netflix adaptation marks the second live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and fans can’t wait to watch (Photo: Antagonist Prince Zuko)
Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, and wrote: “Avatar, the last airbender, STREAM NOW!!!!!”
The iconic original animated show consisted of 61 episodes and originally debuted on Nickelodeon between 2005 and 2008
The Netflix series was developed by Albert Kim. The film was announced in 2018, production began in 2019 and filming lasted from November 2021 to June 2022.
Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, creators of the original animated series, were initially involved with the Netflix series.
In June 2020, the creators left the series due to creative differences, citing a “negative and unsupportive” environment.
As of 2023, the original Avatar: The Last Airbender has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The 2010 adjustment is 5%.