“A bitter disappointment”: “Avatar” live-action series from Netflix receives mixed initial reactions
Darui Sven
February 16, 2024 9:48 am
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2 min read
The first reactions to the Netflix live-action series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” have arrived, and they are divided into two distinct factions.
Following “One Piece,” we are presented with “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” the next Netflix live-action adaptation of an extremely popular animated series. Some media representatives have already had the opportunity to watch the first episode of the soon-to-be-launched adventure series and share their opinions on social media. While some aspects are praised, many are also criticized.
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Under the title “Avatar – The Last Airbender,” an animated series debuted in 2005, blending adventure and fantasy and attracting a considerable adult audience despite being classified as a youth series. Both critics and audiences agree: the animated series is a true masterpiece, as evidenced by its ratings of 100% and 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.
After the main series concluded in 2008 with the finale of the third season, the spin-off “The Legend of Korra” followed. Additionally, the universe was expanded through numerous comics, five video games, and the live-action film “The Last Airbender” (which, however, turned out to be a massive flop). Now, Netflix is releasing the live-action adaptation as well.
Have you not seen the trailer for the “Avatar” live-action series yet?
The first reactions to Netflix’s “Avatar” series
Given such success, it was inevitable that a successful studio like Netflix would eventually take on an adaptation of “Avatar.” But how is the newly revamped adventure centered around the protagonist Aang (Gordon Cormier) being received by the trade press? The answer is provided by the first reactions in the following lines:
I am finally allowed to say that the first episode of #AvatarTheLastAirbender is a huge letdown. Sure, the bending looks great and generally the visuals are solid, but this is a mixed bag of an adaptation. Too much exposition, poor writing & horrible pacing. Dallas Liu rules, tho pic.twitter.com/AykmN17l5Z
— Rafael Motamayor (@RafaelMotamayor) February 16, 2024
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I got to see Netflix’s AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER!
It’s truly animation come to life. Between the sets, costumes & SFX, it’s a visual feast.
The fight choreography & bending action are epic. I loved it. @netflixgolden @netflix #ATLA #Avatar #AvatarTheLastAirbender pic.twitter.com/bYw9NevFmg
— POC Culture (@POCculture) February 16, 2024
I’ve seen the first episode of #AvatarNetflix and it’s rough. Way too long and way too much packed into it. Important moments are super underwhelming, acting is meh, costuming, bending, and fights look great but other VFX are hard to look at. Can we please lock up the volume! pic.twitter.com/8s1klS9Tf1
— JJ (@WildeePatrol) February 16, 2024
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https://twitter.com/RamasScreen/status/175837062669872786
If you want to see for yourself what “Avatar” is all about, you can stream the live-action series on Netflix starting February 22, 2024. If you don’t already have a subscription to the streaming service, we recommend the combo package from Sky Q, which also gives you access to fantastic HBO series like “House of the Dragon” and “True Detective.”
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