As a fan of the show ever since it premiered on Nickelodeon in 2005, I want to share a glimpse of the world in Avatar: The Last Airbender (ATLA) to further explain the plot of the show. In doing so, I hope to show the series’ creativity in teaching the horrors of war, imperialism, genocide, death, and other dark topics in a kid-friendly manner, which was rare in kid’s television at the time of its release. Although its original target audience was children, it has become a beloved favorite for adults and kids alike, having grown even more popular after its resurgence in 2020 due to being added to Netflix.
In order to give a clear outline of the show’s important features and plotlines, I have broken down its elements into the following subsections, which I recommend reviewing in order:
For more content regarding Avatar: The Last Airbender, check the sidebar to watch a quick video overview of its plot, an introduction to the “Avatar: Braving the Elements Podcast”, as well as for links to ATLA streaming, merchandising, and more!
Before reading, it is also important to note that all information is from my own interpretation of the TV show and lore confirmed by the show’s creators. Due to copyright laws, images are not directly from the show unless they are considered fair use under a Creative Commons (CC) license or are not copyrighted, and all credit is to their original creators. With that said, the ATLA logo designed by Nickelodeon does not meet the threshold of originality needed for copyright protection, and its trademark permits usage for informational purposes. Therefore, the ATLA logo will be used throughout the project.
With all of that in mind, I hope you enjoy learning more about the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender!
