First Reviews for Netflix’s Avatar: Last Airbender: Critics Share Mixed Reactions to Live-Action Show

From the opening scene, you realize that this is far better than the 2010 film.

The fights are great, but the standouts are the actors.

These kids FEEL like Team Avatar.

A fun new take on a timeless classic."

Its more dramatic, mature, and violent than the original.

A great start!"

Fans can rejoice in its faithful visual adaptation and stylistic action sequences.

Yet, it slightly stumbles in cast performances, narrative, & philosophical depth.

Excited for how S1 ends!"

There are definitely issues, but its better than the controversies would have you think.

This Live-Action version has done the old animated show – of which I was a fan – incredible justice.

The cast were terrific, the visuals were remarkable and Gordon Cormier (Aang) is a revelation."

Too much exposition, poor writing & horrible pacing.

Dallas Liu rules, tho."

It’s a lot of exposition, but Gordon Komier is great, and the visuals are quite good.

Certainly much better than the last live-action version of this property."

Its amazing to see so many Indigenous & Asian faces on our screens.

I’m getting a better understanding of why they made certain changes.

I definitely can see how some may not like it as much.

Some of the bending’s visuals are slightly off.

I hope to enjoy the rest of [the show."

You’ll know if this is for you and this is not for me."

The life and colour that was once there is now non-existent in this live-action adaptation.

Mischaracterization is present and VFX looks unfinished when not focused on the bending."

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