#atla liveblog

[bitchiepudding]

The opening monologue is done by Kyoshi.

I dislike this move because we now see the war from the avatar's perspective and not the people who have had to live it these past 100 years.... showing it to us through Katara let's us immediately empathize with her and Sokka.

Kyoshi is also two avatars back? Why not have Roku do the opening then since he is tied to the issue.

[eerna]

begging the Netflix ATLA crew to stop giving interviews, every day there is a new article inflaming the Internet and you can literally see the Sims relationship decline animation happening in real time

[giyuulatte]

“✋HE RAN✋!”

[zanarkand-dreaming]

Just some episode 1 ramblings:

The establishing shots of the show are beautiful right out the gate. Breathtaking. They did a really good job fleshing out the locations.

Not gonna lie, I did worry about the bending looking a little less impactful in live action, but that's not the case. The choreography and vfx work is stunning.

The genocide was brutal, and I was crying the entire time.

Also, people are being jackasses. Gran Gran did great. She really felt like a wise elder who's seen a lot in her time.

Sokka's sexism is also definitely there, don't fret. It actually kinda got to me more because it felt so realistic and you can get a better sense of where it comes from. Like, I have people in my life who act just like that, and it makes my skin crawl. That being said, I really liked it. Can't wait to see him evolve and if it affects Katara's storyline at all.

Speaking of Katara, I can already tell her arc is gonna be more of a slow burn and I love that. She's not exactly quiet and submissive, but she doesn't really question Sokka too much either. I have a feeling that as she progresses with her bending and steps into herself more, we'll see that build up of feminine rage and have her express herself more assertively.

Zuko is great! There's a desperation to him that's so palpable that it makes you slightly root for him without even knowing his backstory. Plus, Dallas Liu's martial arts skills are so good!! Whenever he bends, I'm stunned. He really is Zuko.

All of the actors are giving it their all and feel so true to the characters. I can't wait to see what they do with the rest of the story.

[hyacinths-in-a-storm]

FINAL EPISODE, EPISODE 7 LOVE HOW THEY’RE BUILDING UP AZULA’S PLOT ALONG THE OG AND MAIN PLOT

[annoyingvoidzombie]

Season 2, aka TOPH the queen And season 3 aka REAL SHIT

Were announced so hell yeah! We’ve got this! Is time for me to break down each and every episode 😍😂

[darkmasterofcupcakes]

The herbalist asking her cat if she'd gotten into trouble with the Fire Nation AGAIN is already funny, but the cat narrowing her eyes at them as she backs away makes it hilarious? You can practically hear Miyuki thinking "You can't prove anything..."

[proudfreakmetarusonikku]

why is zuko out here breaking every earth kingdom girls heart. he's simply existing and they can't resist his autistic rizz. hell he even got jet it transcends gender. he just wants to like. vibe. and also destroy the parts of himself he believes his abusive father hates so he can be loveable unaware of the fact he’d destroy himself in every way to do that. but mostly vibe. like guys going around thinking he's someone that doesn’t deserve any sort of love and doesnt even think anyone will accept any part of him and he’s just completely oblivious to the fact he’s the most eligible bachelor in the whole earth kingdom. the girls and the gays are drawn to his autism like moths to a fire, or i guess a fire nation prince. genuinely funniest thing like everyone he meets roughly his age harbours a massive crush on him and he’s completely oblivious to his autistic charms.

[tedcruzisthezodiackiller]

[autisticamerican]

I can't add any more reblogs, so here's Part 2!

"I love Zuko more that I fear you."

What a powerful line

[gale-gentlepenguin]

Just finished Episode 2.

So I do think the Sokka and Suki scenes are cute… and Kyoshi was 100% serving.

Katara feels robbed, and Aang too in aspects.

The moments it reflects the series as we know is when it’s at its best.

I actually find the fire nation far more interesting than the hero group right now.

[bitchiepudding]

Avatar spoiler, no context:

[eerna]

*deep breath* ATLA IS SO GOOD!!! BRO!!!!! WHAT!!!!!!!! HOW!!!!!!!!!!!

[giyuulatte]

“when have i ever caused trouble” he said, sassily flipping his ponytail and walking away

[eevylynn]

My hubby and I started watching the new Atla. My 6 year old woke up from her nap right as Katara and Sokka started fishing. The gasp she let out when she realized it was Katara and Sokka on screen was absolutely adorable.

[hyacinths-in-a-storm]

Episode 4, we need more Azula, Ty Lee, and Mai