In this episode of Superhero Ethics, Riki Hayashi and Paul Hoppe join host Matthew Fox and have an insightful discussion about the latest two episodes of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
We explore questions like:
- Is the show improving overall, despite ups and downs of individual storylines?
- How does Iroh’s characterization and backstory differ from the original animated series?
- Does the portrayal of Princess Azula make sense given her early introduction?
- Is the show over-explaining events compared to the subtlety of the animation?
Other topics covered:
- Great moments with Aang and Monk Gyatso
- Contrasting parental relationships of Zuko vs. Aang
- Effective action scenes balanced with emotion
- Nitpicking fantasy physics and fight scene lethality
- The power of Zuko’s non-verbal acting
- How bingeing vs. weekly release impacts perceptions
With plenty of laughs, thoughtful criticism, and Avatar fandom analysis, this is a lively discussion you won’t want to miss! Tune in to hear Matthew, Riki, and Paul’s takes on the next installments of Netflix’s ambitious Avatar adaptation.
