Netflix has finally released the live-action adaptation of the popular Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender. And, as one would expect from an adaption of such a beloved franchise, the fan base is divided on their verdicts.
Already, fans of the original are reacting with mixed emotions on various social media platforms. Most especially X (previously Twitter) where they are able to easily express their opinions. As one would expect, some fans are pleased with the adaptation. While others say it falls short of the original.
Here are some fans’ reactions to the new Netflix adaptation..
The amount of dislike #AvatarTheLastAirbender #AvatarNetflix is getting is interesting to see. Yes it differs from the animated show, it has to. It’s not going to be the same. Lots of things are always switched up for LIVE ACTION ADAPTATIONS. pic.twitter.com/dyAR8J0sgV
— Anthony – Future OSCAR WINNER 🏆 (@misterfilmstock) February 23, 2024
#AvatarTheLastAirbender is uniquely its own thing but distinctly still Avatar. For a TV show budget, the bending and environment look solid. If you go in to pick out its flaws, you’ll find them. If you take it for what it is, it’s enjoyable. pic.twitter.com/Es9ypcYFoE
— Damon In His Avatar State (@DamonTweet) February 22, 2024
Overall while I definitely have problems #AvatarTheLastAirbender & don’t agree with all the changes made, there was also some really good stuff in there. If we get that s2, I am hoping for more improvements but yeah I had fun for sure👍🏾 pic.twitter.com/fMwmhpZ3wI
— Elizabeth🦇 (@Elizabeth_JxJ) February 23, 2024
To each their own on opinions but some people clearly had their minds made up on #AvatarTheLastAirbender before they even saw it. It’s one thing to not like it, it’s another to try to bury it. pic.twitter.com/wr5Mt5NvgZ
— Damon In His Avatar State (@DamonTweet) February 22, 2024
y'all tell me katara didn't emotionally breakdown EVEN ONCE for the entire show? why would you tone down the BADDASS female lead character? her rage and emotions were such a big part of her character and also her bending too. #AvatarTheLastAirbender pic.twitter.com/vLGoiK0dux
— 🌙🇺🇦 (@badidibadidiboo) February 22, 2024
All these changes to Katara..
They didn’t even have
Sokka put on the Kyoshi makeup & amor when he trained…🫤
I’m 2 episodes in & it’s cool visually to look at but yeah these character & story changes are a dub tbh #AvatarTheLastAirbender pic.twitter.com/2m5bDo3bVd— Soft Thug, Cosmic Sunflower 🌻🪐 (@ItsRezForMe) February 22, 2024
i don’t care what any of y’all say the new #AvatarTheLastAirbender is good as hell and you can’t convince me that is not the most perfect zuko casting ever. argue with the wall pic.twitter.com/AI49vSXVrs
— Hannah 🌼 (@mannahhoonis) February 23, 2024
'Netflix's Avatar plays out like someone describing the series who half watched it 10 years ago' – 1/4 Asian Son#AvatarTheLastAirbender
— Nerdrotic (@Nerdrotics) February 23, 2024
This is the one of the problem I have with the Avatar the Last Airbender series. It forgets to build up to the relationship they are destined to be in. And I understand that they are children, but even early on we get hints that aang has a crush on katara. #AvatarTheLastAirbender https://t.co/cZ9IzhejMC pic.twitter.com/lFsEYWBcrG
— Ayman (@GuyWhoConquers) February 23, 2024
Avatar: The Last Airbender is currently available on Netflix.