I was only 8 years old when Avatar: The Last Airbender concluded its three season run. I loved the show as a child but like many I didn't understand the depth of the show.

Now 12 years later after it being put on Netflix again and a whole week of binge watching I can say this is the most intelligent, mind blowing, beautifully crafted animations of all time.

The way that this show deals with topics such as sexism, genocide, colonialism, and war was handled greatly. It borrows ideas from books like The art of war and displays them magnificently. It also allowed people who were originally seen as the "bad guys" in depth character arcs. This allows for great character development for everyone on the show. You'll even feel empathy for animals that don't exist by the time you finish this show. To top it all of they do this within twenty three minute episodes.

The show also made some really great female characters that had depth and great story arcs. They could have easily made them simple love interests but they didn't. They instead allowed them to hold their own just like their male counterparts. There is honestly not one weak female in the entire show.

Also the animation is out of this world. It gets better and better as the seasons. The fight scenes are very well choreographed and the beauty of the four elements is shown greatly.

Cartoons honestly can't get any better than this. Avatar: The last Airbender is a must watch for everyone.