I was five years old when the first episode of Avatar came out, and immediately it became my favorite show. For the next three years, I was hooked into the journey of Avatar Aang and his friends trying to end a hundred year war. It took me a few years to truly understand the messages behind the show, but once I did, I realized how important it is to show this to children. This series covers topics like immigration and refugees, war effects on civilian populations, child abuse and abandonment, genocide, environmental conservation, and many other philosophies that the rest of the world should be living by. It tells the stories of Aang, the last of his race who must come to terms with his loneliness and realize his purpose in life and bring peace to the world, and Zuko, the banished prince of the Fire Nation, who goes on an Odyssey to capture the Avatar and regain his honor. The two parties go on countless spiritual journeys and learn lessons about life, love, acceptance, and friendship. The series teaches the viewer to forge their own path in life, as well as lessons about your inner balance. This is the perfect kids show, watchable at any age. I'm eighteen, I watch shows like The Walking Dead and The Sopranos. I only really appreciate mature, deep shows. Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the most mature shows to exist, and it just happens to me marketable to kids. Parents, look this show up. You might just enjoy it yourself.

P.S. The fight scenes are pretty wicked.