Great plot but the key factor that puts this show above all others is the character development. THere are so many characters in this series with their own back story that it gives the writers the option to bring them back easily. There isn't a plot by plot next mission to the next mission etc theme in this show. But small plots within a larger one that makes everything flow perfectly. Whats also so great is that its a battle of perspectives not good and evil, you have Ang who yes is good but hes just trying to stop the fire nation. Meanwhile you have a conflicted Zuko who you could say is evil but is just a victim of circumstance living in the fire nation and he must deal with his many conflicts throughout this story. Sakka is one of my favorite characters. Without him the show dies if you ask me. The fighting is fantastic and the humor is placed in the most perfect spots. This show keeps it lighthearted but serious at the same time. This is what storytelling is all about. If you watched nick back in the mid 80's they had several shows like this on their station but got away from that in the 90's. Now that this show is here we may see a trend in shows like this which is a good thing for a change.