I remember watching this on Nickelodeon when I was 7. At first, I had not much interest, but now after I recently re-watched the entire show within only a week, honestly, it deserves the cult following and legacy it has made. This is certainly not just some children's show. It is a classic that everyone should watch at some point in their lives. I have several things I would like to inform the reader about in this review.

First, the art style and storytelling. The drawing style of mixing western animation with anime was fitting considering it focuses on a lot of Asiatic themes such as chakras, bending, and martial arts. The series also has excellent character development. It focuses on the main protagonist, Aang, on his journey to becoming the master of all four elements. I enjoyed the character development in this show as with all shows with a definite plot.

Next, the themes I also enjoy the fact the people in this are inspired by real-world cultures and eras. For example, the fire bender soldier's armor and apparel look like a cross between Japanese and Mongolian warriors, and water benders look like a mix of Alaska native and other Arctic native cultures. The series also has life lessons that you would expect in a children's show. However, while this has very some very heartfelt moments, it does have many dark themes such as war, tyranny, genocide, and many other themes some would think not to belong in children's entertainment.

There are many other things I could talk about in this review, but I would hate to spoil it for the reader. The only thing I will say is if you have Netflix, you need to watch this. It is the best series since Spongebob Squarepants. I recommend it.