I'm 33 and have no children.

I never watched cartoons much, and I grew up in poverty with no cable. That's the context of my experience. I had 0 previous attachment to this series.

That changed quickly.

A friend of mine recently got me into some anime, and I've been impressed with most of what I've watched. All of the anime shows that I consumed, however, were clearly geared for adults.

Then, there's this gem.

Avatar is a potent blend of western and eastern animation, and it's powerful stuff. It has a very distinct style and characters who are easy to fall in love with. It's suitable for kids and adults.

Wait, it's better than suitable. It's absolutely recommended for people of all ages and deserves its spot on IMDB's top 20 TV. It's a Y7-rated show that doesn't necessarily surpass, but definitely does stand its ground, with other television titans.

Avatar is just a genuinely thoughtful, adventurous show with solid stories and incredible characters. It retains a strong moral identity and never loses its backbone. It dabbles in philosophy and ethics without sacrificing its moralism or compromising its fantastically fleshed out characters.

Avatar is simply a television classic. It is a western love letter to anime, and it nails it. Seriously, don't let your ego stand in the way of experiencing Avatar.

Binge all 30 hours or so of this on Netflix and you'll understand why a 33 year old man in 2020 can be moved nearly to tears by a Nickelodeon cartoon made in 2005.