Back in 2005 when the series launched and I was 7, I remember feeling so excited for every new episode each week. The animation, the story, the characters and the art of bending the elements - the avatarverse made wonders with my imagination. Today, in my mid-twenties, I can look back and understand why this series had such an impact on me. First of all, it's a war story that focuses more on it's consequences rather than on it's motives (which is rare), most of the cultural references are asian and the characters are amazingly diverse. This show really thinks out of the box and came at a time where diversity and inclusiveness weren't even that common on television, and still today Avatar is waaaay ahead than other contents in this department. During the three seasons we're taken on ride through amazing character arcs, complex politics, the weight of power, the importance of friendship and the toll responsibility and duty can have on someone. Some say it's a kid's show, I say it's a lesson on how to be human, kind and brave. It really doesn't disappoint, the storytelling is consistent, it isn't rushed and it doesn't leave you feeling cheated, it has a satisfying ending that manages not only to be true to the characters journeys but to also be unique, epic and bring closure to their arcs. If you go on this journey bare in mind that it has a bit of a slow start, but I assure you, by the time "The Storm" (ep 12) hits you'll be hooked! I loved growing up with Avatar in my childhood, and to be able to fully understand it's uniqueness and cleverness after all this years just made me appreciate this show even more. Really hope a lot of people get see this masterpiece of animation, it's worth it. ;)

Ps: And remember: "there's no war in Ba Sing Se"