Avatar: The Last Airbender is a so-called Pseudo-Anime (drawn in the style of anime, but produced outside of Japan). But don't let that put you off: this show is brilliant. It is set in a world ruled by four nations based on the four elements: Water, Earth, Fire and Air. Certain people in this world have the ability to "bend" these elements: to control them through willpower. This bending creates some very interesting fight scenes, and it's used for good and evil alike. However, there is one individual, the Avatar, who can master all four elements. The Avatar's task is to bring balance to the world and to keep harmony between the four nations. The show focuses on the current Avatar (An airbender named Aang) and his friends and their quest to bring balance to the world.

This show really has it all. Action with well-choreographed battles and superb animation, romance, humor, serious bits, wisdom, incredible visuals (especially the scenery), and a universe that you can really get yourself into. In fact, this is a universe which endless shows could be made in, and it would still be interesting. The characters are lovable and relatable, and by the end you really feel as if you're part of their family and their adventure. Even the villains can be relatable at times, and there's great character development.

The show runs over a course of 61 episodes, divided into 3 seasons or "Books". The story arcs perfectly, and instead of making the show longer to make fans happy, the show really ended at the right point and on a high note. Though it ran on Nick and is, in principle, a kids show, don't let that fool you; this show can be enjoyed by all ages. If you don't want to watch the show because of this you are deeply mistaken: this show appealed to me just as much at 6 years old, when I first watched it, as it does today at 16. Give it a chance, and you'll love it.

But wait, there's more: if you've finished the show and, like me, just can't get enough, there is even more on offer. Three series of comics (a fourth is coming soon) follow the show that continue the plot and provide closure. Perhaps the best part of all is that there's an entire 4 season, 52 episode sequel called "The Legend Of Korra", that's just as good, if not better.

If I had to sum it up in one word, i'd say : Perfect.