First of all it is still difficult to believe that this is a Nickelodeon cartoon show. Everything about this show is very different from any other cartoon show. Although it was made by American creators, it has many qualities of Japanese anime. The animation was done by Japanese artists as well.

The show is about a kid named Aang, the last living air-bender who was frozen inside a ice ball for 100 years. He was found by siblings Katara and Sokka. They join him on his quest to stop the Fire nation from taking over the world. Along the way we meet many interesting characters and experience many genuinely happy and sad moments.

The antagonists of the show, the fire lord and his 2 children are equally well written characters. Both Zuko and Azula have fantastic character arcs. The fire lord is kind of 1 dimensional but he is voiced by Mark Hamill. There are many other side characters who are not only entertaining but also take this show to an amazing height.

This is the kind of show that every kid needs to watch growing up. Even as an adult watching this, this show teaches so many things.