Forget Money Heist and Tiger King, let’s talk about a little show called Avatar: The Last Airbender. Since Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko’s critically acclaimed Nickelodeon animated series from the mid-2000s arrived on Netflix barely a week ago, it has become the most watched bit of content in the streamer’s library. Considering that library’s size, such a feat is impressive enough in itself. Given how the coronavirus pandemic dragged people out of cinemas and onto their couches, however, it’s even more remarkable.
Set in a world where people have the ability to manipulate – or ‘bend’ – the elements of air, water, earth and fire, Avatar tells the story of a boy named Aang who, as the latest reincarnation of a messianic figure who alone can control all four elements together, must defeat a powerful genocidal fire bender seeking to take over the land.
Upon its release, Avatar was praised for its gorgeous animation, intriguing premise, unique world design, and masterfully told story. One of those rare pieces of entertainment that parents and children can both enjoy, it found its place among the great family shows of Nickelodeon’s heyday, and yet rose above them at the same time. To this day, years after its grand finale graced screens, the series continues to be remembered as not only one of the greatest animated shows of ever made, but one of the best shows period.
For all these reasons and more, it’s no wonder Avatar: The Last Airbender topped off Netflix’s list, which ironically consists mostly of contemporary stuff. Other entries, for instance, include the romantic comedy The Wrong Missy, the Ricky Gervais’ Afterlife-inspired Dead to Me, and the latest season of the long-running Netflix Original crime drama Ozark.
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