Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender isn’t the flop that many were expecting from a streamer with a string of failed animation adaptations, and it’s certainly miles ahead of M. Night Shyamalan’s version, but it doesn’t really stand out on its own merits. In the current era of TV, IP reigns supreme, making memorable storytelling more of a suggestion than a priority, and Avatar: The Last Airbender joins the likes of Wednesday, The Ring…

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Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Avatar’ Is A Joyless Adaptation Of ‘The Last Airbender’

NEW YORK (AP) — A new entry in the “Avatar” franchise is about to soar and James Cameron has no part in it.

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A beloved fantasy franchise is revived with Netflix's live-action 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'

Everything that made 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' so great is missing from the Netflix live-action adaptation. But it does look pretty at times.

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Following the recent releases like One Piece and Yu Yu Hakusho, Netflix's newest live-action adaptation of a beloved animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, shows viewers right from the beginning that this will not be the family-friendly show that millennials remember from their youth. The new series is a heartfelt take on a classic show, but it is not a one-to-one adaptation, nor should it be.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender Review | Dazzling Adaptation Captures the Heart of the Original

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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Review: Live-Action Adaptation Is Just OK

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Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender isn't the flop that many were expecting from a streamer with a string of failed animation adaptations. The show picks up as two siblings from the Southern Water Tribe, Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley) The original series had 20 episodes per season; this version has eight.

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Review: Live-Action Adaptation Is Just OK

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