I'm too tired to deal with any drama. So if someone annoys me, I will immediately block them. I don't want to respond any bullying and harassment, or anything that ruin my mood.
I know Zutara isn't canon, no need to remind me. But canon doesn't mean the story is well written.
That's the reason I write analysis and the main material I use is the show itself.
I may argue the analysis of other shipper, but my argument focus on the analysis, not the person who wrote it. I may talk about other shipper, but only the toxic one. I may comment on anti-zutara posts, but only when they use zutara tag.
Other than that, anyone can ship any characters! It's just for fun!
I respect others opinion (including about ship I don't like). If you disagree with me and tell your opinion peacefully, I will be happy to respond.
Relax! ATLA is just pixels. There's no need to be toxic to a real person just to defend fictional characters.
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I once read a fanfic or fancomic about Zuko (Lee) and Katara (using fake names) who were forced to disguise themselves as a married couple in the Earth Kingdom to survive.
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AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER - LIVE ACTION (S2) → ZUTARA
Avatar: The Last Airbender
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I finished watching ATLA Season 2 on Netflix yesterday!!!!
Here’s my honest opinion, and I might accidentally drop some spoilers, so...
Overall:
Season 1
NATLA Season 1 a bit of a letdown. In every single episode, there are parts I love, and parts I don't really like. For example:
'Into the Dark' was one of my least favorite episodes for some reasons, but the scenes with Iroh and Zuko totally saved it.
'The Mask' was the best episode for me, but I hated the scene where Avatar Roku makes jokes. I mean, he should’ve been way more humble since the war is kind of his fault.
Not to mention, their acting still felt pretty raw. I like Zuko and Iroh's dynamic way more than the Gaang's. I couldn't really feel any chemistry within the Gaang, not even as friends or family. The writing, Katara still isn't badass enough and Sokka's jokes felt held back.
Season 2
NATLA season 2 has massive improvement. There weren't any cringe moments or things I don't really like. The storyline was easy to follow, smooth, and didn't feel like a bunch of episodes stuffed into one.
I really saw a huge improvement in the cast's acting as well, especially Gordon and Kia. Miyako has Toph's voice and aura, it's so pleasing. Lizzy can bring out Azula's cunning and intimidating aura, I love it!
I can see them still acting like teenagers, but more mature. And for me, that makes it more enjoyable.
Aang still feels like a teenage, but not childish. Katara also doesn't need to act motherly around him. I can see the writers dropping some Kataang hints. Surprisingly, it wasn't jarring at all.
Maybe because it's not puppy love at first sight like in the OG, more like feelings after they've grown up together.
If the writers keep this maturity in season 3, then I can accept Kataang endgame.
But not for Maiko, unfortunately. Mai became my least favorite character in the live action. First of all, to be honest, I'm still not happy with the casting choice.
Second, even though there are Maiko hints this season, Mai doesn't seem to care that Azula is trying to kill Zuko. That's going to make the 'I love Zuko more than I fear you' feel really weird later on. Plus, there are no flashbacks to their past, leaving absolutely no connection linking Zuko to Mai at all.
And for Zutara... Ah, my heart ❤️❤️❤️ I was expecting crumbs, but I got a whole meal instead... 😭😭
Katara doesn't show any hints that she feels the same way with Aang. Aang is also holding back his feelings, which I think is mature writing.
But, the way Katara and Zuko look at each other in a few moments, if anyone says that's not chemistry at all, I know they're lying.
This might be controversial, but Book Earth in the OG wasn't my favorite season, except for the Crystal Catacombs moments.
But, NATLA season 2 is my favourite so far (since I have to wait for season 3). I honestly wish season 1 had this kind of quality.
Episode breakdown:
Episode 1: Somewhere Safe
As an opening episode, I really enjoyed it and didn't have many complaints. No one was out of character. I read somewhere that some people were complaining about Sokka and Suki moments, or Aang learning healing, but I didn't see it as problem at all.
I can feel the chemistry between Aang and Katara, as if they're really growing up together since their time at the North Pole. Aang's admiration for Katara also well-paced and isn't childish, so it doesn't feel cringe at all.
I also love Sokka and Katara's relationship. They totally have that sibling energy and teasing each other.
Episode 2: A Fight, Once Begun
There’s a loopholes here. When Toph is the Blind Bandit, the Beifong guards suddenly hand Aang an invitation. But right after that, Toph says her parents don’t know about her cover.
How did the guards know the Avatar was there? And did they know Toph is the Blind Bandit? I’m confused.
Azula fight with the Gaang was so dope. And when Azula said, "Not surprising you've aligned yourself with the enemy, Zuko." I was mind-blown and almost screamed when Zuko and Katara locked eyes.
Like, awwwww that Zutara hint!!! 😍
Episode 3: City of Walls and Secrets
I really like the opening when Aang and Momo tried to save themselves from Toph throwing rocks at them. Then Aang hides behind a bush, that was funny.
Here's what I didn't like. When Iroh explains the power of the four elements, Zuko should've been listening carefully, because that's supposed to be his guide to understanding and learning each element. But here, Zuko doesn't really listen to Iroh and he is worried about something else.
One more thing, Aang finally being able to earthbend at the party without making a scene, just because Toph scolded him and not because of something crucial, it just didn't feel earned.
Episode 4: The Water Falls, the Stones Emerge
I have no complaints in this episode.
Aaaand.... Another Zutaraaaa!!!! The first time Painted Lady and Blue Spirit team up together!!!! Their glance aaarrhhh that's romantic ❤️❤️
Episode 5: Ten Thousand Things
Aang reflects and thinks he should apologize to Katara. I'm like, yes, Aang. Yesss, that's Aang I know!
Again, I have no complaints about the rest in this episode.
Episode 6: The Parable if the Two Dragons
I’m not a Jinko shipper, but at least Jin was already introduced in the previous episode, so their date didn't feel too rushed.
Of course, the best part for me was when the Painted Lady and the Blue Spirit teamed up against the Dai Li. I could really feel their chemistry.
Episode 7: Something Broken
The Crystal Catacombs are definitely the highlight of this episode... And we get extra moments between Zuko and Katara.
The way Zuko calls Katara's name makes their bonding deeper, love it.
Also, a lot of important dialogue from the OG was added. Since we didn't get 'You rise with the moon, I rise with the sun' in season 1, these dialogues are so refreshing.
But there's one thing that really bugs me. How did Katara manage to change from her Painted Lady costume back into her Water Tribe clothes? I saw a pile of clothes near their masks, which confirms that she did change. But how?
My first theory was that Katara was wearing layers. Like, she could just take off the Painted Lady outfit like she was taking off a jacket. But that theory was debunked because the Painted Lady outfit shows her shoulders, while her Water Tribe clothes cover her entire arms.
My second theory is that Katara brought and hid her Water Tribe clothes with her, so she actually changed the clothes. But... Zuko was there. You know what I mean?
I'm such an overthinker and a perfectionist, and since this is my favorite scene, this loophole is really bothering me.
That's it!
Can't wait for season 3. I have a feeling it's going to be way, way more epic!
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Bryke’s insecurities of Zutara, even though they already made Kat/ang canon!
Zutara shippers: Look! Zuko pushed Suki to save Katara from the rubble. Katara is literally his priority.
Bryke: Oh, hell no. I’m gonna make Zuko save Toph in a similar way so you guys will shut up about it.
Zutara shippers: Zuko literally jumped in front of lightning to save Katara, and then Katara healed him. And the nuance, the slow motion, that’s so romantic!
Bryke: Romantic?! Fine, I’ll just erase his burn scar and act like that scene never happened. Oh, but Aang’s scar has to stay, though, just to remind you that the spirit water that almost healed Zuko's scar ended up bringing Aang back to life.
Zutara shippers: The strength of Zutara's chemistry is in their narrative buildup and character growth. They went from enemies to trust to betrayal, and finally resolved their conflict with "But, I'm ready to forgive you." That makes their hug deeper than a kiss.
Bryke: Well, Aang and Katara don’t have a narrative that deep, and they didn’t even resolve the non-consensual kiss conflict. But... I'll just make them kiss. Look, they're gonna kiss again, and again, and again.
Zutara shippers: After Katara forgives Zuko, they get so close. Katara comforts Zuko before he meets Iroh, and Zuko only trusts Katara to help him facing Azula.
Bryke: Woah, that’s a threat to our canon. Okay, we need to cut down their interactions drastically. Plus, they won't even meet in TLOK. No sharing the same frame for them!
And then canon shippers confidently said that Bryke did all this because Zutara shippers antagonized them as creators, and that personal grudge made them refuse to give Zutara any fanservice.
But keeping characters in-character shouldn’t just be about fanservice, right?
Zutara shippers questioning where Zuko's scar or why Zuko and Katara barely interact is completely valid because it's a core part of the plot, not just begging for fanservice.
Pretending their scenes never happened just because the writers hate Zutara and the shippers would ruins the development they made themselves.
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Zuko and Katara's dynamic (even when they're still enemies) is way more important than Aang's crush on Katara.
Not only Netflix can't erase their scenes, while easily cutting Aang's puppy love, they are still using the soundtrack with the same tittle: 'Katara and Zuko'.
Meaning, there's no way they're cutting the crystal catacombs scene.
So, I don't get it when people tell me that Zuko and Katara have no chemistry at all. Like no, babe, they are fascinating.
