Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender - Episode 6 'Masks' - Group Reaction 

I love the change that the 41st division is the crew that Zuko saved from being sacrificed. The fact that they gave the crew back story. Zuko got treated like a leader. It was all just perfect.

This might be in my top 5 favorite episodes in all of Avatar, animation included. This was absolutely incredible. Dallas made me love Zuko

Best lore decision is the 41st. Lends to how much Zuko actually cares and that he didn't just defy orders. He defied them to save lives. That also lends to Iroh saying he knows sacrifice. Not just for being banished but because he stood up for those lives that would have been lost for in his eyes, nothing.

This version of Ozai seems like he is genuinely trying to "help" zuko become "stronger", which is even more fucked up

The fact the 41st division is Zuko's crew also makes Zuko lack of consideration/tolerance with them somewhat more sense. Sure, he doesn't need to be rude about it, that is just his sheltered prince/teen-ness showing, but... These people are why he lost his home, his family, his face. Any sign of them not having the perfect behaviour in his view is a display that sacrifice, which he stood for even as Ozai declared it (Zuko did not beg him to reconsider or anything), as something that was not worth it. "The weak can become great, if you give them a chance". Zuko paid for their chance with all he had, not knowing them at all, so now that he does... He expects them to prove to him it was worth it. Even though he doesn't ever explain that's the reason, I doubt he actually realizes it on a conscious level even to some extent.... And the fact he doesnt rub any of that reason on their faces no matter how 'stupid' they act, to me at least, also is a big hint of his redemption being something that was always possible and on the horizon.

I loved the change that Zuko’s crew *is* the 41st. That’s wild.

Hands down, my FAVORITE episode.... that 41st division reveal is such a good revamp of the original

In the original show, Iroh literally says that Zuko didn't realize that by disrespecting the General in the war room, he was disrespecting Ozai himself.

Iroh's last line about his "mask" speech sent chills down my spine. That possibility alone is so impactful to me because what if this mask you're wearing as your facade is not just a mask? What if that's who you really are? And that's so effing scary.

Fun fact: kohs mother was introduced on zukos mother ep in the books

Not to defend Ozai, father of the year, but I don't think Zuko would have actually killed him if he'd taken that shot. I imagine a bender of Ozai's caliber would have been able to take the hit or counter it.

A lot people complained about Roku being out of character while I’m over here telling them that not all of Aang’s past lives are stoic and serious like Kyoshi. But there was a tiny detail I noticed about him how he mentioned the painful consequences and how friendships were a liability he was hinting about his former frienship with Sozin. Also I loved how they referenced the Mother of Faces because she’s a big part of the ATLA Lore and Story.

So great for this series to explain how Zuko got his crew. Although I have to say that when they said the new recruits are expendable it's not worse than the way they phrased it in the original show: "What better to use as bait than fresh meat." Also just want to state that Koh's mother is something that was first mentioned in the comics.

Honestly I will never not think Ozai yelling and flexing at Zuko to rise isn’t scary. Anyone who’s had parents who talks like that when you’re in trouble understands. Heck if my mom was telling me to do something the way Ozai was telling Zuko…. IM DOING IT. The amount of fight or flight this would cause me 😂

a lot of people don't know that Koh's mother (I'm forgetting her name) is an actual being in the comics that takes place after the original series

This episode had me in tears because of the whole Zuko backstory

2:28 that’s why rule #1 is always treat a gun like it’s loaded, even if you’re sure it isn’t

I don't think Ozai said it was his plan because he fed it to the general or because he appointed the general so the plans the general came up with are mine. I think Ozai said it was his plan because once he heard the general's idea Ozai agreed to it almost immediately like "that is a good idea advisor, I shall implement it." thereby taking the idea now as his own.

Holy crap I didn't notice this until rewatching this but Ozai actually looked very upset when he had to burn Zuko

I liked rokus portrayal. He's most simalar to aang in a way. Wise, and powerful, yet has a sense humor. It humanized him. This way, he didn't come off as some generic stoic all-serious sage. Giving him a few silly moments was a perfect to way to make him relatable. I think this "change" was one of the best decisions.

Hearing Ozai mentioning Ursa makes me want to see her in the next seasons. I wonder who is going to play her... Maybe... since we have Daniel Dae Kim as Ozai, we can have Grace Park as Ursa.

The things I liked about this episode was Koh’s mother, the Mother of Faces being referenced in the show, the extension of Aang and Zuko’s conversation, and the Angi Kai scene with Zuko and Ozai. What I didn’t agree with was skipping the situation with Hei Bai. I get that the situation with Koh was an important part, but the thing with Hei Bai should’ve had some closure like in the og series.

I had no idea about the 41st division being Zuko’s crew! I watched this only one time and must’ve missed it! I’m surprised that the animated show didn’t pull off something like this! I do enjoy this episode, but there are some things about it that I still don’t like. The Blue Spirit fight should’ve been a little longer. Also, they clearly used Roku’s moment for Kyoshi. I was a little disappointed with Avatar Roku. He was one of my favorite characters when I was younger. Katara and Sokka didn’t need to be out of the show for this long though. That part of disappointing. They are pretty important characters, and if you’re going to only have 8 episodes, you shouldn’t take them out for that long. I’ll say it again though, Chao is surprisingly really good in the show. The actor is very good and better than I thought he’d be. The Agni Kai is really good, but it is still weird to me seeing it on screen because I actually like that the animated show doesn’t show it. It’s somewhat chilling, and adds more impact. You know what I mean??

Ruff pulled an Alec Baldwin😂

All the archer did was just shoot off the crown or whatever it is that was holding in the top knot at least that’s what I think happened.

I adore the 41st crew twist it was a excellent idea!!

A small detail I really like is they added just a bit more reason for the Agni Kai. In the original, it was just speaking out of turn, but, here, Ozai had already voiced his support for the plan. Zuko insulting a plan that Ozai approved of was an indirect insult against him.

The reason a lot of shows are doing 8 episodes is budget. And with a show like ATLA? That budget is probably spent on using The Volume and SFX/CGI.

what do you think happen to zuko crew after he became firelord

Movie suggestion: The Croods

I love roku is so funny and I love the way the episode goes into more detail on zuko

I just want you guys to know you are my favorite reaction channel, also pretty much the only reaction channel I still watch because you guys make watching people watch something entertaining. Been watching since Stranger Things season 4 and now you guys are my most relevant channel I’m subscribed to(according to my RU-vid subscriptions) keep up the good work guys.

Can we talk about the subtle part of the Agni Kai where Ozai actually looks like he’s in pain when he’s taking the time to burn his eye! Don’t get me wrong I hate Ozai, but I do appreciate the more humanizing route they took making it seem like more of a struggle doing this to him even though ultimately he thought it was the best thing for him?

The change in the 41st was wonderful

Hey! Loving the Avatar and Korra reactions! When you get done with those, I highly recommend you check out Voltron Legendary Defender and the Dragon Prince. They were made by the same people who did Avatar and Korra and have similar humor, tone and heart as those two series but of course with a different story, settings and characters! Can't say it's as good as those two series but it's decent and fun enough to check out for sure!

I would love to see you guys react to The Boondocks. The Billy's will love it.

I loved the intro with the "empty" gun 😂

13:46 C-Dramas do like 40-60 episodes with each episode being an hour long & Turkish shows do 20 with episodes being like 2+ hours. I remember having to take a break after only watching the first 3 episodes of a Turkish show because it was 6 hours of content 😭😭

The pre-hate for these remakes, or just remakes in general, is that fans, especially those who “grew up” with the “originals” are not afraid that they’ll ruin their favorite shows. I’ve been saying for years, the worse thing that can happen is that these remakes turn out GOOD. Because the M. Knight movie didn’t ruin the cartoon by being bad. Fans are worried that their favorite shows will be forgotten in favor of new good adaptations.

Each episode costs $15 million I think. I think 8 episodes is just for the sake of budget reasons I think. Though I have no idea how they're going to cram 8 episodes for Book II when there's A LOT of things happening there without chopping a ton of content.

Intro had me rolling 😂 Y’all just some big ass kids, ya love to see it

Speaking on the length of streaming show seasons, I really feel like 10 episodes is the optimal amount. 8 should be the minimum and 12 the maximum. Like the whole 6 episode special event thing clearly wasn't working at all for Disney+ and while some Netflix show can work fine with 8, two more episodes would've given the stories more breathing room.

In every way badly made garbage. Made only because of money-hungriness.

i love that they showed Ozai with a tiny bit of compassion as he gave Zuko his scar, you can see the regret on his face & tears forming as he did it

I am sure others may point this out, but mother of faces is from the comics. I like how they include lore from other avatar media, like korra and the comics. P.S. Has anyone suggested a Power rangers reaction? Not all seasons are good, but Power rangers RPM or Power Rangers Time Force reactions would be really fun. And they are available on youtube.

YES! ZUKO AS THE SPIRIT WARRIOR! 1:35: 😂

8 episodes; half the reason is budget for production, the other half is executives who are more blatantly greedy and impatient for revenue.

for people who don't know about Netflix they are given a budget and a time frame for there shoot to fall into. for example lets say they were given 200 hours to work with that all they have and that why they have to cut things out.

Second of 2 things that I did not like about this adaptation... what. the hell. did they do. to Roku???! Just like with the changes they made to Kyoshi's personality, I don't vibe with the changes they made to Roku's personality either. Why is he a goofball?? Yes, in his younger years, Roku was a goofball --- but when we meet him in spirit form, we meet a Roku that feels the true weight of the war - who feels responsible for that war because he could not stop his own friend from going down a very dark path. We meet a burdened Roku. A solemn Roku. I would still say I dislike them turning Kyoshi from calm and collected to antagonistic and aggressive more... but I certainly don't like what they did to Roku either. What I loved though was the 41st division becoming Zuko's crew. That was a brilliant choice! It lends weight to Zuko's character, choices, and sacrifice.

Can you guys react to ATLA behind the scenes stuff and cast members' interviews later, please?

No zuko had her necklace last time,she never had a scarf in the animated series

This is best episode of adaptation and best intro of yours 😂

Just a quick FYI on season length. The animated series Book 1, is 20 23 minute episodes for 460 minutes total. The live action season 1 is 8 60 minute episodes for 480 minutes total.

Bruh where’s Ben 10 ultimate Allen’s reactions 😭

Love this episode! There was only one thing I didnt like about it, and it was that Zuko tried to fight his father in the agni kai cause it is much more impactful to get it for choosing not to vs getting it from losing, and it takes away the explanation for why he was also banished. That was it though, still great.

Really love the chaotic intro. Reminds me of the chaotic fun me and my friends whenever we hang out. 😂

Also, for the whole top knot thing, that doesn't happen this season. Even in the cartoon. It happens at the end of season 2 episode 1. Where they decide it's better to be captured by Earth Kingdom than Azula. The thing I didn't like is how useless they made Roku. He was slightly helpful but then ruined it by dismissing the power of friendship but the thing they added that I love the best of this series is making the 41st Zuko's crew AND Zuko + Aang discussing after Zuko saved him from Zhao. Dallas Liu really killed it as Zuko.

You guys are hilarious. Great play and reactions.

We can’t get rid of this crew now, how can we 😭😭

Love this adaptation so much can’t wait for the binge video

React to RWBY

20:00 The Avatar is probably the only situation where if he doesn't escape alive... he still gets away alive. Just a Catch him potentially tomorrow... or fight an entire nation for years until you find the new one. Korra's dumb early waking bending trait would make it easy for them to find her... though without a united world she wouldn't see any bending but water...

No mention of Iroh's song playing as the boat returns to the ship... That song got me it reminds me of that wonderful episode.

How dare they leave out the moment where "Oong" points out he's in the practice area. That was technically in the Nortern Air Temple in the movie but you get what I mean. Also that whole scene with Aang and Zuko in the cabin hit me in the feels. Also Ozai in this series can still go to Hell! DX

I might piss people off by saying this. I think the live action version of Ozai is better than the anime version

Ozai wanted Zuko to be menacing even in his tactics, aside from being a bit distracted, Zuko's plan was lackluster but mostly because he never thought of sacrificing his men to the battle field. Ozai was disappointed and deemed Zuko not ready, but that was pushed to the edge when Zuko called the general's plan terrible. Which is totally out of turn. Remember Zuko later tells Iroh that there is a 'way they do things' like ranks, etc. that gossip isn't even allowed. I feel like even if he was the prince, Ozai didn't see him ready and then called the general he chosen as ineffective. So he taught him a 'lesson' to have him more apathetic and menacing. This Ozai is a bit more human, which is great since this adaptation is more grounded. But of course we know Zuko was never wired that way. I really liked how Netflix pushed this arc of Zuko in the forefront, I feel like it'll be a nice journey for Netflix Zuko in Book 2 and 3 (hoping they all get made)

6th episode is my favourite

Here's the thing. If it had been Azula who said the plan was terrible, Ozai would have reconsidered it and probably fired the general. But it was Zuko. The son he never liked, the son who would always be weak to his eyes. So in a way, the meeting gave Ozai a perfect excuse to punish Zuko just for existing.

I fucking loved the first minute of this video. I need more!

Posting just when I need a video to watch

I'm sorry, I thought it was empty. - Alec Baldwin

Honestly this episode gave me hope cuz it was good character enhancement

Roku was definitely a little disappointing

Just in case anyone is curious, during the title sequence they not only change the color, but also the Chinese word behind the title, so the first two episodes have 气 “air”, then the next two 土 “earth”, then 火 “fire” and 水 “water”, depending on where the episode mainly takes place I think

Day 3 of asking for them to react to the reboot of TDI

Just watched this episode. This was extremely good. Extremely well written. From someone who had a bit of hate towards this live action in the beginning, this was a great episode

There is one thing I didnt like about this episode. Irohs shrine is on his island and Ang flew there. How the hell did June get there this fast? Like that made no sense she would need a ship and even then it wouldnt be fast enough. So the writers teleported her to be there. That aside, I fucking LOVED the twist with the 41. division

This one one of if not the best episodes of the season fo sho

I literally tear bended this episode

blue shirt guy is too much

I like it! Big time!😄👍👍

I like the live action version of why Ozai declared Agni Kai. The original/animated always felt like Ozai did it simply because Zuko spoke out of turn. Although Iron does explain that by speaking against the general, he was speaking against Ozai as well... it doesn't really click as well compared to the live action. Here, Ozai clearly agreed with the general's plan and decided to implement it but then Zuko called it a stupid plan, indirectly calling Ozai stupid. Nothing like calling your own father stupid to make the father lose face. In traditional and conservative Asian cultures, such actions would result in a beating/belting by the father. In this case, an Agni Kai with a burning lesson. I would not be surprised if anyone else who understands the traditional conservative Asian values to recognize this situation pretty quickly and why Ozai punished Zuko. Also, this is one of the moments where it's shown, not told.

At least Sonic Prime got eight episodes each season, and they were all thirty minutes long. Three seasons of eight half hour long episodes...I'd say it was a pretty good deal

Damn. Was hoping you guys would react to Yu Yu Hakusho Live Action. And though only 5 episodes, it covers more than you'd think. Then again, don't know if you guys have actually SEEN Yu Yu Hakusho, so the live action could be a good introduction for you guys.

I wouldn’t say that Iroh was “standing up to” Ozai. More like just trying to be a buffer between him and Zuko. Iroh ordinarily wouldn’t stand up to Ozai, partially because he is the Fire Lord, and partially because Ozai is a stronger firebender and fighter than Iroh is. Like Iroh said in the original series, he doesn’t know if he could defeat Ozai.

22:14 he didn't have him Ozai was testing Zuko to see if he would strike someone defenseless like he would Ozai was playing/manipulating him the entire time

18:50 Aang being Batman in the Arkham games 😂 He might not want to kill, but if people just so happen to fall to their deaths, it’s not like he’s the one who did it. It was just something that happens completely naturally

I'm gonna be honest. I'm actually fairly new to this channel and have been slowly trying to find time to get through all of your reactions and i still actually can't recall who is who so i appreciate the fact you guys give the names at the beginning.

Come for the reactions, stay for the nerf gun negligent discharges! LMAO.

I’m fairly certain the moment the archer takes a shot at iron she just shot the band that holds his hair up as a sign of accuracy I don’t think she actually shot/cut the hair, I could be wrong tho definitely happens quick haha

The yuyan archer shot the band that held Irohs top knot. Highly disrespectful, but not too the same level as cutting the hair

I do honestly love how emotional you all get, really shows the impact each moment has on each of you and makes for far better reaction content.

lol.. I subbed on this after you guys said you need to introduce yourselfs.. I also realized I needed to sub ..

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This is my first video watching you guys . i want my introduction xD

This was one of the best episodes in the whole show! They actually made many scenes better than the animated series

love this episode. this is how you adapt a story. only because the writers of the original wrote it

I have the same rival blaster and when hit by it, it hurts a lot and if u can laugh it off your strong

Love your reaction and discussion! I am now a subscriber!

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