Our Rioters get you fired up & ready for Netflix’s live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this spoiler-free preview episode.
The Backstory + The Love
Sherin and Julian are joined by special guest Jasmine to celebrate their love for ATLA. They introduce the original series, sharing why they think the franchise has earned so much love over the years. This leads them into discussing the film adaptation that was attempted many moons ago (and is better left forgotten).
Exploring The World, Characters + Themes
To prepare you for the new series, our Rioters dive into the four nations and the array of colorful characters held within. They introduce their faves, complete with audio clips from the new show, to give you a juicy teaser in their own Riotous way. In fact, they have so much fun talking about the ATLA characters that they only manage to briefly squeeze in some of the main themes to watch out for.
Spoiler-Free Preview: Is This Really ATLA?
Julian and Sherin tease the Netflix adaptation and share their initial thoughts (no spoilers, we promise). With some early promotional wobbles and production changes, there has been a lot of trepidation alongside the hype—and our Rioters explore all the questions you might have about it. They mention the production design, performances, and storytelling craft, while giving you a feeling of what you’re about to experience. Does it live up to the original? Are OG fans going to be surprised or disappointed? Keep listening to find out—and then find out for yourself on February 22 on Netflix!
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