A copy and paste from another video about zuko vs. azula: Jeremy Garner: "Allow me a moment of nerdiness here. Throughout the entire fight, Zuko barely moved from that one spot. He stood his ground the whole time. Through out the series, Zuko was always on the move, always running, always after something. And here, we see that he's done running. He stands his ground against someone who has antagonized him for years, someone who always seemed so above him. Only when his friend was in danger did he ever move out of that spot, and it nearly cost him his life. I dunno, I just find that kinda cool."

"After Generations of Firelords failed to find you, now the universe delivers you to me as an act..of...providence" - THAT delivery. Mark Hamill is too good

"i cant believe the captain remembered my birthday he really does care" Never Gets old

The Agni Kai is one of the most beautiful fight scenes in animation history. The way the blue and orange work together in the scenes ...

Zuko and Azula's fight is even better than Aang and Ozai's fight, imo. The music and the lack of sound gives me chills every time.

This episode showcased some of the best fight choreography and animation I've seen in an animated show. You can see where the budget went for this season. It's incredible.

I feel like Calvin needs some serious appreciation, and an Oscar to go along with it. When I hear someone making predictions when I know what's going to happen, I get the biggest shit eating grin. Whether they're right or wrong. I think you deserve all the kudos for keeping a straight face as much as you do. Lmfao seriously. Someone get this man an award.

I actually did feel sad and a bit of pity for Azula. Keep in mind that she is still 14 years old and she's already descending into insanity like this. Regardless of whether or not people like Azula or not, she still had one fucked up childhood as well and I mean this in regards to how she was taught and raised. Makes me wonder what she'd be like if she wasn't raised during times of war and if she had loving parents that gave her positive attention. "But what choice do I have?! Trust is for fools! Fear is the only reliable way." That's just sad if she honestly believed that for the majority of her life. And yeah, her mom never called Azula a monster, Azula just assumed that. What I found so sad about her "mom" saying she loved Azula in that scene was the fact that it was probably Azula's own psyche trying to comfort her. Trying to say its okay to love and that her mom did love her, but because Azula doesn't really understand the concept of love, she basically rejects it and because of that, she just breaks. I would say that's some major inner conflict there now. All of that and I loved how they built up her eventual descent into madness. It was very well-done, in my opinion. The Last Agni Kai was so beautifully animated and scored. I especially loved how everything was muted except for the sounds of the firebending. I also loved how sad the whole thing felt too. It was epic yes, but it was essentially two siblings fighting to the death. Aang/Ozai's duel was also beautifully animated and scored and I just loved the contrast in cinematography and music between their duel and Zuko/Azula's duel. God, one more reaction vid left 😭😭

everyone: "The fire lord needs to die." Calvin: *looks into the camera like he's in the office*

Imagine that kind of firepower being used to slaughter the air nomads. Now imagine how powerful monk gyatso would’ve had to have been to be able to take down the number of comet powered up fire benders he was found with

"Trust is for fools. Fear is the only reliable way." The tragedy of Azula in a nutshell.

This episode has the best use of music in the entire series.

The end of the Zuko vs Azula was... SHOCKING. *budum tis*

When the Joker is your father, you'd be crazy too. Azula's character arc is one of my favorites on this show. What the crew forgets is that they are all just children at this point. Azula's cruelty and insanity is a product of her upbringing under Ozai. Had Zuko not been given the extra attention from his mother and guidance from Iroh, he could have very well fallen just as far as Azula did. The agni kai is one of my favorite scene of the whole show. That score alone was amazing.

The reason Zuko took Katara with him is because he knew that it would be a challenge to face her; and his chances of survival were slim. If anything bad was going to happen Katara would be the one that saves him. But when he was there and saw her insanity, he knew he could beat her. Azula has always been a controlled fighter and very calm. But now she's chaotic and all over the place.

sigh I feel they will never under stand the tradegy of azula

I love how every one goes "AUGH!" at the moment when the credits hit. It ends on such an exciting moment that you can't help it!

- This is a copy/paste from Patreon - First, I should say that this doesn't justify anyone's action, but I feel it is important to look at things from all angles. You say that both Zuko and Azula chose their own path, but is that entirely true? Azula was talented from birth and favored by Ozai, who encouraged ruthlessness. Zuko was pretty much ignored by their father because of his weakness, and was primarily taken care of by their mother, who was a much gentler person. After their mother left the Fire Nation, Zuko had Iroh. Zuko was mostly guided to the path that he is on now, and so was Azula. Given her only source of guidance (Ozai), how else could she have turned out. She was doomed to end up this way from the start. Again, this doesn't justify her actions, but I would say she can definitely be classified as a victim in all of this.

The Last Agni Kai is such a powerful sequence, always puts a tear in my eye. So many layers of emotion. It's the battle for the soul of the Fire Nation, the clash of wills that have been at play between Azula and Zuko their entire lives. This is THE most personal battle in the entire series.

thats a GREAT idea! let the BLIND girl drive the giant airship.....

Toph rolled in the room and suited up in metal and the firebender was like: "How do I even compete with that?" 😂😂😄👀👀

There’s just something ironic about Mark Hamil playing an evil power drunk emperor who can shoot lightning

For me, there are a million things to talk about and praise in this brilliant and beautifully crafted penultimate episode but nowadays when I watch this episode I think back to episode 3. After seeing how powerful firebenders really are during the comet, think about how powerful Monk Gyatso must have been to defeat as many firebenders as he did. That fight must have been insane. It shows that Aang got his fun-natured side from Gyatso but it also shows that Gyatso really did teach Aang how to be a truly powerful airbending master.

You know it was an awesome moment when Eric goes "JEEZ LOUISE!" lol

What makes Azula such a brilliant villain is you DON'T feel sympathy for her. You feel PITY. It was a tragic chain of events in her life that built to her downfall, and to someone who perhaps didn't know Azula but heard her story would find it to be sad. But she alone was responsible for her own demise. Everything she did, all the choices she made, all the people she manipulated; that was all DIRECTLY her fault. So she DOES deserve defeat, and we as an audience recognize that. But instead of painting her as the victim of tragedy, all you end up feeling for her is empty pity.

"Alright hair, it's TIME TO FACE YOUR DOOM!"

I'm surprised you're blaming Azula for the way she turned out. Even though she was a prodigy it's still a burden that brought way more pressure to her than Zuko. She's a 14 y/o girl who was raised to be nothing else but an asset, never treated by anyone like a human being. There was never any hope for her to begin with, which is kinda sad. It's the perfect example of the biproduct of a traumatic childhood and a bit of sociopathy. Seeing the different ways it shaped both Zuko and Azula gives you insight to their different situations, both pretty horrid. Therefore it doesn't feel entirely just to judge Azula but excuse Zuko... since they both had bad upbringings. She might've not been as insane if Ursa hadn't decided to "pick a child" like Ozai did. Both parents were at fault for their kids.

Watching Calvin's face at 20:22 made me so happy, great friend there! 20:39 made me burst out laughing tho!

I think the big difference is that Ursa would have gladly helped Azula the way she helped Zuko, if Azula had ever asked her to. Ozai wouldn't have helped Zuko, because he didn't care about him. But because Ozai took Azula under his wing, and was so domineering and manipulative in his education of her, Azula could never bring herself to actually open up to her mom. As a result, she had to come up with this coping mechanism of "Oh, well clearly my mom hated me and thought I was a monster", whereas deep down she's always known that's not the truth, which is why those fears manifested in the mirror.

The Azula and Zuko fight is quite possibly my favorite thing in both series, I just love how they treat the situation the way they should... This is a brother and sister *literally* trying to kill each other. I don't feel like they would be talking much or even at all, and so they just let the sounds of fire going back in forth take the lead with the music building the way it does. It's just amazing.

I love how Azula has one of the biggest mental breakdowns in all of animated history

Lol, Calvin's sneaky glances at the camera like "They don't even know......"

My notes so far: - Azula in the throne room with blue fire as she's losing her mind - it looks pale and ill, and the shadows shut down on her like a tomb. I wonder if that's foreshadowing one of two outcomes for her demise: to ultimately lose her life by season's end, or just go completely insane? - The moment Sokka shielded Toph from debris as their airship was flying apart made me realize (and they've gone out of their way to not kill anyone off so far, yet still discuss the gravity of a life and losing it) that every single one of these side characters is *expendable.* None of them HAVE to survive this finale. I am terrified. - The Play, so far, is staying accurate, oh god no - The sound-mixing for this show has always been great, but this is up there with "The Southern Raiders" and the horrific sound effects for Katara blood-bending the wrong man (uuggghh!). Particularly, where Ozai conjures the fire to start burning the Earth Kingdom has this shrieking sound that is both lovely AND terrifying. - Remember that episode with the pirates, and Iroh laughing at the end, saying that the Lotus tile he lost had been there the whole time? It may be a little bit of a stretch, but I wonder if that was implying/foreshadowing that the White Lotus has been indirectly pushing events into motion the whole time, too? - Azula and her Mother. Really think about this - she had to actively imagine that her mother was telling her that she loved her. I've always imagined that Zuko and Azula were products of two very different, but still purposeful methods of upbringing: Zuko, constantly being shut down and denied everything, but Azula getting everything she wants and spending a lifetime of no one ever telling her "NO". It makes "The Beach" episode especially tragic, as it's a look into the fact that Azula knows nothing but war, when she should be making real friends and enjoying childhood. She CAN'T form meaningful relationships with people; she could never have a normal life. And now, having realized that her father never actually loved her, but was using her and turned her into a monster from the start - there's no saving her...and now there's really only one way that this can end. This Agni Kai between them has such sad music behind it, and it IS sad, and makes you wonder what the hell happened to this family that a brother and sister have to fight this way. They shouldn't be trying to kill each other...none of this is their fault. - I've waited years to finish this series and see this finale. I have tissues and plenty of ice cream ready, but I don't think it's gonna help. :(

Fun fact: The sound of the Comet-power flame attacks was actually the sound of a blowtorch with a microphone placed really close to it

@9:45 - HONOOOOOOOOR!

Azula isn't powerful than Zuko anymore at this point of the story. If you pay close attention, when Zuko learned the true meaning of fire bending he became a lot less aggressive as he did in the past and learned how to firebend like a true master.

eric yelling “JEEZ” at everything is the Biggest avatar mood

The Final Agni Kai between Zuko and Azula was Incredible. Everything was Perfect, the Music, the slow motions, the animation of each move. Fucking Epic.

With Azula, you really have to think about it like she is the child of a cult leader. After her mother left and Zuko left with their uncle, the only person she had was her father who taught her the fire nation are the best, everyone else is below them and that they should all be under them. From a child until this moment, she was essentially brainwashed to be the perfect evil being. She has no sympathy because her father taught her none. She hurts and makes people cower to her because that's what her father did. I often wonder if Zuko and Azula had been switched, and Azula was the one whom their mother cared more for and Zuko the one with their fathers pride if they would end up the same. The fact that they turned out so differently boils down to one person. Iroh. He was by Zuko teaching him subtly what is right and wrong, how to be a good person, etc. It took a while because all he's ever known was what the fire nation taught him, which was all fire nation propaganda. Iroh changed him for the better and set him on the right path. Azula DIDN'T have that person. I love Azula as an evil villain, in case you can't tell.

9 years later and this show still shakes me to the core

You guys should totally edit and post a video of the special moments from Calvin's reactions whenever Eric and Shane predict something. xD

Eric's analogy about the Avatar being a force of nature surprised me. That was a seriously insightful way to look at it.

I definitely would not say it's entirely Azula's fault for the way she turned out. Being raised in such an abusive family with a power-hungry, selfish, literally physically abusive father can do stuff to you. For her, she was definitely living in a kill-or-be-killed mentality and using fear like she saw Ozai use was the only way she knew control. I feel sympathy for her because she didn't get a choice in how she grew up, she was simply thrown into a terrible family dynamic that favoured power over love. Edit: Also the reason why Zuko turned out differently is because he had his mother to help him question the actions of the rest of the Fire Nation family and he was shown love by his mother. Azula by that time was already too far gone because she was a prodigy and obviously a child is going to lean toward the parent that favours the talent she has more.

Seeing your delight with the series, honestly, makes me happy. Hearing the insightful discussion after really opens up my eyes to the great story telling. Thank you for this reaction series! (plus, have you noticed that you've set a few trends among the reactors with this one. along with a few others)

its a shame they edited out some of the agni kai, when Zuko launches that mental attack its one of the best moments

Azula was always a crazy bitch, but a lot of people didn't get that she always thought that his mother didn't love her and zuko was always his favorite, and after his mom goes away, she's only looking for his father acceptance so despertly, that's why she cries when his mom says she loves her.

Zuko/Katara vs Azula is my favorite fight from the whole show. It's probably my favorite fight from any cartoon series. Everything about the fight is just phenomenal, from the animation to the music, it's just incredible. I loved the music especially it fit the moment perfectly, usually for a final fight you would expect some epic type of music but no, the music here was sad and it was just amazing. It was perfect to show Azula's mental breakdown and her downfall. I loved the part when it showed an aerial view of the Fire Nation Capital and all you could see is blue flames and red flames, just beautiful. I loved Azula as a villain so much, but over here you do start feeling bad for her and look at her like a regular person instead of someone who is evil, she is just a 14 year old girl after all, I loved the mirror scene of when she sees her mothers reflection, Azula is such an amazing villain who is so perfect and flawless, we tend to forget she's a human being too and just a girl who has feelings just like everyone else, and I think this episode displayed that perfectly. So we all obviously know of the iconic scene of Zuko taking the lightning bolt for Katara and almost dies in the process. The thing is I see people people try to invalidate this moment by saying Zuko would've done the exact same thing if it were Sokka, Aang or Toph etc. I 100% agree with those people, Zuko is honorable and a very loyal person, he wouldn't let any of his friends die, heck he couldn't even watch his own enemy General Zhao die in Book 1. But it wasn't Zuko's action of taking the bolt that made this moment romantic. It was the way it was portrayed. B/c while I'm certain that Zuko would've taken the bolt for anyone, I highly disagree that he would have reacted or it would have been portrayed the same way because it screamed romantic love. Let's start with the absolute terror in Zuko's eyes. Then there's the fact that the whole scene was in slow motion, like it was a big deal. Slow motion is usually used in scenes of love, tragedy or suspense. This scene definitely wasn't suspenseful, it was a little tragic yes, but it honestly oozed love. It was so apparent that it was about Zuko's desperation and determination to save Katara's life and take the fall rather than about him actually getting injured or possibly dying. This is also reflected in the music again, it wasn't suspenseful but was really sad. And then finally, what really hit the nail on the head is Zuko's cry. When Zuko's eyes followed the lightning bolt to Katara he starts running like a madman really, no hesitation, and as he leaps to take the pain that was intended for her, he literally screams "Noooooo!" I tear up and get goosebumps every time I see it. That cry makes all the difference b/c that cry wasn't the act of an honorable man protecting a friend, that cry wasn't to benefit anyone or change Azula's mind. That cry was for him. That was about Zuko, it was his inner turmoil. That cry took that scene and changed it from Zuko being an honorable man who would do the same for anyone to Zuko risking his life and the future of his nation b/c the thought of anything happening to Katara was so much worse. Zuko was willing to sacrifice his birthright to the throne, his chance to right the Fire Nation's wrongs and his life for Katara, because he felt that was more important. So I'm not saying that Zuko was necessarily in love with Katara in this moment b/c I don't want this comment to be tarnished by shipper goggles, but one thing I will always be 100% certain of is that Zuko's feelings for Katara were on a much higher, deeper and more intense level than anyone else in the Gaang and that it was reflected in this scene.

Shout out toGrey DeLisle for her crazy laugh!

You guys should read the comics, the promise, the search, and the rift after and do a reaction/discussion after reading each part of the books. :)

Zuko uses earth, air and water fighting styles (even though hes using fire) that he learned from Aang, Toph, Katara and Iroh, in the same order as its read at the start of each episode. Azulas hair being a mess represents her lack of control, as shes previously gone to great lengths to fix it to show her stature, but shes broken now. Absolutely incredible

Nearly a half hour. I'm so happy.

Calvin's faces during the 20 minute mark are hilarious. Calvin ! Don't explode, man !

Idc what anyone says Zuko vs Azula will always be better than Aang vs The Firelord. Also my mans Zuko is apparently faster than lightning.

Great reaction and discussion, guys, thank you! It's an amazing series, so many childhood memories! I'm looking forward to Legend Of Korra as well :) I really enjoy both series a lot; they have their different styles and pros and cons, but all in all they're awesome! LOK has, according to me, especially great antagonists and incredible music!

I wanna know Calvin's thoughts while the rest of the crew is speculating. I need to know what he's thinking, like if he's answering they're questions in his mind

Ok, first off, the servant who was holding the bowl of cherries was also voiced by Grey (Azula's VA). I love how the blue flames make the throne room look so cold and tomb like. Sickly. The scene with the mirror has to be in the top three of my favorite moments of this show. Like, do you hear that music, do you see the way all her expressions are animated? This scene was really the payoff for Azula's insanity for me! And the strings build on that moment. And Grey's performance.... I can't with this scene because it's just so gorgeous in it's unease! And then you have the fight between Zuko and Azula which is an animation and musical marvel and truly shows off how this show has grown in its maturity. The colors are so vibrant, the blue clashing with the orange. The shadows! As much as the Aang and Sokka stuff is great, truly, this episode (the show in general) really just shines in those moments.

I've been waiting for this fight since book 1 episode 1

You know that you are really a hardcore ATLA fan when you even watch reaction videos about it. Huhuh I feel so lonely inside. Why did the best show of all time has to end? Can't they make another of it? Perhaps another avatar?

the sibling fight is my absolute favorite fight of the series. I don't know why but recently everytime I watch it now, I begin to tear up. It's so beautiful!!! The choreography, the emotion, it only have music and just a bit of noise from the fire! I love it so much 👌👌

I feel like not enough people give credit to the editing of the two fights together. An epic destiny fight with loud, booming music contrasted with a personal rivalry fighting with muted, passionate music. It gives both characters their equally deserved spotlight and adds to what makes both feel so great. Both happening at the same time is what turns these good fights into a great story.

the final chapter wow that was fast watching since the first video and now it's ends

When she said , " I will show you lightning ... " I honestly said , " McQueen " 😂

Zuko and Katara's dynamic throughout the finale is just one of my favorite things in the whole series.

I'm surprised they didn't mention anything about the Lion Turtle

It's the Blind Wave drinking game! Drink every time they say "Jeez" or "Shit". LOL seriously tho, this episode was so full of WTF moments, I love it. Loved this reaction, can't believe this is ending!

"All he needs is like a gopro or selfie camera" 😂 dammit aaron

ozai: i have all the power in the WORLD!!! that part still gives me chills for some reason

EARLY ACCESS! 🔥🔥🔥

I think Watchmojo should do a Top 10 list for the most messed up families in cartoons. The Fire Nation's royal family deserve a spot on that list. Nay, or yea?

Azula is one of my favorite characters in Avatar, one of the best villains and one of the most tragic, literally raised with no positive role model and just raised to be a weapon. She really couldn't have turned out any differently as Ozai raised her to be what she was. If Ozai took as much interest in Zuko it'd have been the same way. If Iroh took Azula under his wing maybe it would've been the opposite. Reminds me of Darth Malak's line to Revan about if their positions were reversed if he could've been the hero.

Meet your fate hair! You're banished! That made me laugh so much

Maaan, this episode, i can't wait for the last one. I've already watch the whole series but it feels good to watch it again with you guys, i've been with you like since book 1 i think. Thank you guys! Really enjoyed!

Iroh: " I will destroy the wall of Ba Sing Se with one attack." Ozai: " If I keep attacking I will eventually break through Aangs earth defenses."

Azula vs Zuko is probably my favorite fight In the series. Pure Greatness

The Zuko vs Azula fight is probably my favorite scene in the whole series. The animation of the fire, the high saturation blue and orange, the music, and the muted sound effects. It all just culminates in such a beautiful and bad ass scene.

It's just amazing - the Zuko and Azula fight. Like, jaw dropping good. Aang and Ozai is everything the series built up to, but Azula and Zuko is every piece of the heart of this show. The amount of raw power symbolising their emtions, the pure sadness of it, it's just so fucking good.

Instead of cutting her own hair, Azula should have banished it

This feels like the last days of school, a little bitter sweet

The Zuko and Azula fight scene is my fav in the whole series. Since you started the show, I was so exited for this episode!

That Zuko fight man, gives me chills every time. You can close your eyes and just listened to it and you can still see the fight vividly.

Never knew marc hamil was the one voicing ozai!

Yep. Clicked it so fast my finger broke off.

Friday cannot come fast enough. And Calvin?...You are truly a great man to never spoil anything for these guys or even unintentionally crack a smile whenever they're right about something. That takes skill. Anyways, I wonder when they'll go back to Pokemon Generations. They just got to the really really good parts!

I love how everyone thinks Azula talking to her mother is just like the green goblin

I just love avatar and i love you guys great job

I think another element of this, and a point about Azula, is that Zuko had Iroh. He lost his son and saw something in Zuko and stood by him throughout all his confusion anger and hurt. Azusa didn't have that, she was left in the fire nation and had no one but her father. Her friends had already moved on with their lives and she was just under her father's influence and manipulation the entire time. We see the firelord manipulating her until the end and we see her trying to impress him at the war meeting. It was the only access to affection she had. I can't help but wonder what life for the two siblings would have been like if Iroh had tried to influence them both, before Zukos banishment and after. Did he ever take the time to try with Azula and then realise she was past saving? It doesn't sound like something Iroh would do! 🤔 guess we'll never know! Huh 😅

One of the greatest series finale period for me, everything throughout the show all leads up to this epic 4 part finale. The music, the animation, the choreography all are godlike. God i love this freaking show

I always have to watch these reactions twice. The first time because I'm so focused on what's happening in the actual episode, and then the second time because I forgot to actually watch them reacting to it the first time around lol

I see this insane display of power and skill from everyone, especially the firebenders, and I can't help but feel incredibly underwhelmed by every pathetic skirmish in The Legend of Korra.

I have a bad feeling they aren't going to appreciate the conclusion of the aang/ozai fight.

AM I the only one who is really really really excited during this reaction? Like i was so nervous about everything, i wanted a proper reaction to the Azula/Zuko fight cause it is so epic and i got it i am so so so pleased and happy and relieved my heart was so loud during this!

The music is so insanely good

I think people only focus on Azula's "craziness" on how and why she's so distructive, but they forget that she was raised to love her nation. Azula is no different than US army soldiers who justify their killings as something that's "for the good of the country". It's war. Katara and Sokka have both expressed desire to handle the Fire Nation in a destructive way in the earlier seasons too.

I'm going to say this once everyone. I know you like LOK but however, majority of people prefer ATLA more for a reason. I know your requesting this but there is no guarentee that they will like it considering that it is different. So if they don't like it or if they feel weird about it in a way, DO NOT FORCE THEM TO WATCH IT NOR DO NOT HATE ON THEIR OWN OPINION!! It's their reaction and opinion so do not ruin it for them otherwise it's no longer a reaction. it'll just be us forcing them to watch something they want to

IM GONNA MISS THESE REACTIONS!! I didn't expect to feel so sad that it's coming to an end D;

SOOOOO PUMPPPPPEEEEDD! LET THE HYPE FLOW!

Now I don't know if this has been revealed already but I really want to know if you guys are watching the legend of Korra after this is over. Because it afterall is the next part of the story and it takes place after the events of Avatar the last Airbender.

I think it's pretty clear that mental illness runs in Zuko and Azula's family. Azula clearly has it, Ozai clearly has it and Azulon and Sozin were probably affected by it too. You also have to consider that because Azula was favored by Ozai she was raised by an emotionally abusive, evil person so she was taught to be cold and manipulative. Zuko was mostly raised by their mother so he has more empathy. They are both a product of the parents who raised them. Plus when Zuko was banished he had Iroh. Azula probably doesn't even know what things like love and friendship feel like considering she was convinced her mother hated her, her father used her and her friends only stuck around because they were afraid of her.

Holy CRAP you guys are rich! Just checked the patreon out and i remember seeing it with under 50 people. Congrats on the success been watching you guys a long time, Avatar reactions were the best thing you could have done too. It's cool how this can actually be done and live off it, best dream job ever. Keep it up guys.

Might I just say, it's awesome that this is episode 3x20 and you released it on... March 20th. lol