Not every one of Team Avatar’s foes is equally interesting, of course.
That’s a sub-parvillain, but most of the others throughoutAvatar: The Last Airbenderare more engrossing.
In the end, Zhao was a decent adversary.
His main job for most of the series is to look intimidating, which he certainly accomplishes.
Her cheeriness serves as a nice contrast to Mai and Azula, who aren’t the friendliest of people.
Ty Lee is especially interesting because she doesn’t even want to fight in the first place.
Playful yet compelling characters like this help makeAvatarone ofthe best Nicktoons of all time.
Not the sunniest character in the world, she naturally has a romantic history with Zuko.
Indeed, when she’s with the Fire Nation prince, we see that she does have feelings.
It just goes to show how much a sharply written series can do withjust a few excellent seasons.
Despite her demeanor, Mai can be a very funny character.
Seeing that she’s outmatched, Mai sighs “Just take the bear.”
It’s hilarious that she doesn’t even make a run at stop them.
Then there’s her betrayal of Azula, making her one of the more complicated villains in the series.
Long Feng’s power makes our heroes' time in Ba Sing Se ominous and fascinating to watch.
The Dai Li is able to capture Appa, too.
Nevertheless, he was a solid villain with unique methods that were integral to season two’s atmosphere.
After Commander Zhao used his library for war, this giant owl has grown distrustful of people.
Let us appreciate this character’s gorgeous design.
Meanwhile, that voice (courtesy ofHector Elizondo) is both awe-inspiring and chilling.
It’s really angry, and Aang can do nothing to stop itat least not with combat.
What makes this antagonist great is the source of its anger.
Overall, this villain’s attachment to real-world issues has helpedAvatarcapture viewers' hearts years after the series ended.
At the same time, Zuko and his uncle Iroh can be just as funny together as dramatically resonant.
Yet she’s still vulnerable.
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