9.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 9.4
Overview
In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series' core narrative strongly critiques an expansionist, industrializing empire, championing themes of anti-imperialism, environmental protection, and the restoration of balance through collective action and individual moral choice, which aligns with left-leaning values.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast that faithfully represents the non-white cultural inspirations of its source material, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative subtly critiques imperialistic power structures, aligning with themes of anti-colonialism, but does not explicitly target traditional identities in its framing.
Secondary
The show features multiple female characters who demonstrate superior combat skills. Toph Beifong, an earthbender, defeats numerous male opponents in martial arts contests. Suki, a non-bending Kyoshi Warrior, also defeats male Fire Nation guards in close-quarters combat.
The Air Nomads' culture, Aang's spiritual journey, and the emphasis on peace, detachment, and reincarnation are depicted with profound respect and as a moral compass for the narrative.
Concepts such as chakras, spiritual energy, and the very idea of the 'Avatar' as a divine manifestation are integrated as fundamental, positive, and powerful elements within the show's spiritual framework.
The animated series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' does not contain any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a 'N/A' rating according to the rubric.
The animated series "Avatar: The Last Airbender" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on elemental bending, war, peace, and personal growth, without exploring gender identity in this specific context.
The 2005 animated series "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is the original iteration of its characters. There is no prior source material or previous installment where its characters were established with a different gender.
The 2005 animated series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is the original source material for its characters. There is no prior established canon from which characters could have been race-swapped within this specific production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
9.3
8.8
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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