Plot Synopsis

In a re-imagining of the beloved animated series of the same name, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER is a one-hour live-action series that follows Aang, a young boy known as the Avatar, who must master the four elemental powers to save a world at war -- and fight a ruthless enemy bent on stopping him.

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by the firebenders towards conquering the world. With the current incarnation of the Avatar yet to emerge, the world has lost hope. But like a light in the darkness, hope springs forth when Aang, a young Air Nomad -- and the last of his kind -- reawakens to take his rightful place as the next Avatar. Alongside his newfound friends Sokka and Katara, siblings and members of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang embarks on a fantastical, action-packed quest to save the world and fight back against the fearsome onslaught of Fire Lord Ozai. But with a driven Crown Prince Zuko determined to capture them, it won't be an easy task. They'll need the help of the many allies and colorful characters they meet along the way.

More about the characters:

Aang: A fearless and fun-loving 12-year-old who just happens to be the Avatar, master of all four elements and the keeper of balance and peace in the world. An airbending prodigy, Aang is a reluctant hero, struggling to deal with the burden of his duties while still staying true to his adventurous and playful nature.

Katara: Determined and hopeful, Katara is the last waterbender in her small village. Though only 14, she's already endured great personal tragedy, which has held her back from rising to her true potential, though it's never diminished her warm and caring spirit.

Sokka: Katara's sardonic and resourceful 16-year-old brother. Outwardly confident, even brash, he takes his responsibility as the leader of his tribe seriously, despite his inner doubts about his warrior skills...insecurities that he masks with wit and a deadpan sense of humor.

Zuko: A skilled firebender, Zuko is the intense and guarded Crown Prince of the Fire Nation. Currently roaming the world in exile, he's on an obsessive quest to capture the Avatar because he believes that is the only way to reclaim his life and live up to the demands of his cruel and controlling father, the Fire Lord.

Fire Lord Ozai: Fire Lord Ozai is the ruthless and driven leader of the Fire Nation, who demands that everyone -- especially his teenage son, Prince Zuko -- live up to his impossible standards. Ozai's drive to conquer and unite the world under firebender rule is a family burden -- he believes that it's his destiny to finish a war started by his ancestors.

Uncle Iroh: Iroh is a retired Fire Nation general and a wise and nurturing mentor to his hot-headed nephew, Prince Zuko.

Azula: A firebending prodigy and relentless perfectionist, Azula is Princess of the Fire Nation and will stop at nothing to secure her position as heir to the throne.

All eight episodes of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER dropped on Thursday, February 22, 2024 on Netflix.