Avatar: The Last Airbender, a show that premiered in 2005 and concluded in 2008, is having a moment. It might actually be more popular right now than when it aired, and for good reason.
The classic Nickelodeon cartoon is a fun, fantastical adventure that follows Aang (Zach Tyler Eisen), a 12-year-old boy who teams up with his friends to end an oppressive regime using his unique ability to "bend" all four elements: water, fire, earth, and air.
It's not hard to understand why people are still captivated by Avatar's story and animation, but it also has a pretty evergreen relevance rare for a kids' show, dealing with very real, very serious themes like genocide, classism, and rebelling against a militaristic, fascist society.
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