Current Events > Why did they change Aang and Katara's characters so much in Netflix? spoilers

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Squall28 03/23/24 10:46:23 PM #1:	Aang is very somber with all his responsibility. He has that a bit in the cartoon too, but it's hidden underneath his fun side. Katara became like a meek little girl instead of being the mom of the group. --- You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. -Misattributed to CS Lewis <cite>Squall28 posted [p:979530627] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>Aang is very somber with all his responsibility. He has that a bit in the cartoon too, but it's hidden underneath his fun side.Katara became like a meek little girl instead of being the mom of the group. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kai_Laguna 03/23/24 10:49:04 PM #2:	Because the people making it didn't care for the source material. They just wanted to pad their resume. <cite>Kai_Laguna posted [p:979530658] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>Because the people making it didn't care for the source material. They just wanted to pad their resume.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gritty 03/23/24 10:49:35 PM #3:	I dont know, but the guy they got to play Sokka looks exactly like him <cite>Gritty posted [p:979530662] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>I dont know, but the guy they got to play Sokka looks exactly like him</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
party_animal07 03/23/24 10:54:23 PM #4:	It's why I typically don't watch adaptations after watching the source material. Some people enjoy a story they like being told differently. I only enjoy it if it's from a different perspective or in an alternate timeline. --- https://warpzone.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/GRANDIA_-696x509.jpg <cite>party_animal07 posted [p:979530715] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>It's why I typically don't watch adaptations after watching the source material. Some people enjoy a story they like being told differently. I only enjoy it if it's from a different perspective or in an alternate timeline. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 03/23/24 11:15:56 PM #5:	I heard it was pretty good despite the changes so w/e --- Science and Algorithms <cite>lilORANG posted [p:979530945] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>I heard it was pretty good despite the changes so w/e </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Squall28 03/23/24 11:25:57 PM #6:	lilORANG posted... I heard it was pretty good despite the changes so w/e I just finished it. I think it's good overall. All the stuff they did was Zuko was great. The costumes and special effects look spot on. Dialogue was too exposition-y. I don't think Aang, Azula, Iroh, and Katara aren't bad per se, but they don't have the same personalities as the cartoon. --- You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. -Misattributed to CS Lewis <cite>Squall28 posted [p:979531063] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>lilORANG posted... </cite><quote>I heard it was pretty good despite the changes so w/e</quote>I just finished it. I think it's good overall. All the stuff they did was Zuko was great. The costumes and special effects look spot on. Dialogue was too exposition-y. I don't think Aang, Azula, Iroh, and Katara aren't bad per se, but they don't have the same personalities as the cartoon. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hereforemnant 03/23/24 11:27:28 PM #7:	Some things are different from the source material with the characters, but the casting choices are overall pretty good imo. The problem is that so much was trimmed down to fit into 8 episodes. It needed to be 16 at least to cover a book or two imo <cite>hereforemnant posted [p:979531078] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>Some things are different from the source material with the characters, but the casting choices are overall pretty good imo. The problem is that so much was trimmed down to fit into 8 episodes. It needed to be 16 at least to cover a book or two imo </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doe 03/23/24 11:28:39 PM #8:	A video essay YouTuber I really like called Big Joel has previously done really good videos about the original series and the poor movie adaptation, and he just started a series on why he thinks the new live action show is really bad. Vimeo link because it got copyright struck by YouTube https://vimeo.com/916862382/b4eee7b54c --- https://imgur.com/gallery/dXDmJHw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75GL-BYZFfY <cite>Doe posted [p:979531086] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>A video essay YouTuber I really like called Big Joel has previously done really good videos about the original series and the poor movie adaptation, and he just started a series on why he thinks the new live action show is really bad. Vimeo link because it got copyright struck by YouTube https://vimeo.com/916862382/b4eee7b54c </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GrandConjuraton 03/23/24 11:46:16 PM #9:	Kai_Laguna posted... Because the people making it didn't care for the source material. They just wanted to pad their resume. --- You were the geist that warned this frozen silent storm, you were but a ghost in my arms. https://imgur.com/o21DN7r <cite>GrandConjuraton posted [p:979531292] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>Kai_Laguna posted... </cite><quote>Because the people making it didn't care for the source material. They just wanted to pad their resume.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
El_Marsh 03/24/24 12:03:32 AM #10:	They didn't have much time to tell the story, some of the levity was sacrificed (unlike other adaptations which ditched ALL of it). In doing so, they lost a fair amount of character depth because it was during those "slice of life" episodes that the characters' personalities and friendships really developed. In the Netflix version, they are almost exclusively focused on the most dramatic bits, which means less lightness and more Aangst. All that said, I still think it was a solidly executed retelling, even with the changes to the narrative. I am somewhat wary about how they'll handle Toph in season 2, as she has the most...difficult...personality and I think the likelihood of them having less of a balance between her brashness and her earnestness means that she's going to come off even more differently than the season 1 characters did from their original series incarnations, and that would be damn unfortunate. --- http://i.imgur.com/0APl48O.gifv <cite>El_Marsh posted [p:979531529] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>They didn't have much time to tell the story, some of the levity was sacrificed (unlike other adaptations which ditched ALL of it). In doing so, they lost a fair amount of character depth because it was during those "slice of life" episodes that the characters' personalities and friendships really developed. In the Netflix version, they are almost exclusively focused on the most dramatic bits, which means less lightness and more Aangst. All that said, I still think it was a solidly executed retelling, even with the changes to the narrative. I am somewhat wary about how they'll handle Toph in season 2, as she has the most...difficult...personality and I think the likelihood of them having less of a balance between her brashness and her earnestness means that she's going to come off even more differently than the season 1 characters did from their original series incarnations, and that would be damn unfortunate. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LonelyStoner 03/24/24 12:06:29 AM #11:	I honestly love the new live action series. The actor for Sokka looks nearly exactly like the cartoon show, minus the multitude of jokes. Aangs actor also has Aangs translation to the live action perfectly. People complain about the bad acting in the show but for some reason forget that the cast is reenacting the animated show to a T. --- He's all alone through the day and night. <cite>LonelyStoner posted [p:979531596] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>I honestly love the new live action series. The actor for Sokka looks nearly exactly like the cartoon show, minus the multitude of jokes. Aangs actor also has Aangs translation to the live action perfectly.People complain about the bad acting in the show but for some reason forget that the cast is reenacting the animated show to a T. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
absolutebuffoon 03/24/24 12:09:21 AM #12:	LonelyStoner posted... The actor for Sokka looks nearly exactly like the cartoon show, minus the multitude of jokes. But that's all he is! Meat and sarcasm! Demy him the sarcasm too? I can't bear to watch. <cite>absolutebuffoon posted [p:979531644] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>LonelyStoner posted... </cite><quote>The actor for Sokka looks nearly exactly like the cartoon show, minus the multitude of jokes.</quote>But that's all he is! Meat and sarcasm! Demy him the sarcasm too? I can't bear to watch.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 03/24/24 12:11:10 AM #13:	Kai_Laguna posted... Because the people making it didn't care for the source material. They just wanted to pad their resume. Honestly it feels like they were afraid to take chances because they were fans of the source. --- "Intelligence has no place in Politics" Londo, (Babylon Five) Best new show of 2023, One Piece live action. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:979531670] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>Kai_Laguna posted... </cite><quote>Because the people making it didn't care for the source material. They just wanted to pad their resume.</quote>Honestly it feels like they were afraid to take chances because they were fans of the source. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkmaian23 03/24/24 12:11:37 AM #14:	Does this work for adult viewers, or is it aimed at kids, with adults watching it for nostalgia only? Like, live action Harry Potter vs. live action Percy Jackson. --- Cuteness is justice! It's the law. <cite>darkmaian23 posted [p:979531679] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>Does this work for adult viewers, or is it aimed at kids, with adults watching it for nostalgia only? Like, live action Harry Potter vs. live action Percy Jackson. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LonelyStoner 03/24/24 12:11:55 AM #15:	absolutebuffoon posted... But that's all he is! Meat and sarcasm! Demy him the sarcasm too? I can't bear to watch. Sokka is a lot more than meat and sarcasm. He becomes the chief representative for the Southern Water Tribe in Republic City after the events of ATLA. --- He's all alone through the day and night. <cite>LonelyStoner posted [p:979531683] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>absolutebuffoon posted... </cite><quote>But that's all he is! Meat and sarcasm! Demy him the sarcasm too? I can't bear to watch.</quote>Sokka is a lot more than meat and sarcasm. He becomes the chief representative for the Southern Water Tribe in Republic City after the events of ATLA. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LonelyStoner 03/24/24 12:12:37 AM #16:	darkmaian23 posted... Does this work for adult viewers, or is it aimed at kids, with adults watching it for nostalgia only? Like, live action Harry Potter vs. live action Percy Jackson. Adult viewers and nostalgia, but its solid. --- He's all alone through the day and night. <cite>LonelyStoner posted [p:979531695] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>darkmaian23 posted... </cite><quote>Does this work for adult viewers, or is it aimed at kids, with adults watching it for nostalgia only? Like, live action Harry Potter vs. live action Percy Jackson.</quote>Adult viewers and nostalgia, but its solid. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LonelyStoner 03/24/24 12:13:27 AM #17:	creativerealms posted... Honestly it feels like they were afraid to take chances because they were fans of the source. They took a LOT of creative liberties with the source material while remaining true to most of it. --- He's all alone through the day and night. <cite>LonelyStoner posted [p:979531707] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>creativerealms posted... </cite><quote>Honestly it feels like they were afraid to take chances because they were fans of the source.</quote>They took a LOT of creative liberties with the source material while remaining true to most of it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 03/24/24 12:16:38 AM #18:	hereforemnant posted... Some things are different from the source material with the characters, but the casting choices are overall pretty good imo. The problem is that so much was trimmed down to fit into 8 episodes. It needed to be 16 at least to cover a book or two imo Well those eight episodes were as long as 16 episodes of the original series. Given they were more then double the length on average. --- "Intelligence has no place in Politics" Londo, (Babylon Five) Best new show of 2023, One Piece live action. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:979531744] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>hereforemnant posted... </cite><quote>Some things are different from the source material with the characters, but the casting choices are overall pretty good imo. The problem is that so much was trimmed down to fit into 8 episodes. It needed to be 16 at least to cover a book or two imo</quote>Well those eight episodes were as long as 16 episodes of the original series. Given they were more then double the length on average. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LonelyStoner 03/24/24 12:18:19 AM #19:	creativerealms posted... Well those eight episodes were as long as 16 episodes of the original series. Given they were more then double the length on average. Well theyre about 40 minutes on average, so the math is mathing. They just changed some things around. If it were a 1:1 copy of the animated series we would be hearing just as many complaints. --- He's all alone through the day and night. <cite>LonelyStoner posted [p:979531766] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>creativerealms posted... </cite><quote>Well those eight episodes were as long as 16 episodes of the original series. Given they were more then double the length on average.</quote>Well theyre about 40 minutes on average, so the math is mathing. They just changed some things around. If it were a 1:1 copy of the animated series we would be hearing just as many complaints. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BoyOfBattle 03/24/24 12:19:34 AM #20:	the writers are hacks --- AMAB. fight the good fight <cite>BoyOfBattle posted [p:979531777] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>the writers are hacks </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
absolutebuffoon 03/24/24 12:20:32 AM #21:	LonelyStoner posted... Sokka is a lot more than meat and sarcasm. He becomes the chief representative for the Southern Water Tribe in Republic City after the events of ATLA. The meat and sarcasm thing is something he said l, it was a reference. <cite>absolutebuffoon posted [p:979531788] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>LonelyStoner posted... </cite><quote>Sokka is a lot more than meat and sarcasm. He becomes the chief representative for the Southern Water Tribe in Republic City after the events of ATLA.</quote>The meat and sarcasm thing is something he said l, it was a reference. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hereforemnant 03/24/24 12:20:41 AM #22:	creativerealms posted... Well those eight episodes were as long as 16 episodes of the original series. Given they were more then double the length on average. It skips around a lot & crucial details are missed because of the shortening though. Like someone else said, it's like 80% drama, 20% lightheartedness or comedy. It's heavy to one side because they tried to cut out a lot to just focus on the main narrative instead of side details that reinforce the character's personalities. Maybe 16 episodes at 43~ or whatever minutes a piece is too much, but at least 12 or something split up would match the pace better. The spirit world stuff especially felt so unresolved & happens off screen when it concludes. <cite>hereforemnant posted [p:979531792] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>creativerealms posted... </cite><quote>Well those eight episodes were as long as 16 episodes of the original series. Given they were more then double the length on average.</quote>It skips around a lot & crucial details are missed because of the shortening though. Like someone else said, it's like 80% drama, 20% lightheartedness or comedy. It's heavy to one side because they tried to cut out a lot to just focus on the main narrative instead of side details that reinforce the character's personalities. Maybe 16 episodes at 43~ or whatever minutes a piece is too much, but at least 12 or something split up would match the pace better. The spirit world stuff especially felt so unresolved & happens off screen when it concludes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LonelyStoner 03/24/24 12:21:38 AM #23:	absolutebuffoon posted... The meat and sarcasm thing is something he said l, it was a reference. I know. Sorry for not making that clearer. He grows into so much more. --- He's all alone through the day and night. <cite>LonelyStoner posted [p:979531809] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>absolutebuffoon posted... </cite><quote>The meat and sarcasm thing is something he said l, it was a reference.</quote>I know. Sorry for not making that clearer. He grows into so much more. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 03/24/24 12:23:23 AM #24:	hereforemnant posted... It skips around a lot & crucial details are missed because of the shortening though. Like someone else said, it's like 80% drama, 20% lightheartedness or comedy. It's heavy to one side because they tried to cut out a lot to just focus on the main narrative instead of side details that reinforce the character's personalities. Maybe 16 episodes at 43~ or whatever minutes a piece is too much, but at least 12 or something split up would match the pace better. The spirit world stuff especially felt so unresolved & happens off screen when it concludes. Oh I agree, plus it added things it didn't need to add. --- "Intelligence has no place in Politics" Londo, (Babylon Five) Best new show of 2023, One Piece live action. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:979531839] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>hereforemnant posted... </cite><quote>It skips around a lot & crucial details are missed because of the shortening though. Like someone else said, it's like 80% drama, 20% lightheartedness or comedy. It's heavy to one side because they tried to cut out a lot to just focus on the main narrative instead of side details that reinforce the character's personalities. Maybe 16 episodes at 43~ or whatever minutes a piece is too much, but at least 12 or something split up would match the pace better. The spirit world stuff especially felt so unresolved & happens off screen when it concludes.</quote>Oh I agree, plus it added things it didn't need to add. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
absolutebuffoon 03/24/24 12:27:09 AM #25:	LonelyStoner posted... I know. Sorry for not making that clearer. He grows into so much more. His sarcasm is the best part. Even Ember Island players knew that, the dude took notes from Sokka which was hilarious. But imma be actual serious and say if they loved it they made a mistake. They love the cool confident people our heroes became and to honor that they took out all the flaws and stuff they felt weren't worthy of them in 2024, like the sexism stuff. But that was a mistake because we didn't grow to love them because they were perfect. We loved watching them learn and grow, and if you don't give them flaws, they can't do that. And Katara has nothing to do once more, I'm looking at you Shamalamadingdong. <cite>absolutebuffoon posted [p:979531887] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>LonelyStoner posted... </cite><quote>I know. Sorry for not making that clearer. He grows into so much more.</quote>His sarcasm is the best part. Even Ember Island players knew that, the dude took notes from Sokka which was hilarious. But imma be actual serious and say if they loved it they made a mistake. They love the cool confident people our heroes became and to honor that they took out all the flaws and stuff they felt weren't worthy of them in 2024, like the sexism stuff. But that was a mistake because we didn't grow to love them because they were perfect. We loved watching them learn and grow, and if you don't give them flaws, they can't do that. And Katara has nothing to do once more, I'm looking at you Shamalamadingdong.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hereforemnant 03/24/24 12:30:13 AM #26:	creativerealms posted... Oh I agree, plus it added things it didn't need to add. Yeah, so overall it lines up with what I heard from others. It's good, but not as good as the animation, so then for all that budget & everything...What was the point? <cite>hereforemnant posted [p:979531929] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>creativerealms posted... </cite><quote>Oh I agree, plus it added things it didn't need to add.</quote>Yeah, so overall it lines up with what I heard from others. It's good, but not as good as the animation, so then for all that budget & everything...What was the point? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_____Cait 03/24/24 12:37:57 AM #27:	I heard that it is decent on its own, but it really hurts a lot of the better moments in the OG, like Aangs backstory, personality, Kyoshi Warriors, and Sokka not being a bigot (which was a great redemption story for him). --- ORAS secret base: http://imgur.com/V9nAVrd 3DS friend code: 0173-1465-1236 <cite>_____Cait posted [p:979532041] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>I heard that it is decent on its own, but it really hurts a lot of the better moments in the OG, like Aangs backstory, personality, Kyoshi Warriors, and Sokka not being a bigot (which was a great redemption story for him). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 03/24/24 12:39:05 AM #28:	It looks nice. Honestly I didn't hate it. It was a 6.5/10. It's weird on a recreation and effects standpoint it's better then LA One Piece but on an overall show standpoint LA One Piece blows it away. It is a 9/10 show. The main difference is at the end of the day Avatar is beautiful to look at and does nothing wrong but feels hollow, while One Piece is just extremely fun and entertaining. Basically I have no interest in rewatching Avatar and only minimal interest in the next season, in hopes they will improve the show. And yet I already rewatched One Piece and am extremely excited to see how they adapt the story in later seasons. Sorry every time I think about Live action Avatar I always am reminded of the other Live action adaptation that just does things so much better. In my opinion of course. --- "Intelligence has no place in Politics" Londo, (Babylon Five) Best new show of 2023, One Piece live action. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:979532060] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>It looks nice. Honestly I didn't hate it. It was a 6.5/10.It's weird on a recreation and effects standpoint it's better then LA One Piece but on an overall show standpoint LA One Piece blows it away. It is a 9/10 show. The main difference is at the end of the day Avatar is beautiful to look at and does nothing wrong but feels hollow, while One Piece is just extremely fun and entertaining. Basically I have no interest in rewatching Avatar and only minimal interest in the next season, in hopes they will improve the show. And yet I already rewatched One Piece and am extremely excited to see how they adapt the story in later seasons.Sorry every time I think about Live action Avatar I always am reminded of the other Live action adaptation that just does things so much better. In my opinion of course. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nirvanas_Nox 03/24/24 12:47:02 AM #29:	Squall28 posted... I just finished it. I think it's good overall. All the stuff they did was Zuko was great. The costumes and special effects look spot on. Dialogue was too exposition-y. I don't think Aang, Azula, Iroh, and Katara aren't bad per se, but they don't have the same personalities as the cartoon. Why is azula even in the first season? --- Kee Oth Rama Pancake <cite>Nirvanas_Nox posted [p:979532170] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>Squall28 posted... </cite><quote>I just finished it. I think it's good overall. All the stuff they did was Zuko was great. The costumes and special effects look spot on. Dialogue was too exposition-y. I don't think Aang, Azula, Iroh, and Katara aren't bad per se, but they don't have the same personalities as the cartoon.</quote>Why is azula even in the first season? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prismsblade 03/24/24 12:52:53 AM #30:	If executed properly I dont really mind such changes, and idk why people are obsessed with 1-1 remakes so much. At that point you minus well just watch the original cartoon if you're looking for the same thing. --- 3DS FC:3368-5403-9633 Name: Kaizer PSN: Blackkaizer <cite>Prismsblade posted [p:979532235] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>If executed properly I dont really mind such changes, and idk why people are obsessed with 1-1 remakes so much. At that point you minus well just watch the original cartoon if you're looking for the same thing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
absolutebuffoon 03/24/24 3:29:24 AM #31:	Prismsblade posted... If executed properly I dont really mind such changes, and idk why people are obsessed with 1-1 remakes so much. At that point you minus well just watch the original cartoon if you're looking for the same thing. When you remove something you need to add something otherwise it's just a lesser version. <cite>absolutebuffoon posted [p:979533573] in Why did th... [t:80729152]...</cite> <quote>Prismsblade posted... </cite><quote>If executed properly I dont really mind such changes, and idk why people are obsessed with 1-1 remakes so much. At that point you minus well just watch the original cartoon if you're looking for the same thing.</quote>When you remove something you need to add something otherwise it's just a lesser version.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Why did they change Aang and Katara's characters so much in Netflix? spoilers