The Aang gang finally comes face to face with the Earth King, who turns out to be a real person (much to Peter's disappointment). Many subplots are set up in this end-of-a-D&D-campaign style episode. We discuss the king's perspective on truth and optimism. This is episode 37 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the series!

The show meets Peter halfway and puts the hurt on Appa as we recap the very bad no good couple of weeks where Appa traveled alone across the Earth Kingdom. We discuss his tribulations, his pathfinding ability, and his spiritual connection with Aang. This is episode 35 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the series!

In a series of shorts — or as Peter likes to call them "long TikToks" — we follow some unexpectedly low stakes adventures from the main cast. We analyze Iroh's song and past, and discuss preservation and humanity in an age of war. This is episode 34 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the series!

The fire nation assaults the walls of Ba Sing Se with a gigantic metal drill. We discuss the practicality of the drill, other fire nation technology, and Nicole Kidman. This is episode 32 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the series!

The Aang gang is relentlessly be pursued by a mysterious force across the Earth Kingdom. We discuss the final confrontation with Azula and the implication of the team's sleepiness throughout the epsiode. This is episode 27 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the series!

Zuko gets his first solo episode and does his best Clint Eastwood impression in this western inspired episode. Peter tries to predict Zuko's trajectory for the season finale and the rest of the series. We discuss the meaning of Zuko's swords and dissect the fire nation's relationship to militarism and the patriarchy. This is episode 26 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the series!

Toph makes her groundbreaking introduction into the series. Peter questions why Toph chooses to remain at home, and we theorize about her conflict with her family. This is episode 25 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the series!

Aang is put on trial for alleged crimes in his past life when he was tall (as Avatar Kyoshi), and only detective Sokka can crack the case. Zuko goes full emo. We discuss the role of the news cycle in judicial matters. This is episode 24 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the series!