Avatar: The Last Airbender - Book 1: Water (2005) Cre: Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko

Growing up, I can remember watching episodes of this beloved kids television series before school. I loved it, as did my siblings. I often wanted to revisit it, but it wasn't until now that I had the time. It's a show that I think a lot of people gravitate to even now, because of its notable degree of fun, growth, and characters.

Being a show primarily geared towards a child audience, the majority of the episodes are lighthearted, with a focus on fun, silly comedy, and adventure. Every episode brought with it a new blend of excitement and learning - a true hero's journey for its younger audience to relate to and learn from.

Thr overarching narrative of the series was easy to follow and invest in, and I enjoyed it quite a lot. Equally, I liked the light nature of the individual episode arcs, as well as the occasionally darker themes sprinkled in throughout the series. It gave the show a definite sense of direction and purpose, which was mirrored by the development of character's personalities and skills.

Overall, rewatching this first season, or 'book', was a joyfully nostalgic experience for me. It was easy to binge-watch, without getting bored, and the final couple of episodes set up the second season quite nicely. I highly recommend revisiting for those who watched it when they were younger. It was definitely worth it for me.