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Netflix's "Avatar - The Last Airbender" Non-Spoiler Review:

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Avatar: The Last Airbender - A Masterful Adaptation" source: Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender" is an amazing adaptation with perfect casting and skillful execution. The Plot:  The world is divided into four nations, each with people who can bend elements such as earth, water, fire, and air.  The Avatar is the one who controls all four elements and is reincarnated every generation, choosing one element nation at a time. It's time for Airbenders to have an Avatar born in their nation, but the Fire Nation wants to rule the entire earth, so they attack the Air Nation at night and kill everyone.  The series follows the Avatar's escape and journey to free the world from the Fire Nation's domination. The Good:   The cast across the board has done an exceptional job. Gordon Cormier, who played Aang, the last Avatar, suited the role well and played with ease in both physical moments and acting skills.  Ian Ousley, who played Sokka, is my favorite; he did t...

Disney+ "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" Non Spoiler Review:

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 "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: A Quest for Excellence"   Credit: Disney+ Percy Jackson is a combination of both good and bad executed with mediocrit.Despite a few shortcomings, it's 90% positive reviews, not a dining experience, but an epic journey worth embarking on. The Plot: The series follows the same storyline as the movie, which received criticism for deviating from the source material. However, the series sticks closely to the original story, albeit with a few new characters that don't add much value. Percy, a demigod suspected of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt, is revealed to be the son of Poseidon. Zeus threatens war against Poseidon if the bolt isn't returned within a certain time frame. Percy, along with two companions, embarks on a quest to prevent the war between gods by journeying to the underworld. The Good: The series elevates many elements to an 8, including the portrayal of demons, the Lotus Hotel, and the locations in the unde...