This is a rough one. But, in the end, props and kudos to the writers for not skimping out on a sensitive topic like animal mistreatment and their repercussions. Appa is one of those fixtures of the show you never really realize their importance until it's gone, and one of the great things about this spectacular episode is how it gives Appa so much character. He's an animal, yes, and he thinks like one, but getting into the mindset of this gentle giant allows us to empathize with his pain, and oh boy is it painful.
And yet, the episode still manages to also be a fantastic one in regards to keeping the story moving. Seeing Suki again allows to realize that she is about to become a fixture of the show, and the ending of the episode hints at greater plays made by the Dai Lee in regards to keeping Aang and the group out of the king's way. Along with some great flashback scenes to the Air Temples and important setup for the end of the season, and you got yourself a fantastic episode.
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This is a rough one. But, in the end, props and kudos to the writers for not skimping out on a sensitive topic like animal mistreatment and their repercussions. Appa is one of those fixtures of the show you never really realize their importance until it's gone, and one of the great things about this spectacular episode is how it gives Appa so much character. He's an animal, yes, and he thinks like one, but getting into the mindset of this gentle giant allows us to empathize with his pain, and oh boy is it painful.
And yet, the episode still manages to also be a fantastic one in regards to keeping the story moving. Seeing Suki again allows to realize that she is about to become a fixture of the show, and the ending of the episode hints at greater plays made by the Dai Lee in regards to keeping Aang and the group out of the king's way. Along with some great flashback scenes to the Air Temples and important setup for the end of the season, and you got yourself a fantastic episode.