ATLA Rewatch "The Southern Air Temple"

Book One Water: Chapter Three

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Fun Facts:

-Zhao is introduced in this episode, voiced by Jason Isaacs. The character was partially inspired by Isaccs performance as "Colonel Tavington" in The Patriot.

-Early in production of ATLA Momo was meant to be a reincarnation of Monk Gyatso.

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Overview

Aang suggests a visit to the Southern Air Temple, where he tells stories of his old mentor, his friends, and the games he used to play. Upon discovering Gyatso's skeleton and that the Fire Nation eradicated his people, Aang becomes angry and enters the Avatar State, alerting the world of the Avatar's return. Aang is comforted by his friends, who tell him they are his family now. Meanwhile, Zuko and his uncle, Iroh, run into Commander Zhao, who learns that the Avatar has been found. Zuko challenges Zhao to a duel over the right to track the Avatar, which Zuko wins.