[KholdStare]

Spoiler for Book 3, Episode 13...just so I don't get yelled at:

I'm not sure why it didn't hit me at the end of episode 11 that Zuko could become Aang's firebender teacher (maybe I was still too much into the fight) but wow, this is really getting exciting. I don't think that it's a disappointment at all. Sure, episode 13 didn't pack the punch as books 1 and 2, but it developed the plot in a whole new level. This means that this isn't just a mere action/adventure cartoon, but it also has drama, the kind that makes you want to watch more and enjoy the thrilling roller coaster ride.

It was actually a very sad episode. I was mostly on Zuko's side, but I do feel for the team, especially since Keitara was betrayed by Zuko when she thought she could trust him. In the end, everyone is still cold to him, but the team also feels uneasy. There is no win-win situation here, or at least, they will have to work together well to achieve that situation.

What's this about too much fanservice? There was one kiss and the scene lasted about a minute in episode 11 and people call it too much? I, for on, thought that the mood was perfect and if they were to kiss, that would really be the perfect time for it. But I do agree that it's supposed to be done in moderation and not excessively, meaning there should not be more kissy moments any time soon.

I really loved how Keitara's worries and feelings were portrayed in this episode. Her anger, I think, is more from worrying about Aang's safety than being bitter about what the fire nation did to her tribe. That, I think, is one of the subtle plot developments that exemplifies the characteristics of season three, and in my opinion, the reason why I like book three as much as the other two books. Typical action anime such as Naruto and Bleach suffers from overused motifs and an extended storyline. Avatar encompasses all genres and mixes them well, and if it ends at the end right time (which is rumored to be episode 51), then it would be the perfect animated series of its genre.

PS: If I make no sense just ignore me.