Netflix's Live-Action Avatar: The Last Airbender Draws Larger Audience Than One Piece in Debut
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Netflix's live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender has emerged as a top contender on the platform, surpassing the popularity of their live-action One Piece adaptation. The series faithfully follows Aang's journey to master all four elements in order to defeat Fire Lord Ozai, a storyline beloved by fans of the original animated show. Despite receiving mixed reviews, with some praising its faithfulness to the source material and others criticizing its execution.
Netflix recently announced that their live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender has claimed the top spot on the platform's Top 10 TV shows list for the week of February 19 - 25, 2024. Since its release on February 22, the series has amassed an impressive 153.4 million hours of watch time from 21.2 million viewers, outperforming the debut numbers of One Piece's live-action adaptation, which garnered 140.1 million hours from 18.5 million viewers during the same time period.
Will Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Happen?
Aand and Katara's character poster from Netflix's The Last Airbender - Will Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Happen?
Avatar: The Last Airbender concluded in a similar manner to the original source material, paving the way for an adaptation of Book 2. Despite the numerous changes in the live-action version, such as Aang's new abilities and a heightened focus on Azula, the series wrapped up in a manner that allows for the introduction of familiar elements in the upcoming season. This may involve delving into the conquest of Omashu and the arrival of the blind earthbender Toph.
With the impressive success of the show's debut week, it wouldn't come as a surprise if Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 is announced in the near future. Just two weeks after its premiere, One Piece was already renewed for a second season, indicating that the new live-action series could receive similar treatment. As long as the series continues to perform well beyond its initial week, it is highly likely to be picked up for another season.
The performance of Avatar: The Last Airbender could potentially be negatively impacted by word of mouth, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics and audiences. However, its current success surpassing One Piece suggests that this may not be the case. As a result, there is a possibility of a full live-action adaptation that will bring familiar moments and characters into the new world being created.
All eight episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender can be streamed on Netflix.
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Editor's P/S:
The live-action adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" has proven to be a captivating and successful addition to Netflix's lineup. Its faithful adherence to the original animated series has resonated with fans, while its fresh take on the story and characters has garnered new appreciation. The show's impressive debut and positive reception suggest that it has the potential to become a long-running and beloved adaptation.
The article highlights the possibility of a second season, which would delve deeper into the beloved world of "Avatar." The show's success and the anticipation for more adventures with Aang and his companions make it likely that Netflix will greenlight another season. The prospect of exploring the conquest of Omashu and introducing Toph, a fan-favorite character, is particularly exciting and could further solidify the adaptation's place in the hearts of fans.
