Superhero Ethics

In this episode of Superhero Ethics, Riki Hayashi and Paul Hoppe join host Matthew Fox and have an insightful discussion about the latest two episodes of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.We explore questions like:Is the show improving overall, despite ups and downs of individual storylines?How does Iroh’s characterization and backstory differ from the original animated series?Does the portrayal of Princess Azula make sense given her early introduction?Is the show over-explaining events compared to the subtlety of the animation?Other topics covered:Great moments with Aang and Monk GyatsoContrasting parental relationships of Zuko vs. AangEffective action scenes balanced with emotionNitpicking fantasy physics and fight scene lethalityThe power of Zuko's non-verbal actingHow bingeing vs. weekly release impacts perceptionsWith plenty of laughs, thoughtful criticism, and Avatar fandom analysis, this is a lively discussion you won’t want to miss! Tune in to hear Matthew, Riki, and Paul’