Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
Kernel Score: 90% · 4,705 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2005-02-21
Seasons: 3 · 61 episodes
Is Avatar: The Last Airbender worth watching?
Must-watch. A children's cartoon that works for adults too, with a deep world, real stakes, and a villain you end up caring about. The three seasons hold together beautifully.
Watch it if you
- love fantasy adventure with a big world
- want a great story for both kids and adults
- enjoy character arcs that pay off
Skip it if you
- dislike animation on principle
- want a short watch; it's three full seasons
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Stream: Netflix, Paramount+
- Free with ads: Paramount+
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
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- The Owl House (2020) — 92%: Imaginative fantasy with warm, odd characters
- She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018) — 88%: Fantasy adventure with a strong cast
- Hunter x Hunter (2011) — 90%: Adventure anime with great character growth
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Cast
- Zach Tyler Eisen as Aang (voice)
- Mae Whitman as Katara (voice)
- Jack De Sena as Sokka (voice)
- Dante Basco as Zuko (voice)
- Jessie Flower as Toph Beifong (voice)
- Dee Bradley Baker as Appa / Momo (voice)
Avatar: The Last Airbender FAQ
Is Avatar: The Last Airbender worth watching?
Must-watch. A children's cartoon that works for adults too, with a deep world, real stakes, and a villain you end up caring about. The three seasons hold together beautifully.
Where can I watch Avatar: The Last Airbender?
In the US you can stream Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
What is Avatar: The Last Airbender rated?
Avatar: The Last Airbender is rated TV-Y7.
What shows are like Avatar: The Last Airbender?
If you liked Avatar: The Last Airbender, try The Legend of Korra, Justice League Unlimited, The Owl House and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.