Avatar: The Last Airbender

The animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender is regarded as a classic. Now, it's gotten a live-action adaptation on Netflix. The series tells the story of a boy named Aang (Gordon Cormier) who must learn how to harness the power of air, water, earth, and fire — and ultimately save the world. But how does the new show hold up to the beloved original?<br/><br/>Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour<br/><br/>Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices<br/><br/>NPR Privacy Policy