Avatar: The Last Airbender is everything that’s disappointing about Netflix’s live-action cartoon shows

A bald boy with a blue arrow tattooed on his head. The boy is wearing an orange jumpsuit-like piece of clothing with a short amber cape around his neck. He’s also reading a book.

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Netflix’s live-action Avatar has its heart in the right place, but its pacing and uneven performances leave a lot to be desired.