Avatar: The Last Airbender - Season 1

"A charming but imperfect adaptation that vastly improves upon the 2010 film."

"Solid entertainment: fast-moving, action-packed, with decent fight scenes and some appealing performances."

"A sparkling return for one of the greatest fantasy series of all time."

"An inconsistent but loving tribute with an impossible task."

"A rollicking fantastical ride that deftly reimagines what made the original show so special."

"Brings new people into its world while giving fans of the original more than enough to keep them watching."

"Been there, saved that."

"Entertaining enough to work for newcomers ... and respectful enough to remind the cartoon’s fans why they loved (it) in the first place."

"A major letdown."

"Doesn’t soar as high as its source material, but is still a rock-solid adaptation."

"A failure in every way."

"A middling, often baffling adaptation."

"It has its heart in the right place – and for Team Avatar, that’s what matters most."

"Some canny casting choices can’t rescue the show from uninspiring craft and tonal confusion."

"A greatest-hits collection sorely out of its element."

"Cheesy acting and some Disney Channel-like dialogue turn what could have been a resounding epic adventure into a whimpering thud."

"Netflix's live-action show can't measure up to Nickelodeon's iconic animated series."

"A bit of a grind for anyone who has gotten past puberty."

"Enjoy riding aloft on the current of compromise between high expectations and a low bar."