[s1e20] Old: Friends
: This episode marks the first appearance (outside of brief flashbacks) of Princess Azula, setting her up as the primary antagonist for the next season.
: Unlike many villains, Zhao is not killed by the heroes but is dragged into the Spirit World by the Ocean Spirit. It is later revealed in The Legend of Korra that he was imprisoned for eternity in the Fog of Lost Souls. [S1E20] Old Friends
: The glowing, giant water form of the Ocean Spirit is a visual homage to the Nightwalker from Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke. : This episode marks the first appearance (outside
serves as the explosive finale to Book One of Avatar: The Last Airbender . Directed by Dave Filoni and written by Aaron Ehasz , the episode brings the major themes of sacrifice and balance to a head as the Fire Nation’s massive armada finally breaches the Northern Water Tribe's defenses. Plot Overview : The glowing, giant water form of the