

Even the Avatars are not above moral relativism, as virtually every named Avatar suffered repercussions for their actions that, while well-intentioned, brought unintentional negative consequences to the world. The original series' first villain, Zuko, underwent one of the greatest redemption arcs in television history as the series proved centrally interested in what it is that motivates its villains and how they can change. The moral complexity of Avatar is one of the defining traits of the franchise that makes it stand out among stories geared for children that still maintain 100% of its appeal to adults.
