[s1e20] Old Friends (2025)

: While his body is held captive by Prince Zuko in a frozen cave, Aang’s spirit seeks help from Koh the Face Stealer, a dangerous spirit who reveals the mortal forms of the Moon and Ocean spirits: Tui and La.

: The glowing, giant water form of the Ocean Spirit is a visual homage to the Nightwalker from Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke. [S1E20] Old Friends

: Admiral Zhao reaches the Spirit Oasis and kills Tui, the Moon Spirit, turning the sky blood-red and stripping all waterbenders of their powers. : While his body is held captive by

The episode is frequently cited as one of the best in the series, receiving perfect scores for its animation and emotional weight. It resolves the immediate threat of Admiral Zhao while establishing a higher-stakes conflict by labeling Zuko and Iroh as traitors to the Fire Nation. The episode is frequently cited as one of

: Consumed by the Avatar State, Aang merges with the Ocean Spirit (forming a giant water creature known as "Koizilla") to obliterate the Fire Nation fleet and end the siege. Key Highlights & Trivia