The arrival of Avatar: The Last Airbender in live-action on Netflix has opened up a wonderful new universe to many newcomers. But, especially, it has thrilled all fans of the original animated series. And these fans have surely noticed numerous nods and tributes carefully incorporated for them, the most faithful. Beyond the obvious, these are all the easter eggs that directly connect us with the original Nickelodeon series.

The 11 Easter Eggs from Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'

From a true appreciation and respect for the beloved original series, the creators of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender have always made their intention clear to recreate the animated story as faithfully as possible. We saw this when the first images of the Fire Nation were unveiled or with its impressive first trailer. And now that we have it here, we can verify it with these 11 additional details.

1. Voices from the past: Four members of the original voice cast have made special appearances in the series, connecting both versions through their recognizable voices. These are Daniel Dae Kim (Fire Lord Ozai in the live-action series, General Fong in the animated series), Clyde Kusatsu (Pasang in the live-action series, various voices in the animated series), George Takei (Koh in the live-action series, the prison warden in the animated series), and James Sie (the one and only Cabbage Merchant).

2. Homage to the air scooter: Aang crashes his air scooter into a statue in the second episode, replicating the memorable scene from the animated series' opening titles.

3. The blue spirit mask: Hidden in a kiosk in the Omashu market is the Blue Spirit mask. And some other iconic masks also appear throughout the series as direct visual references to standout elements from the animated series.

4. Direct dialogues from the animated series: Many of King Bumi's lines, including his famous wordplay "Lettuce leaf" (actually, "Let us leave"), have been taken directly from the original series, maintaining the character's characteristic humor.

5. Flopsie, King Bumi's pet goat gorilla: Although Flopsie does not appear in flesh and blood, his presence is felt through various statues and portraits in King Bumi's palace, paying homage to his beloved and special pet.

6. Stories from the first season: In the fifth episode, secondary characters from the Earth Kingdom recount Avatar's adventures, referencing specific episodes from the first season of the animated series not seen in this remake, but showing that his feats are already legendary.

7. Katara's favorite food: In the seventh episode, Katara enjoys her favorite dish: stewed sea prunes. A small but significant detail.

8. A gift from Sokka to Yue: In the same seventh episode, Sokka gives Yue a gift: it's a hand-carved fish, not a bear. A comedic scene between the characters from the animated series.

9. Fidelity in costume design: The costumes of the different nations remarkably retain the original color palettes and design, showing deep respect for the visual aspect established in the animation.

10. Avatar Roku's costume: Although Roku's beloved dragon does not appear, his costume includes elements reminiscent of dragon scales, a subtle homage to his connection with these mythical beings.

11. "Leaves from the Vine," original music: A piece of music licensed from the animated series plays an emotional role during Lu Ten's funeral scene, demonstrating that even with music, we are connected to the original series.

From special appearances, through dialogues, to meticulous details in the costumes and visual references, the creators of this remake have truly woven a rich tapestry of nods that will delight lifelong fans. These details serve as a bridge between the new series and the original, and demonstrate the care and dedication of the creative team to honor the legacy of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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