Listen in as Yani, Carolina, Taryn, and Rachael start on the most complex and varied character of the series, Zuko.
Time stamps for the discussion:
00:00 intro
01:11 very first impressions
08:58 season 2 first impressions
22:07 season 3 first impressions
24:25 zuko hiring combustion man was out of character
33:43 zuko shouldn't have ascended to the throne so soon
35:21 zuko and iroh II in tlok
43:29 zuko v. jet: tea shop edition
47:11 zuko, value, and sacrifice
53:52 zuko and iroh make up
56:55 okay so aang...
1:04:50 a good redemption arc needs planning: kylo ren
1:07:44 toph deserves her field trip w zuko and other worst moments
1:14:51 zuko and azula childhood relationship hcs
1:19:13 the tale of zuko and other zuko relaitonships
1:33:26 no self preservation, just vibes
1:39:50 blue spirit appreciation hours
1:48:35 closing thoughts
The Ember Island Critics is a casual podcast with a rotating cast of college students coming together to discuss one of the most beloved works of our childhood and what we've grown to question over the years. Sit tight for theories, headcanons, and hot takes galore!