вЂњZuko AloneвЂќ is a western-style story of an outsider coming to a village and chasing out the antagonistic forces.

The only episode in the entire show without Aang, Sokka, and Katara, вЂњZuko AloneвЂќ uses its singular focus on Zuko to further his story more than any previous episode. Zuko being confronted by Earth Kingdom citizens in Book Two Chapter 7, вЂњZuko AloneвЂќ Seeing Toph in action was a sight to behold and is one of the reasons why earthbending is my favorite bending style in the show. вЂњThe Blind BanditвЂќ presents the strong message about accepting who you are and learning to move beyond the expectations of others. This is why, at the end of the episode, she leaves her family to join Team Avatar. Being around those that accept you for you is all that truly matters. Toph shows that wealth does not bring happiness. The Blind Bandit Toph after defeating the Boulder in Book Two Chapter 6, вЂњThe Blind BanditвЂќД«efore вЂњThe Blind Bandit,вЂќ I loved the group dynamic that Sokka, Katara and Aang shared and thought there was little room for new additions. This is cemented in the shared glance between Zuko and Aang at the end of the episode. The two stories being told simultaneously give us the feeling that their stories are not too different. However, seeing the way his past friends and masters treated him allows us to further sympathize with Aang. After вЂњThe Southern Air Temple,вЂќ I thought that was all I needed when it came to AangвЂ™s backstory. This episode is the first step in endearing Zuko to audiences, and the abuse he faced at the hands of his own father showed that Zuko was more than your average antagonist. My favorite episode from Book One, вЂњThe StormвЂќ finally brings to light the stories of Aang and Zuko.

Zuko standing before his father in a flashback in Book One Chapter 12, вЂњThe StormвЂќ

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