In Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix, people are talking about Aang and Bumi’s relationship. Fans are wondering why Bumi’s being so unfriendly when they meet up again. Why’s he giving Aang a hard time, especially since Aang didn’t even know he was the Avatar until he got frozen for a century?
It’s interesting to figure out why the creators decided to add some tension between them. The Netflix remake has got everyone talking, and we’re here to figure out why there’s a rough start between the Avatar and his old buddy Bumi.
The Avatar: The Last Airbender Showrunner Clarifies Aang And Bumi’s Dynamic
So, here’s the deal: Albert Kim, the showrunner of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, spilled some beans about Aang and Bumi’s relationship. As per Variety, he broke down why they’re not exactly buddy-buddy in the Netflix version.
In the OG series, Bumi’s this quirky old guy who messes with Aang until he realizes who he is. But in the remake, Bumi’s all serious from the get-go, which got fans wondering: How’d he know Aang was the Avatar when even Aang didn’t know until he got frozen?
Well, it turns out Bumi did some serious detective work during those 100 years Aang was on the ice. He pieced things together and even knew Aang’s old pal Gyatso.
Now, in the animated version, Bumi keeps his identity secret until the end of the episode. But in the live-action twist, they let the cat out of the bag earlier. Why? ‘Cause it helps the story hit harder. See, in the OG, Bumi’s all about showing Aang the ropes to be the Avatar. But in the Netflix reboot, they dive deeper into the emotional stuff.
Bumi feels abandoned by Aang, and Aang feels guilty for leaving his friend in the lurch. So, knowing each other’s deal from the start amps up the drama. It’s like a peek behind the curtain of their friendship.
This revelation not only makes the series richer but also leaves us hungry for more. But hold up, Bumi’s story isn’t over after Season 1. There’s more where that came from.
Season 1’s Finale Foreshadows What’s Ahead For Bumi
In the last episode of Season 1 of The Last Airbender on Netflix, there’s this little hint dropped about what’s next for Bumi, and fans are buzzing about it. Even though Bumi only pops up physically in a couple of episodes earlier in the season, the finale hints at something big for the King of Omashu down the line.
Here’s the scoop: In the finale, Fire Lord Ozai pulls a slick move, pulling off a fake-out attack on the North Pole while sending Azula and a whole Fire Nation army to take over Omashu. Talk about sneaky!
So, the gang’s gotta head back to Omashu to save Bumi and free the city from Fire Nation control. But it’s not gonna be easy, especially with Azula showing off her military and firebending skills.
And get this, Sokka suggests they swing by Omashu again so Aang can learn earthbending from Bumi and waterbending from Katara. Looks like we’re in for a wild ride in Season 2!
And you know Bumi, things are never straightforward with him. His liberation has some twists and turns that’ll keep us on the edge of our seats. Plus, this storyline introduces Aang to Azula for the first time, setting the stage for some major showdowns.
So, what’s next for Bumi? The creators have definitely set the stage for something big, and we can’t wait to see where his story goes from here.
