OK, I respect your opinion, and I'd like to defend some of mine. I already explained why I thought Aang should have died, so I'll move on to the next two. First off, Toph. Her situation with her parents was still unresolved by the finale, IMO. Her death would have served a 'lesson', so to speak, to her overprotective parents, who missed their big chance for redemption when she returned after saving Aang in 'blind bandit'. So no, her death wouldn't have been meaningless, and yes it would have ratcheted up the drama, which is not a good reason for a character death, but not necessarily a bad result. Next, Azula. I know a lot of debate has entailed since the finale concerning her true nature, be it her mental or emotional state, and whether she was really evil. In a way, her death would have been tragic, but it would have been fitting, the whole passing of the torch type thing. Plus I would have had Zuko kill her. Somehow Katara capturing her just wasn't quite satisfying. I always toyed with the idea of Zuko dying as well, but it would have been too depressing; ATLA is a story of redemption, not a tragedy. Plus who would be the new fire lord? As far as Jet, I'd have kept him alive for purely selfish reasons: in actuality, I found his death both consistent with and important to the plot. And I'll take back that Kataang was forced, I guess I was relying on a cliche when what I was trying to say was that I really preferred Jetara. Anyways, too much talk, I'd just like to iterate that by saying I'd have killed these characters doesn't mean I didn't like the characters or something, or that I enjoy watching young people die. I just had a slightly different vision for the finale, but at the same time, I respect Bryke's decisions and all of yours.

OK I definitely respect your opinion and I see where you're coming from. But I would have viewed Azula's death as a tragic consequence to their (Zuko and Azula) 'fates', if you will. Azula was destined to preserve the line of powerful fire nation rulers, and standing in her way, Zuko, not only older and heir to the throne, but an outcast destined to change the course of fire nation history. I agree that it was still very well done without her dying, but then again, this was a polarizing conflict, even moreso than Ozai vs. Aang, and I just feel killing Azula was the right way to do it. Please don't kick me out of the Azula fan club!

OK, you've kind of got me thinking about the whole Toph thing. I might have to reconsider that. It would have been tragic, yes, but that's consistent with the nature of war that I thought they (Bryke) were trying to convey. As far as Zuko not being willing to kill her, I don't necessarily agree. He was throwing massive amounts of fire at her in their agni kai (sp?) One missed block and she's toast. Now I don't think he would've had the guts to look her in the eyes as she lay on the ground and deliver the final blow, but I would have had him defeat her with an 'incidental blow', if you will.

Agreed on the count of epicness. My idea does have some holes in it. I just have a hard time imagining Azula in prison. Now that would make for a great episode!

Actually, I seriously doubt that she is in a prison like Ozai's. According to Nick.com, Azula has been lucky enough to land in a private facility, where she recieves the royal treatment, being cared for around the clock. So things have turned out (moderatly) okay for Azula.

It's ironic really, but in a way, Azula's insanity and defeat actually saved her. If she had remained sane, or still gone insane but managed to kill Zuko and Katara, then she would still have been defeated by Aang, once he went after Katara and Zuko. If that had happened, things would most likely have ended poorly for Azula; with her bending removed and most likely dumped in the same prison as Ozai. Instead, she not only managed to keep her bending, but is still living a pretty good life.

As Ozai said, Azula was born lucky.

A Private facility? Damn! As far as royal treatment, I really can't see that happening. She did some terrible things, and I don't think we should assume that she'd get the AMerican pop star treatment.

I'm fairly certain that she is. Zuko can't afford to alienate people by arresting everyone ever involved in the war effort - if he did he'd have to arrest half the Fire Nation. Technically, Azula was never anything more than a very highly placed military officer - all the blame has been dumped squarely on Ozai's shoulders. She is a member of the Royal Family, and the new Firelord's sister. Chances are she is recovering from her mental illness in the lap of luxury.

How funny was it when Zuko first came out with his hair all slicked back and she messed it all up

"Hey! It took my uncle an hour to get my hair like this!" or whatever he said. That was cute

Jinko FTW! even though they already lost..

LOL, yeah, all he did was make Katara angry. But I still think he goes good with Mai

i second that emotion! Jinko also good. "hey, sorry my family tried to ethnicly cleanse you, wanna hook up?" XD yes, i have a cruel sense of humor.