Global InformationThe Crossroads of Destiny information
| "The Crossroads of Destiny" | |
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| Avatar: The Last Airbender episode | |
 The climax of the episode sees the death of main character Aang by a lightning strike fired by Princess Azula. The moment is considered one of the most shocking moments in the series.[1] | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 20 |
| Directed by | Michael Dante DiMartino |
| Written by | Aaron Ehasz |
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| Production code | 220 |
| Original air date | December 1, 2006 |
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"The Crossroads of Destiny" is the twentieth and final episode of the second season of the American animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender, and the 40th episode overall. The show follows Aang (Zach Tyler Eisen), the last airbender and the “Avatar”, on his journey to bring balance to a war-torn world by mastering all four elements: air, water, earth, and fire. On his quest, he is joined by companions Katara (Mae Whitman), Sokka (Jack DeSena), and Toph Beifong (Jessie Flower), and hunted down by Fire Nation prince Zuko (Dante Basco) and princess Azula (Grey DeLisle). The episode was written by head writer Aaron Ehasz and directed by co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino.
The episode, written by Aaron Ehasz and directed by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino, follows Aang returning to the city of Ba Sing Se, which Azula has now taken over, to rescue Katara. It also follows Zuko having to make the choice between joining Azula or turning away from the Fire Nation. The episode premiered on Nickelodeon on December 1, 2006, immediately after the previous episode, "The Guru". It received universal acclaim with praise for its visuals, fight choreography, emotional moments, pacing, storytelling, and dark tone when compared to the remainder of the series. It is named by many as one of the best episodes of the show, and is considered "the Empire Strikes Back of the series" in regards to its cliffhanger ending.[2]
- ^ "Top 10 Most Shocking Avatar: The Last Airbender Moments". WatchMojo. February 7, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ "Re-Avatar State: "The Guru" & "The Crossroads of Destiny"". The Avocado. July 24, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2024.