Netflix’s biggest summer hit is a cartoon series that first aired in 2005. Avatar: The Last Airbender—“the story of a boy fated to restore balance to his war-torn world”—has been in the top 10 series list on the platform since its premiere in mid-May. Parrot Analytics reports that it’s actually one of the biggest TV shows on any U.S. platform, with interest growing during its Netflix run. The success of the animated series speaks to the value of archive content and the appeal of streaming reruns—as well as Netflix’s ability to grow an audience for a show. They currently have a live-action series adaptation in the works, which could now have millions of prepped fans. (Vulture)
