'Don't Hate Me, Bro' - In Defense of Avatar Sequel's 'Spider' Character

"Bro, you're right. He's, like, in every shot. Bro, look, look, he's giving her the looks." Don't hate on my bro Spider! He doesn't deserve this! For the last three years ever since Avatar: The Way of Water opened in theaters I've been out there defending my bro Spider. In all honesty, I do not really understand the hate. He has been called the Jar Jar Binks of Avatar, which doesn't even make sense, plus he's not even remotely as annoying as Jar Jar. Just because he says "bro" all the time and has dreadlocks, that's why so many people don't like him? Come on. Now that Avatar: Fire and Ash is finally out, it's time to discuss his importance in these sequels - especially because he becomes the centerpiece of Fire and Ash, literally evolving into the "unobtanium" valuable asset in this sequel. I know I'm probably not the only defender, but I definitely feel alone saying that Spider is one of my favorite characters in the Avatar sequels. Not only is he a vital part of the story connecting both sides, but I think he gives a wholesome performance and he embodies the "human kid who wishes he was a Na'vi" mentality perfectly hopping around the huge trees and swinging everywhere. // Continue Reading ›