What major cliffhangers happen in Season 3?

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Notable Cliffhangers in Season 3

1. “The Day of Black Sun” (Episode 10) — The invasion force, led by Aang, Katara, Sokka, and their allies, storm the Fire Nation during the eclipse, but Ozai remains free; Team Avatar must retreat, and stakes are sky-high.

2. “Western Air Temple” (Episode 11) — Zuko offers to join Team Avatar and teach Aang firebending; despite great distrust (especially from Katara), Aang and others reluctantly accept; the episode ends on uncertainty of Zuko’s acceptance and whether he’ll betray again.

3. “The Firebending Masters” (Episode 12) — After ancient Sun Warriors teach Aang and Zuko about the origins of firebending and the elemental “eternal flame,” Aang is shown that fire can be a force of life—not just destruction; but the broader war looms, and Aang’s control over fire remains fragile.

4. “The Ember Island Players” (Episode 17) — A meta-episode where Aang & co. see a play about their own adventures; the humor and reflection build tension around the big final confrontation to come—especially Aang’s dilemma over whether he can kill Ozai.

5. “Sozin’s Comet (Parts 1-4)” (Episodes 18-21) — The series finale has multiple cliffhangers before the final resolution: Aang must decide whether to kill Ozai, Zuko and Katara’s duel with Azula, the fate of the world with Sozin’s Comet arriving—these threads converge into one high-stakes climax.

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These cliffhangers help build the emotional tension and moral ambiguity that make Season 3’s conclusion so satisfying. Let me know if you want a deeper breakdown of any specific episode or moment.