Ep 14. The Fortuneteller
- TV-Y7
- September 23, 2005
- 22 min
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7.7 (5,523)
Sokka becomes skeptical about a local fortuneteller's predictions after a series of unlikely events seems to prove her wrong. However, the rest of the group is more than eager to trust her, particularly after she foretells a joyful meeting and attributes it to a wonderful love life in Sokka's future.
Meanwhile, Aang is smitten with the fortuneteller's assistant, a girl named Meng, but feels conflicted when she continuously tries to force her feelings on him despite his attraction towards Katara. The conflict between Aang and Meng deepens when he learns that her excessive love for him is a result of an insecurity that stems from not relating well with people her age, leaving him to handle the situation delicately.
Nevertheless, Aang's romantic troubles are soon eclipsed by more pressing matters, as the town comes under threat by a volcanic eruption. The group considers evacuating the town, but the fortuneteller, who initially refused to leave, convinces them otherwise, revealing that her prediction has shown that the town will be safe.
As the eruption grows in its intensity, it becomes clear to the group that the fortuneteller's predictions may not be an exact science, and they begin preparing themselves to thwart any danger that might arise from the eruption. Sokka, in particular, takes advantage of this situation to prove the fortuneteller wrong. But the tables turn when they end up needing her help to counter an unexpected threat.
Overall, The Fortuneteller is an intriguing and amusing episode that explores the theme of superstition and delusion while highlighting the importance of accepting the inevitability of change and making conscious choices for the well-being of oneself and others. The episode also establishes some significant plotpoints that will continue to shape the direction of the story moving forward.