General Iroh's Entire Backstory Explained

When Avatar: The Last Airbender premiered on Nickelodeon, the network was known for lighthearted animated shows and kid sitcoms, but Avatar proved that they could do serious drama aimed at a young audience. The characters were all three-dimensional and complex, and one of the biggest fan favorites was the kindly General Iroh. Even though he is a sweet old man, we learn as the show goes on that he has had a very difficult life and has not always been the pacifist he is in the present. Let's take a look at the explanation of General Iroh's entire backstory on Avatar: The Last Airbender.