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'''Zuko''' ({{Lang-zh|c=祖寇|hp=Zǔ Kòu}}), commonly known as '''Prince Zuko''' or '''Fire Lord Zuko''', is a fictional character in [[Nickelodeon]]'s [[List of animated television series|animated television series]] ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'', and is part of the [[World of Avatar: The Last Airbender|Avatar: The Last Airbender world]]. He was created by [[Eric Coleman (producer)|Eric Coleman]] and designed by series creators [[Michael Dante DiMartino]] and [[Bryan Konietzko]], the character is voiced by [[Dante Basco]] in ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' and [[Bruce Davison]] in ''[[The Legend of Korra]]'', and portrayed by [[Dev Patel]] in [[M. Night Shyamalan]]'s [[The Last Airbender (film)|2010 film]] and [[Dallas Liu]] in the [[Netflix]] [[Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024 TV series)|live-action adaptation series]].

'''Zuko''' ({{Lang-zh|c=祖寇|hp=Zǔ Kòu}}), commonly known as '''Prince Zuko''', '''Fire Lord Zuko''', and later simply '''Lord Zuko''', is a fictional character in [[Nickelodeon|Nickelodeon's]] [[List of animated television series|animated television series]] ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'', and is part of the [[World of Avatar: The Last Airbender|''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' world]]. He was created by [[Eric Coleman (producer)|Eric Coleman]] and designed by series creators [[Michael Dante DiMartino]] and [[Bryan Konietzko]], the character is voiced by [[Dante Basco]] in ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' and [[Bruce Davison]] in ''[[The Legend of Korra]]'', and portrayed by [[Dev Patel]] in [[M. Night Shyamalan]]'s [[The Last Airbender (film)|2010 film]] and [[Dallas Liu]] in the [[Netflix]] [[Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024 TV series)|live-action adaptation series]].

Zuko was born the Crown Prince of the Fire Nation in the capital, Hari Bulkan (also known as Caldera City). He is the eldest child of Fire Lord Ozai and Princess Ursa, and the older brother of Princess [[Azula]] and his maternal half-sister, Kiyi. Before the events of the series, Zuko is permanently scarred and then banished from the Fire Nation by his tyrannical father. In order to restore his honour and right to the Fire Nation throne, he is ordered to capture the Avatar, a spiritually powerful individual capable of bending all four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, and Air) and who could end the Hundred Year [[world war|War]] started by the Fire Nation's [[genocide]] of all airbenders and conquest for world domination. Zuko is accompanied and advised in his search for Avatar [[Aang]] by his wise uncle, General [[Iroh]].

Zuko was born the Crown Prince of the Fire Nation in the capital, Hari Bulkan (also known as Caldera City). He is the eldest child of Fire Lord Ozai and Lady Ursa, and the older brother of Princess [[Azula]] and his maternal half-sister, Kiyi. Before the events of the series, Zuko is permanently scarred and then banished from the Fire Nation by his tyrannical father. To restore his honor and right to the Fire Nation throne, he is ordered to capture the Avatar, a spiritually powerful individual capable of bending all four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, and Air) and who could end the Hundred Year [[world war|War]] started by the Fire Nation's [[genocide]] of all airbenders and conquest for world domination. Zuko is accompanied and advised in his search for [[Aang|Avatar Aang]] by his wise [[Iroh|Uncle Iroh]].

At the beginning of the series, he is the primary antagonist, opposing Avatar Aang and his allies as he seeks redemption for his father since he has been banished from the Fire Nation. Over time, however, Zuko loses faith in the Fire Nation's war, feels guilt for his crimes, and begins to sympathize with those the Fire Nation has oppressed through the time he has been in the Earth Kingdom along with his uncle, Iroh. In the later part of the animated series, Zuko redeems himself, and eventually joins Aang, helping him learn firebending and fight his father in order to restore peace in the four nations. Zuko also comes to realize that Iroh has been more of a father to him than Ozai; through Iroh's teachings Zuko truly found his own path. He learned that his honor was never lost and by embracing

At the beginning of the series, he is the primary antagonist, opposing Avatar Aang and his allies as he seeks redemption for his father since he has been banished from the Fire Nation. Over time, however, Zuko loses faith in the Fire Nation's war, feels guilt for his crimes, and begins to sympathize with those the Fire Nation has oppressed during the time he has been in the Earth Kingdom, along with his uncle, Iroh. In the later part of the animated series, Zuko redeems himself and eventually joins Aang, helping him learn firebending and fight his father in order to restore peace in the four nations. Zuko also comes to realize that Iroh has been more of a father to him than Ozai; through Iroh's teachings, Zuko truly found his own path. He learned that his honor was never lost and by embracing his true self, he chose to fight for what is right rather than what was expected of him.

his true self he chose to fight for what is right rather than what was expected of him.

In "[[The Tales of Ba Sing Se]]", his name was written as "蘇科" (sū kè) on his segment's title card.

In "[[The Tales of Ba Sing Se]]", his name was written as "蘇科" (sū kè) on his segment's title card.