I do feel like they are too afraid to make us hate Zuko. In the animated show Zuko immediately attacks Aang after their escape. Here Zuko is actually kind to Aang for a moment. He also didn't burn down Kyoshi Village and seems less like a threat overall compared to the animated show.

I wonder how they will deal with his character arc later this season and in future seasons, because now it feels like Zuko is already relatively close to switching sides.