[GrimmGhost]

The Legend of Korra is the series sequel to Aang / Avatar the Last Airbender. It premiered Saturday April 14, 2012 in the States on the Kickelodeon television network.

Official website:
http://www.nick.com/shows/legend-of-korra/

I thought it was quite good. The animation has a different feel than the "Aang / Avatar the Last Airbender" series. I'd say the animation was even better than AtLAb(Aang / Avatar the Last Airbender)

[007Fusion]

I saw the earlier preview of the first two episodes. I thought the first episode was good, as it set up the story plots and the animation (as expected) was fine. I like Korra, she's feisty and has a lot to learn on her journey to becoming the Avatar. I didn't enjoy the second episode at all, as the bendening sport, didn't interest me. If there was to be a bending sport/competetion, then i would have preferred underground fighting, and benders using a drug that heightened their bending abilities to dangerous levels.

Anyway, the show looks promising but i 'm yet to be convinced it can surpass it's predecessor.

[varsas]

The original series was past my time but I did watch it and although silly in places since it is aimed at children I thought it was an excellent animated series. I've watched the 2 preview episodes and I think Korra looks fantastic. The themes that it's introducing sound very interesting and so far the series feels a little more mature.

[GrimmGhost]

It does come off as more mature than AtLAb but it still is a kids show.

I hope the writing stays sharp with subtle adult references and humour. Lets face it, with an attractively drawn seventeen year-old girl as the protagonist there has to be a little wink-wink-nod-nod hidden through-out by the mostly male creators of this show. AtLAb had plenty of romance through-out but it also included real-life mature themes with teenagers making-out, the loss of a family member and even pregnancy.

[varsas]

Wow, I just watched episode 3 and it's pretty adult in it's style and theme. It almost feels like the show is designed for fans or the original that have grown up a bit. Grounding the show is some reality as explained by Amon is really interesting.

[007Fusion]

Originally Posted by varsas

Wow, I just watched episode 3 and it's pretty adult in it's style and theme. It almost feels like the show is designed for fans or the original that have grown up a bit. Grounding the show is some reality as explained by Amon is really interesting.

I agree.

The third episode has been my most enjoyable yet. I don't believe Amon has the ability to take away benders ability, he paid the triple threat gang to pretend they lost their bending. That way it give's the people hope, strenghting his cause. Also, i was hoping he wore a mask, to conceal his identidy, not because of a facial disfugurement.

I think the show is opening up now and can go in a few different directions, that i hadn't originally envisioned.

[GrimmGhost]

Originally Posted by 007Fusion

I agree.

The third episode has been my most enjoyable yet. I don't believe Amon has the ability to take away benders ability, he paid the triple threat gang to pretend they lost their bending. That way it give's the people hope, strenghting his cause. Also, i was hoping he wore a mask, to conceal his identidy, not because of a facial disfugurement.

I think the show is opening up now and can go in a few different directions, that i hadn't originally envisioned.

I don't believe he has the ability to take away bending permanently either. When Aang took the Fire Lord's bending away it was a flashy light show. I think Amon is a Ch'i blocker and that's how he's able to block their ability to bend. I think it's reversible too.

[varsas]

Originally Posted by GrimmGhost

I don't believe he has the ability to take away bending permanently either. When Aang took the Fire Lord's bending away it was a flashy light show. I think Amon is a Ch'i blocker and that's how he's able to block their ability to bend. I think it's reversible too.

That's an interesting theory, a special chi blocking technique around the head makes sense, but I think it is permanent; even if it took time for it to be revealed as not permanent it would detract from the threat of the character.

[GrimmGhost]

Originally Posted by varsas

That's an interesting theory, a special chi blocking technique around the head makes sense, but I think it is permanent; even if it took time for it to be revealed as not permanent it would detract from the threat of the character.

Aang's Avatar state was Ch'i Blocked by Azula's lightning hit at his mid-spine until his battle with the "Fire-Lord" and was released when his Blocked-Ch'i pressure-point was released by the rocky point hit at his spine.

[varsas]

Originally Posted by GrimmGhost

Aang's Avatar state was Ch'i Blocked by Azula's lightning hit at his mid-spine until his battle with the "Fire-Lord" and was released when his Blocked-Ch'i pressure-point was released by the rocky point hit at his spine.

As you say, it might be reversible although the fact that it acts on the head could make it different. From a narrative perspective, I'd prefer it not to be fixable

[varsas]

I really love this show, the interesting, dark and also sweet story telling. I especially like the early 20th century type setting.

[007Fusion]

I thought this week's episode was rather light hearted - focusing on their relationships and love interests. I thought Bowlin's reaction to Korra and Mako kissing was pathetic, he seemed crushed. A complete over reaction. I thought it was sweet listening to Tenzin's kids talk about how to woo a man

I hope in the future there are more back-to-back story focused episodes.

[GrimmGhost]

Originally Posted by 007Fusion

I thought this week's episode was rather light hearted - focusing on their relationships and love interests. I thought Bowlin's reaction to Korra and Mako kissing was pathetic, he seemed crushed. A complete over reaction. I thought it was sweet listening to Tenzin's kids talk about how to woo a man

I hope in the future there are more back-to-back story focused episodes.

The "Western" 1920s perspective are great in this series. It's the equivalent to the late 1980's China, but without all the Government murder of their citizens for speaking freely..

[varsas]

Late 80s China? It's very reminiscent of Shanghai of the time which was and still is a very western styled city.

[JustArun]

I adore this show, there's not one episode I've missed.

I can't wait to see more flashbacks of adult aang and zuko.

[007Fusion]

This episode was the best of the series so far. Korra and Lin teaming up to fight against the Equalists and Amon showing effortless skill to fend of the benders in the arena, was all very excitng. Plus, some additional flashbacks, that i can't quite make sense f just yet...

[varsas]

"The Aftermath" was another excellent episode. I loved the reveal and twist at the end; the story works so well bringing focus of the overall arc of the season to a more personal level.

[007Fusion]

Originally Posted by varsas

"The Aftermath" was another excellent episode. I loved the reveal and twist at the end; the story works so well bringing focus of the overall arc of the season to a more personal level.

I wasn't too surprised that Sato was cooperating with the Equalists, as i had questioned his keeness to help Mako out so quickly in the begining. I thought his contempt for the benders, which was understandable, was portrayed well.

Also, it's going to be interesting seeing Lin operate outside the law, seeking vengenance for her fallen soliders.

[varsas]

Wow! The show just seems to get better each episode. The fight sequence at the end was really edge of the seat stuff!

[007Fusion]

Originally Posted by varsas

Wow! The show just seems to get better each episode. The fight sequence at the end was really edge of the seat stuff!

Indeed, it was. I didn't expect Turlock to start blood bending. I wonder where he learnt the technique from ?

[varsas]

Well the origin of Tarrlok's ability was cleared up; it would have been nice to drag out that storyline a little more but I generally like the more condensed nature of the series so far.

I thought episode 9, Out of the Past, was excellent and continued the consistent high quality of the series; although I felt it was a slight dip on the previous episode and

Spoiler

felt sorry for Asami.

[varsas]

The series continues to be superb with great action and drama. I hope the finale lives up to the rest of the season!

[SilverCrown]

Wow, so the season finale was amazing! It exceeded my expectations no doubt about it.

Spoiler

So we finally learned who Amon really was, and I must say that they did his back story very well. Wasn't expecting him to be Tarlock's older brother, so that was quite a surprise.

It was awesome to see a Zuko's grandson in this episode, even if he wasn't in it much.

The fight between Amon, Korra and Mako was a bit short for my liking, but nicely done. It was very touching when he took away her bending, but was nice when Mako shot lightning at him when he tried to take his bending. I really didn't see Korra being able to air bend after having her other bending abilities taken away, so that was awesome!

The ending with Noatak and Tarlock was quite sad, but at least they ended being together as brothers at the very end. I did really like Amon as this seasons villain, and his story was nicely done, so made his character all that more interesting.

Korra reaching her lowest point at the end of the episode after losing her bending, and then Aang appearing before her with the other past avatars was very cool! Unlocking her avatar state and restoring her bending was a nice touch, and a very interesting way to end the season.

Of course, they had to have Mako and Korra together at the end though, but I always knew they'd end up together.

Also, so glad Lin got her bending back! yay! She needs to become Bolin's teacher so he can learn metal bending for next season.

All in all, really awesome season finale, and can't wait until next season.