So once again the characters enter the plot by either not having jobs or leaving them aside with no explanation and no consequences. Apr 14, 2012 a visually amazing and emotionally satisying experience, the legend of korra book 2 really did live up to my expectations. Blaming it on how it was all explanation is one aspect, but another deviant also worded their reason of disappointment very well. With 10,000 years of darkness at stake, korra must face her toughest opponent yet. With her obvious focus on the children who grew up with avatar aang and, therefore, presenting a more adult series, korra manages to amazingly expand this wonderful universe.
The legend of korra recapping book 1 anime superhero news. The legend of korra is an american animated television series created by bryan konietzko and michael dante dimartino for nickelodeon that aired from april 14, 2012 to december 19, 2014. It would also be very easy to invent an avatar back story where the first. I like to think that korra was only able to do that because of the spiritual growth she went through throughout book 2. Legend of korras season 4 twopart finale ended the show on a high note. The legend of korra cocreator explains the finale and. The legend of korra lost a bit of its artistry this season with its switch to a new animation studio, but the book 1 team, studio mir, returns to realize the stylized universe of beginnings. The legend of korra 2x14 light in the dark group reaction. Did not feel like they held the same standard as the rest.
Dec 20, 2014 the legend of korra series finale recap. The are many good elements in book 2 of legend of korra that i missed having never watched it on tv just from dvd set. The legend of korra was initially conceived as a twelveepisode miniseries. Korras season two finale is worthy of the rest of the season, which is to say it isnt that. Air of the legend of korra was released on dvd and bluray on 9 july 20. It follows a eponymous female avatar and a native to the water tribe, attempting to bring peace to the world during the cycle. Just finished the legend of korra book 2 finale and i have. It predates the four main bending arts, the formation of the four nations, as well as the creation of the avatar. She couldnt go into the avatar state after the events of book 2. Nov 21, 20 the legend of korra airs its finale for book 2 spirits on nickelodeon tomorrow at 8 p. The legend of korra season 2 episode 14 finale light in the.
Korras been leaning pretty heavily on asami and vice versa since early in book 2. Thats always been the fascinating thing about the shows arcwhile the book one. The nomenclature refers to the focus of the season, a conflict involving the spirit world. A show for kids that aired its final season entirely online could have. Well, thats team avatar minus asami, who basically plays nurse with katara for the. I loved the character development with korra and tenzin finding their independence, but i dislike how they got rid of aang right after getting him in the previous season finale. Mike and bryan said they really have no idea what jinora did in the finale of book 2. Enter the void and venom of the red lotus the overall thrust of these final two installments of book 3. Energybending is the ability to bend another persons life energy. The episodes were made available on the nickelodeon website and other online outlets each friday beginning on october 3, 2014 and premiered on nicktoons on november 28, 2014. May 26, 2018 nickelodeons the legend of korra book 4 ending was a something that left people with a question of whether or not korra and asami were actually together.
I love the crap out of tlok, but the final few episodes of season 2. Character and plot development galore, this season really delved into the history of the avatar world. It had aspects to it that were both predictable and unpredictable. It had incredible writing, beautiful animation, and characters that stuck with us when we saw those tragic words the end. I really think this new villain each season thing is dumb. Join the legend of korra newbie rebecca pahle as she recaps the series. Why write themselves into a corner with losing the connection to every single avatar ever.
Originally a 12episode sequel miniseries to nickelodeons critically acclaimed avatar. The stuff with aang appearing, the avatar spirits restoring korras bending, etc. Balance is the fourth and final season of the animated television series the legend of korra by michael dante dimartino and bryan konietzko. Building upon an already densely layered mythology, the legend of korra ventures deeper into the realm of imagination during its exciting twopart finale, titled darkness falls and light in the dark. Avatar the legend of korra book 2 spirits e14 light in the dark. Why didnt wan explain to the lion turtle why he broke the rule about bringing firebending into the city. Eventually, humans were gifted the other four bending arts, and, over time.
After finishing the s1 finale, with the villains vanquished and the protagonist. I just finished the finale and i dont know what to feel. Team avatar trip to the south pole festival winds up with korra divided with her loyalty between family and avatar duty during the north and south water tribe civil war. In the legend of korra, the villains are all inextricably linked to korras journey as the series heroine. The last airbender, fans were transported back to the world in the legend of. She lost her connection to her past lives which make up the avatar. A case could be made for it being laid out over the course of books 2 4, really, with the pattern of behavior between the two characters. The last airbender is my numberone favorite television show of all time, and not just in animation. So when i heard about the legend of korra, i was nervous. Korras spectacularly choreographed battle with vaatu, unalaq, and eventually the two of them merged into the dark avatar, crosses back and. Both versions are to contain, as a special feature, a comical interview with the series characters in puppet form. The last airbender, portrays many of its villains in a way that questions the heros own motives and abilities.
Team avatar is a perfect example of loks planning missteps. Legend of korra creators talk about book 2 spirits finale. Well, thats team avatar minus asami, who basically plays nurse with katara for. Book two finale not only ended on a resounding high note, but opened up the world to new and exciting possibilities. Im not upset about anything because i never saw the legend of korra as perfect, as i do with the last airbender.
It consists of thirteen episodes chapters, all animated by studio mir. Turns out that avatar fans didnt have to wait long for good smile companys legend of korra teaser to turn into the launch of preorders for a chibi nendoroid figure. I had started, but never watched anything past the season 1 finale. Major spoilers for the legend of korra series finale follow. In the end, he turned out to be a raging schmuck who managed to be. I loved both of them, but tla is definitely a better a show. How a nickelodeon cartoon became one of the most powerful. The last airbender, the show was quickly expanded into. Extremes meet, it is a nice minimalist explanation for how she can. Spirits is the second season of the animated tv series the legend of korra by. Every other single fan favorite episode was written by other people. And, unlike book 1, really developed its central characters aka korra and tenzin. Korra s been leaning pretty heavily on asami and vice versa since early in book 2.
Last night nickelodeon aired the finale of the animated spinoff series the legend of korra, bringing a nineyear journey that started with avatar. Legend of korra creators talk about book 2 spirits. Chapter, darkness falls, and chapter 14, light in the dark, provide satisfying closure the. The legend of korra book two headscratchers tv tropes. Technically, tenzin could have done something similar, but probably not as powerful because he isnt as connected to spirits. The legend of korra, season 2 okay, lets get it out in the open. The team was clearly constructed when republic city centric book 1 was all the creators had in mind, but then instead of going with the flow of the plot when it moved out of rc, the writers tried to forcefit them in anyway. Certainly this has been a struggle for korra since book 1, as shes never been entirely sure what her role as the avatar means, beyond kicking.
Bolin avatar team avatar legend of korra tenzin avatar jinora avatar katara avatar tonraq avatar naga avatar senna avatar book 4. So if book 1 was about whether or not the avatar is relevant in this secular age. The last airbender followup animated movie based on what then became the threepart comics the promise, the search and the rift, choosing instead to expand korra to 26 episodes. Thats always been the fascinating thing about the shows arcwhile the book one echoed avatar by focusing on something. Mar 18, 2015 the legend of korra, season 2 okay, lets get it out in the open. Just finished the legend of korra book 2 finale and i have a. I dont think any hardcore avatar fan can argue lok is more superior to tla, no matter how much you liked the series.
Just finished the legend of korra book 2 finale and i have a question. The two avatars smackdown takes a brutal turn when unalaq opens. The normies react to the legend of korra season 2 finale. Over the past few days, since the legend of korra finale aired, everyone has been talking about that final scene, as korra and asami walked into the spirit world together, hand in hand, and then looked lovingly at one another. Jan 12, 2020 i always hate it when magical settings dont use their magic enough and lok 2 was probably the season that best utilized it. Thats right, something called the legend of korra, an adventure. Hmm i kind of justify anything that happens at the end of book 2 with hey, its harmonic convergence baby. Nickelodeon declined the creators pitch for an avatar. Let us know your thoughts and your explanation for jinoras light and how. The legend of korra newbie recap s1 finale the mary sue. Unfortunately i still think that, had they known that book 2 was a lock, there is a good chance korra would not have been shown restoring someones bending at the end. The last airbender, the sequel is set in republic city, a place where people of all nations, benders and nonbenders, live together. Headscratchers pertaining to book 1 of the legend of korra.
It contains audio commentary from the creators, the cast and crew. The legend of korra is an american animated television series aired on nickelodeon. After finishing that, i was finally ready to finish korra. Enter the void and venom of the red lotus the overall thrust of these final two installments of book 3 confirms for me that the writers really wanted to. The book two finale, episodes and 14, were to be broadcast on november 22, 20. So heavily, in fact, that i cant help but consider the idea that this was the plan all along, regardless of fanon and. The last airbender, which aired from 2005 to 2008, the series is animated in a style strongly influenced by anime with most of the animation being. If youre really behind, head back to the ones for avatar.
The first avatar explained avatar the last airbender duration. Headscratchers pertaining to book 2 of the legend of korra. In what has to be the craziest move in avatar history. What i love about korra in book 2 is the way the narrative handles her.
Over the past few days, since the legend of korra finale aired. Dec 30, 2014 10 reasons the legend of korra sucked more than i want to admit december 30, 2014 michael blaylock avatar. A sequel to konietzko and dimartinos previous series avatar. The main reason for my disappointment in the legend of korra s season 1 finale lies firmly in two events. Its definitely an imperfectlyexecuted season, thats topheavy in content and overstuffed with side plots that either a arent unraveled with maximum interest, or b ultimately dont matter. Spirits is the second book of the legend of korra, created by michael dante dimartino and bryan konietzko, following book one. The legend of korra airs its finale for book 2 spirits on nickelodeon tomorrow at 8 p. Korra tapped into her own spiritual energy to become the blue monster. I dont now who came up with kaiju dark avatar and korra but that was just a lazy move. The mental gymnastics required to justify the latter especially made me feel like i was trying to win a marvel no prize, trying to cover up openly contradictory or nonsensical story elements by. A case could be made for it being laid out over the course of books 24, really, with the pattern of behavior between the two characters. Spirits came to a close in a spectacular two episode finale. The legend of korra book one headscratchers tv tropes. In a panel discussion at san diego comiccon 2012, konietzko and dimartino.
Anyway, they wrote 2 fan favorite episodes of the old series. Before the avatar came into existence and the separation of the four nations, the lion turtles bent the energy within humans and themselves. A thorough explanation of the overall avatar mythology that may still have some pacing issues. I thinks he might be referring to the avatar going from a force of balance to her uncle worshipping not satan a d becoming the dark avatar as a set of balance and harmony in aangs show to korea goods evil. A visually amazing and emotionally satisying experience, the legend of korra book 2 really did live up to my expectations. The last 2 books of korra i think could go toe to toe with the book 2 and 3 of aang, earth being my absolute favorite of the avatar series. Nickelodeons the legend of korra book 4 ending was a something that left people with a question of whether or not korra and asami were actually together. Book 1, it focuses more on spiritual concepts and themes. It helped to explain why his teaching style with korra may not have been as. Four years after saying goodbye to the muchbeloved world of avatar. Jun 28, 2012 the legend of korra on and now, avatar korra. The legend of korra is a worthy successor to avatar aang. Spirits is the second season of the animated tv series the legend of korra by michael dante dimartino and bryan konietzko.
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