Legend of Korra (Avatar)

[DarthVader 2004]

The funniest part about being a fan of tv shows is guessing what comes next and I always enjoyed discussing what may happen. The unknown ending means anything can and will happen. So why not have fun with crazy theories.

[Knerys]

It's not fun when none of the evidence supports it.

[PsYkOoOoO]

Originally Posted by RedVader 2004

The funniest part about being a fan of tv shows is guessing what comes next and I always enjoyed discussing what may happen. The unknown ending means anything can and will happen. So why not have fun with crazy theories.

So if I speculate that Katara is a transvestite, that's suppose to be a part of the fun?

[DarthVader 2004]

Originally Posted by Knerys

It's not fun when none of the evidence supports it.

Unless your a writer for the show there is no real clear evidence about anything. Ofcourse it be wicked cool to see Katara go into Avatar state and turn into Aang like Aang Turned Into Roku.

[Tolkien]

What we're trying to say RedVader is that you're randomly spewing names here with no evidence to support it. You're just going through every character on the show so that when one of them does end up being Amon, you get to say; hey I said it could be him! Stop speculating so much and enjoy the show, man!

[DarthVader 2004]

Originally Posted by Tolkien

What we're trying to say RedVader is that you're randomly spewing names here with no evidence to support it. You're just going through every character on the show so that when one of them does end up being Amon, you get to say; hey I said it could be him! Stop speculating so much and enjoy the show, man!

Well Known the plan isn't who is right or wrong on my part. I like discussing the many possibilities. Its not my style to ever try to be right and to rub a person nose in it if i was. The way i operate is this. A blind squirrel will find an acorn now and then. Thats me win it comes to tv shows.
Are you telling me that you don't think it be cool to see Amon dominating Korra and when she goes into the Avatar state she becomes Aang.

[Knerys]

I have never been so grateful for superfluous satilite tv channels. Nick West at 2pm.

Sooooo excited!!

[DarthVader 2004]

I saw only half of it at 11 today. My dish went out. Curse these summer storms

[Knerys]

*ahem* Excuse me one sec.....

(seriously, do not click this if you haven't watched)

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LIN GOT HER BENDING BACK OH MY GOD SHE GOT IT BACK I'M SO HAPPY I COULD DIE!!!!

This finale was at once brilliant and yet mediocre. It had some great moments. How Korra finaly starts airbending, the battle sequences (dog fights in Legend of Korra?? Awesome!!), Asami's story. All really great moments. And then were was the dead weight the was Tarrlok's back story. While I get why it was needed....it just could have been executed better. It's been one of the rare times where the series really shows its kiddie show status. And Amon is such a good villain, I felt like he deserved a darker and and more sinister motivation. They just didn't push it far enough (but than again that might have too far for the younger crowd). Although, the resolutions of both their stories was surprisingly brave choice.

And it's now obvious that the creators had the initial series wrapped and the suits at Nick liked what the saw so much they ordered up more. So instead of finding a way to extend and interject more into this story, they appear to have opted to end it as they intended and continue on in another direction. Personally, I liked the end (and not just because of the aforementioned outburst. But that made me soooooo happy). It would have been nice to see them struggle and deal with the lose of their bending for a little longer, but the revelation was actually very touching and rewarding to see. It's not as good as the lead in last week. But I can't say I wholly disappointed, because I didn't really feel that way while watching. I just wish Amon's motivations were stronger, is my only major complaint. That and the handful of questions it created....

I'll watch more time before I pass my final judgement. But it's certainly not going to keep me from checking out season two.

[DarthVader 2004]

I know there rumors that Korra will face different Adventures but I hope that

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Amon Could Still Be Alive. Maybe he is just scarred for real and maybe he and Korra have to team up reluctantly

Also Iroh definately is Zuko grandson.

[Neverending]

Originally Posted by Neverending

Tarlok is either Amon or connected to him.

Unlike RedVader, I get it right on the first try.

Anyway, the 1-hour finale is fantastic. Like the finale of Last Airbender, people will complain that it's too soft. But considering this is technically a kid's show, I'm okay with certain elements being toned down. I loved the action, drama, and Amon's reveal. The last minute characters were all great and memorable. And, I especially enjoyed the nod to Last Airbender's "final kiss."

Once again, great job to Mike and Bryan. I look forward to the next season. And, hopefully, one day, this series, along with Last Airbender, can get the proper live-action blockbuster treatment.

[Fanible]

I loved it. The ending(s) sent shivers down my spine.

[DarthVader 2004]

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I kinda felt sorry for what happened to Amon really. He proved that he was a brilliant man. Its just too bad he had to be enemys with The Avatar and benders.
I know it won't happen but I am going to hope that Amon may return. I mean Amon seems like a survivor because he was 14 when he set out on his path. I know there is suppose to be a new villain. Maybe Amon redeems himself being that the only person he loved was his brother and he maybe will not be the same Amon. I like villains and Amon was probably the best Villain done other then Ozai for Avatar. However I like stories where a Villain can be redeemed.

[PsYkOoOoO]

I hate how when someone is found to be a blood bender, everyone's strategy is to throw punches at him and see what happens. It's like, hey that man has a semi-automatic weapon! Let's run at him with our daggers and we can HOPEFULLY cut him somehow. It's happened with Tarlock a dozen times, and it happened with Amon as well. I mean, I don't think they should just stand there and do nothing, but there's got to be a better way to deal with a blood bender than to throw as much bending as possible at that guy.

Anyway, the finale could have been done better, I suppose, much like the finale to The Last Airbender. Both series suffered from a little deus ex machina moment at the very end. Like Knerys said, I'd have liked the characters to live with their non-bending for a little while longer. It was definitely nice to see Aang again, but they definitely sped things up in the last episode.

Speaking of speeding things up, they introduced General Iroh in the last episode, and then his fleet gets wiped out by bi-planes without doing anything. I'd have liked General Iroh to make SOME KIND of contribution with his fleet, instead of being wiped out before it even touched the shores.

And Amon went from protecting Tarlock in one second to abandoning him in the next? Again, too sped up, and I didn't buy it.

But hey, I still enjoyed the finale.

[DarthVader 2004]

I think in a way Amon thought he was protecting Tarrlok from himself by taking his bending.Lets not forget Tarrlok did blood bend the council and so on. I just for some reason was wondering that maybe Tarrlok was telling a story and he was the one who ran away and Amon stayed.
But then they made the story true. I am likely wrong but I don't think we have seen the last of these brothers. They can have a new Villain but I just have a feeling Amon if anyone could survive but maybe this time his face was burned.

[Neverending]

Originally Posted by PsYkOoOoO

Both series suffered from a little deus ex machina

At the time, the ending for Last Airbender may have seemed like a cop-out, but ultimately, it gave us Amon. So, in retrospect, it worked out brilliantly and the creators put it to good use.

That's why I'm not too bothered by the ending. There IS gonna be a 2nd season. So, I'll wait and see what they do. You complain about the battles with Blood-Benders, but we saw Mako surprise attack Amon. So, MAYBE in season 2 we'll see much better fight scenes with blood-bender.

So, no need to freak out and rant. Let's wait for season 2 and see what improvements they make.

[Ramplate]

Yeah that was weird and too quick to get their bending powers back

And Amon captured Tenzen and family and didn't take their bending? That's the first thing I would have done. - I wouldn't wait til there's an audience to do it

[Tolkien]

...so iTunes sends me a fraken email that says; "New episodes are available for download" yet when I click the link, I get nothing. When I check the iTunes store for the new episodes, 11 & 12 isn't there. Totally fraken nuts!

[Knerys]

Originally Posted by Ramplate

And Amon captured Tenzen and family and didn't take their bending? That's the first thing I would have done. - I wouldn't wait til there's an audience to do it

Actually, that I completely buy. He's theatrical and he wants the attention to control the mob. What I want to know is how the hell he capture them in the first place?? For one, it kind of cheapens Biefong's sacrifice. It would have been nice to have an extra scene there, and it would have further served Amon's brilliance as a villain. And having them get back their bending so quickly really removed the sense of loss and danger that Amon posed. No consequences or true sacrifice in the end. But I loved seeing Aang and I loved watching Korra reach the Avatar State and I did like seeing Lin get her bending back.

As for it still be a kids show, yes it is, but Mike and Bryan usually do a good job of striking that balance between how far they can push and whats still appropriate and they fell a little short this time. Plus, up to this point, they were going to some fairly dark places with the material, why change it up now?

But I certainly did not dislike the finale. Ask my roommates. They all think I'm nuts for it, ha! But I do believe they could have fit in at least one more episode worth of story before wrapping it up.

On a side note, I loved the Last Airbender Finale. I thought it was a great and creative solution and it was executed very well. In fact my only gripe with it was how Azula could Lightening Bend while being half crazed, but the fight itself was so good I didn't care at the end.

[PsYkOoOoO]

What are you guys' opinions on how earth benders and fire benders can metal and lightning bend so easily in The Legend of Korra? I mean, aren't those supposed to be really difficult bending styles? How come even someone like Mako can do it?

I completely agree with Knerys. One more episode was really all we need to iron everything out. It'd have made more sense.

[DarthVader 2004]

Well 2 more because 13 is kinda an unlucky number since we just saw 11 and 12. I like villains and I kinda miss Amon already. I hope we see a new worthy villain and I hope we do see 93 year old Zuko.

[Ramplate]

Let's hope he's not wearing a mask ^^^^

[DarthVader 2004]

wonder why its taking so long to air on Monday at Nick.Com. Its usually airs Monday morning Saturdays episodes

[Knerys]

Originally Posted by PsYkOoOoO

What are you guys' opinions on how earth benders and fire benders can metal and lightning bend so easily in The Legend of Korra? I mean, aren't those supposed to be really difficult bending styles? How come even someone like Mako can do it?

Well with Metal bending it seem to be like a police academy thing. I don't see many metal benders that weren't cops.

As for Mako being able to lightening bend....who's to say he isn't that good? I mean he and his brother made it to the pro-bending finals in their rookie year, even Amon stated he was impressed. But I'm sure the technique with passed down and made available to more people. Maybe Lightening Bolt Zolt taught him. He said he ran numbers to the Triads in one episode. And again the only time I saw a large concentration was at the power plant. But in short, it doesn't bother me that much.


And after watching the finale again I have come to this conclusion: "Skeletons in the Closet"- first half- awesome, second half - somewhat less awesome. "End Game" freaking awesome!

While Tarrlok's story congealed for me a little more the second time around, I still feel like there were some missed opportunities. And I still say that were was ample material to squeeze in another episode. But overall, a worthy and gratifying end.

[DarthVader 2004]

I think In my opinions she's not the Avatar yet. What I mean is she yes has all 4 elements now and yet she has not on her own did the things Aang did when he was learning the elements. She may have the powers of the Avatar but I don't think she is the Avatar until does feet where she Saves the world of a group of people. Mako and Aang pretty much saved the day and Iroh.