Avatar: The Legend Of Korra - Part 1

[MarvelKnight]

Extended clip from Korra's next episode:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=w6kclipS-5U

I love Meelo.

I thought it was quite funny. Nice to watch a cartoon and actually laugh because it's actually funny unlike :cough:Ultimate Spider-Man:Cough:

Can't wait for this episode.

 

[mr. peasant]

Bloodbending is a Waterbending advanced ability.
Metalbending is a Earthbending advanced ability.
Creating and redirecting lightning is Firebendings ability.

This might be semantics but the first two techniques features the bending of small quantities of the base element (blood contains water and bendable metal are those with sufficient impurities) where as lightning is an entirely new technique. As such, I think there are two types of 'advanced techniques' that have been show, which are as follows:

Manipulation of small quantities:
Waterbending: blood-bending, swamp-bending
Earthbending: metal-bending
Firebending: heat manipulation
Airbending: N/A

New techniques:
Waterbending: healing
Earthbending: sand-bending
Firebending: directing/creating lightning
Airbending: N/A

They haven't said what Airbending advanced ability is yet but most speculate it being using sound in some way or another.

The thing is, manipulating sound doesn't really provide much potential or allow the creators to have the character do something s/he wouldn't already be able to do using basic Airbending. As such, I don't think sound manipulation will be a thing.

What I can imagine them doing would be something like light-bending (bending light) - allowing the Airbender to create lasers and/or become invisible (bending light around them). And, that it will be Tenzin's kids who discover it rather than the adults, especially if its the latter. It would lend itself to huge comedy value with Ikki getting into all sorts of mischief whilst invisible and would be a way of getting the kids in on the action:

Tenzin: No, it's too risky!
Someone else: But we need someone to sneak inside and they're the only ones who can become invisible.

 

[Lord]

The firebenders probably just control the same elements in fire that lightning had, and Sand are little rocks, so it can count as Earth Bending. Overall it's not as if they were going to explain this in the show.

 

[IronGirl299]

One thing I love about the Avatar shows? They never dumb down on anything and suspect, often rightly, that kids can swallow such deep, heavy things like reincarnation, political issues and romantic conflict. And this is why I love it. Nothing shallow and lame like some cartoons I can name.

 

[Silver Spider]

Just when you think Amon can't get any more badass, he proves you wrong.

 

[Primal Slayer]

Why am I thinking that Amon has somehow figured out a way to tap into the avatar spirits or something? But another great episode, totally not ready for it to end in a few weeks.

Really hope after the "second" season they get picked up for a 3rd. Would be nice to have this run as long as the original series.

 

[Young Superman]

Just when you think Amon can't get any more badass, he proves you wrong.

Agreed

 

[sandwraith]

Damn this spherical world and different timezones. Damn it all to hell!

 

[X Knight]

so in the preview for the season finale, did it look like Amon was adopting a "bending" position with his hands (looked like he was controlling something with his hands)?

 

[Silver Spider]

so in the preview for the season finale, did it look like Amon was adopting a "bending" position with his hands (looked like he was controlling something with his hands)?

I kind of thought that too. Although I don't want to get wrapped into any conspiracy theories prematurely.

I just realized...if you can knock someone out with bloodbending, that means Tarrlok was just being a jerk when he threw Korra into the wall last episode. Same thing with Yakone throwing Aang into the steps.
Suddenly I don't feel too bad about Tarrlok being "un-bended."

 

[carrrnuttt]

So. About my theory.

Spoiler

How about we go through the list and see the things that hints that either Amon IS Aang, or is VERY connected with him:

• The way Aang used spirit-bending with his thumb and fingers against the forehead is exactly the way Amon does it.
  
• Was that a spiral of air/smoke around Amon when he jumped to go after Korra after she broke out of her box?
  
• The preview actually showed Aang's statue with Amon's mask on it. I don't know if that was just the Equalists being ironic, or some kind of hint.
  
• Aang and Amon are the only two people ever shown to "walk out" of a bloobend.

Maybe Aang's middle child that got twisted due to his father's death? I mean, Aang likely didn't die of natural causes, since according to what I've read, Aang died when he was around 66.

 

[X Knight]

So. About my theory.

Spoiler

How about we go through the list and see the things that hints that either Amon IS Aang, or is VERY connected with him:

• The way Aang used spirit-bending with his thumb and fingers against the forehead is exactly the way Amon does it.
  
• Was that a spiral of air/smoke around Amon when he jumped to go after Korra after she broke out of her box?
  
• The preview actually showed Aang's statue with Amon's mask on it. I don't know if that was just the Equalists being ironic, or some kind of hint.
  
• Aang and Amon are the only two people ever shown to "walk out" of a bloobend.

Maybe Aang's middle child that got twisted due to his father's death? I mean, Aang likely didn't die of natural causes, since according to what I've read, Aang died when he was around 66.

Spoiler

The thought of Amon being Aang actually did cross my mind after this ep.

However, doesn't the previous Avatar have to die before the next reincarnation can be born. So, the very fact that Korra is here means that Aang did indeed die.

I could see Amon being the "non-bending" child of Aang and Kat. Maybe he wasn't really a non-bender, perhaps he inherited Energy bending from his dad ( or learned it secrety or Aang taught him secretly ).

And maybe that's how Amon was able to resist Tarrlok's bloodbending. Maybe Amon's energy bending is so advanced that he can actually negate other types of bending (the advanced form of energy bending).

 

[Mrs. Sawyer]

So. About my theory.

Spoiler

How about we go through the list and see the things that hints that either Amon IS Aang, or is VERY connected with him:

• The way Aang used spirit-bending with his thumb and fingers against the forehead is exactly the way Amon does it.
  
• Was that a spiral of air/smoke around Amon when he jumped to go after Korra after she broke out of her box?
  
• The preview actually showed Aang's statue with Amon's mask on it. I don't know if that was just the Equalists being ironic, or some kind of hint.
  
• Aang and Amon are the only two people ever shown to "walk out" of a bloobend.

Maybe Aang's middle child that got twisted due to his father's death? I mean, Aang likely didn't die of natural causes, since according to what I've read, Aang died when he was around 66.

Spoiler

He died at 66 because being frozen for 100 years took a toll on his life energy.

 

[Liam_H]

Man the way Amon just [BLACKOUT]resisted bloodbending[/BLACKOUT] was such a BOSS. Acted like it was nothing. Also it seemed whoever came up with the theory [BLACKOUT]I posted awhile back was spot on, except for the thing about Katara, but still very nice.
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Also I just love how cool they've made metalbenders in this series they way Lin just throws on her uniform.

The finale in a couple of weeks really feels like endgame for this story arc, so curious as to what direction the next 14 episodes will take.

 

[craigdbfan]

No it wasn't.

That was Yakone. The waterbender that was giving Aang problems.

Spoiler

If anything Tarrlok is his son.

I knew it.

Awesome episode and Amon was pretty damn incredible this episode.

 

[Silver Spider]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the music when Aang chased down Yakone?
Great throwback.

 

[Young Superman]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the music when Aang chased down Yakone?
Great throwback.

Agreed

 

[craigdbfan]

That was nostalgically awesome.

 

[Spidey-Bat]

So. About my theory.

Spoiler

How about we go through the list and see the things that hints that either Amon IS Aang, or is VERY connected with him:

• The way Aang used spirit-bending with his thumb and fingers against the forehead is exactly the way Amon does it.
  
• Was that a spiral of air/smoke around Amon when he jumped to go after Korra after she broke out of her box?
  
• The preview actually showed Aang's statue with Amon's mask on it. I don't know if that was just the Equalists being ironic, or some kind of hint.
  
• Aang and Amon are the only two people ever shown to "walk out" of a bloobend.

Maybe Aang's middle child that got twisted due to his father's death? I mean, Aang likely didn't die of natural causes, since according to what I've read, Aang died when he was around 66.

Spoiler

Aang only got out of bloodbending by entering the Avatar State. It's highly unlikely Amon did the same.

Aang and Amon doing energybending the same way doesn't mean much, it's just the technique like for all other bending.

My own possible theory:

Spoiler

I think Yakone could be Amon, he did say he would be back to reclaim Republic City. He was a very skilled bender, knows about energybending, and it looked like Amon was bloodbending Korra and Mako in the preview for the finale.

 

[Liam_H]

Then why would Amon not reveal himself to Yakone? No purpose in hiding his identity from him. Amon being able to resist might be because he was able to counter act by bending his own blood back to control.

 

[Spidey-Bat]

Then why would Amon not reveal himself to Yakone? No purpose in hiding his identity from him. Amon being able to resist might be because he was able to counter act by bending his own blood back to control.

Spoiler

Tarrlok you mean? He would have nothing to gain from it, Tarrlok obviously has no warm feelings for his father.

 

[Silver Spider]

Amon needs a new Lieutenant. The only noteworthy thing he has done is beat a tired Mako and scared Bolin.

 

[Call Me Darkman]

I have one complain about this show. It's way too short. I can't believe there's only two weeks left. Last Airbender had 20-episode seasons. How long was Legend of Korra season one, like 12 episodes or something?

 

[Liam_H]

There is no set formula for how long a show has to be. If the creators feel like 12 episodes now and 14 later works for them then so be it. Its better than them making up stuff they don't want to do.

But I digress, I enjoy it so much that I wouldn't mind more filler/character episodes either.

 

[Call Me Darkman]

There is no set formula for how long a show has to be. If the creators feel like 12 episodes now and 14 later works for them then so be it. Its better than them making up stuff they don't want to do.

Obviously they can do whatever they want. But personally, I feel the season is too short. Everything is happening too quickly. I just don't feel like the show is getting any breathing room. I want them to spend more time exploring these character. I want more time on Korra's training. I want Korra to actually meet Aang and not just see flashbacks. Tarlok got defeated way too easily and his so-called plan wasn't thought out enough. Upsetting the Avatar and getting into a fight with her in the middle of a government building was beyond stupid. And now, more than ever, I feel like this show needed a Zuko-type character. Korra going through the motions is fine and all, but the show really needs a secondary storyline to spice things up a bit. As well as provide enough material to extend the season. On Last Airbender, Aang & Friends were great and all, but Zuko always added more meat to each episodes. And that's something Legend of Korra is lacking.