Avatar: The Legend Of Korra - Part 1

[Call Me Darkman]

Tenzin moved on with his life. Beifong still has a lot of relationship wounds.

 

[Liam_H]

That's just kind of sad to think about. I hope that part of her character gets resolved by the end.

 

[Call Me Darkman]

I doubt it. It was just a passing reference that hasn't been mentioned since then.

 

[Liam_H]

You see everytime I see Beifong and Tenzin working together I'm reminded of it, unless its just me. Cause I believe it was hinted at they were a pretty great team when they were together.

The reason we don't see them keep mentioning it I believe is because they're mature and they know what's important. A great contrast would be Asami asking Bolin about Korra and Mako when they're infiltrating and Equalist prison.

 

[Call Me Darkman]

I'm definitely reminded as well, but as I said, Tenzin moved on. He has a family now. So, no reason to bring it up or even create drama around it. That being said, it's quite obvious Beifong is sexually frustrated which makes the gag with Bolin so funny. Bolin, like Beifong, is in a similar position. Them sharing "a moment" is very amusing. And before anyone mentions it's a borderline sick joke, keep in mind these are the same people who made an entire Last Airbender episode about teenagers at the beach and included a character with big boobs in a bikini.

 

[Liam_H]

I'm not asking for Beifong to be all desperate and get Tenzin to leave his wife, cause that just sounds terrible. I just would like some indication that she's ready to move on, could very well see her taking a break after this whole ordeal is over.

Also, I wonder if it was a conscious decision to give Asami a one piece instead two episodes ago.

 

[varsas]

After what Sokka said at Yakone's trial I am starting to suspect that Amon is a Bender. A 'unique' Bender whose ability is the old and lost art of Energy-bending.

His flashback also highlighted the fact that the council had 5 members in the past including a non-bender. Why did this change and is it one of the reasons the equalists were able to grow?

On the love triangle subplot, it parallels with Tenzin's and it's well done but I feel really sorry for Asami and I'd expect her to be quite bitter about it.

 

[mr. peasant]

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.

Bear in mind that Zuko only got deep and developed during the second season onwards. In the first season, while he did have a Freudian excuse for his villainy, he was still a straightforward antagonist. The first season had a second antagonist in the form of Zhao who was a out and out villain.

A similar case can be made for Korra. Tarrlok is a straight up villain who did what he did simply for power. Meanwhile, while Amon's actions are extreme and over-the-top, he does have a point as there is a layer of (influential) benders who do treat non-benders as lower class. In other words, Tarrlok = Zhao and Amon = Zuko when comparing Korra with TLA.


Speaking of Amon, I think people are overlooking one possibility for his identity - he could be from the Spirit World. This would explain his immunity to Bloodbending (since as a spirit, he would have no blood) and why he is able to Spiritbend. Perhaps he is some divine force that has come about to restore balance after the mass extinction of the Airbenders.

Alternatively, another possible origin is that he is the anti-Avatar. Where Korra, as the Avatar, is the personification of spirituality, Amon is the personification of technology and modernisation.

One final possibility is that he is the Avatar. Over the course of his life, Aang was frozen in ice for a hundred years, temporarily killed by Azula whilst in the Avatar state, and eventually died of old age. In other words, it could be said that Aang died three times over the course of his life. As such, it would not be unsurprising if his Avatar-ness was affected by such an unusual life and become fractured. Where Korra inherited the ability to bend the four elements, Amon inherited the Avatar's spirituality. This would explain why Korra has such poor spirituality and has been unable to fully commune with the Spirit World.

 

[Liam_H]

His flashback also highlighted the fact that the council had 5 members in the past including a non-bender. Why did this change and is it one of the reasons the equalists were able to grow?

Doesn't the council have 5 members now. It appears there is one from each nation including an extra water tribe representative possibly because they are split into two, North and South. There are 2 water tribe members on the council now, well until Tarrlok was exposed.

Its unsure whether the other 3 members of the current council can actually bend since they've just been puppets so far. We see that a non-bender like Sokka can be on it. However, if the rule has changed to only benders than that fits the Equalists claims even more.

 

[Lord]

Anybody reading The Promise graphic novels, you know the ones that take place between The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.

I expected it to finally reveal the fate of Zuko's mom, yet in 2 books it wasn't revealed yet, not to mention that Aang and the Earth king kind of acted like jerks, now Sukki seems to be seducing Zuko.

 

[Liam_H]

I'm not gonna do so until the last one is released.

 

[varsas]

Doesn't the council have 5 members now. It appears there is one from each nation including an extra water tribe representative possibly because they are split into two, North and South. There are 2 water tribe members on the council now, well until Tarrlok was exposed.

Its unsure whether the other 3 members of the current council can actually bend since they've just been puppets so far. We see that a non-bender like Sokka can be on it. However, if the rule has changed to only benders than that fits the Equalists claims even more.

You're right, I forgot and it's an assumption that all the current members are Benders based on Tenzin and Tarrlok but it's clearer with Sokka being on the old one.

 

[sandwraith]

Or Amon is simply what he says: The Solution.

 

[WalkingDeadMike]

I was seriously disappointed by this episode.

Spoiler

First, there were a couple of things that had to happen exactly like they did at the exact time they did for Lin's group to find the prison. It was waaay too coincidental for my liking. For example, they just happened to be right next to the secret door when the chi blockers come through the tunnel, and the chi blockers just happen to announce exactly where each train goes.

Then, if Yakone was able to bloodbend the entire courtroom without needing his hands, how come he couldn't do the same when Aang trapped him with earthbending? I wasn't overly thrilled by the lack of explanation of Aang being able to breakthrough his bloodbenging by going to the Avatar state, but I can accept it. But that said, Aang wasn't in the Avatar state when he took away Yakone's bending.

Finally, Amon being able to just casually walk through Tarrlok's bloodbending? GTFO. Two Avatars have been shown not to be able to break free of bloodbending (without the use of the Avatar state), but Amon can do it almost effortlessly? There seriously better be a good explanation for this.

 

[WalkingDeadMike]

Tarrlok did indeed have good intentions...just did things the wrong way.

No, he didn't. He wanted to rule Republic City as a dictator. How exactly is that having good intentions?

 

[Drz]

Or Amon is simply what he says: The Solution.

Yeah it's like V from V for Vendetta, he simply was anarchy.

<3 dat gif.

 

[sandwraith]

I was seriously disappointed by this episode.

Spoiler

First, there were a couple of things that had to happen exactly like they did at the exact time they did for Lin's group to find the prison. It was waaay too coincidental for my liking. For example, they just happened to be right next to the secret door when the chi blockers come through the tunnel, and the chi blockers just happen to announce exactly where each train goes.

Then, if Yakone was able to bloodbend the entire courtroom without needing his hands, how come he couldn't do the same when Aang trapped him with earthbending? I wasn't overly thrilled by the lack of explanation of Aang being able to breakthrough his bloodbenging by going to the Avatar state, but I can accept it. But that said, Aang wasn't in the Avatar state when he took away Yakone's bending.

Finally, Amon being able to just casually walk through Tarrlok's bloodbending? GTFO. Two Avatars have been shown not to be able to break free of bloodbending (without the use of the Avatar state), but Amon can do it almost effortlessly? There seriously better be a good explanation for this.

Spoiler

Your first point happens in A LOT of animated series/movies/games. One of my favorites, Batman The Animated Series had quite a few macguffins to just ease the progression of the story. No real reason fretting over it.

The 2nd point? Shock probably. Yakone probably has NEVER had anyone break out of his grip before and when Aang did so with the help of the Avatar State, Yakone pretty much fumbled long enough for Aang to take away his bending.

The last point I agree with and am truly worried/excited to know who/what is Amon. At this point the biggest cop-out they could pull is the truly faceless villain concept, that Amon could be an everyman pushed to the brink and embracing an extremist view of "Equality". The next biggest cop-out would be a "brother" of Tenzin or Tarrlok or Sokka's nephew twice removed...etc etc. While possible...I don't really fancy that story path.

 

[WalkingDeadMike]

Spoiler

Your first point happens in A LOT of animated series/movies/games. One of my favorites, Batman The Animated Series had quite a few macguffins to just ease the progression of the story. No real reason fretting over it.

The 2nd point? Shock probably. Yakone probably has NEVER had anyone break out of his grip before and when Aang did so with the help of the Avatar State, Yakone pretty much fumbled long enough for Aang to take away his bending.

The last point I agree with and am truly worried/excited to know who/what is Amon. At this point the biggest cop-out they could pull is the truly faceless villain concept, that Amon could be an everyman pushed to the brink and embracing an extremist view of "Equality". The next biggest cop-out would be a "brother" of Tenzin or Tarrlok or Sokka's nephew twice removed...etc etc. While possible...I don't really fancy that story path.

Spoiler

Yeah, I know it happens ofter in animated stuff, but the writing of this show and A:TLA has made me expect a higher standard. And if it had happened once in the episode I probably wouldn't even mention it, but it happened at least 3 times.

I can see that, but something about it just felt off. It also made the whole Yakone ordeal seem very anticlimactic. Same thing with Tarrlok. He's been being built up as this uber badass from the jump, and yet Amon takes him out easier than he did to Tahno.

I'm glad we agree on this. I too fear that may be the direction they are heading.

 

[WalkingDeadMike]

HAhahaha

 

[sandwraith]

HAhahaha

Ah, Batman's legacy touches everyone. Or in this case slaps

 

[Mistah K88]

Doesn't the council have 5 members now. It appears there is one from each nation including an extra water tribe representative possibly because they are split into two, North and South. There are 2 water tribe members on the council now, well until Tarrlok was exposed.

Its unsure whether the other 3 members of the current council can actually bend since they've just been puppets so far. We see that a non-bender like Sokka can be on it. However, if the rule has changed to only benders than that fits the Equalists claims even more.

They're benders alright. If any of them weren't, I'm sure Tarrlok's rediculous idea of oppressing non-benders to flush out equalists wouldn't have gotten a unanimous vote.

No, he didn't. He wanted to rule Republic City as a dictator. How exactly is that having good intentions?

I remember Tarrlok saying he was trying to be a "hero" to Republic City. He wanted to be the one who captures this big bad terrorist villain and be known as Republic City's savior. I didn't get the impression that he was just trying to follow in his father's footsteps (or even got along with him for that matter).

 

[MarvelKnight]

Those are hilarious

 

[MarvelKnight]

Also, Tenzin finally took out some equalists AND he didn't get knocked out. Bout time!

 

[Spidey-Bat]

I was seriously disappointed by this episode.

Spoiler

I wasn't overly thrilled by the lack of explanation of Aang being able to breakthrough his bloodbenging by going to the Avatar state, but I can accept it. But that said, Aang wasn't in the Avatar state when he took away Yakone's bending.

Spoiler

It's the Avatar State, it is the most powerful thing in the world. Even Ozai, the most powerful firebender, was no match for it, and that was during Sozin's Comet.

 

[Tanin]

Just so everyone knows... there is an episode next week. I have no idea why they would hype up the finale and make it seem like they are skipping another week.

As for the episode... I'm still in shock over Amon.... I am now genuinely confused as to what he is. I think a spirit really is helping him out. I wonder which one. He has talked about having no face... though I am sure he means it as just a I am every nonbender sort of way.. maybe Koh?