The Legend of Korra 1x12 UNCUT Reaction

I find it interesting that when analyzing ATLA both of them but especially Spartan was quick to talk about every small detail he didn't like but with Korra it seems like the show is just perfect, no flaws, nothing that he didn't like, me personally I'm not a fan of "the main character must be happy and everything has to end well" trope, but just cause you think you'll have one season doesn't justify erasing everything that happened so far, going onto season 2 the results are a buffed new avatar, and no downside to the whole war, no real consequences, to me that was pretty corny, and I'm saying that even tho I thinks this season is the second best of LOK

Tibbers

Chill

will

Yeah, each season has its lows and ups.

Jasmin

I cannot wait for you to get to Book 3 🤓

Miguel Sandoval

If you recall how Aang learned to take bending away from Oozai, it was explained to him when he was given the ability back in the series finale of ATLA.

Nate Terry

Yeah, they didn't do a good job explaining taking bending away. However, there is enough information in this season and in ATLA to figure it out. Ty Lee was a chi blocker which perhaps inspired the chi blockers in the equalist movement. The Guru episode in Book2 of ATLA, we learned that one of the Chakras was in the exact spot that Amon put his thumb when he took bending away...so...some advanced form of chi blocking is my take away.

Nate Terry

When I first watched it, this is how I interpreted the Airbending loop hole: Amon, like Pudgey theorized, doesn't take away bending, rather, blocks the bending with blood bending. Kind of how the Guru taught Aang to open his chakras to attain control of the Avatar State, I think Amon does the opposite. Maybe not exactly chakras, but chi-blocking with blood. But since Korra had not yet unlocked Air, it was impossible for Amon to block an element that hadn't been unlocked yet. Which is why she was able to use it when she unlocked it. I can't really explain why Aang can return her bending, but I guess... the Avatars just have that power? Haha well we can't all have the answers I guess.

Dan Lee

I disagree but that's OK. We all have different opinions.

Dan Lee

Think of Amon as the ultimate chi blocker he uses blood bending to permanently block your chi

Jeron Edwards

I know this but I think they should have left the ending open just in case and then just never close it if they didn't get more seasons, because this finale is a problem the rest of the show has to deal with. Even if Nickelodeon was the true villain, still bad planning from the creators' part IMO

KaijinGarou

Season 1 is definitely a bit confusing, and there are a lot of behind-the-scenes reason for it. When Legend of Korra was greenlit, they were only given one season at half the length of ATLA. So story wise, they had to start and finish within 12 episodes and there was no guarantee for the future. That's why they weren't able to fully explain what all happened/how/etc. As each season progresses, they steadily lose budget each time. In my opinion, Season 1 is a bit rough around the edges but is overall great. Season 2 is more hot n cold for me (love some things, hate other things). Seasons 3 and 4 are tied for me. 3 has my favorite for villain, and 4 is my favorite plotline.

Dan Lee

Yea but we’ve already seen them drop a series they didn’t really like. Not saying it’s gonna happen but it’s possible

ken

Yeah more about Korra considering to switch the Avatar settings back to factory 🤣

KaijinGarou

So what happened is Amon took all her current bendings away and she unlocked air right after, so he technically never took that one away. I know it's confusing because it's never fully explained how that works and could have been done better. NGL, watching Korra speak to Aang and enter the Avatar state for the first time was really epic, but I wish they had Korra with only air trying to connect with Aang for at least another whole season, as they originally planned to do. This would have been even more impactful if it was season 2 finale. But right here it lowers the stakes and negates the consequences that were built up. Forcing Korra to get to this solution through a more difficult path would have made the show a great service, but it is what it is. Still a solid season overall. It was very cool watching your reactions but I subscribed for ATLA and stuck around for this season because it's my favorite of LOK. I might be back for season 3. Hasta la vista!

KaijinGarou

Aman didnt have anything else to do. You critiqued him switching up after Korra beat him, but the reason he did is because nobody supported him anymore. Once everyone found out he was a bender he lost his power and influence. I think you guys just need to get used to the pacing of this show or you are never going to be full in. This show isnt Avatar, its faster paced and more action the whole show. Also, EYE COLORS HAVE TO DO WITH WHAT BENDING THEY CAN DO. Green = Earth, Blue = Water, Orange = Fire

RP10

alot of people are like korra was jus given the power back and the avatar state . but aang said it himself , WHEN WE HIT OUR LOWEST POINT WE ARE OPEN TO OUR GREATEST CHANGE. even in real life thats straight facts.

Tajae Griffin

Tenzin looks like Aang, and is an airbender, but his character is actually more like character - he's very tightly wound and serious, whereas Aang was carefree and jokey.

Mzuka

She's a fit girl, not masculine.

Farmer John

She's basically a masculine girl, so they're not wrong.

Zyrus

Yep, once he was revealed as a fraud, the vast majority of his powerbase crumbled then and there. Republic city is huge, and outside forces were en route as well. As powerful of a bloodbender as he is, there was really nothing he could do at that point that wouldn't have almost certainly resulted in his eventual imprisonment/defeat.

SuddenImpulse

I believe Amon took away bending by simply doing what chi blockers do, hitting certain pressure points, but doing it internally in their blood so that its permanent.

Andrew W.

You’re doing a great job moderating comments but unfortunately people do not listen.

Destinee Yang

My favorite quote by Aang “When we hit our lowest point we are open to the greatest change”

Destinee Yang

Amon's quest for power relied on being able to weaponize non-benders. Once that was gone, he had nothing left. When you hit your lowest point, that is when you are open to the most change, right? It was definitely rushed but I don't think it was nonsensical that he would seek his brother at that point. He said it himself, he's all he's got left now.

Raven Sub

I remember reading a theory/analysis a while ago that Korra fully connected with her spiritual self/entered the Avatar state in this moment because in getting ready to put an end to it, she had let go of all of her earthly attachments (esp. being the Avatar, which had been her life goal since forever) - which unblocked her last chakra (the same one that the guru told Aang to release in ATLA, in order to control his avatar state). Thought it was pretty interesting.

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SuddenImpulse

@Gemineye did you read my comment right above yours?

SuddenImpulse

I like every Korra season but season 2 is the worst by far. It's not even close. That said, for ATLA and TLK standards it's still ok.

Gemineye

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SuddenImpulse

Just a LITTLE bit darker lmao

SuddenImpulse

It has 4 seasons, but when it first came out the producers didn't have any confirmation that it was going to be a long-term project and it was only green-lit for 12 episodes (while ATLA had 20+ per season), which is why season 1 is so rushed and short - all because Nickelodeon thought the show wouldn't be a hit because "boys wouldn't watch a show about a girl" 🙄.

Zakki

I disagree. While season 3 has the best action, season 4’s character development is the best in in all of TLK and ATLA besides Zuko’s arc (my opinion). I work as a trauma counselor and their depiction of PTSD was phenomenal.

Luis Gonzales

No season 2 and 4 just had flops lol

Eshwar Tangirala

What? It has 4 seasons

Eshwar Tangirala

Ehh is a complement lol its alot worse than ehh

Eshwar Tangirala

Can't wait to continue the journey. Especially season 3! Season 2 with the beginnings episodes :)

Anthony Brown

You’re literally breaking one of the main rules with this comment lol and they plan on watching the entire series so of course they’re gonna make it to Season 3

Jenny Tolls

I don't know why people leave comments saying what seasons are going to be good or bad. Each season has its triumphs and flops. I say it's mostly great.

Robert L

No Pudgey, the symbolism behind Korra's tear falling down the cliff is a bit darker than that lol

Farmer John

Amon was a fantastic villain. He's the strongest bloodbender EVER. My favorite villain is still to come but the way they wrap season 1 with Aang making his first appearance to Korra was 🤌.

Daniel Castro

They were only booked for a one season mini series at this point so I agree with everything you guys said. I thought the exact same thing when this aired, the possibility of a storyline where Korra had to relearn the bending types and only being an airbender for a while and keeping the equalist storyline around a bit longer would’ve been ICONIC. They did try and shove like another 5 episodes into this finale and given what they accomplished I think they did a good job. If they had been given a 20 episode season like the original it would’ve been perfect! One thing I disagree with is knowing how Amon took peoples bending, I think the little hint of mystery still left is kind of satisfying!

♆

cant wait for season three lol so good

Aliyah

this show is already amazing, but its just such a shame that it wasn't given the proper length it deserved :/. couldve been absolutely perfect. but nonetheless, still an amazing show! cant wait to continue :)

Aliyah

Yeah, the worst part of Korra was Nickelodeon. lmao

Josh

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Johnny

Cant wait to watch !!

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