Warsaint777
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I also agree they're making a mockery of Bolin when he should be a badass. He's way more interesting than the other characters.
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The Legend of Korra
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theeboredone
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Bolin doesn't necessarily have to be a badass. When Mako and Bolin were chasing Kai, it was in character that a trained officer be able to jump and kick off a wall, while Bolin had to squeeze through the crowd. That's part of his charm anyways.
With that being said, I do feel like both Mako and Bolin need some power ups. With Mako being an officer and Bolin supposedly spending time around Beifong this season, it'd be nice to see the two be more than respectable in their fighting. It always seems like Korra is doing 95% of the work with everyone else getting their butt kicked, because all they know is "street fighting". Heck, when Asami and Korra took on those bikers, Asami only took out 2 of them, while Korra took out the rest.
While Aang was definitely the most powerful, Katara, Toph, and Zuko definitely could hold their own against tough enemies. Heck, even Sokka became skilled with a sword to the point he was taking out Fire Nation Blimps.
Given the fact there are 4 villains, it can set up for a 4 on 4 fight, or at worse, 2 v 1 fights.
With that being said, I do feel like both Mako and Bolin need some power ups. With Mako being an officer and Bolin supposedly spending time around Beifong this season, it'd be nice to see the two be more than respectable in their fighting. It always seems like Korra is doing 95% of the work with everyone else getting their butt kicked, because all they know is "street fighting". Heck, when Asami and Korra took on those bikers, Asami only took out 2 of them, while Korra took out the rest.
While Aang was definitely the most powerful, Katara, Toph, and Zuko definitely could hold their own against tough enemies. Heck, even Sokka became skilled with a sword to the point he was taking out Fire Nation Blimps.
Given the fact there are 4 villains, it can set up for a 4 on 4 fight, or at worse, 2 v 1 fights.
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Still unsure why Bolin hasn't taken the time to learn metal bending???
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Man I'm just not sure if I'm okay with these new villains. They all seem like badasses but the idea of "Kill the Avatar" has been done for the past two books as the direct motive. ATLA did it best because neither Aang nor Ozai had the direct motive of killing (or in Aang's case, "stopping") and yet both were still the primary enemy for each other because they stood in the way of what each other wanted. That was really cool. It was also really cool because Korra and Amon both sought to stop each other and the dynamic between non-benders and benders was an excellent route to explore.
However, last season, they also had the whole "kill the avatar" motive (well, moreso killing Raava but that's no different) and it wasn't well executed. Everything relating to spirits was really cool and I liked to see the development behind the Spirit World, the difference between that and the real world, and the origins of the Avatar but Udalaq was one-dimensional, predictable, cliche, and boring and as a primary antagonist it wasn't really entertaining.
So seeing this new group of villains being described as ultimate badasses out to kill the Avatar and the Order behind it just makes me really nervous. It'll be cool to finally learn the significance of the White Lotus and this whole new Airbenders thing (which I think was the Harmonic Convergence's method of "rebalancing" the nations) is also really interesting but for Villains who all seem like really cool characters individually (and as a sort of Team Anti-Avatar) to have such a boring theme that's being done for the third book in a row...I'm not exactly hyped for that.
However, last season, they also had the whole "kill the avatar" motive (well, moreso killing Raava but that's no different) and it wasn't well executed. Everything relating to spirits was really cool and I liked to see the development behind the Spirit World, the difference between that and the real world, and the origins of the Avatar but Udalaq was one-dimensional, predictable, cliche, and boring and as a primary antagonist it wasn't really entertaining.
So seeing this new group of villains being described as ultimate badasses out to kill the Avatar and the Order behind it just makes me really nervous. It'll be cool to finally learn the significance of the White Lotus and this whole new Airbenders thing (which I think was the Harmonic Convergence's method of "rebalancing" the nations) is also really interesting but for Villains who all seem like really cool characters individually (and as a sort of Team Anti-Avatar) to have such a boring theme that's being done for the third book in a row...I'm not exactly hyped for that.
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I think the queen should be impeached for throwing the airbenders into her army. I'm sure the earth kingdom doesn't come near the combined force of the fire nation, water tribe, and united republic.I'm sure they would all probably want to take action against her for exploiting the new airbenders....
Kadano
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Just watched the first three episodes. My hope for this series was lost long ago and these episodes certainly didn’t bring it back. I’m not disappointed as I didn’t expect anything. Just … underwhelmed. Seems like an even more boring season of hunting stupid 0-dimensional villains than s2 was.
Not to hate on those who enjoy it. I just felt like expressing my thoughts.
Not to hate on those who enjoy it. I just felt like expressing my thoughts.
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Hey, look! It's another one of those "It isn't the original so it isn't good" guys....
I enjoy it for what it is, a good series that brings back some of the nostalgia from when I would watch The last airbender with my sister on cold snowy days.
I still like these puns-
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Sedda
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I disagree with this. He didn't say that it sucked because it's not like the original. imo Korra book 1 is still the best within the Korra world BY FAR. I'll have to agree that book 2 was super weak. Every single one of the early episodes ended on some exciting cliffhanger that was downplayed on the next episode. The pacing was ****ty, the bad guy was just, well, a bad guy. Nothing else. Wan's episodes were amazing, but other than that, meh.
Amon had motives. Even though he was a hypocrite, I thought the way the revolution was set up was really neat. The whole bender/non-bender issue is the kinda stuff I like to see, because it was easy to recognize the merits of the non-bender point of view.
It's just a fact that the new series hasn't been written very well, and obviously that's partly because of the timing in which the seasons have been greenlit
I can't discuss the other three episodes, so I guess we'll talk about that later.
Also, remember she's a queen. Who's going to impeach her? I imagine that kinda stuff only works in republic city.
Plus I doubt the nations are willing to collaborate and agree on ANYTHING, and that's just from seeing how their relationship has been throughout books 1 and 2.
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theeboredone
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I'm surprised Amon didn't take his revolution to the Earth Kingdom. It would have been far easier to do his business there, then move to RC. But then again, that also explains his hypocrisy. His primary motive being to get revenge on the Avatar, who happened to be chilling out in RC.
Also, I came across this tidbit in regards to what might be a potential spoiler in the quote below. It's concerning romantic relationships and such. It's from the Book 2 commentary regarding Korra and Mako's breakup at the end of Book 2.
"Fuse with me"
Also, I came across this tidbit in regards to what might be a potential spoiler in the quote below. It's concerning romantic relationships and such. It's from the Book 2 commentary regarding Korra and Mako's breakup at the end of Book 2.
Also, UnaVaatu = only confirmed relationship.Mike DiMartino:So here we have the sad, definitive, but very clear break-up of Korra and Mako.
Bryan Konietzko:We’ve talked about in a previous commentary that the Asami and Mako break-up was maybe a little too vague, so we thought we’d-
Mike DiMartino:Make sure it’s very clear.
Bryan Konietzkout a button on this one.
Joaqium Dos Santos
Jeremy Zuckerman:Especially with that hand.
Bryan Konietzko:I was very particular about them leaning their foreheads together in the kiss. That was specific.
Mike DiMartino:It’s a pretty mature break-up I would say.
Bryan Konietzko:And then I like the lingering hand holding.
"Fuse with me"
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theeboredone
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GET HYPED. Two episodes tonight.
Sedda
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What did you guys think?
theeboredone
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I enjoyed them. You realize that Mike and Bryke have set up this Book for 2 episodes to play out a small plot. However, with Book 3 premiering 3 episodes, we are constantly left with cliffhangers, which is definitely a good thing IMO. Now here's my take on the two episodes.
LOL VARRICK. YES!
After all these years, the Dai Li are still total scrubs lol. Before Korra and Tenzin stepped in, the n00b airbenders were holding them back easily. In a 3 v 3 fight in a narrow hallway, Mako and Bolin took out two of them, before Kai stepped in and took out the third...not like he needed to at that point. Point is, Dai Li, go home.
I like Opal as a match for Bolin. She's sweet.
There is definitely something deeper going on between Lin and her sister. Something that hasn't been said yet. No way you end up that grouchy for petty reasons like that. Suyin was definitely rubbing it in Lin's face for one reason or another. I'm having a hard time putting together what. I'm guessing Lin met Toph at some point down the road and things went rather sour. Also, I wonder who the two dads are xP.
Kya vs Zaheer was an awesome fight. I didn't know Kya knew Zaheer by face.
Kai and Jinora....ugh. But I guess that's little kids/teen romance.
Still no proper explanation on Jinora's astral projection crap. Whatever.
Bolin has had more girls attracted to him than Mako at this point. What's the point of Mako again?
Zuko got trashed pretty bad. Kinda disappointed in that. I was hoping all these years would have brought him up to his Uncle's level. He was definitely the weakest in the original crew outside of Sokka, but I thought he would have gotten better. This also saddens me, because in LoK, fire bending has looked super weak so far. Fire bending continues to be the worst element to use for a fight.
LOL VARRICK. YES!
After all these years, the Dai Li are still total scrubs lol. Before Korra and Tenzin stepped in, the n00b airbenders were holding them back easily. In a 3 v 3 fight in a narrow hallway, Mako and Bolin took out two of them, before Kai stepped in and took out the third...not like he needed to at that point. Point is, Dai Li, go home.
I like Opal as a match for Bolin. She's sweet.
There is definitely something deeper going on between Lin and her sister. Something that hasn't been said yet. No way you end up that grouchy for petty reasons like that. Suyin was definitely rubbing it in Lin's face for one reason or another. I'm having a hard time putting together what. I'm guessing Lin met Toph at some point down the road and things went rather sour. Also, I wonder who the two dads are xP.
Kya vs Zaheer was an awesome fight. I didn't know Kya knew Zaheer by face.
Kai and Jinora....ugh. But I guess that's little kids/teen romance.
Still no proper explanation on Jinora's astral projection crap. Whatever.
Bolin has had more girls attracted to him than Mako at this point. What's the point of Mako again?
Zuko got trashed pretty bad. Kinda disappointed in that. I was hoping all these years would have brought him up to his Uncle's level. He was definitely the weakest in the original crew outside of Sokka, but I thought he would have gotten better. This also saddens me, because in LoK, fire bending has looked super weak so far. Fire bending continues to be the worst element to use for a fight.
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Sedda
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Episode 6 still hasnt aired in the US so I can't say everything =(
but yeah. It's really hard for me to believe that the Dai Li is still around. I mean, they suck, but I hope they do something interesting with them.
Kya vs Zaheer was super hype. I agree.
Also, I agree with the Zuko thing. Super disappointed. I wish I could say he was sandbagging, but I figured he was trying his hardest if the goal was to stop these top security prisoners. He got beat up pretty badly. I don't think he was the weakest out of the old team avatar, either. I think it was probably Momo(duh)>>>>>Aang>Toph>Katara/Zuko>Sokka.
It's interesting to see that the more impressive firebending in all of this series has come from Korra and General Iroh. It's just weird how they made it easy for Mako to produce lightning, but at the same time he REALLY SUCKS AT EVERYTHING ELSE. I'm really hoping he gets to pwn some people later. I wanna see Zuko destroy some people in this series.
The last thing that makes me excited (but conflicted too I guess) is that Toph has been confirmed to be alive. Before they introduced us to the Earth Queen in episode 3, the way they were describing her kinda made me think she might've been Toph, but it doesn't matter since we now know she's still kicking. This makes it pretty obvious to me that we'll see the old team avatar together in combat at some point (probably book 4).
Do you think this is better than book 2 so far? I do
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The only reason why they're rushing the episodes out (2 episodes per week until they finish up) is because of the leaked episodes. Bad move by Nick. I feel like they don't respect the show.
but yeah. It's really hard for me to believe that the Dai Li is still around. I mean, they suck, but I hope they do something interesting with them.
Kya vs Zaheer was super hype. I agree.
Also, I agree with the Zuko thing. Super disappointed. I wish I could say he was sandbagging, but I figured he was trying his hardest if the goal was to stop these top security prisoners. He got beat up pretty badly. I don't think he was the weakest out of the old team avatar, either. I think it was probably Momo(duh)>>>>>Aang>Toph>Katara/Zuko>Sokka.
It's interesting to see that the more impressive firebending in all of this series has come from Korra and General Iroh. It's just weird how they made it easy for Mako to produce lightning, but at the same time he REALLY SUCKS AT EVERYTHING ELSE. I'm really hoping he gets to pwn some people later. I wanna see Zuko destroy some people in this series.
The last thing that makes me excited (but conflicted too I guess) is that Toph has been confirmed to be alive. Before they introduced us to the Earth Queen in episode 3, the way they were describing her kinda made me think she might've been Toph, but it doesn't matter since we now know she's still kicking. This makes it pretty obvious to me that we'll see the old team avatar together in combat at some point (probably book 4).
Do you think this is better than book 2 so far? I do
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If this is a reply to what I said before, I was talking about book 2. I'm ok with cliffhangers as long as they're resolved correctly in the next episode, which imo Book 3 has been doing very well, so it's all good.
The only reason why they're rushing the episodes out (2 episodes per week until they finish up) is because of the leaked episodes. Bad move by Nick. I feel like they don't respect the show.
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theeboredone
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No, it wasn't a response to you. I was just thinking out loud lol.
And when I was talking about the original "Gaang", that's what I meant, Zuko is the weakest of the benders of his group, so that excludes Sokka. I do think Toph would beat Katara, because she does have more of a "killer instinct", but Katara is arguably the "smartest" fighter of the group, while Aang is the most innovative. I think Zuko has a good counter game, but that's about it.
And yes this is way better than Book 2. This is what happens when Mike and Brian have time to actually plot out the details. I wish they had known from the start they would be doing 4 books. The ramifications from Book 1 were non-existent in Book 2. Meanwhile, the ramifications of Book 2 are clearly present in Book 3.
And when I was talking about the original "Gaang", that's what I meant, Zuko is the weakest of the benders of his group, so that excludes Sokka. I do think Toph would beat Katara, because she does have more of a "killer instinct", but Katara is arguably the "smartest" fighter of the group, while Aang is the most innovative. I think Zuko has a good counter game, but that's about it.
And yes this is way better than Book 2. This is what happens when Mike and Brian have time to actually plot out the details. I wish they had known from the start they would be doing 4 books. The ramifications from Book 1 were non-existent in Book 2. Meanwhile, the ramifications of Book 2 are clearly present in Book 3.
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Book 3 is leagues better than the previous two books imo. Everything about it is what I've wanted to see.
With these two episodes I thought they were pretty good. Definitely some deep rooted issues with Lin and her sister and I'm really anxious for their backstory to be explained.
I'm wondering if astral projection is the long awaited sub skill of air bending. Jinora said it was a "high level air bending move". If it is, I'm not sure how I feel about it.
I agree with the Zuko disappointment though. I feel like the bending in this show in general feels weaker. It's more straight forward and to the point in this series. Fire is definitely the weakest, but I've always felt that way.
With these two episodes I thought they were pretty good. Definitely some deep rooted issues with Lin and her sister and I'm really anxious for their backstory to be explained.
I'm wondering if astral projection is the long awaited sub skill of air bending. Jinora said it was a "high level air bending move". If it is, I'm not sure how I feel about it.
I agree with the Zuko disappointment though. I feel like the bending in this show in general feels weaker. It's more straight forward and to the point in this series. Fire is definitely the weakest, but I've always felt that way.
Sedda
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Yeah... I mean, they must know that if we get to see any of the gaang characters getting ready to fight, we're gonna be like "awww yeah lets go," but they just decided it's better if they get wrecked I guess(?). y u do dis to me.
I forget the firebender assassins' name, but she looks/sounds a lot like Azula. Blood related you think? The possibility of that connection makes me excited to know the real reason for which they want to kidnap the avatar in the first place.
I forget the firebender assassins' name, but she looks/sounds a lot like Azula. Blood related you think? The possibility of that connection makes me excited to know the real reason for which they want to kidnap the avatar in the first place.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
I'm sure she was just talking out of her butt. I don't think there is any air bending involved in it. There maybe air bending philosophies, which in turn, make one more spiritual. Jinora is gifted in that regard. However, I could see an Uncle Iroh learning that same technique if he came across that knowledge.
Counter argument would be is if this relates to the whole "weightlessness" thing.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Quick takeaway from the two episodes:
1. Toph was definitely put in a tough spot as Police Chief. If she had sent her own daughter to jail, then it would have been a shameful event and her motherhood would have been put into question by the public. She was forced to retire by doing what was against the books. I can see why Lin held a grudge for so long.
2. At the same time, we never got an idea that Opal was being "controlled" by her mother. That tidbit really came out of no where.
3. What ability does Zaheer have that enables him to sense Korra? It can't be Astral Projection. The distance is way too far...
4. Mako needs a running gag with him opening doors and something going wrong.
5. "Bolin out" I see what you did there...
6. The second episode was rather...I Mean, it wasn't anything exciting. It was just...eh.
1. Toph was definitely put in a tough spot as Police Chief. If she had sent her own daughter to jail, then it would have been a shameful event and her motherhood would have been put into question by the public. She was forced to retire by doing what was against the books. I can see why Lin held a grudge for so long.
2. At the same time, we never got an idea that Opal was being "controlled" by her mother. That tidbit really came out of no where.
3. What ability does Zaheer have that enables him to sense Korra? It can't be Astral Projection. The distance is way too far...
4. Mako needs a running gag with him opening doors and something going wrong.
5. "Bolin out" I see what you did there...
6. The second episode was rather...I Mean, it wasn't anything exciting. It was just...eh.
Sedda
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Episode 7 felt like a filler lol. It could've been cut to 5 minutes of content and acted as the side story for a real episode tbh.
Hopefully next week will be good
Hopefully next week will be good
Drowzee64
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I'm glad to see Bolin back as comedic relief and not as the object of affections of some weird northern water tribe girl.
Rutger
Smash Master
I don't have much to say on the first episode this week, I didn't think it was bad or anything.
The next episode was weak though, kind of annoyingly so. Kai still hasn't really learned a lesson, he almost gets killed by sky bison and decides to go look at them again? And Tenzin was just stupid, I know he's stubborn, but I find it hard to believe he would get so into a militaristic approach to teaching. It was a pretty pointless episode though, and could easily be skipped, so hopefully it'll be a one time thing.
The next episode was weak though, kind of annoyingly so. Kai still hasn't really learned a lesson, he almost gets killed by sky bison and decides to go look at them again? And Tenzin was just stupid, I know he's stubborn, but I find it hard to believe he would get so into a militaristic approach to teaching. It was a pretty pointless episode though, and could easily be skipped, so hopefully it'll be a one time thing.
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I think Lin's turn around was way too sudden. For a second I actually thought I had accidentally skipped a scene because it happened too instantly.
The second episode was definitely filler, but I enjoyed it at least. Really happy with the show and their focus on air bending this season. Hard to think that we're almost done with the season already.
The second episode was definitely filler, but I enjoyed it at least. Really happy with the show and their focus on air bending this season. Hard to think that we're almost done with the season already.
Sedda
Smash Champion
It bothers me that we still don't know anything about these assassins.
Keep in mind that we're halfway done with the second to last Korra season. When the hell are we going to find out whats going on?
I really hope whatever is happening bleeds over to next season
Keep in mind that we're halfway done with the second to last Korra season. When the hell are we going to find out whats going on?
I really hope whatever is happening bleeds over to next season
BirthNote
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Loving the season so far, and I can't wait for Korra and Zaheer to meet up. Just think...She'll finally come face to face with the reason why she was a collasal b**** last season. That whole "too sheltered and spoiled for her own good" life she had was the result of 4 sick minds trying to (what I assume at least) murder a litttle kid, and I hope she takes them as seriously as everyone else. I always thought Zaheer and his gang were on the bad side of morality, but that line about killing the RC president felt sickening, and there's far less doubt in my mind that they're evil now.
One thing that crossed my mind though, when word got to Zuko about Zaheer's jailbreaks, wouldn't it have been easier to kill he last prisoner? I know they were where they were at because there was no permanent non lethal way to take their bending at the time; Aang's dead, Korra's too young atm, Amon likely DIDN'T teach his method to anyone, and Korra when of age is simply too busy fighting spirits, Amon etc to take care of prisoners who are too well secured to be a threat. They'd be low priorities if they don't die on their own, but with Zaheer's new power the situation changed drastically, and I think they should've acted accordingly. It's realistically too late to do anything about the 1st 3, but you now know where they're headed so how bout you beat them to the punch and kill the last one? This team is a world class threat (which I don't doubt; a handful of teenagers changed the world) and shouldn't escape at all costs, so execution should be logical.
"Zaheer's breaking his team out and there's only one prisoner left? Kill her. When they come we'll defend her cell like she's still alive and recapture them. If they overpower us they'll learn that they were too late; I have no doubt they'll fly into a murderous rage, but we still managed to permanently cripple them and whatever plans they had." It could literally play out like that, and all they'd have to do is flood the cell in icy water, even freeze the whole thing solid. It's totally harsh, but if their threat level is as bad as Zuko says then its justified; it'd make for a great plot twist as the remaining team tries to avenge her AND carry out the original plan. It could also show another side of Zaheer since we KNOW how important she is to him. Recapturing them wouldn't be too hard either; the only one who'd be a serious problem is the waterbender, but with 3 skilled opponents of the same element she shouldn't be too difficult. The earthbender would be the easiest, and Zaheer's threat level would be betwedn the earth and waterbender's.
That said I love the direction so far, and I like Korra as a character again. No complaints thus far, but that issue above was stuck in my mind.
One thing that crossed my mind though, when word got to Zuko about Zaheer's jailbreaks, wouldn't it have been easier to kill he last prisoner? I know they were where they were at because there was no permanent non lethal way to take their bending at the time; Aang's dead, Korra's too young atm, Amon likely DIDN'T teach his method to anyone, and Korra when of age is simply too busy fighting spirits, Amon etc to take care of prisoners who are too well secured to be a threat. They'd be low priorities if they don't die on their own, but with Zaheer's new power the situation changed drastically, and I think they should've acted accordingly. It's realistically too late to do anything about the 1st 3, but you now know where they're headed so how bout you beat them to the punch and kill the last one? This team is a world class threat (which I don't doubt; a handful of teenagers changed the world) and shouldn't escape at all costs, so execution should be logical.
"Zaheer's breaking his team out and there's only one prisoner left? Kill her. When they come we'll defend her cell like she's still alive and recapture them. If they overpower us they'll learn that they were too late; I have no doubt they'll fly into a murderous rage, but we still managed to permanently cripple them and whatever plans they had." It could literally play out like that, and all they'd have to do is flood the cell in icy water, even freeze the whole thing solid. It's totally harsh, but if their threat level is as bad as Zuko says then its justified; it'd make for a great plot twist as the remaining team tries to avenge her AND carry out the original plan. It could also show another side of Zaheer since we KNOW how important she is to him. Recapturing them wouldn't be too hard either; the only one who'd be a serious problem is the waterbender, but with 3 skilled opponents of the same element she shouldn't be too difficult. The earthbender would be the easiest, and Zaheer's threat level would be betwedn the earth and waterbender's.
That said I love the direction so far, and I like Korra as a character again. No complaints thus far, but that issue above was stuck in my mind.
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Season 3 has been the best season of Korra so far. It's finally starting to feel like Avatar (my favorite TV show of all time). the characters are being developed, especially Korra, we have interesting villains, and of course, ZuZu came back. I hope he appears again.
Sedda
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I just wanna see Zuko tear someone's life apart. plz gimme
theeboredone
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I'm not going to spoil anything, but based on screen caps from the trailer and Bryke's Tumblr, we have pretty much 3 locations to go in 6 episodes including where they are right now in Zaofu. We've seen them get around quickly at the end of Book 2, but looks like they will be doing the same again. It's pure speculation here, but they would not have introduced Mako and Bolin's family for one episode, unless they are meant to play a bigger role down the road. That's too important of a plot point to gloss over.
I do want to hear about the villains and their reasons. We've been kept in the dark for too long now. I just hope it's not a plot dump aka long conversation between heroine and villain. I do want to see Zuko redeem himself. I do want to see the rest of the Krew (Asami 0 lines in the past two episodes, Mako 1 line?) get a chance to actually get in there and do some damage. Book 3 has had a solid focus on Bolin, now including his metal bending issues. Let's see those three get in on the action and play a prominent role in helping Korra win against these 4 guys.
Were it up to me, I definitely want to see Ghazan (Lava bending guy) vs Mako and Bolin (Fire and Earth). Individual Power/Skill vs Teamwork.
I know I mentioned earlier I want to see Asami involved more, but she really should not be part of the Krew. It's just too late now. She is literally Appah...transports people and stuff.
I do want to hear about the villains and their reasons. We've been kept in the dark for too long now. I just hope it's not a plot dump aka long conversation between heroine and villain. I do want to see Zuko redeem himself. I do want to see the rest of the Krew (Asami 0 lines in the past two episodes, Mako 1 line?) get a chance to actually get in there and do some damage. Book 3 has had a solid focus on Bolin, now including his metal bending issues. Let's see those three get in on the action and play a prominent role in helping Korra win against these 4 guys.
Were it up to me, I definitely want to see Ghazan (Lava bending guy) vs Mako and Bolin (Fire and Earth). Individual Power/Skill vs Teamwork.
I know I mentioned earlier I want to see Asami involved more, but she really should not be part of the Krew. It's just too late now. She is literally Appah...transports people and stuff.
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With the addition of Opal I feel like Asami's existence on the show is progressively going to fade more and more. If Opal becomes a part of team avatar, all the elements will be fully represented. There's really no reason for Asami aside for the transportation like you said unless they do something drastic with her character.
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theeboredone
Smash Legend
The original design for her was to be a villain alongside her father. However, Mike and Bryan decided her character was too good to keep around for one Book, so they totally redid her. The problem with that is she hasn't had any screen time to grow as a person. Anytime she does get screen time, it could have been occupied by someone else. She simply serves as a character to occupy space. At this point, it's pretty much too late, unless they decide to completely ditch her in Book 4.
I don't think Opal is going to be a main core of the Team. I'd like to think of her as a Suki type who will show up in contribute with some dialogue and possibly action sequences. She is afterall meant to be heading to Air Temple Island, so who knows what her future is for Book 4.
I don't think Opal is going to be a main core of the Team. I'd like to think of her as a Suki type who will show up in contribute with some dialogue and possibly action sequences. She is afterall meant to be heading to Air Temple Island, so who knows what her future is for Book 4.
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theeboredone
Smash Legend
This is what happens when you don't market the show and have inconsistent scheduling!
Here is Mike on his FB page...
Here is Mike on his FB page...
Bryan from his Tumblr page...They also plan to talk about it at Comic Con.
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GalacticPetey
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Dear God Nickelodeon.
God forbid we have a quality show! I guess SpongeBob re-runs are more important.
God forbid we have a quality show! I guess SpongeBob re-runs are more important.
BirthNote
Smash Master
This is BS. From what I hear this show only airs on Friday while I'm at work so I never catch it live, and there's no reruns and barely any advertising. Back in the Book 2 days I had to go to nick's website to see it, but now nick doesn't even have the latest episodes up. I literally have to find other sites to catch up on things, and its ridiculous that they're not giving Korra more than one time slot. Do they really expect the views they want if the show only airs once?
Hokori
Great King of Evil
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Legend_of_Korra_episodes
The decline.
But yeah, Spongebob reruns are x100 more important than new quality content. Tuh.
The decline.
But yeah, Spongebob reruns are x100 more important than new quality content. Tuh.
Mach5Mike
Smash Journeyman
My response to the... decision.... (skip to 10:49-11:11):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l69BP1uhlMs&list=UUdJdEguB1F1CiYe7OEi3SBg
I'm trying to express myself in words, but it's too difficult for me at the moment (also because I'm really trying not to swear...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l69BP1uhlMs&list=UUdJdEguB1F1CiYe7OEi3SBg
I'm trying to express myself in words, but it's too difficult for me at the moment (also because I'm really trying not to swear...)
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theeboredone
Smash Legend
Nick treated TLA rather poorly too with random hiatus and little marketing. Despite that, it had a great following and still airs several episodes on Nicktoons in the evening. Korra has had 0 marketing push, multiple time slot changes, and just overall inconsistency across the board in promoting the show. For starters, why would you slate one of your best shows on a Friday night? Even if you're a kid, you probably are forced out of the house by your parents to go somewhere. Friday evenings are considered the worst slot for TV shows for that reason. Saturday morning or even a weekday would be better.
It's rather sad...it really is.
It's rather sad...it really is.
BirthNote
Smash Master
I'm gonna buy the Blu Rays. That way I can show my support. Are there any action figures? An Amon figure would be sick...
Sedda
Smash Champion
Those ratings for this season are not bad at all, considering they got NO marketing and 4 episodes were leaked online, people still showed up to watch.
What a shame. And to think that this is the best season yet.
What a shame. And to think that this is the best season yet.
Rutger
Smash Master
Huh...
Well this is quite disappointing. Sadly not surprising though. Nick has always been mishandling the Avatar series.
At least the series will continue for now, but I can't imagine what Nick hopes to gain from this.
Well this is quite disappointing. Sadly not surprising though. Nick has always been mishandling the Avatar series.
At least the series will continue for now, but I can't imagine what Nick hopes to gain from this.
Sedda
Smash Champion
After giving this further thought, I'm ok with this move.
It's obviously the result of mishandling the series from Nick (from the leaked episodes, to the lack of advertisement, 2 episodes per friday, etc), but at this point this is for the best as far as the remainder of the season goes. I think the viewership ratings would probably be better online because you can watch the show whenever. This would (for lack of a better word) discourage people from downloading the episode if they can just watch it on nick whenever.
Unless this is an experiment by nick to see how shows perform online only and they're willing to put 100% into this, then I really think they should focus that energy on advertisement for Book 4 on TV instead. I fully support distributing this stuff online, but they have to make sure they put a lot of thought into it. I really believe that Korra has legs to carry itself on TV if it's given just a TAD BIT of support, though. I'll support whichever one as long as it's done correctly.
It's obviously the result of mishandling the series from Nick (from the leaked episodes, to the lack of advertisement, 2 episodes per friday, etc), but at this point this is for the best as far as the remainder of the season goes. I think the viewership ratings would probably be better online because you can watch the show whenever. This would (for lack of a better word) discourage people from downloading the episode if they can just watch it on nick whenever.
Unless this is an experiment by nick to see how shows perform online only and they're willing to put 100% into this, then I really think they should focus that energy on advertisement for Book 4 on TV instead. I fully support distributing this stuff online, but they have to make sure they put a lot of thought into it. I really believe that Korra has legs to carry itself on TV if it's given just a TAD BIT of support, though. I'll support whichever one as long as it's done correctly.