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They were in love, and for a moment everything seemed beautiful.
Thats howThe Legend of Korraended on Nickelodeon almost six years ago.
That is the official story, co-creator Bryan Konietzkowrote on his Tumblrin a post titled Korrasami is canon.
Hollywood has a long history of othering queerness, even (and especially) of a casually intimate nature.
Its within this context that Korrasami, as the fans dubbed the pairing, was born.
AsKorraprogressed, the idea of a Korrasami romance organically blossomed for Konietzko and co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino.
The couple reaches a deeper tenor of friendship halfway through the series.
After they reunite, Korra blushes when Asami compliments her hair.
How do I know we cant openly depict that?
Mike and I talked it over and decided it was important to be unambiguous about the intended relationship.
Thats a tension that creators are still struggling with today.
Butshe knew that choice could mean the show got canceled.
Ratburns traditional wedding to a man onArthurgets bannedin Alabama.
Mystery Incorporatedwas confirmed gay by a creator years after the show got canceled.
Thats what makes a show likeShe-Ra and the Princesses of Poweron Netflix so distinct.
But it was something she only found possible because of fan response and other shows opening the door.
They have a clearer hope for the future that I venture to draw inspiration from.
These days, its more than just a very special episode.
