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So, what can you expect fromKorraif you just bingedAvatarfor the first time this summer?
What are the two shows comparative strengths and weaknesses?
And is Zhu Li an icon?
(Obviously, yes.)
We got two of VulturesAvatarheads together to do the thing, by which we mean discuss.
(Note: Light spoilers for the series lie ahead, including references to its finale.)
A change of pace from the epic end of the first series, to say the least.
What was your first impression of watching the show?
Zoe Haylock:I came intoKorraknowing two things: I lovedThe Last Airbenderand thatKorraeventually got gay.
Korras greatest similarity withTLA, to me, is in the details.
The show gives you so much that its easy to get lost in a moment.
I love theBatmancomparison thats totally what it feels like every time Asami gets behind the wheel of a car.
Which, I mean, acar!
(Bolin clearly needs to come out, this is my personal hobbyhorse, but anyway.)
If you immediately want to know what happened to Zuko after the end ofAirbender, youre outta luck.
Amons … not entirely wrong?
I think they deserved more time to build up to the romantic climaxes.
As it is, the relationships suffer, just as the rest of Team Avatars storylines suffer.
Its a different, less-direct arc than Aang has.
Hes got this immense power but slowly has to come to terms with being able to use it.
She keeps using her power, and then keeps facing the unintended consequences.
ZH:Where Aang was wise beyond his appearance, Korra has a lot to learn just about herself.
Throughout the show, we watch her find her purpose in a modern world seemingly intent on destroying her.
(Which, mood.)
JM:Korra, a total mess to inspire us all.
2012 wasnt that long ago.
I guess thats whatKorras big, moving final gesture is all about.
The animation inKorrais breathtaking, thanks to South Korean animation house Studio Mir.
In fact, Ill say it: The animation is what gets me through some of Korrasbig, movingendings.
The world is evolving and they dont know where its going, but they know what theyre doing.
