I finished Avatar sometime last year, and came away with the conclusion that it was one of the greatest shows I had ever seen. After finishing Korra, it isn't quite in that same realm, but really to treat it as an Avatar spinoff and evaluate it only by comparison is a disservice. I thought The Legend of Korra was great, and did its best to stand on its own, with only hints and small treats of fanservice occasionally past the first few episodes. It presents another compelling protagonist, again with a strong-minded personality, but a heart of gold. The supporting cast is quite strong, and a very solid set of villains. Each season is defined by a very distinct villain with a set of goals and particular motivation that is usually easy to empathize with. Our protagonists each have a journey they must go on, and they often are inter-twined, but much of the time they are separated and given room to breathe, and define their own identities. The themes presented here and the ideological challenges the antagonists present are far more complex than what is expected of a typical "children's TV show". Really enjoyed it, from its smallest character moments to its grandest action sequences, and it always managed to keep its characters in mind, no matter the circumstance.
Review by ImmaturegrinVIP 2BlockedParent2023-06-17T15:02:13Z
I finished Avatar sometime last year, and came away with the conclusion that it was one of the greatest shows I had ever seen. After finishing Korra, it isn't quite in that same realm, but really to treat it as an Avatar spinoff and evaluate it only by comparison is a disservice. I thought The Legend of Korra was great, and did its best to stand on its own, with only hints and small treats of fanservice occasionally past the first few episodes. It presents another compelling protagonist, again with a strong-minded personality, but a heart of gold. The supporting cast is quite strong, and a very solid set of villains. Each season is defined by a very distinct villain with a set of goals and particular motivation that is usually easy to empathize with. Our protagonists each have a journey they must go on, and they often are inter-twined, but much of the time they are separated and given room to breathe, and define their own identities. The themes presented here and the ideological challenges the antagonists present are far more complex than what is expected of a typical "children's TV show". Really enjoyed it, from its smallest character moments to its grandest action sequences, and it always managed to keep its characters in mind, no matter the circumstance.