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.
At no point in watching this show did I feel like it justified its existence to me. The last 2 episodes were somewhat enjoyable, but the rest didn't really grab my attention. Maybe the show wasn't intended for me, because it certainly didn't feel like it. Solid from a production standpoint, but that's typically a given with Marvel.
Spectacular. Such a beautiful show, Phoebe Waller-Bridge is unbelievably funny, endearing, and heartbreaking all at once in this series she created. Made me laugh so hard but then managed to consistently break my heart.
Terrifying and haunting, but presented in a beautiful way, and would've been a great show without them, but Jared Harris and Stellan Skarsgard give truly amazing performances that elevate the series to another level.
