*MOST INSANE FIGHT!!* The Legend of Korra S4 Ep: 10-13 | First Time Watching (reaction/review)
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This finale was not what I expected! The Giant metal suit and the huge beams were so much fun and required all the main characters to band together to stop it. Just what I want in a finale. Enjoy :)
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MOST INSANE FIGHT!! The Legend of Korra S4 Ep: 10-13 | First Time Watching (reaction/review)
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Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
00:54 OPERATION BEIFONG
13:08 KUVIRA'S GAMBIT
24:34 DAY OF THE COLOSSUS
36:42 THE LAST STAND
46:32 REVIEW 
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Since a few of you have mentioned it, I'll explain. The sign had some issues midway through the reaction so I had to edit it as an image....hence my hand disappearing behind it 🤣
korra and asami were meant to kiss but the creators were told they couldn't, the hand holding symbolizes that they are now in a relationship
The Avatar gets the girl
-Roku
This.
Who cares 😂
@@ericksonkrieger8596 apparently you do
@@highPatron just tired of the virtue signaling.
Some people here talking about how Korra and Asami posing at the end mirrors Varrick and Zhu-li's, but I'm pretty sure it's meant to mirror Aang and Katara's posing at the end of ATLA.
It's meant to mirror both.
43:30 Funfact: Kuvira actually got a redemption arc in the comics (Ruins of the Empire). Basically not everyone from Kuvira's army surrendered after Kuvira gave up. Korra temporarily took Kuvira out of prison, because Kuvira said she would help end the Earth Empire for good. She actually did help and had a change of heart, finally pleading guilty for her own crimes at the end of the comic and fully accepting her punishment.
Su saw her efforts and she decided to not only forgive her, but also change her punishment. Instead of going back into maximum-security prison, Kuvira was released into Su's custody to serve her sentence under a house arrest, on the condition that Kuvira wouldn't try to escape, because she would be thrown back there again and Kuvira agreed.
It is pretty controversial when it comes to all the terrible things that Kuvira did, but I can only understand it, because of Suyin's character, since she gave second chances to criminals and she also forgave Bataar Jr pretty quickly. After all, Su took care of Kuvira since she was a child. So I find it believable that she would forgive someone who was almost like a daughter to her.
I wonder how the families of the guards at 17:07 would feel about that lighter punishment lol
13:38 The comics go into much more detail but essentially after the war, Zuko was prepared to return the colonies the Fire Nation had taken back to the Earth Kingdom but the oldest of the colonies were close to 100 years old at that point. There were many mixed bender families so Zuko didn't want firebenders kicked out of the area. The Earth King saw this as a betrayal and this almost sparked a new war. To make a long story short, Aang negotiated the idea of Republic City as a way to show no one nation was above another with that territory. So technically Kuvira is right that it was Aang's decision, but wrong that the lands were stolen because it was done with the approval of both the Fire Lord and the Earth King.
I don't understand the hate that this show gets. In my opinion this show is absolutely fantastic.
They hated that korra was a girl and the complete opposite of Aang
For me, it's the fact that both the moment to moment and the overarching writing just isn't that great. Plotlines tend to alternate between meandering and being heavily rushed, and network restrictions can't be used as an excuse for all of them. The writing just isn't great, and doesn't hold a candle to the original series. It also manages to be in this really weird position where it simultaneously relies way too much on nostalgia bait, but also doesn't answer many of the critical questions that fans wanted answered (in fact, sometimes the writers seem to enjoy teasing potential answers and then denying them for no discernable reason.) The characters aside from Korra and Tenzin (and Lin somewhat) are largely just cardboard cutouts with no discernable arcs or consistent motivations. Mako could probably be removed from the show entirely and very little would change. Bolin just... isn't funny. I wish he was, but he isn't as a consequence of the mediocre writing, and when being the comic relief is like half his character that's a really bad thing. Asami is basically the dictionary definition of wasted potential, from the beginning her character could have been insanely complex and they just threw it away. And Korra, despite being by far the strongest character in the show, seems to go through the same arc every single season. It gets grating after a while, having to be told that she's holding herself back, she's stronger than she thinks, she's her own person, etc. 8 million times throughout the show, yet she refuses to actually learn from her mistakes. Yes, it's somewhat realistic. No, that doesn't make it quality character writing. The writers reset her arc every season because they couldn't think of any more interesting directions to take her character, which is quite sad.
Tl;dr Aaron Ehasz was the heart and soul of ATLA, and his absence from Korra is REALLY noticeable. It suffers hard from not having a clear vision for its story, characters, and world, and could have benefitted from a few more passes in the writer's room.
Mostly it's just internet extreme opinions, the show is good but has problems through all seasons, and is constantly compared to arguably the greatest animated series of all time.
The world har changed so much since Korra was made. Then people couldn't handle any talk about PTSD, feeling weak or that it could somehow be a sign of strength not to kill your enemy. I think younger generations are so much more accepting of Korra's inner journey as the Avatar. It even turns out all the relationshiptrouble people hated, also made for decent backstories and charactergrowth.
@@daurydavis3983of course someone’s here to claim sexism and look past the character issues that are clear as day 💀
People hate poorly written characters, not strong women
My favorite line in this series is at the end when Tenzin says "You've transformed the world more in a few years than most Avatars did in their lifetime" It just speaks to the show and why I love it so much. The show didn't rest on its laurels and changed the mythos.
Korra and Asami are canonically in a relationship ^^
There've been many hints throughout the show, and though they sadly were not allowed to put in a kiss (or a relationship at all for that matter), they defied Nickelodeon and managed to implement it in a way where for a layman it looks like just friends, but if you actually pay attention to their dynamic, they are way into each other (both bisexual, somehow that's even "worse" to companies, heck, even just in society's view, than just straight up lesbians. It's a weird stigma)
You speak like someone who has no idea about what sex does or what a relationship is. Sending letters, complimenting hair, running away and fighting alongside each other does NOT make up for the FACT that Korra kissed and stole Asami's boyfriend fir the sheer thrill of it. Women do not forget like that, let alone whatever "hetero lense" Bryke wanted to insult and gaslight fans with to prove how woke and supportive they totally were the whole time smh.
They wanted to give Nick a middle finger over how they treated the show... and what better way than rewriting everything into something taboo forever remembered (unlike Xena and Gabrielle... I lost my heroines when that happened). Korrasami is a thing because they wanted to be in the textbooks for representation, not because they were fighting the man for rights but for infamy at the LGBTQ+ community's expense. They profited off you and you defend them still...
And for your info, bisexuality is stigmatized because of what it does to the family. Kids deserve a stable upbringing raised by the mother and father who gave of themselves and invited those children into their lives. Being bi? It prioritizes sex and adulthood over what sex makes and what's best for them. I'm freaking Aroace and I can tell you that from logical thinking alone. What are you doing that you're worshipping attractions rather than seeing what it leads to and the lives ruined by selfishness? (Which is the whole reason hetero normative is the norm, it's simply the natural way babies are made and adults who can put aside their freaky desires enough to provide for a family actually contribute to society instead of making menaces for the neighbors to raise...)
If something is taboo there is a reason for it. Stop rolling your eyes and flocking like a good sheep and use that brain of yours to figure out why, then make an informed decision rather than an indoctrinated one. You're better than being part of a mob.
There were really only hints in the final season, I don't think the writers had the idea before then and were influenced by fans of the show. All in all it wasn't built up very well at all, and I can totally see it coming out of left field for most viewers.
You’re obsessed with the idea of a same sex relationship. We don’t care.
@@nathancollins1715 Korra and Mako were only built up for one season, and yet here you are complaining about that for the same sex pairing wonder why that is...
@@nathancollins1715it's built up if you know how to read queer subtext. Korra being constantly jealous of Asami in season one because she's so pretty, season 3 the two of them always being paired off together. Korra only writing Asami, only giving Asami physical affection when they reunite. It's not out of left field.
"Oh, you implied it." - Korra to Bolin in episode 2 of book 1
"Oh, they implied it." - me to Oscar about Korrasami
Korra's blush in the reunion episode, her only writing to Asami, Asami being there if she needed "...anything" at the end of book 3. Their pose at the end mirrors Varrick and Zhu Li a few minutes prior. Unfortunately at the time they couldn't be as explicit.
but outside of those limits - they do get married. That is canon.
It's really unfortunate that because of restrictions placed on the creators of the show by Nickelodeon and Viacom that they couldn't just outright say in the show that Korra and Asami were officially in a relationship together.
@@calvineastburn I do agree, but on the other hand, given the venue - I would say that showing relationships is fine, but I actually felt that they went a bit far with some of what they did show. The relationship of Bolin and Jinora was about the right level I think and it would have been fine to do the same with Korra and Asami but nothing more than that and I wish they had mostly kept the other Korra relationships on that sort of level. Just a personal opinion. Mostly keeping all the relationships a bit toned down so you know they exist and there might be a conflict because of problems but you don't get too deep into them.
@TheFireMonkey that is true for a show that's on a network that's primarily for kids it's a lot more difficult to be as open with any kind of romantic relationships and not offend someone.
@@calvineastburn exactly - if it had been released through a different network, then they could have done more - and perhaps some of what they did do could have been handled better because they could have at least spoken about some of the things that would make the back and forth of the relationships make a bit more sense if it was in a more adult forum. Not saying that it should have been, but for the adult audience it might have been interesting to see how it would be different.
Not suggesting anything R or above, just more adult themes added in a couple spots.
I genuinely love this show so much. It’s not perfect. Whether from Nick’s meddling or some weird writing choices it was a bit of a bumpy ride, but overall I’m very glad this show exists. Honestly in a lot of respects I love this show as much or more than ATLA, just for how much it managed to resonate with me personally. ATLA will always be an untouchable masterpiece of animation but LOK deserves so much love.
Yeah far from perfect
Suyin making her armour in that scene is one of the coolest moments in these shows. Her and Lin are amazing
Did she forget that kuvira can bend metal too? I liked it when I first saw it but when I sat and thought about it I got annoyed. Kuvira can use that to absolutely crush or move suyin and now I just feel like it was kinda silly.
What a journey this was! From ATLA to the very end of Korra! Thanks for the amazing ride man. Well on to the next Avatar series about the next avatar in the future!
Which if I recall should be next year right?, I'm so hyped
@@G128_cz Yeah the rumours say it. Cant wait for another series after ATLA and LoK! After 10 years and it will be so hyped. A brand new cast of new characters in a completely different era
@@Kev2000 I mean that is confirmed, there is a Zuko movie, I think a AtLA after the 100 year war and a show set after LoK and I think there's also 1 more movie confirmed but forgot about who
Tough: We'll have to be quiet
Lin: Hears her mom from 100 feet away 😂😂😂
If you want another show in the same category as avatar, I’d recommend The Dragon Prince of Fullmetal Alchemist
Or She-ra
YES full metal alchemist reaction plz ‼️
I’m sorry, I watched the first season of dragon prince and was so bored. Nothing like ATLA.
@@vijayanand6650 it’s quite similar to Avatar, shows with element magic systems with a main character who can learn multiple magic types (spoilers but I doubt you care) with an evil father and ruler of a country sending his children to kill the main characters one of whom is voiced by jack de sena.
You should consider reacting to She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018), its an incredibly well-written show with great character writing and a fantastic plot. In many ways the show is very similar to ATLA and LoK, so if you liked those shows you’re almost certain to like She-Ra as well.
The deal with the Republic is after the war, Zuko originally promised to hand over the Fire Nation colonies taken from the Earth Kingdom at the start of the war. However, since they've been settled there for a long time now, many didn't want to leave and be relocated back into the Fire Nation. Thus, Aang and Zuko decided to form a new government. Republic City is the colony of Yu Dao, where this whole drama first kicked off. As such, the Earth Kingdom did kinda get cheated out of their territory. It was originally theirs, and instead of getting it back after the war, it was just siphoned off into some new nation. Details of these can be found in the graphic novels.
I know this isn’t a show or anything, but I’d suggest giving Overanalyzing Avatar a watch. He goes through all ATLA episodes and dissects every little detail on them. It’s very insightful and well put-together!
Someone once stated that air is the element of freedom. Aang was an avatar who helped freed the world from the fire nation. Water is the element of change. Korra was an avatar who changed the world drastically.
The story of how the united republic came to be is actually deeply complex and complicated. It’s a huge, if not even THE plot point in the comic „The Promise“ I believe.
(Spoilers if you want to read the comic)
Long story short - Aang and the gang want to dissolve the fire nation colonies within the earth kingdom. Zuko though soon realises that the people there, having lived in a fire nation/earth kingdom duality for up to three generations now, don’t actually want to „go back“ to being earth kingdom only - since in their daily lives and context, they’re NOT earth kingdom.
Aang and the others don’t realise this so soon and even fear that Zuko is losing grip on balance for the world - it almost escalates into a full blown war again, but can eventually be resolved.
The compromise they all agreed to finally was to make the fire nation colonies neither fire nation, nor earth kingdom, and make it independent instead: the united republic.
In a way, if you squint, you could understand Kuviras argument that the united republic is stolen land - because it was stolen at some point. However one cannot ignore the circumstances that the actual people have been living in after a 100 years.
So, at the time, they couldn't get away with a Korra and Asami kiss so instead they had them mirror the pose of Varrick and Zhu-Li at their wedding to imply they're now in a romantic relationship. If you are interested in seeing more of Korra's story there's Turf Wars and Ruins of the Empire comics which take place after the show.
I've enjoyed watching your reaction to Korra and I'm looking forward to seeing what you start next (my hope is Stranger Things).
Lol
Repeating what I've said elsewhere about LoK:
Korra is my favorite Avatar universe character, because of her flaws and the sincere effort she made to overcome and grow beyond the narrow constraints she was raised within.
Kuvira is, in a real sense, Korras most "real nemesis", she is the dark reflection of Korra, if she had never tried to get past her rigid, headstrong nature , and a false sense of self righteousness would have doomed her to being a dictator, justified "for the greater good". S1 Korra would never throw herself on a grenade to save her mortal enemy, S4 Korra had developed compassion and mercy. She's my Avatar.
Oooh, really well said!
I remember in the audio commentary, the creators said that the musicians who played the trumpet bit during the fight between Korra and Kuvira in the mechatank's head said it was the hardest thing they'd ever played. 🤣And I believe it--it was so complex! And the music when Mako's sacrificing himself. I just love this score so much. 💕 I couldn't find any comments talking about this, but Korra and Asami were the first depiction of an LGBTQIA+ relationship in an American cartoon. Only 9 years ago, isn't that wild? It was monumental at the time, even as just a hand-holding scene. I feel like they paved the way for the representation we have in American cartoons today. 💕
Awww, I'm going to miss watching LOK with you. I'm glad you liked it! It doesn't deserve the hate at all. It's such a great show.
I hate when it ends! 😭💔
Second comment, sorry, but:
Korra is my favorite avatar. I love Aang and the gang, don't get me wrong, but Korra and her struggles hit on such a more personal level for me than Aang's did
I love Korra's arcs, I love team Avatar (Asami, Bolin and Mako), and man do I love the ever living frick out of the villains (season 2's villains were the "weakest" I guess, but even then I really didn't dislike Unalaq or Vaatu)
Zaheer stands high as the best villain in all of ATLA for me. Terrifying, smart, an actual good ideal but sadly goes too far in it, impacts Korra in the heaviest way.
I like Kuvira second, as she stands for what Korra would've been if Korra hadn't changed. I think it's really smart that the show ended with her as the villain, to contrast with Korra on how much she's changed.
Amon was awesome but I feel like he could've benefited from surviving at the end of season 1 to return later. I know why he was killed off and I loved the scene of Tarrlok killing his brother, but still, I feel he could've maybe joined up with Zaheer or something.
And lastly, the biggest villain for Korra I think are her traumas. Season 4 being all about healing, and it actually taking a lot of time to portray her struggles, and showing how there are no simple solutions like "oh there's still some poison in your body, just bend it out and it's fixed"
But even season 1 already had her traumatized. The way she was afraid of Amon and how she actually lost her bending to him
Lastly I love how they brought back the old cast. A big player every season. Katara (and Aang, Toph and Sokka in flashbacks) in season 1, Iroh in season 2, Zuko in season 3 and Toph in season 4.
Overall while LoK isn't necessarily perfect due to the studio interference, I absolutely adore it for what it is, and as said, even love it slightly more than ATLA. (again, I love ATLA too, I just think LoK gets more personal and I connected with the characters much better)
Luckily we got several books that play after the end of the show to show korras and asamis relationship, because when the last episode first aired it was really important to a lot of people to have representation on screen, even if it is just hand holding. Korra and Asami are one of the first queer relationships portrayed in kids shows.
16:40 "They don't want any casualties on TV"
(Not a minute later)
17:23 🤯
(obviously treated a little different as it's a military outpost instead of civilians, still found it funny lol)
Yeah should have said “they don’t want to SHOW DEAD BODIES on Tv”
13:36 That area holds some of the oldest Fire nation colonies from the start of the war. People had been living together there for almost a century and started mixed race families and everything. After the war ended there was a bit of a conflict about whether it should be given back to the Earth Kingdom and all the firebenders be expelled or keep it it as Fire Nation territory. In the end they chose to turn it into a neutral zone that gradually evolved into a fifth nation.
Also, at this point 39:40 even the music just sounds like Star Wars
I found your channel through your avatar reaction videos, and I'm glad I did. It was a pleasure to experience these shows with you, and in the process, I got to really appreciate your optimism and positive attitude. Never change.
I’m both happy that he’s finished watching Korra but also sad that it’s over
Also please watch stranger things
Korrasami going RIGHT over his head. Such a Bolin.
cant say it really went over his head. many ppl who originally watched the show didn't know about Korasami either. The creators had to out right confirm it. Sadly queer rep was basically nonexistent in kids shows especially in 2014.... Gay marriage wasnt even legal in the united States yet...
Bro nobody cares
@@ericksonkrieger8596caring enough to reply to mutilple people how much you don't care is super funny.
@@bradstrife2211 it took me literally 2 minutes. I don’t care that much 😂
I’ve literally been on here every day for months now just waiting for new reaction, you’re my feel good youtuber who always brings so much joy to my day!
Your summation of Korra’s character arc seems very well informed. She’s a radically different person, and easily worthy of great respect. It was great to watch this series along with you and your observations, as it was with ATLA. It’s difficult to imagine a better experience for a “reaction” channel.
Of course, that also raises where to go from here. There are few series that can approach this level of depth or quality…The West Wing, Battlestar Gallactica…without resorting to really graphic violence, as in the Sopranos or (to a lesser extent) Daredevil. There’s one - Andor - that really is worth your time.
p.s. It’s too bad the Korra/Asami relationship was deemed too risky to develop earlier.
p.p.s. “Eviscerate”, meaning to disembowel, to remove the entrails, found its way into your commentary at least four times here, which isn’t necessarily a problem, but since it’s you, was a bit surprising.
It was a great journey to watch with you LOK! You were one of the best(the best?) I saw so far on reacting & commenting on LOK. It was so on point & fair to the cartoon. About Korrasami, it's the production's fault, not the creators who wanted to do their love relationship in season 3-4. It was before the mariage equality in the USA.
the land Zuko and Aang used to create the united republic were fire nation colonies in the earth kingdom, including the very first colony Avatar roku found out about during the time of fire lord Sozin. The fire nation citizens had already integrated too heavily with the earth kingdom, so Zuko couldn't deport them back to the fire nation without tearing apart familiys, plus other were many integrated families at the time with both earth kingdom and fire nation heritage. that's when Aang, Zuko, and Earth King Kuei collaborated to make republic city and the united republic. a place where all benders and non benders can live together.
Let’s gooo!! It’s a true CRIME season 4 wasn’t aired on TV, Korrasami was monumentalllll
Kuvira and Bataar Jr. having a relationship doesn't make much sense if you think about it... they basically grew up together as siblings when Kuvira was taken in as a child.
38:11 i love the entire kuvira vs korra fight but especially this little moment here! avatar has always been so amazing at fight choreography, and it's been one of my favorite pastimes to take note of how characters' fighting styles change over time as they learn and grow, and spend more time with benders of other elements to influence them. this is most apparent in season 3 of the last airbender in particular; my favorite moment is the katara vs hama fight, when we see two waterbenders redirect each other's attacks as per waterbending fighting styles until katara stands her ground and completely obliterates a huge water attack much like an earthbender would. this takes hama off guard and allows katara to gain the upper hand, since she was clearly not expecting a waterbender to use earthbending techniques and ideology in the fight. it's a very neat way of showing character development without saying anything out loud. and anyway, i love the moment at 38:11 because it shows very clearly how kuvira and korra's places of origin have influenced their fighting style. kuvira is bending the metal in a very brutal, efficient earthbender way, but korra bends the metal like it's water--which makes so much sense for someone born in the water tribes! it's just very cool to me because korra is the first avatar able to bend metal (that we've seen, unless aang learned it as an adult) and she uses her knowledge of other elements as a base.
I beg of you to watch The Dragon Prince next 😭😭
The Korra comics are kickass. Highly recommended. Zhu Li and Kuvira in particular get a lot of exposure and you really get to see the Korra and Asami of it.
i always love that bolin's proof is that zhu li is so smart, and so good at her job, that it's Impossible for her to be making a mistake and so she Must be secretly on her side
I find so satisfying to see a metal bending fight
The formation of Republic City was treated in the post-ATLA comics; As far as I know, setting up the city was difficult because the land was part of the Fire Nation colonies and there were intercultural pairs living in harmony there, iirc the original colony that Republic City was based on was called Yu Dao; The Gaang needed a lot of clout to convince the Fire Nation and the Earth Kingdom to rescind the claim to the land, and it ended up messy anyway; there are many reasons someone like Kuvira might consider the land stolen from the Earth Kingdom.
Yu Dao is NOT republic city! There's another city they visit during The Rift that eventually becomes Republic city
@@keyblademasterclark I did say "based on"; that leaves room for another city to be the actual progenitor; I just didn't remember the name, it's been a while since I last read it.
Loved watching your journey from ATLA to Korra, it’s been one of my favorites! I knew you’d love Korra’s journey, she’s such a great Avatar!
Your Answer to the question of Aang stealing the land, it’s the subject of a (not very good) comic. The fire Nation colonised that land in the early stages of the hundred year war, people of fire nation and earth kingdom descent live there. The war’s tensions mean The Earth King doesn’t want the fire nation living in his country and Aang can’t just kick all the Firebenders out, especially since there are several Firebenders who have started families, including with earth kingdom citizens. He eventually decides to make a new nation that accepts all people (in theory) and begins the transformation of the United Republic and the construction of Republic City
Actually the city shown in that comic isn't the one that becomes republic city. If you've read The Rift, they eventually build a city in the place where that comic takes place and THAT grows into Republic City
@@keyblademasterclarkI never said it was? All i said was that they began transformation into the United republic (politically) and started to build republic city
Said comic is on WEBTOON if anyone wants to read it
The not very good part is subjective. It's not my favorite of the ones I've read, the political stuff was a little much for me but I did enjoy the complexity of it all. There wasn't one right answer. Each side had valid points and it wasn't an easy decision for them to make.
this was always just my assumption because it’s what makes the most sense. i’m glad to know there’s actually a comic out there that backs it up lol
The Legend of Korra is an amazing series. I've enjoyed watching your reactions to it
There is a world out there where the Legend of Korra would have been the perfect sequel to the Last Airbender. It dabbled into many of the same ideas, but it lacked the dedication to exploring them further. Some of the best aspects of the show were Korra's growth with her struggles and trauma being conquered. The step into industrial revolution was a great decision. Amon and Zaheer made for memorable villains, even though their writing could get a bit shaky. Kuvira was somewhat basic, which is a shame for the last season. The short story arc of Vaan was nice, but it would have made for a better prequel series to the franchise in my opinion. I was not too impressed with the combination of the physical and spirit world. It felt like there had to be a bigger focus regarding spirits, even another spirit villain of sorts after the world connected, but Vaatu already was the biggest strongest evil spirit of them all.
In a perfect world, Vaatu would have made for a great villain for the last arc, but doing that would require for a full rewrite of the 3 last seasons or a whole new direction for the series. And speaking of rewrites, the romance aspect is probably the most divisive or overall panned part of the show. I don't understand why writers want to inject teen drama where it drives down the rest of the show. Even if you'd dislike Aang and Katara's writing in ATLA, the romance writing of Korra and Mako was basically a punishment to the viewer by comparison. Korra stumbling unfortunately did not allow for the show to get the Earth and Fire avatar series it would have deserved, and I can only deduce that the mismanagement of Nickelodeon and even the creators lead to this. Fortunately there is a resurgence with the live action TV show and some rumors of a 3rd series? I've not been keeping up with the Avatar fandom since the end of Korra.
I love Korra as an Avatar. So many people I knew when this show was coming out hated her simply because she wasn't Aang. People didn't want a new avatar they wanted more Aang and didn't realize that's where their hate came from. Korra's journey and personality reminds me a lot of myself and my journey through growth through pain and hardship.
The context about the United Republic replacing Earth Kingdom territory is covered largely in the graphic novel series! It does get touched upon in earlier seasons of Korra but the comics flesh it out a lot more.
Characters like Kuvira and Zhu Li gets more development in the comics. Zhu Li becomes the new Republic City president, Kuvira got a redemption arc, and also Korra and Asami relationship gets developed more and thanks to that we also get a confirmation that Kya is a lesbian woman and her parents really supported her.
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!!
I was literally about to say that 😂💀
This has been a great journey, from ATLA to LOK, for which I'm thankful as I found your great channel ♥
You pay attention to all the great and small details, your insightful and showing emotions which is lovely to see!
You should totally read the comics, they start directly at the end of season 4 and really gives an ending to the seaon 4 arc and gives depth to many characters arcs (:
So yeah it's really cool !
The United Republic were former Fire Nation colonies in the Earth Kingdom. It was agreed upon by Earth King Kuei, Avatar Aang, and Fire Lord Zuko that the colonies would be turned into its own semi-independent nation as to not displace the colonists who have since married and made families with Earth Kingdom natives for the last hundred years.
If you want to know how republic city was made you can read the The last airbender comic that takes place right after the final of the series and talk about many things. Like Zuko finding his mom, visiting Azula in her new prison life, Aang trying to calm the fire nation colonies in the earth kingdom which didn’t wanted to be ether fire nation or earth kingdom and more. It is worth to check even if you don’t end up publishing it on the channel.
Korra's maturity in these last episodes makes me so proud of her, she took the leadership and stayed so calm during the whole caos 😭 it was so satisfaying seeing her bend metal like water back to kuvira!
And her bending pure spirit energy equivalent to a nuclear bomb and creating a new spirit portal??? she's too iconic!
And of course my favorite part, korra and asami being a couple 🥰
korrasami was the blueprint for many queer characters in cartoons, but unfortunately they had to be subtle bc of nickelodeon 😒
Now that your Avatar journey is complete, recommend watching the next best animated series of the decade, GRAVITY FALLS (2 seasons). Like Avatar the writing and humor are outstanding! You’ll love the characters.😊The show has one of the best villains ever!
I am so glad someone like you got to appreciate the series like no one else.
did you notice Korra and Asami finally completed the love triangle?
That’s one thing I really like a about korra is she uses multiple elements at a time and combines them, when’s she’s not in the avatar state it’s really cool to see and it shows she’s very technical as it’s must take a lot to do that
Thank you for your insights into and your appreciation for Legend of Korra. If you are looking for another animated bingable show I can only repeat the recommendation for She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. You will enjoy it a lot!
I always get irrationally emotional about Varrick and Zhu Li finally doing the thing
39:20 lok has such great scores
I have enjoyed you reacting to this series and ATLA so much! If you haven't already, I would love to see you react to The Dragon Prince (same voice actor as Sokka!), Supernatural or The Magicians 🙏💜
And as others have already mentioned, Asami and Korra were supposed to kiss in the final scene but it had to be changed to keep in line with nickelodeon standards, but in the comics, they go on to have a beautiful, loving relationship 💕
Is he really this oblivious to Korra and Asamis relationship????? Haha this is why I watch his reactions….raised very sheltered from movies and shows so watching his adult reactions like this one is priceless….i was waiting for his brain to click that they really really like each other…but nope just “ahh that’s really cute” at the end, haha
To be fair to him, it’s really not part of their character arc. It’s hinted at here and there, but the main part of their relationship is supporting one another through the hardest moments of their lives. With Aang and Katara the kiss was the payoff for Aang for something he had focused on through each season
13:45, 13:48 andd 13:50 !!! You saw that! Oh, the offended face and then give her the benefit of the doubt, I felt you 😂 OOOH 22:48 The doubt, the suspicion! And 22:50 YEAH WHO CAN BELIEVE THAT?! 😂 23:03 lmao poor boy, 23:30 well, yes, she has his ideas clear and it's "good" iykwim but it's also sad
I highly recommend the novels if you are interested in more. The 2 Kyoshi ones are great. I haven’t read the second Yangchen one yet, and super excited for the Roku novel.
MAN GET YOU SOME REAL LEDS😂😂 nah fr tho
At 7:24 As Grand Moff Tarkin
best said, "You may fire when ready."
I really recommend *Castlevania* for your next reaction series. It's another animated series with excellent writing and storytelling.
Did you get that Korra and Asami are dating now?
If you are looking out for another series that is similar to Atla and Korra, check out The Dragon Prince, there's some of the same creators and a similar feel to ATLA, the main character is Sokka's VA and there's even a boomerang joke or two.
So glad you liked The Legend of Korra as it’s own show. I think a lot of people miss the nuance of the show.
Also, as many have said above Korra & Asami are very official. They held hands so She-Ra could have five seasons of UST & end in lots of kissing. 😹
Oh man, you're finishing this and volume one plus are finishing their code Geass reaction on the same day, both a happy and sad day for reactions.
Would you ever consider watching the Tinker Bell movie series? It’s actually really good but very underrated
People understandably like AtLA more, but I have always said that I enjoyed LoK way more. Not because it has better writing, not because I like its characters more (4/5 of my faves are in AtLA), and not because it was a singular coherent story. I enjoyed the themes way more, I cared about the main character more, and the action/visuals were far more striking. I can recall twice in AtLA when I was really impressed with the visuals (Ba Sing Se for the first time, Western Air Temple) but it happened far more often in this show. I also just enjoy Korra more as a character over Aang. The more time that goes by, the less I resonate with Aang and the more I resonate with Korra. Her in Book 3/4 when she was angry never came off to me the same way as it did in Book 1/2 because it felt more deserved. Book 1/2 Korra's anger was always "I'm not getting what I want, so GIVE it to me!" whereas in Book 3/4 it was more "I believe this thing is morally right, and you're stopping that from happening!" instead. I can appreciate that much more. Aang just...... feels more childish the more I rewatch, not because he's young but because he makes decisions children think are right, and no not just Book 1 Aang. This series will always hold a more special place in my heart despite AtLA being better, and I will always hate Nickelodeon for stifling Korra the way they did; it's the one thing I can point all of my ire toward when people talk about how the show isn't as good.
On the other hand, Korra and Asami shown being together-together will remain one of my most influential life events. It would take something really big and great to dethrone. Ever since, it's helped me really solidify my identity and how I view my own feelings toward people, at least partially. I think if Asami were a guy, there wouldn't be any question at all about whether (s)he were romantically involved with Korra by the end. That acknowledgment and recognition is my litmus test for react channels: if they notice and enjoy it, they go on my "good" list, and if not then they are kicked to the curb. My reaction these days is to invoke the "roommates" joke and move on because I don't have time for that anymore.
Overall, I'm always happy when someone enjoys the current Avatar universe. Nobody I've talked to or watched has actively regretted watching both shows because the universe itself is so rich and awesome. I'm so looking forward to what they're coming out with in the future, though maybe the next show over anything else.
great reactions!
Korra crawled so that stuff like Steven Universe and the Owl House could run
40:15 “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means” 😅
It’s a figure of speech mate 😆 we exaggerate a lot with language in Aus
Korra and Asami are implied and confirmed!!!!
It was a great journey watching Avatar and Korra with you.
Oscar you should check out Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood! It's so damn good!
You need to read the comics between AtLA and Korra. They explain how the United republic was founded.
Hey popping in kind of late. You should look into all of the Paramount stuff that the creators of Avatar are planning to release in 2025! (I believe the show is coming then)
My problem with Korra is that at the start of each new season she is reverted back to how she was at the start of season 1.
Season 4 humbled her a bit, yet that was relly due to Season 3.
Plus, what you've said about the Avatar was explored more in TLAB comics. Aang definitely did a lot to change the world after the 100yr War. He had to heal the world and restore balance.
LoK.. As much as she did, her adventure felt.. Too contained. It mainly focused on and around Republic City. Where Aang and his friends traveled the world helping people and trying to bring balance.
People have said that they don't like that Toph and Aang weren't good parents to their kids growing up but like show me where they had good examples of parenting throughout their lives. They did the best they could but they still kind of sucked which is valid. Lol
I know this is a random thought but what if the next avatar learns to lava and metal bend and want to some how mix it to make like a molting metal that would be cool but op I feel
He should really watch invincible s1 and 2
18:36 I feel so lied to! I thought your Cocoa Couch light was a legit thing hanging behind you and now I see your arm going behind it lol
Was just this one video since it had issues midway through
YESS FINALLY!!!
PLEASE REACT TO DISNEY'S "ENCHANTED"!!! 😍💖
47:50 for me it’s the opposite.
I think if she was better in every way, it would undermine her journey and her arc about failure/inadequacy and overcoming that.
@@thecocoacouch I know that, but the weirdest thing is that no matter how good The Legend Of Korra is, a lot of people I see on youtube see say the original show is way better, like Korra always be inferior to it
At some point dude's gotta realize it's Zhu Li and not Julie 😄 Also, eviscerated, are you sure?
Thanks for the reactions!
It’s pronounced Ju-Lie though 😆😆
Will you plan to watch more episodes of Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" than you watched untill now ? Because the show is amazing. And it was fun, when you were commenting it. :D /asking before watching this ep - I would do it later/
Btw. Your content is awsome - thanks for doing it :D
You should start watching gravity falls it’s a show filled with phenomenons and mystery and lots of comedy and like the last airbender it may start more silly and “slow” but it’s worth the wait and I think you’ll enjoy the silly part of it, it has 2 seasons 20 episodes each I really recommend it the plot twist is crazy and the whole vibe of the show sends you right back to your childhood. I hope you see it I really love watching your reactions ❤
we got through ATLA and TLOK! WOOOOO!
I think when the protagonist has a heart to heart talk w. The villain is called
Talk no jutsu.
Made popular by Naruto
Lol
You didn’t make any comment on them hooking up at the end when they enter the spirit portal that was kind of the whole point of that scene
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I'm not sure if you have any experience with anime but if you're looking for something that really, REALLY has incredible characters and a shitload of heart to it, I cannot recommend Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood enough. It will impact you deeply if you watch it.