Korra then does what she knows best: go full force! She activates the Avatar state in an effort for use brute strength to defeat the spirit, but it still had now effect as she’s taken to the ground. Even Korra’s father, an amazing water-bender, is no match for it. Team Avatar are pummeled by the attacking spirit. The episode comes to a shocking conclusion when Naga and Korra are awakened by a dark spirit attacking in the middle of the night. But in its evolution it’s been gradually losing something less tangible, and we’d soon see the consequences. On top of new technology, big booming cities, and “moving pictures” the world is becoming more modern. His language is peppered in 1920’s slang and he’s a welcomed reminder that the Avatar world is evolving. They meet an eccentric billionaire that creators describe as “equal parts Howard Hughes and Richard Branson”, but I’d add a dash of Lando Calrissian. Unalaq and Tonraq have very opposing opinions on the importance of spirituality.Īsami continues to network while in the south, using Bolin as her assistant. Unalaq wastes no time in telling Korra and the people of the Southern Water Tribe that the Festival used to be a hallowed event that meant something, but it’s devolved into nothing more than a carnival. Korra’s father Tonraq and uncle Unalaq are estranged brothers at odds for unknown reasons. Due to their androgynous appearance Bolin finds them both attractive, and comically stammers in confusion before asking who’s who. He is also accompanied by his “creepy twin” children Eska (female) and Desna (male). The sibling rivalry dynamic can already be felt, and with his siblings completely opposite nature it looks like it will lead to some great fun this season.Īt the festival Korra is greeted by her uncle, and Chief of the Northern Water Tribe, Unalaq. Tenzin makes a great foil to the other characters around him, with his stick in the mud attitude. We’re finally introduced, albeit briefly, to Tenzin’s brother Bumi and sister Kya.
But before departing on their air-bending pilgrimage, Team Avatar and Tenzin’s family are off to the Southern Water Tribe for the Glacier Spirits Festival. Tenzin is hoping to show Korra what true air-bending is, while helping her strengthen her spiritual connection with the past Avatars. and Tenzin is trying to teach Korra to master real air-bending, not “Korra style” air-bending, starting with a trip to the Air Temples:.
Korra is having fun abusing her control of the Avatar State to race children:.Asami is trying to rebuild Future Industries, which is nearly bankrupt after her father’s participation in the Equalist movement:.Mako is busy playing “Hero Cop” in Republic City, complete with one-liners:.Bolin struggles to lead a new Fire Ferrets team, who are trailing in the Pro-Bending League:.Meanwhile our favorite characters are having new adventures of their own: The looming darkness sets the tone for what will be a difficult spiritual journey for Korra.īack in Republic City the council has disbanded and Republic City has elected its first president. His joke quickly comes back to wrap him in glowing tentacles as a Kraken-like sea spirit wrenches the ship to a watery doom. A seasoned old sailor jokingly gives a greenhorn a hard time, cautioning him of sea monsters. We’re welcomed to Book 2: Spirits with a dark and ominous sky as a torrential downpour torments a ship at sea. After a waiting an agonizing 1 YEAR 2 MONTHS and 21 DAYS, but hey who’s counting, Avatar: The Legend of Korra is back!