Legend of Korra Review: Old Friends and Ultimatums

[ZeroAxis]

Okay, don't kill me for never watching Avatar although I keep my ears open about from time to time (heard great things about Legend of Korra too). QUESTION: Is that old man with the blue arrow on his head really Aang? The original Airbender? (If so, I may binge watch from the beginning)

 

[Raggedstar]

Okay, don't kill me for never watching Avatar although I keep my ears open about from time to time (heard great things about Legend of Korra too). QUESTION: Is that old man with the blue arrow on his head really Aang? The original Airbender? (If so, I may binge watch from the beginning)

Minor correction, but Aang isn't the original airbender, but he was for some time the last airbender (hence the title of the original show).

And the old man with the blue arrow on his head is Aang's airbending son, Tenzin. Aang isn't alive in this series as Avatars are reincarnated and Korra is the current Avatar. Though I can relate to that mistake since I got into Avatar almost a year ago and thought the same thing.

The original series is really good though. I recommend it if you get the chance to watch.

 

[Imp_Emissary]

Spoiler: Stuff.

The writers really decided to screw with viewers this episode, especially at the end when Tenzin says "As long as I'm breathing, it's not over" and it pauses on Zaheer's face, especially after what happened last episode. Just, holy hell. (I'm so glad they finally did that with Airbending though, I've been waiting for that ever since TLA when bloodbending was introduced)

Also, Lava guy seems to be pretty broken; unless you're avoiding the ground completely you're at a major disadvantage with that guy, one misstep and you're in lava; that's much worse that basic flames from Firebenders.

Spoiler: Junk.

When he said that, my first thought was, "Oh god, please don't have him kill Tenzin. 0-0". In a messed up way I was relieved when they just beat the hell out of him, but not that much.

People should have seen this coming. Zaheer wants all rulers/leaders dead. Regardless of how they treat people. I mean, I'm not a big fan of Republic City's president, but do people really think someone like him should be killed? Because Zaheer does. Even someone like Tenzin is on the choking list.

Spoiler: Junk.

Spoiler: Things.

Would they really kill Tenzin though? As i recall the air nomads don't really have "leaders" as they always look to their gurus/elders for wisdom and guidance. Since Zaheer is so fascinated by the teachings of the gurus i would think he's willing to make that distinction and at least not take Tenzin's life.

I really like the way they've set up Zaheer so he's not just some straight-up bad guy, but actually has a few ideas i can agree with and i hope i'm right about him so that my view of him isn't destroyed.

Spoiler: Junk.

Spoiler: Junk.

I've seen a few people say this, so I have to ask, what idea/ideas has he mentioned that you agree with?

Because if it's just the whole "the world could be better than it is" thing, that's a bit vague.

And seeing as his idea of better seems to need lots of death to get done, I'm not so sure most people would/should agree.

Remember, he doesn't just want to put an end to leaders/rulers, but nations too (like the Air nation for example). He has a lot of respect for the Avatar and the Air benders. True.

He still seems VERY willing to kill them all to get what he wants.

I do agree we can't complete our judgement of Zaheer until we know ALL of the plan, but I have my doubts that we'll be persuaded once we do.

Spoiler: Junk.

As much as i usually get hounded on the internet for admitting to this: i really do have a slightly anarchistic leaning. I just agree with Zaheer because i too think that the world would be better without one person in control of a nation, or without carreer politicians who try and run a show while never peeking backstage. I think the world would be better without borders, making it one entire collective rather than forcing the notion of "them" and "us" that i blame for a lot of the wars that happen.

Cultures can still exist within such a world, spiritual leaders lending wisdom to those who have chosen to follow them. It's very naive to think such a change can be made quickly without any casualties, it would either be Zaheer's way or something very gradual so we don't just cause more chaos. Zaheer's killing is what i don't agree with, obviously.

Spoiler: Junk.

I can understand the sentiment. Though whether or not I agree it is viable is another story.

Anarchy is a lack of any authority, and while it's not impossible to achieve such a society, you're going to have a rather rough time making the whole world like that when it's mostly taken on many types of authority. Even the Air nation had some, albeit of a "gentler" type.

Zaheer doesn't seem to want to just kill all leaders/rulers once. His goal is to prevent there from being anymore as well. Same with nations. Plus, to end nations you have to do far more than just kill their leader/ruler.
Honestly, I wouldn't be too surprised if Zaheer's plan turns out to be a lot like Vaatu's. Only Vaatu's plan only called to destroy the world once, then rebuild it as he saw fit.

This peaceful existence of a world with no authority to oppress the people is not what he's working toward. He's said so with glee.

It's not just that Zaheer is willing to kill to get what he wants, but that it sounds like his end goal IS to kill a lot of people, and not just those with authority.