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Avatar: The Legend of Korra is by no means as good as the phenomenal The Last Airbender, but you can tell that the team behind it had a lot on their minds regarding the Avatar universe. And that may be its biggest flaw.

What I mean is that all the elements that made its predecessor so great is still in here, but at the same time it's trying to be its own thing which ends up making it feel all over the place with world-building, character arcs and romance plots either scattered across all four seasons or hastily concluded without feeling fully developed.

The first season is in my opinion the most successful at blending it all together with Korra coming to Republic City to discover a colorful crowd amongst the many inhabitants and what they do in their leisure time and the way the higher-ups run the city. And a dark side of a seemingly peaceful place for all which include the chilling Amon on top of a rebellion.

So, while there is a promising premise for season two about the spiritual side of being the Avatar which leads to an epic conclusion and an interesting result, it is here it all starts to jumble together with various subplots which makes it feel disjointed and rushed.

In the character department we have Korra as the main character, a young woman with a temper who sadly often comes off as arrogant and bratty. She learn throughout the series, but is also a victim of the messy writing. The characters are a mixed bag overall.

Animation is still top-notch, and when the series keeps its focus, we get an expanding look into the world of the Avatar and the people attached to her/him.

To those uncertain about The Legend of Korra: watch it. It is every bit as good as the original Avatar series was. Set in a more modern world, the new avatar is faced with struggles of a different kind, struggles that relate more to our modern world. Technology is booming, crime is rising, and a revolution is awakening. This is much more real than the last series was.

The characters are built incredibly realistic, too. Korra is a revolutionary heroine: she is realistic, imperfect, hasty, rebellious... all the things that a teenager girl really would be. Faced with difficult decisions, she doesn't always choose the right ones, yet she always learns from them. The other characters also show these strenghts and weaknesses along with equal depth to the characters of The Last Airbender.

While different, troubled, and darker than the original, everyone should give The Legend of Korra a chance. It has many wonders to be seen as of yet and her story is only just beginning.

Zaheer had so much potential and i think he should had more screen time. He could have been a much more terrefying villain. I do recommend to people who like avatar in general to watch this. It does pay off. The second and the last seasons are my least favorite. The first and the third were my favorite. A must watch for avatar lovers.

Going into this series after having finally watched Avatar: The Last Airbender, I was expecting it to be a classic sequel-case with excessive fan-service and more one-dimensional plot lines and characters.

I'm very glad to say this this really isn't the case. The series does not use The Last Airbender as a crutch - it evolves past it, exploring characters completely different to those seen in the original series, all the while expanding the Avatar universe - everything that a sequel should aim for. This show is wonderful journey not dissimilar to ATLA, but it also stands on its own, and is no less enjoyable.

I cannot recommend this series enough to anybody who enjoyed The Last Airbender.

The Legend Of Korra is a very worthy successor of the first series. It's a totally different environment, and the circumstances are also entirely different, but you can see that the makers of the series have put a lot of work and effort in the second series. The only downside I can think of is that, because the series will only concludes two seasons, is that, in my opinion, everything's a bit rushed. It's like they want to fit a lot of content into the 2 season time-frame. On the other hand, the series is brilliantly detailed, just like its predecessor, and has it's typical quirky humour. And the tension that they're building up throughout the show is an excellent way of keeping people tethered to their screens and to the series!

Legend of Korra appeals to be way more mature than its prequel: The Last Airbender. Whilst that gives an edge to Korra, it also removes that childish and innocent humor enveloped in rather serious conflict.

Still, do not be fooled - Legend of Korra is an impressive animation work; it goes flawlessly in graphic and motion design, it doesn't lack a humor nor a good, intriguing story. Korra is basically everything Aang wasn't: She's stubborn, hasty, inpatient and not as shy as Aang. I think they made quite a good move here since we already have three season with over twenty episodes to watch a mindful, calm and shy Aang. The gathering, or gang if you wish, are also kind a different. There's that innocent, teen "Love squared" as I like to call it which is more amusing than serious, though. Then there's again one "wisdomous" guy with only patience and non-conflict solution on his mind. There are also many others; lots and lots of different characters that you will surely enjoy in. It's actually still early to judge the show because it unravels itself episode by episode. As the more episodes are aired, the more you realize about the story of Republic City and all its mysteries.

To short the long talk, Legend of Korra is most likely more mature than the Last Airbender (which actually brings another question: if Tenzin is the Aang's only child (or so I understood), then there's only four (upcoming fifth) remaining Airbenders - We'll see), with not so much a childish humor (which is still there, don't worry) and a story which untangles really slowly and forces you to watch the show from episode to episode. If you loved the prequel, you'll love its sequel.

I enjoyed the previous series, "The Last Airbender," and I had been checking every month or so to see if the new "Legend of Korra" had been released yet. Yesterday I realized that five or six episodes had been released so I watched them all while typing up some notes for school. I have to say, the first couple of episodes I was pretty worried. Many of the characters seemed very harsh and unlikable. Yet, as I got to know them better, I really started to like them and enjoy the show. "Legend of Korra" is lacking the hilarity which made "Airbender" so fun to watch, yet it is replaced with more menace, intrigue, and (I want to use the adjective "page-turning") excitement. The bits of humor that are present are perfect and I think they have captured a good balance. I'm really hooked. 9/10. The one missing star is in case the show takes a turn for the worse.

The Legend of Korra starts pretty high paced and the new avatar is found fast, in contradiction to the previous series (where they take more time with the intro). This means that the adventure also start fast. Also, note that you should have seen the "Avatar, the Last Airbender" before you watch this one.

They have put some new concepts (for this series), like: after 70 years there is new some new technology, more love story, and a lot in the city (where Aang travels a lot over the entire world). I like this, but I have the feeling that there is a little too much, like too much new technology and too much love. I would have found it better that some technology is still being developed or missing (which other technology could be made clumsy in use). But there are also some new cool elements, such as the way of telling what has happened "previously on avatar", and a new sports game.

The humor is still good (I had a very good laugh somewhere in episode 10), and it's nice to see some of the previous (aged) characters back. I rate this 8/10 because of I really like the concept of newer technology in a fantasy world. But not higher because some elements are a little too much (to my opinion). Anyway, I couldn't stop watching and saw this entire season straight.

I just finished all 4 seasons and I can not say anything else than that Korra is a pretty average show. By itself not a bad thing, but going into this with the high expectations after having seen the original series. Damn.

Let's start with the good thing. The animations. By far the best thing about The Legend of Korra. The scenery, characters and fight scenes all look amazing. You will not get dissapointed by that, coming from The Last Airbender. It might even look a bit more polished than the original.

Once you take away the beautiful cover though, and look at the insides. It was a bit of a chore to watch the entire show, I felt myself being disinterested by what was happening on the screen a lot during these 4 seasons. Boring if you will.

Unlike The Last Airbender, the characters are not as fun or interesting. That goes for the good guys as well as the villains. A cool antagonist like Zuko or the rest of the Fire crew? Not even close. So while the action scenes looked amazing, I just sort of felt numb for them as the series didn't do its job by making me care what happens.

I didn't really care for the 1930's aesthetic of the show either. It just made things goofy in my opinion, and not the good kind.

If you're planning on watching Korra, there's a big chance you have watched Avatar already. And if so, it doesn't matter what warning people give you as you will watch Korra regardless just for the chance it even has a glimmer of quality that ATLA has.

So here's a consolation hug in advance to help you with your dissapointment after having seen this. I know, it wasn't as good. There there.

The Avatar is back and this time she is a teenager who is far from calm and peaceful.

Compared to Avatar: The Legend of Aang, this sequel has its own appeal: it's really energetic, featuring mostly city environments, has an older cast than the one in Aang, and just has an overall faster, flashier and more forceful pace than its predecessor. That makes it a lot of fun, and a very exciting show, but at times it also makes it hard for me to warm up to the cast, and hard to just take a moment of contemplation, peace, and relaxation like I would with The Last Airbender.

Visually, like "Aang", this show is stunning. Beautiful, intricate and unique environments, with lots of fluid and well-crafted motion. Awesome soundtrack with the series' trademark mix of eastern and western music, but "Korra's" music is more rocky and jazzy, to match with the show's tempo, than "Aang's" smooth and calm scores. The storyline seems to be picking up quite nicely as well, with civil conflict brewing up in Republic City. The show is definitely making its own path and tone, and setting itself apart from "Aang".

But I still found myself really missing "Aang's" serene environments, gentler characters, and the cute, quirky humor. In fact I kind of found it hard to warm up to the characters in "Korra"....Korra is overall a very cool character, but is too aggressive and forceful. I hope that changes throughout the show, as Avatar always shows the evolution of its characters. Her newfound city friends, as well, are not that likable and their friendship is a little distant -- Aang, Katara and Sokka's friendship was as naturally progressing, fun, and close as they get. I also really miss the silly humor! Who can forget the cabbage seller from "Aang", and Sokka's silliness. With "Korra"'s older cast and a very serious conflict and villain already introduced and confronted, I really want more humor to balance the show out.

I think the show needs to calm down a bit, take a breath, and let its characters meaningfully interact a little more before ramping up the action to the 1000th degree. Still, a flaw due to excess is better than a flaw due to lack. The Legend of Korra is an excellent and well-crafted show, and I look forward to seeing it form into a series worthy of its predecessor.

Rating 8.0

Favorite Episode: Venom of the Red Lotus

Not as nearly good as ATLA, but still a great watch.

It's very rare to come by a good, western-animated show that has so much depth, emotions and darker/more complicated themes to it. The avatar series, and the legend of korra specifically, are absolutely top notch with combining deeper themes and animation. The show's artstyle is stunning with very well thought out battle scenes. The story follows Korra's journey of realizing herself as the avatar, post- 100 year war and Aang's time, where she has to deal with incredibly well written villains, the declining image of the avatar in a more modern world and mental struggles all at once! It's never easy being the avatar, and the writers sure didn't go easy on her and her team.

The main reason why it's so fun watching this show is because it EXPANDS on an already great universe, created in the first series, with Aang. I can never get enough of it! If you consider yourself an avatar fan- GO WATCH IT RIGHT NOW. I can 100% guarantee you won't regret it and have a great time.

The Legend of Korra seriously takes some steps into the right direction by throwing in some more or less "new" concepts (new as new for Avatar) such as love stories and relationships from the get go and a more "modern" world. If you watched the original Avatar (if you didn't go right to it) you may appreciate that, although Korra really has some of Avatar's good old content such as fast-paced element-bender battles, it also feels new and fresh and in no way "forced" to be a sequel on it's own. If it really will be as entertaining and as good as the prequel only time can tell but for now (seen 6 episodes so far) the story is more promising than I ever could have imagined it to be. Last but not least I really want to point out the storytelling: If you pay attention you'll notice that the script for this series is much more than just a foolish attempt to catch the fame of "Avatar": Many old characters can be "found" here, revived as new roles. Great humor and action awaits.

LOK takes place 70 years after the TLA, with a new Avatar emerging in an ever changing world. Let me start by saying this is not the TLA part 2, while it exists in the same world, this is a brand new story filled with new characters. The show is very good in that sense, as while keeps the charm and environment of the TLA, it makes sure to change the world so we don't have a complete rehash of the same story. While the characters are good, especially the development of Korea herself as it becomes a true joy watching her change into a respectable Avatar. With the story Itself (with the exception of 1 or 2 things) is excellent and truly shows a new take on the Avatar. This is a series that you must watch if you liked TLA, and admittedly season 1 isn't where the series shines the brightest, but the coming seasons show why this is worthy of the Avatar name.

Korra's struggle is hard to overcome.Because her struggle isn't just with villains,also her struggle is with her own mentality and sense.I think Aang's story is funnier.But Korra's story is more melancholic and deeper.Also Korra is one of us.The villains have a more purpose and reasons to being a bad .in The Legend of Korra, The ideologies of the villains are very meaningful and true

I liked so much, soundtracks, emotional moments and off course Korra. It was just perfect except for a few plot holes

It had many good ideas and interesting characters from Tenzin to Lin to Zaheer. But it was not as well executed as it was in ATLA. Like the main team had much weaker characters than ATLA team and their attempt to cover political concept does not go very well. I could see LOK making great stand alone movies in the hands of the right director that knows what parts to cut and what to keep.

On the bright side we still got the ATLA show. We do not need sequels or prequels to it. Just leave it as it is.

There is a notable issue with character development for Korra. She often comes across as a stereotypical, impulsive teenage girl (from one viewpoint) who frequently requires rescuing, which diminishes her strength and independence. This portrayal can be frustrating especially after noticing that there is basically zero female writers involved. I would have expected a more complex and empowered protagonists and at least some development and learning curve in her character.

It's clear that the writers missed the opportunity to create a more well-rounded female Avatar with real purpose and more critical thinking along with a capability to make her own decisions throughout the show and not continuously being swayed with basically no autonomy or self-reliance.

The lack of growth is astonishing with Korra being portrayed as headstrong and impulsive, but her character development remains relatively limited throughout the series.

While she does show emotions, her emotional range can feel somewhat one-dimensional, particularly in the earlier seasons. Korra's empowerment as the Avatar is often overshadowed by moments of vulnerability and self-doubt.

Her relationships, especially her romantic interests, sometimes overshadow her own character development.

Yes, The Legend of Korra is not as great as ATLA because this show is something different than ATLA. The Story , Characters, Action sequences, political elements were very good and enjoyable. Some Plot twists were Predictable , some were unexpected. The Seasons 1-3 were very enjoyable but the final season was kind of a mixed bag. Overall the show is WORTH WATCHING!

Korra's story is very different from Aang's, and it has some major problems going on but overall it's a great story and any fan of the original should watch it. The flaws seem to have primarily emerged due to the creators not having a guarantee for successive seasons of the show. Each season is essentially its own self-contained story with little overarching plot from season to season. It's just not quite as compelling to watch as the original and if you go into with an attitude of comparing it to its predecessor, you'll likely be disappointed.

On its own merits, The Legend of Korra offers interesting plot lines, decent-to-great characters, and builds on the fantastic world of the original. Korra undergoes significant growth over the course of the series, having experienced great hardships. The tone of this series is more mature and it addresses serious issues masterfully. As did The Last Airbender, the show broadens your soul to appreciate some of the important personal growth we should all have. However, the fact that the show delves into such topics (while certainly beneficial to an adult), is a bit heavy for a child.

Is it as good as the original? Certainly not. But holding anything to such an impossible standard isn't fair, even if it is a sequel to it. I watched it with an attitude of comparing it to the original a few years ago and was disappointed, the second time through I had different expectations and thoroughly enjoyed it.

This show really grew on me. Expect more adult topics in this show. It is different from the original Avatar, but it greatly stands on its own. The creators did a great job.