Korra’s Beautiful Story of Maturity

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Hello Everybody! Let me know what your favorite Legend of Korra Episode is! I think mine is a toss-up between Korra Alone and A New Spiritual Age...haha! As always I hope you have a lovely day and I'll see you next time =)

[@dumdumbb]

The one she almost dies

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

@@dumdumbb That battle with Zaheer was really awesome!

[@dumdumbb]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed it was 👌

[@luigi5341]

For me it was Korra Alone

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

@@luigi5341 Korra Alone, is such a beautifully crafted story! With so many callbacks to the first season! It's one of my favorites, and I'll defiantly cover it in a video at some point!

[@haruhirogrimgar6047]

Always love to find someone who understands Korra and her story. This was an amazing video, you did a wonderful job detailing what depression feels like without directly calling it that. Describing Korra's sense of emptiness and her absolute struggle with mental illness. It is something that unfortunately gets lost on a lot of people, that they don't notice S1 Korra is hot-headed and her eyes are full of excitement where in S4 her eyes are darker, less hopeful, and she tries to use her words and wisdom before resorting to her fists.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

The mental struggle that Korra goes through is a lot more subtle, than let's say Zuko, but it's an important story that is very beautifully complex. I remember watching this show for the first time when I was going through a dark time in my life...it gave me hope. It helped me believe that I was going to come out of it wiser than I was before! I knew I would never be the same, but it helped me understand myself better...Isn't that what life is all about? Korra is a wonderful character! I really wish people would look past her hot-headedness...or the love triangle, and see her more as a well-rounded character, who learns from her past mistakes and grows a little wiser with every passing Book!

[@Doriburu8380]

I never understood why some fans hated Korra, I think she's a good character and her character development is actually good

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I don't understand either? It's crazy how much she changes from the stubborn girl in Book 1 to a very wise compassionate person in Book 4!

[@hanburgundy4317]

It's because of content creators like e;r making hate videos that take things out of context and leave out all resolution to convince people that she's a terrible character and the show is trash. It makes me mad, because it convinces so many people and almost none of them are willing to listen to reason when you try and tell them that e;r is full of it

[@tierefuerimmer9635]

@CinemaOveranalyzed Imho, Korra was always compassionate and from day one she was more than willing to help others so I always find it strange it seems like it's implied she was not a compassionate person- she definitely was but I think her main character flaws was her naivete and not necessarily arrogance as she lived her whole life in isolation and had no real freedom, or concept what real life was like, hence her child like and impulsive nature.

[@marktwayne9796]

@@tierefuerimmer9635 Exactly. That line to Kuvira in the finale made me so mad. She was sympathetic to Tahno when he lost his bending despite their bad history, she also felt sorry for Tarrlok and considered letting him go from Amon after he kidnapped and attacked her. Even though Eska and Desna were antagonizing her in the series as well, she expressed regret she couldn't save Unalaq in the end. She already was very compassionate even to her villains.

[@tierefuerimmer9635]

@marktwayne9796 You said it! Plus I do think Korra would sacrificed herself for the air nation she just would have been more stubborn but she ultimately would've given in

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

Korra is my favorite character of the show, hands down, her flaws make her so human, she is a strong headed characters who got beat humility into her, she made mistakes and learn from them, she struggle even more than Aang ever did in the original Avatar show, Korra flaws and weakness along with her strengths is what made her such an enduring and likable (and unlikable at times) character, I miss her so much and I hardly can't wait for the day the Korra film of avatar studios bring her back with hopefully all her strengths and weakness and a little more wise along her way.

[@CartoonFestival22]

I never seen a show handle mental health as well as this show did

[@solarking952]

I think the resolution to it could have been a bit better than just a 20 second sequence where she meditates with Zaheer in prison. But other than that, that whole story arc was handled pretty well.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

This was one of the first shows that I watched that dealt with mental health, and I really respect what they did here! It was very well done!

[@toogsx6980]

For me, as the series continued, I’d found that Korra became so much more relatable. Not that she wasn’t relatable in the early seasons as well, she absolutely was; I know what being hotheaded, brash, and generally just not wanting to ask for help is like, and I certainly felt for her. But in Book Three and especially Book Four, she taught me quite a number about the importance of mental health and compassion. It was such a beautiful story to witness and experience. Korra absolutely does not deserve the hate she gets. Seeing her learn how to become more human actually made me cry a lot, because it showed me that it’s a long process for quite literally everyone. And goodness, is it beautiful to find out what comes of it. This series will always have a special place in my heart alongside ATLA. Does it reeeeeeeeeally matter which one of them is better?? I personally don’t think so. I may be a year late (I’m sorry! 😭) but thank you so much for this video. I greatly appreciated seeing a video that explains Korra in a beautiful way ♥️

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

No need to apologize. I'm glad you enjoy the video and the beauty of Korra's story! I one hundred percent agree with you, The Legend of Korra and Avatar the Last Airbender are both wonderful! Why do people have to compare them? I love how Korra fails early and often showing how the world doesn't end if we make a mistake. She struggles but still fights for humanity. Growing more understanding and compassioned throughout. It's lovely and I really don't understand all the hate she gets?

[@toogsx6980]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed “The world doesn’t end if we make a mistake.” I do confess that this something I am still struggling to accept within myself, but I absolutely agree! It is so easy to feel like everything is collapsing after basically any kind of mistake (at least it is for me lol). That was why I found that I related to Korra quite a lot.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Dealing with failure is something that I've been struggling with as well. However, it's nice to see a character struggling with a similar problem. It makes me feel like I'm not alone...If that makes sense?

[@toogsx6980]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed I do agree with that, it is nice to know that I’m not the only one who struggles with this. And as the series continued, I also felt something along the lines of, “if Korra can make it through something like this, then I can too”. Hey. We got this. I’m happy to know I’m not alone in this. ♥️

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

@@toogsx6980 It's a crazy world we live in, but we got this =)

[@josephguiste9465]

What a beautifully crafted and well said video. I love how all of the themes across all of the seasons tie into Korra’s character development perfectly. She’s such complex, layered, and fleshed out character.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Thank you, it wasn't an easy task, but I had a lot of fun breaking Korra's character development down! Sometimes when watching we get caught up in comparing this show to Avatar The Last Airbender. Which can blind our judgment to Korra and the rest of her team. It's a shame because they are generally interesting people when you dig below the surface =)

[@StareachValcin]

This is a great analysis of Korra and her character arc throughout the series. I personally like Korra from start to finish, despite her character flaws. Korra is both a good person and a good Avatar.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I think she's an interesting character that really shouldn't get as much hate as she does. Sure, she has flaws, but isn't that what makes her human?

[@StareachValcin]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed agreed. I think that it's just because people are bigger fans of the original Avatar series that they have a hard time adjusting to Korra's character, who in many ways was Aang's opposite. While I do like Aang a bit more, I never hated Korra, despite the fact that she had flaws in her character that I didn't like. In the end, Korra was a good person and a good character.

[@hanburgundy4317]

@@StareachValcin Aang had flaws as well, but those same people will tell you that he grew from them - ironic that they won't acknowledge the same for Korra. I liked her from the start, too - she's spunky and fiery and reminds me of my old neighbor.

[@StareachValcin]

@@hanburgundy4317 I never said that Aang didn't have flaws. He was still a child, he didn't want to be the avatar, and his refusal to kill Ozai was more of a flaw than him wanting to do the right thing. I acknowledge Aang's flaws just as much as I acknowledge Korra's flaws.

[@hanburgundy4317]

@Stareach Valcin I didn't say you did - I was agreeing with you lol

[@bobi200samatar6]

Thanks for this. I've always loved Korra's character arc and consider it one of the best in the franchise. She's an amazing character and I'm so tired of people saying she isn't ❤.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

All the Legend of Korra characters have interesting stories to tell. Korra especially. Her growth may be slow, but I think that shows just how human she is =)

[@jasonraystewart]

Love The Legend of Korra. One of the greatest show I have ever seen. And this is great character analyse. Thanks for your work! Such videos deserves more views than "trash-reviews" of Korra. Korra is sooo cool and relatable character that I can't believe someone hates her.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Korra is such an interesting character, that sadly gets way too much hate. Do you have a favorite episode?

[@jasonraystewart]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed there're sooo many great episodes and scenes that I want to call as favorite but If I had to choose one episode, it would be s4ep2 "Korra Alone". Always makes me emotional🥺

[@delfinangel96]

thanks for this video, very good , greetings from Venezuela

[@Infinite_Repeat]

Wow a video that doesn't hate on Korra why did it take KZbin so long to recommend this to me?

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

KZbin works in mysterious ways I guess...hahaha!

[@KamiKujoX]

I don’t mean to be that guy but just simply off the fact of the character development from Korra, is the reason why i place her over Aang she just much more relatable in my opinion

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Hello there! I do tend to agree that Korra showcases the more valuable side of the hero's journey. It's better at showing the personal struggles that plague all of us. However, I do think that Aang's story serves great importance as well. Showing that men can be sensitive and understanding. Rather than the typical male protagonist that we saw in the other early 2000s works. Think Ben 10 or American Dragon: Jake Long.

[@emilyriley6029]

TLOK is one of my favorite shows and it’s a comfort show for me

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

It's a really breathtaking show as well. One of my favorite 2d animated shows of all time. Book 1 animation is perfection! Do you have a favorite episode?

[@tim.avtayev]

honestly on a surface level its easy to dislike korra. i think most people can agree that we sometimes look back on our childhood/adolescence with a little embarrassment. we've all grown a lot over the years and we would rather see the end result of that growth rather than the process to get there. korra in the early seasons epitomizes this embarrassing childhood stage, and so we subconsciously associate the character with negative emotion. after moving past this its easier to like her character throughout the show because you can appreciate the significance of her mistakes and how they help build her identity.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Couldn't agree more.

[@Universeknight10055]

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[@Michael-vq8fq]

I love LOK so much, ATLA is more cult so more loved but korra has way more emotions, deep and interesting vilains, i was more attached to her than aang(yes clearly) and the story's and emotional moment, damn...book one the ending book two korra losing her connections let you in tears, book three, the perfect one(that ending🥺) and book four, korra alone and korra with toph, every book is wonderful just maybe the second one is the weakest one(not bad just the weakest). Korra let me in tears, no other show (with real actors or animated) letted me tear-up and it's one of my favourite character in all the fiction(top 3) ATLA and LOK are just perfect for me but in different ways that's all. I really don't understand the haters who see one youtuber saying korra is trash and saying immediatly the same.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

It's nice to see that the Legend of Korra influenced you in such a way! It is a beautiful show and I agree people should stop comparing it to the original. Korra and Aang's Journey are two completely different things.

[@Michael-vq8fq]

​@CinemaOverAnalyzed 100% true, aang impact you in wisdom, korra in to be a better person, to stay strong and all, people don't like korra because of two things : -it's not the same show as the last airbender -the nostalgia of the last airbender destroyed the critics too Just because korra is different and ATLA is more nostalgic people don't like it and they get 1 or 2 mistakes from the show to say "yes that's because of this korra is garbage"🤦‍♂️

[@velvetunscripted]

i watched this show when i was 21/22 and by season 4 she was 21 so i easily related to all that she has gone through and how it changed her leading up to her adult life. lok to me was definitely a show about pain/trauma and growth and overcoming obstacles. watching this definitely confirmed my temper and that i have to find ways to deal with it better

[@doryinsanime6862]

I love your reviews about legend of Korra show series and I love Korra story lines and characters development and I love how serious,darker, mysterious,life lessons.

[@Dragoncorn-2709]

Very interesting video! I enjoyed how you broke it down and cover each season, this was done quite well

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Thank you! It took a lot of rewatches, but I'm glad I broke it down to really understand Korra's character!

[@Mister_Oddity]

While it's not the best Avatar series and does have it's flaws, Korra is still a great show that deserves the love it gets

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I think that's why I love it so much! It does things a bit differently, but there still has a lot of heart behind it! Plus the animation is just breathtaking!

[@Mister_Oddity]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed yeah, also, Korra's freaking hot

[@deandredukes95]

The measure of your maturity is how spiritual you become during the midst of your frustrations.

[@bdariamihaela]

Girl you just gained a new subscriber, keep on you're amazing

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Thanks so much for your support! Really appreciate it! Please let me know if you have any unanswered cinema questions you would like me to answer!

[@NobodyWhoIsHere]

the whiplash that comes with the b1/b2 transition sequence with the animation lol. but also, yes! very well thought out, as was the previous video of yours i saw; the beach episode one. also sarcasm is fun. i appreciate characters like mako and korra but sometimes you gotta dunk on them. or maybe dunk on the love triangle sub-plot. eh im rambling but either way, nice to have a little roadmap showing korra's growth because it is definitely substantial. she goes from having her chronic hero syndrome-type thing cause her to put herself above others and feel that she IS the one to save people and WILL and gets a bit of an ego to being detrimentally self-sacrificing. its an interesting progression, and i am interested to see if the recently leaked possible movie will deal with stuff like that

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Sorry about the whiplash...haha! I'm really glad you understand...being sarcastic is what gets me through the day...haha! I do like Mako and Korra, but I like them more when they both find their footing in Book 4. Like in Reunion. They butt heads, but they mean well. Whereas, when they were a couple...they gave me A LOT of anxiety. They were just way too similar. It's okay to ramble...I mean when on a tangent as well...haha! I wish people could see how much this changes through her story. She's a very interesting individual, who learns from the people around her to better understand herself and the world around her! If they made a movie on Korra I really wish they keep more of her compassionate side. In the comic, they kind of went back on her progress a little bit making her a little too impulsive.

[@AshBlueFox16]

Korra represents the element of water perfectly

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Never thought about it before, but you're right.

[@heliax9924]

i think the best way to describe avatar the last airbender is that its more likelly to hook you cause it starts off with a likeable charecter from the start but the legend off korra is harder to hook you but if it does you are prabably ganna like it more even if its worse than avatar the last airbender korra just takles more mature themes and even the love triagnle for exable as rushed as it is there are people who can prabably relate to that i think retateability is korra greatest stregnth i can go on but i dont want this comment to be 1000 words long and also i may not have seen the entire video but i can already tell how good it is you deserve more attention i would say i add another comment when i see the entire video if i want to add anything curious to see your book 2 view also

[@heliax9924]

my your book 2 take on korra herself was actually pretty interesting i always found her annoying there but your viewpoint makes a lot off sense i just wish it wasnt so subtle in the show itself would have made book 2 better

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I agree with you that the Legend of Korra is a little more subtle in how it likes to go about things. There is no starting conflict that forces Korra's hand. It is more about how the Avatar's duties evolve as times change. I do like the more mature themes, sprinkled in there. That's a very interesting point about the love triangle. At this point, I feel like this trope is overdone, but I can some people relate to that. As for Book 2, I'm going, to be honest, I hated it when it first came out, but it started to grow on me over time. What I love about book 2, is it understands what when wrong in Book 1 and put it to rest. It stops following the steps of Aang and company and learns that Korra can be her own person. This is a great lesson to learn! I may do a full video on how Book 2 changed the feel of Legend of Korra later on...haha! P.S. Feel free to write a long comment, I read them all and I always love to hear others' thoughts =)

[@heliax9924]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed yeah book 2 grow on me to overtime i think the people who like korra are just way more open minded in general while with the avatar they just want the good stuff from the start you get what i mean i am just glad korra was not like avatar i respect the writers for having the balls to do that

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Legend of Korra taught us patience because the best books in my opinion are books 3 and 4. Learning more about the drama behind the scene, really made me appreciate the creative talent of this show. This show had a bumpy ride, but I think that's what helped them create Korra's story. Even in the darkest days, Korra still keeps fighting for what she thinks is right!

[@heliax9924]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed exactly yeah

[@donaldturner6402]

Great glimpse into the world of maturity definitely a lot for considering. Lovely melody in the background.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Thank you glad you enjoyed the video! The music in the background is called Always With Me, Always With You(Main) By ZakharValalha!

[@bramderacourt9499]

It wasn't the most well-written character development, but nonetheless there was definitely some impressive growth. I still feel abandoning the rather legitimate grievances of Republic City citizens to travel the world rebuilding the Air Nation was a bit of a cop- out.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

For all the behind the scene drama that went on with this show. It still did a very good job at what it was trying to achieve with Korra's character. Is the world-building as good...no. Are the side character as development...no. Despite all this...it still has a lot of heart!

[@bramderacourt9499]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed I wouldn't even criticize the side characters that much, Bolivia, Asami and especially Tenzin are pretty kino. As for worldbuilding, I actually like a lot of the progress-related concepts; Zoafu, Republic City, etc... It's really just the second srasons " Avatar Origin" I don't like that much.

[@solarking952]

@@bramderacourt9499 I think a character like Bolin could have been so much more than just the comic relief himbo that he turned out to be. It would have been interesting if the realization that he was working for the bad guys in season 4 had more of a noticeable impact on him. Like he becomes a bit more brooding and serious, and he doesn’t completely snap back to his old self until he feels like he’s made enough of a difference. But nah, let’s have his priorities be comically trying to get back with his girlfriend.

[@bramderacourt9499]

@@solarking952 Bolin had two entire arcs about his struggles to learn Metalbending and his eventual mastery of Lavabending, and how his trust in Kuvira and innate desire to do good backfire upon him. Really the only season where he was pure comic relief was season 2- and really, is it so bad to be comic relief when said comedy is one of the only decent things in that season?

[@solarking952]

@@bramderacourt9499 But that arc with Kuvira is still something that the show kinda makes light of when it should probably be doing the opposite. Why is Bolin still acting like a goofball when he just found out he was working for bad guys that have built literal death lasers? Is he excuse that he needs to be comic relief to keep things from getting too dour? You already have plenty of other characters that scratch that itch, like Varrick, Wu, Toph, Tenzin’s kids, etc.

[@HXGM]

Zaheer might have been one of the most impactful avatar teachers canonicly, if he wasn't so politically charged.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I like how even when he's imprisoned he still helps Korra. They might not see eye to eye, but he still helps anyway. If that's not the making of a good avatar teacher then I don't know what is...haha! Let's flip the question on its head, who is the least impactful avatar teacher?

[@maxleon61702]

And of course, this show would serve as a Launch Pad on how to make Western "Adult" animated shows that are on par with their Japanese Counterparts in a good way. Unlike almost all of them, Korra's show is able to stand out on it's own. It's true that Legend of Korra doesn't actually fit the bill to a T, but I do got some points on why Korra fits the description to a big T.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I totally agree with you! I feel like this show also was the launch point for shows talking more about mental health as well. I really appreciate that not everything comes easy for Korra. She has to overcome so much and really battle her inner demons. Also, the animation, especially for Book One is truly breathtaking! Thanks for sharing your thoughts =)

[@maxleon61702]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed my comrade, on top with that, Legend of Korra is basically Nick's second chance to make something for an Older Crowd, but this time, it's even better than Ren and Stimpy: Adult Party Cartoon. Unlike with this show where it went over the top in a wrong way on making an "Adult" animated show by ramping up the Gorn along with the Potty-mouthed and Raunchier parts into an extreme level in a wrong way, Korra is actually "Adult" enough as the likes of Berserk, Ghost in the Shell, Vinland Saga, My Hero Academia, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Jujutsu Kaisen, Bleach, Demon Slayer, Edens Zero, Blue Exorcist, Baki the Grappler, Kengan Ashura and even, Attack on Titan. These are one of the following Anime and Manga franchises that are recommended for the Avatar fans.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I agree, in the early 2010s, The Legend of Korra and even Young Justice really pushed the boundary of animation on more kid-friendly networks. Taking a leap and talking about the darker subject matter. I kind of wish both networks treated these types of shows more kindly because they truly were ahead of their time.

[@maxleon61702]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed my mate, considering the fact that the Avatar-Verse is coming to the big screen, once again, but animated, it would be the perfect timing for Legend of Korra and it's predecessor to have re-runs to tie-in with the releases. It would be perfect for Nick to re-run both shows on Television so people can catch-up in a good way just in case if they don't have Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime Video.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

When Avatar came to Netflix it introduced a new generation to the show. That same time of positive trend could quite possibly be seen if Nick ran re-runs of both shows!

[@AndalusianPhilosopher]

Hey. I know that it is off topic. But there are new exciting news came in. There is going to be a movie focused on Aaang and his friends as young adults, coming out in 2024. Also there will be a new Azula graphic novel/comic Azula in the spirit temple. And new Korra comic book trilogy. Exciting.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Thank you for letting me know! I'm really excited about that Azula graphic novel!

[@AndalusianPhilosopher]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed I am also. It has been more than 6 years after last Azula story, namely Smoke and Shadow. Hopefully her story is expanded, since there no info as to what happens to her by Korras time.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I can't wait! It's been a long time! Maybe if we're lucky she'll be in the young adult Aang and friends movie as well!

[@AndalusianPhilosopher]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed chances are she will. We have to wait until we know the Plot details. You should make a video about new content coming out🙂😁 As for comic there is a big chance it will be novel you once suggested. Namely between Search and Smoke and Shadow. Namely how did Azula came to form Kemurikage and recover after running away at the end of the search. Though I will be happy if this novel explores her after smoke and shadow. Movie may set up as to how Azula will be going forward in the future.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

That awesome! What if it's like Zuko Alone? Where it still takes place after Smoke and Shadow, but there are flashbacks to that gap time after The Search? We'll just have to wait to see. I will definitely be chatting about this novel on the channel once it comes out!

[@Sakurasan2023]

Agreed 👍

[@TERRELL_GASKINS]

Kuvira next

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I'll add her to the list! I'm thinking of doing a lot more of these videos in the future with Bolin, Asami, and Tenzin! This took a lot of work, but I loved exploring the characters more in-depth!

[@luigi5341]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed I'd be really interested in those videos. I feel like Legend of Korra analysis videos are usually either focused on Korra or the villains of the show and occasionally Tenzin. So I'd love something for Asami and Bolin.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

@@luigi5341 I'm shocked by that because some of the side characters have some really important lessons that could help us in our own lives.

[@gktte2574]

this is just 800 views?!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Honestly, I'm shocked by the support...I posted this on Thursday and it already has 1,200 views. That's the fastest-growing video on this channel...haha!

[@oliviamiller1388]

Your next new upcoming future episode should be about Lilo and Stitch The Animated TV Series Disney Channel Original TV Series Show!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Unfortunately, it won't be the next new video, but I will get around to making a video about it at some point!

[@solarking952]

You want to have Korra awaken her spiritual side at the end of season 1? Well here’s a crazy idea. What if she remembered that oh yeah, I already kinda connected with Aang once when I was in prison, maybe I should try that again? Would have showed a bit more agency on her part. Book 1 was suppose to be about Korra willingly giving spirituality a chance, was it not?

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

You do have a point. However, I'm not an expert on the Avatar State, so I don't think I can really answer your question...haha. I'm sorry about that.

[@solarking952]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed The shows kinda answers that question with all the instances where Aang and Korra meditate and focus hard enough until some sort of weird magic happens. I think it’s also worth pointing out that Korra never really learns how to reconcile her need to be needed as the avatar. There’s almost always a threat that only she usually has the best chance of beating. It would be pretty good growth and maturity on her part if she learned to be content with the fact that the world doesn’t always need to revolve around her in that way. I kinda thought that was the direction they were going at the end of season 3 where Korra’s upset when she gets told they can handle things without her.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

@@solarking952 "if she learned to be content with the fact that the world doesn’t always need to revolve around her in that way." She never thought the world revolved around her, only that she was destined to maintain peace and balance. And the events of the series proved that the world actually needs the Avatar more than ever because it's entering a new age.

[@solarking952]

@@vetarlittorf1807 So how do you explain Korra saying that it should be her cleaning up the mess in the earth kingdom and not Kuvira? This is clearly an issue of self worth.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

@@solarking952 No. It's an issue of duty. It IS the Avatar's duty to deal with situations like the uprisings in the Earth Kingdom. It's what Korra was literally born to do.

[@JW-xd8up]

So…someone called Korra a horrible role model for kids?

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I can understand why people would think that. In Book One she is very brass. However, I do feel like people write her off too quickly, not fully seeing the growth that's there. I wish people would stop judging her based on assumptions, and take a deeper look into her story. It's truly beautiful if people give it chance =)

[@JW-xd8up]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed I agree! Rant incoming. There is one thing that genuinely annoys me about the arguments against Korra. People forget that Bryke made her a “stereotypical teenager” on purpose. Think about it, she’s impulsive, rebellious, and hyper emotional and hotheaded-hence why we first see her firebending. Now, I want to clarify, I don’t think Korra represents actual teenagers-in fact many scientists call teen rebellion a myth. However, I still think Bryke were…on to something when they made that choice. Characters like Korra have a “degree of truth to them” even if they don’t fully represents real teens. For example, I saw Korra book 1 in high school. Back then, I was the furthest thing from a rebel. I was a socially awkward dork who got good grades, followed the rules to a tee, respected his elders, the works. So I was in no position to relate to Korra. However, I thought she was the coolest person on the damn planet, and I thought all of her emotions made sense. Here’s why. All teens, including the well behaved ones, live under the iron fist of adult authority. While it it silly to assume all teens rebel, it’s not stupid to suppose all teens “ emotionally buckle under” the weight of adult authority at some point in their lives. That’s why teens can relate to Korra’s frustration with Tenzin even if they get along with the adults in their lives. As an adult, it’s so easy to dismiss Korra’s frustration or her rebelliousness as bratty or selfish because you’ve forgotten what it feels like to live under adult authority, you’ve forgotten what it’s like to be a teenager. When you’re a teen however, her emotions feel way more valid and real.

[@JW-xd8up]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed Yo! Thanks for responding! Did you get my rant?

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I'm very sorry for not replying sooner. I've been a little busy the past couple of days. Korra's character reminds me of Ahsoka from Clone Wars. I know she's an icon now, but people kind of hated her guts at the beginning of the series. She was very much like Korra very childish and self-centered. Both girls were written to be that way for a reason. To showcase a slow and lengthy story of maturity. I feel like Korra gets so much hate because her show came at the wrong place at the wrong time. Legend of Korra came out around 2012 which was when movies like The Hunger Games were popular. The market was already saturated with female leaders. That I think people just wrote Korra off as another Katniss Everdeen. When in reality she is a lot more layered than people gave her credit for. I believe if The Legend of Korra came out in the early 2000s or today I think people would have respected her more. I remember watching The Legend of Korra when it premiered, I don't think I had a huge attachment to Korra off the bat as you did. But I was intrigued by the story that it was trying to tell. It wasn't until Book 4 that I truly related to Korra and the personal traumas she had to overcome. This show did a remarkable job at showcasing mental health. Sure bending comes easy to her, but mentally she's her own worst enemy. Which is relatable to anyone. I would agree that Korra shows what it feels like to be a teenager. She also teaches us the power of vulnerability. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts =)

[@JW-xd8up]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed Funny you say that cause this person called Ahsoka a horrible role model too. Coincidently, I also thought Ahsoka was the coolest person on the damn planet when I first saw the clone wars movie as a 12 year old. It’s interesting you bring up Katniss because a lot of adult reviewers at the time liked her a lot.

[@everdream4200]

So sick of these chicks taking shots at Mako for being a human being but hate on people that take shots at Korra for the same thing. This fandom is like a Mako hate club cause he had the audacity to be liked by Korra and Asami. Could have made the video without the sneak diss 😒 Besides that bullshit it was a good video.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Honestly, I don't hate Mako. The comment was more of a sarcastic comment to make fun of the whole love triangle situation altogether. To quick summaries it in a light-hearted way. I was not trying to hate on Mako. I could have reworded the comment to better poke fun at the situation and I'm very sorry for that. His character is a very interesting one that has a lot of growth from Book One to Four! However, I do have to say that Mako and Korra are better as friends than as a couple. Their personalities are just too similar. With that being said, Mako is a good boyfriend to Korra. She is the toxic party in the relationship. Kicking over his desk and threw a stuffed animal in his face. That is not okay behavior for anyone! When it comes to Asami, I do think that he should have broken it off sooner, but that's a mistake that anyone can make. I do feel bad for the guy for all the hate he gets. He is very funny when he is bodyguarding Prince Wu in Book 4! Do you have a favorite Mako moment?

[@everdream4200]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed When he is being a detective. I love how he is the Freddy of the gang.

[@fumikokoyaa3315]

I'm honestly personally not a very big fan of mako because his personality is kind of boring, and he doesn't have many significant moments in the show. There's a lot of missed potential with his character.