Legend of Korra 4x13 FINALE REACTION!! "The Last Stand"

Eric Shane Calvin and Aaron react to and discuss season 4 episode 13 of Legend of Korra The Last Stand
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[@gxrowan8621]

Both series last words were 'Perfect'. Toph: I think everyone looks just 'Perfect'. Korra: Sounds 'Perfect'.

[@Dannydarko27]

Why did that shake me to my core

[@I_am16]

Oh cool I didn't realize that

[@racool911]

I don’t know how I never knew that

[@azrael_morningstar]

The first word in atla was Its . that means first and last words are its perfect.

[@liztic7425]

This was a perfect 2 series

[@Steddy]

After 2 years their Avatar journey has come to an end. Have I really spent 2 years watching men watch Avatar? Yes. I have.

[@lalalalisa41]

"Do I care? ...No, not really." xD

[@joelaguila5439]

Was is worth it? Every fucking second.

[@blacknovember1835]

MoonStar Noob. I'm still gonna spend next years of my life watching other reactors

[@hakeemsesay15]

Unfortunately this was only reason I was a pateron

[@karljonson3287]

Me too.

[@everforward5561]

"I think it's just trust". I want this to become the new "they look like good friends" meme.

[@honorburke474]

Mike Salucci Harold,,

[@kenzieroots347]

just gals bein pals

[@crystalwang1532]

Just gals being pals

[@jules5187]

They were roommates!

[@yoshieballs]

What good friends!

[@Wolf6119]

Yeah Korra and Asami are together in the follow-up comics, where they make it a lot more clear, the show just kinda teases it at the last second. Also if I'm remembering right the comics add that Kya is lesbian too. There were definitely SOME hints to their relationship over the season (Korra only writing to Asami while she was away, not Mako or Bolin, Korra's little blush when Asami complimented her hair) but yeah, I don't think they were even expecting to take these characters in this direction during seasons 1 and 2. Still, I like the joke that Mako was such a bad boyfriend that his two girlfriends ended up hooking up with each other instead lol.

[@LifeMushroom]

Kyoshi too

[@tomw4955]

they played with the idea from the inception of Korra as a show and felt they were actually a cute couple but thought awww would be cool if but during the last two season they actually asked if Nickelodeon would be ok (as they never did) and they basically got the go ahead as long as there isnt kissing or more. THis finale aired on a friday and after the weekend they released a statement proclaiming it canon and how it happened behind the scenes and why they had to do it like they did. bryankonietzko.tumblr.com/post/105916338157/korrasami-is-canon-you-can-celebrate-it-embrace good read. also fun LGBT tv tidbit: after this happened it basically opened the door for a lot of other queer cartoon characters to be shown. as most noteable ones in the recent years all happened after Korra. and yes I live for the comic they released, They even described how same sex couples are viewed in the four nations. Also to no surprise to anyone: Avatar Kyoshi was bi. ;)

[@TheMaitoPulla]

Actually Mako was pretty damn good to Korra, Korra acted....horribly in Season 2. :D

[@Wolf6119]

I mean yeah, he was great to her except for that time he took advantage of her amnesia to lie about their break up even though he'd already kinda-sorta gotten back with Asami by that point. That wasn't exactly a highlight.

[@mr.kingofphenomenal4629]

Mako Mako you are pathetic.

[@martmcphly650]

fun fact, Mako uses Lightening in every season finale.

[@fdlarts7676]

When did he do it in book 2?

[@3rddan844]

When all the spirts were trying to attack Korra's body and they are all defending it. It's done in a quick sequence.

[@KevSB07]

A . I dude this is huge

[@comandantethorn9929]

Its very intense and stressful when you see someone use lightning so it makes sense kdaoxksld

[@onedisneylover1936]

@@fdlarts7676 If you're still wondering, he did it in the last Episode, when they where fighting Spirits.

[@Vin_Venture896]

“That’s a very romantic pose” “Yeah kind of is” 😏

[@justamantryingtolearn5674]

daniel wheater they should've just shown a kiss and went at it. Like end of ATLA

[@Wolf6119]

"Nah it's just trust" - Calvin lol

[@TheRedLittleGirl]

me @ Calvin "HAROLD, THEY'RE LESBIANS" (bi but the point still stands)

[@mieguy9679]

At the time they couldn't, remember this was Nickelodeon standards they were abiding by back in 2014. It never would have been able to air, the subtle hints along the last 2 seasons and the implied ending was the most they could get away with. Plus it opened up the way for future kid animation shows to have characters that were part of the LGBT community.

[@snapgab]

@Just a man trying to learn They are in a different stage of their relationship though, this is essentially a first date, not quite a full blown declaration of love and official start of a relationship like we see in the end of ATLA. I'm a fan of the relationship, I think it was well set up, but I think that a full blown kiss right there would've been too soon.

[@Aati_Gumer]

"This might have been a thing people shipped a lot" Oh man you have no idea 😅

[@taylormarr2181]

“I think it was just trust” = “they are just really good friends” = “they are just roommates”

[@lukewarm1242]

And they were ROOMMATES!

[@FixTheWi-Fi]

oh my god they were _roommates..._

[@coqui9879]

“I think it’s just trust” P. S. There were a lot of VERY subtle hints. Around season 3 Bryke decided they wanted korrasami and Nick basically said they were ok with it but they couldn’t be too obvious. So they did small things like korra and asami being paired up in season 3 and korra only writing to asami while she was away. There was also the scene where asami complimented korra’s hair and korra blushed. Basically if you were looking for it you saw it and if you weren’t then you didn’t. And it’s not meant to be ambiguous that was just the most Nick would allow. Bryke made a blog post after confirming it.

[@xJayhawkFANx]

It was totally forced.

[@KasaiKouhai]

@@xJayhawkFANx how so?

[@DemonArshan]

Eww creeps the watching show to see relationships 🤢

[@hinatashoyo1748]

@@DemonArshanRomance exists in every genre. Or are you forgetting about the unnecessary intimate scenes in scary movies?

[@hinatashoyo1748]

@@xJayhawkFANxIt was not. You guys love to call it forced when straight couples follow the exact same formula.

[@Liesmith424]

And so, Korra and her totally hetero friend hang out in the spirit world definitely not doing anything un-Christian.

[@Aati_Gumer]

Liesmith Well they kissed. Nothing else really happened there

[@karljonson3287]

Lol

[@JonaRosalinaRose]

The abrahamic religions were a mistake. Better to be done with them all together.

Ragnar Lothbrok _ And they climbed a giant whale... thing... spirit.

[@karkatvantas9557]

Lol no. Atheism is taking a rational position based on the evidence.

[@BLeePrit]

There were plenty of hints, but it was easy to just see as girls bonding if you're not expecting it.

[@sleepy_dino8731]

Agreed about the girl bonding thing. It was subtle.

[@kenzieroots347]

just gals bein pals

[@roefane2258]

I think that this is something worth thinking about some more, certainly something that’s made me think some more. Some other people should examine personal biases after this series finale it seems, based on the variety of reactions. If I saw 2 guys having those kind of interactions would we assume they were just friends or into each other? Why is it so acceptable to see 2 women acting in that way, and we don’t jump to the conclusion of a non heterosexual relationship? If I had more friends or people around me who were not heterosexual and open about their relationship (public displays of affection be that flirting etc) would I have caught on to it sooner?

[@comandantethorn9929]

its funny because i was like waaaaaaaat when i saw it and inmmediatly went back and was like, "well guess im just dumb" asdhfadk

[@sona6436]

yeah, i mean their relationship didn't really start until the comics too since the show's ending just showed more of a possibility than anything

[@dani0328]

'Very romantic pose...' Yes Korrassami confirmed. Even the creators confirmed it :P Plus they needed to make it really subtle, otherwise the moms of America would revolt. Remember, its a nick show. I REALLY wish Netflix had picked up the series but alas

[@mieguy9679]

Moms of America is an organization

[@mr.kingofphenomenal4629]

Alex Xavier There nothing wrong with it. Its not lust at all its still love. As long they not hurting anybody then its fine.

[@appledough3843]

It's a shame that we can't even have a civil conversation with people that have differing opinions. Just look at how i'm treated for stepping outside the norm. Look at all the comments. I'd love to have a debate on the nature of humanity and how society filters our views. It saddens me when people willingly contain themselves in an echo chamber.

[@Spongebrain97]

Stagetail no mammals, specifically evolved to want more than lust. Its why we're social animals. Lust would be to hit it and quit it

[@mr.kingofphenomenal4629]

Alex Xavier What do you mean No body mistreating you at all. We are the ones that are stepping outside of the box. People shall never judge people just because they are different.

[@AndrewsUniverse]

Eric: That's a very romantic pose. Calvin: Yeah I think it's just trust. Oh you straight people.

[@AndyAndyAndy11111]

I laughed way to hard at this To be fair for them it's probably less obvious for them than for those of us who followed the show week to week when it was new :P

[@panny2917]

yup

[@astrea4020]

The creators terribly wrote the relationship. It was just thrown in.

[@millasboo]

AndrewsUniverse What does oh you straight people mean?

[@thejudge9162]

AndrewsUniverse Did you just asume that they are straight?

[@Wolf6119]

One of Kuvira's core beliefs was that the advance of technology, combined with Korra's own personal weakness, had made the Avatar as a global influence irrelevant. In her mind, having some sage reincarnated mystic travelling the planet, telling world leaders what to do, was archaic and ineffective. When the avatar single-handedly deflected and overcame Kuvira's greatest weapon and technological marvel, while also going out of her way to save Kuvira in the process, it makes sense that Kuvira would go "Well shit, maybe I was wrong". What DOESN'T make as much sense is that all the soldiers, all the officers, all of Kuvira's indoctrinated, worshipful followers would also think that she was wrong and just stand down on the spot because she told them to. The rest of the Earth Empire was still perfectly well-off, it makes sense that they would continue resisting without Kuvira and without the weapon, just like the Empire in Star Wars kept on trucking even after the Emperor and the Death Star were destroyed.

[@timemonkey]

Most of the Earth Kingdom was forced into service and with both Kuvira, Bataar jr. gone and likely most of Kuivra's top officers lost with the Colossus odds are while there will be some continued resistance most of the army is just going to fall apart.

[@MrAstrothousand98]

Wolf6120 Remember Su said that most of her army was forced to serve her and most villages/cities were only protecting their own by offering soldiers. If they don't need to have their there take them out...

[@davididiart5934]

Yeah, but you literally can't trust Su.

[@Bayard1503]

Considering how she conscripted so many of the soldiers... why not?? What makes no sense is how they didn't execute Kuvira!! She was a mass murderer!!! She really was. Ruthless taking over provinces, making working or extermination camps.... wtf??? Maybe they made her look worse than they wanted... but that's what we got. Honestly she was beyond redemption, she didn't deserve it.

[@timemonkey]

Kuvira doesn't get executed for the same reason that Azula wasn't executed, they have supporters and executing them would cause more trouble than they're worth.

[@Sokka2Me]

I like to look at it this way: Korra and Asami spent a lot of time together in book 3. They got to truly know and appreciate each other as friends and people. And when Korra was injured, who did she write to? Asami. Not because of any romantic feelings, but because she felt a connection that sometimes is too tough to explain what it is. And over the course of this season, that connection began to to turn into something more clear and defined. And now at the end, they turn that into something more real. They don't need each other to get over their traumas. They want each other.

[@Wolf6119]

AW SHIT THEY'RE GONNA DO SHAMALAMADINGDONG SHITTY MOVIE, I'M SO EXCITED

[@KyosisPlays]

xD you made my day.

[@rome0100]

im so happy to see im not the only one who says his name that way

[@goat1408]

Wow......the first person other than myself that I seen says Shamalamadingdong lmao

[@hanizawady6555]

Ya the movie is almost as bad as LOK *badum tis*. lol Im just screwing with ya

[@alejandrodelgado3250]

Sorry what is the actual name of the movie? Lol

[@justamantryingtolearn5674]

Everybody comment one of your favorite moment from your favorite season. Mine is Season 3, when Zaheer tells Tenzin hand over Korra you have no choice. Then tenzin says Yes I do... best fight in S3 in my opinion

[@justamantryingtolearn5674]

Agneta Steam that was really good, because i honestly thought tarrlok was Amon

[@captainmarvelous7678]

Pretty much that scene. Or Zaheers escape

[@memealchemist9980]

When P'li blows her own head up. Brutal. Also when Tarrlok blows up himself and Amon.

[@christianlopez4418]

I really like the Tenzin scene you mentioned and the fight with Zaheer at the end of book 3. Pretty much all the major fight scenes were thrilling and I really enjoyed all the scenes reunifying with Team Avatar. I think it was just enough to make me happy and nostalgic, but not too much that it felt like fan service. Although, I think it would’ve been really sweet to see Zuko reunite with Iroh in the spirit world. I don’t know how or where they could have done it, but it would have been really nice.

[@mayeastrise]

Zaheer killing the queen until the destruction of the wall.

[@marche800]

Mako and Bolin are the real MVPs of this episode.

[@Arkayjiya]

Dunno, Korra literally stopped a weapon of mass destruction with her bare hands, I feel like that's more impressive xD

[@marche800]

Aesahethr Yeah but technically she didn't need to do that, whereas Mako almost gave his life taking out the Mecha, yet nobody every talks about it.

[@Arkayjiya]

Mako did not need to risk himself for others but he did it. Korra did not need to risk herself for others but she did it. Actually, the fact that she risks herself for her enemy is even more admirable than Mako risking himself for his friends. The reason no one talks about it, I suspect, is that no one really care about Mako though. He's not an interesting character, probably the least interesting of the bunch.

[@marche800]

Aesahethr I mean nobody would've blamed Korra if she had let Kuvira die, so I think it's a bit unfair to suddenly undercut mako even if he isn't the most popular or interesting character. Plus Korra is the main protagonist her doing something like that is more expected, but for someone like mako to do something so major is noteworthy.

[@Arkayjiya]

"I mean nobody would've blamed Korra if she had let Kuvira die" That's true and that's an argument *in favour* of Korra's heroism. She had no reason to save her besides said heroism. That makes her *more* remarkable, not *less* like you seem to imply, and it was not obvious for her to do that (protagonist does not automatically mean "spare the bad guy"). In fact it was the conclusion of a four season character arc that led her to that point. In the end, my point isn't that Mako didn't do something heroic, just that he was definitely not the MVP of that episode, Korra was.

[@TimoKanal]

YEEESSS Eric said at the end they're going to react to the avatar movie eventually :D that's gonna be fun.

[@Rhae_of_Sun]

Movie? What Movie? There is no Movie.

[@armandobenavides1157]

NO! We don't speak about that...that thing!

[@katherinem.r.d6630]

Timo yeah that would be awesome

[@janalifkreshna9559]

their gonna have fun mocking it xD

[@LordBlazer27]

It honestly took me a bit of thinking of "Wait, there's a movie? Wh----oh, OH. Damn it.......not *that* thing...."

[@FlubbedPig]

One thing to say about how Toph "feels" like just an older Toph, is that realistically, that's more surprising than Katara and Zuko feeling different. They were children in the original series. They had SO MUCH MORE LIFE to live and so many more experiences. They are legitimately different people and that makes sense. Toph's case is a bit unique in that she got tired of who she became as an adult and decided to fuck off to the woods when she retired, and now she's sort of in her second childhood. Katara and Zuko have grown, Toph has regressed.

[@janvi.suresh]

I'm really sad now, I first subscribed to blindwave when they started avatar, I feel like I have nothing to look forward to anymore. Just wanna thank you guys for your honest, amazing, hilarious, and captivating reactions to these 2 beautiful shows for 2 years that so many of us hold so close to our hearts. I will continue to love and support you guys

[@HellfireComms]

Pick up Doctor Who! Trust me, they've got YEARS of that left :P

[@FunkyJune]

How long has it been since you guys started the Avatar series? Man, I've been tuning in for these episodes since episode 1 of TLA! Also, yeah, it's a Nickelodeon show so they couldn't be too overt about their bisexuality (props to Eric for using the term and not saying "Lesbians"), so this is the most they could do without getting flagged and the episode not passing.

[@lucastefani9958]

wait what they have a series of the TLA aswell?

[@HeadSh0tProductions]

Of course, they started with The Last Airbender.

[@andreware2039]

It has been 2 years... Sheesh.

[@narutosraman]

The way you said “Lesbians” just didn’t sit right with me, it isn’t a bad word so don’t imply that it is.

[@FunkyJune]

@@narutosraman hey my bad! What I meant by my quotes is to put emphasis on the word, not at all say that it's bad. I'm not straight so it'd be shameful of me to do that tbh

[@marcoguillermo.]

The Korrasami is so strong that they discussed it first! And yes, it was progressive for its time! And although some folks don’t see it as a successful build up as others, the fact that you could still tell from that ending meant that Bryke’s intention still got through! Spoiler: Although they don’t outright get with each other their feeling still comes across and then it gets solidified in the comics!

[@Wolf6119]

To be fair, it's easy to pick up on it because it parallels so obviously with Aang and Katara kissing before the "The End" screen of ATLA, regardless of how well or not the rest of the episode signaled it.

[@intellectualhybrid2]

Progressive for it's time? It was 4 years ago

[@Oly1y]

Progressive? It was poorly done and there's been much better stuff for years.

[@lecoreytarpley9221]

Rick Jones but it was. Circumstances just limited it so your response is invalid. If they could have done more they would have.

[@Ghilannugs]

Rick Jones I had a feeling there was more between them since S3 but ok no build-up I guess

[@justincain2702]

"She used the avatar state finally" ... After she's used it at least 4 times this fight

[@aaronreed2424]

Lmao fr 💀😭

[@tianahines9179]

I love my bi sexual daughters. Also I don't think Nickelodeon would let them show them kiss. But I love this episode.

[@shxbrang]

Actually the writers didn't tell Nick about their relationship and when they found out at the end they told the writers they would've let them do way more with that if the writers asked Nick in the first place. I used "they" a lot lol

[@GalvEnzo]

But they didn't air this on Nickelodeon so I wish they just went all out and ended it with a kiss...

[@lalalalisa41]

I think out of the moments in this finale, my favorites has gotta be Korra redirecting that liquid metal, Mako's "sacrifice", the scene between Korra and Tenzin, and the last scene between Korra and Asami. Korra redirecting that liquid metal was, in my opinion, such a powerful moment for her character because of how similar that liquid metal looked in comparison to the metal poison. I mean, we saw how scary fast that thing was hurtling towards Korra, yet she didn't flinch at all. Makes me wonder how she was feeling in that moment when she saw that thing coming at her like that? Mako's scene was so reminiscent of the last agni kai! The music and bending drowning out everything else, the beautiful contrast with the pink and blue, Mako's fierce resolve, just everything! What I love about that scene was how he was essentially making good on what he said in "Remembrances" (Korra inspiring him to continually put others before himself) despite the potential consequences. He was literally willing to sacrifice his life to save everyone, and I was honestly scared for him. Since LOK isn't afraid to kill off characters, I really felt like they were going to finally do it with a member of Team Avatar. I mean, everything was perfectly set up for his death. A part of me was glad that didn't happen though, because I don't know if my heart could take it. The Korra/Tenzin scene? What more do I need to say about that? It was simply a very heartwarming scene between the two. As for the Korrasami scene, a lot of people are already talking about it and I understand that there are also a lot of people that have a problem with it. I won't get into that though, so I'll just say that I found that ending for the two of them beautiful simply because the two of them went through so much yet they were still able to find happiness in the end. It was just heartwarming. So...we're finally here at the end. This has been one hell of a journey with you guys and I can't thank you all enough for putting so much hard work into these reactions for us. In the end, whether you prefer one show over the other, I think we can all agree that we love the world of Avatar and it was something that was worth getting into. God, I'm feeling even more melancholy at the moment because you guys are almost done with FMAB as well.

[@UpintheAir1395]

Its a very romantic pose.... I think its just trust.... Its true. Korra + Asami is canon....

[@karljonson3287]

Ragnarok Yeah it's like the worst homocides are ok but don't you show a kiss in a kids show.

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

Ragnarok Indeed the creators wanted to make it more clear, but Nickelodeon didn't allow it to happen (at least in the comics it's explored more).

[@darkusLegends]

Shitty writing but yeah, canon

[@brandonlyon730]

They allowed it in Steven Universe, granted their technically sexless space rocks but they're still clearly feminine in gender.

[@sujufan70]

Brandon Lyon its 20Gayteen m8 This was like in 2014/2016 And by nickelodeon Cartoon network its overwhelmed with lgbt+ allys creators and producers So yeah its different

[@excaldrex333]

"That was a very romantic pose." "That's just a sign of trust." >_> straight people never see it haha recently saw a meme about this too

[@Narutojutsu98]

I subscribed you because of Avatar (best decison ever) today it ends 2 years later but i still will Stay because i Love you guys!!

[@shay6755]

same :D

[@robertpresley1503]

The "liquid metal" was Sue's meteorite collection.

[@FullmetalNinja25]

Korra/Asami is Canon, both Bryan Konetzko and Michael DiMartino the Creators of Avatar confirmed it after the Finale and now there is a Comic Book written by DiMartino available, the first 2 Parts are out now with Part 3 coming in September.

[@Imperiex631]

It was Avatar: The Last Airbender and RWBY that made me become a patron. Sad to see Korra end and your reactions to the Avatar universe end as well. I look forward to the movie reaction/review. Would be awesome if you guys could do a review/thoughts about each volume of the comics.

[@Hakuu_A19]

So sad that you guys are at the end of both your Korra and Avatar journey. I've loved that you guys have been able to see all the comedy, storytelling and emotions that made this my all time favourite show growing up! It's been an amazing ride and I hoped you've enjoyed, who knows, there might be a future series of this you guys can react to!

[@maviebaby]

You have to compare ATLA and LOK for context. The mistake many ppl make is that they say a particular LOK story/plot point is bad BECAUSE it's different than how Avatar did it. For the record I do NOT believe that Blind Wave makes this mistake. They do a good job of referencing ATLA for context and acknowledging that LOK is a different type of story.

[@wvarley]

The end of an era for blind wave

[@Lady_Yunalesca]

Okay, so, I’m at work and I may have to edit this a few times as a result, since I’m typing on my phone. There are a lot of reasons I love this show, and the biggest is how much I relate to Korra. Part of that has to do with Korrasami happening, but it’s mostly about her character and growth overall. When the show premiered, we were the same age. Right from the start, our lives seemed to kind of line up. I wasn’t any kind of spiritual person, I was an athlete. Involved in all kinds of sports, that kind of physical activity was a big part of myself. I often came across as confident, but I was insecure in many ways, and while I never meant to be I could also be selfish. But I got friends that helped me grow, and I started to feel like I knew what I was supposed to do in my life. And then I got sick. I won’t go into details, but it was a sickness that often left me bedridden. I couldn’t work. I couldn’t play the sports I loved. I couldn’t support myself and was barely able to make any money. I was constantly tired, constantly frustrated, and felt like I’d lost myself. It’s been a few years, and it’s taken a while to accept I’ll never be how I was. I’ve had to grow beyond that. I’ve gotten better, a lot better, and I’m finally feeling like myself again. In the midst of all of that, I also figured out I was bisexual. I realized that I was attracted to someone who had been my friend a while, someone with whom I’d once had a complicated and resentful relationship. So when Korra ended, now 21 as I was at the time, and she walked forward - able to stand on her own again - and grabbed Asami’s hand....I can’t even begin to describe how it felt. Her journey reminded me of my own life in so many ways, it’s hard to not take it personally when people don’t like her, or call her starting a relationship with Asami to be rushed or unrealistic. This last season in particular makes me cry, makes me feel stronger, and makes me feel like I can continue to grow. And it was exactly what I needed.

[@wheelz3127]

QueenInTheNorth Oof, I did not come to KZbin to read an essay.

[@bloodymares]

While reading it, I heard Janet Varney's voice narrating it in my mind. The Avatar series does wonders to people, there are so many characters that you can find at least one you relate to the most.

[@MusicSeLiNa]

oof. that was beautiful! you sure can be proud of your journey and i am happy for you that this show could help you in some kind of way

[@Wolf6119]

I'm glad Shane pointed out that Wu's decision to just dissolve the entire Earth Kingdom isn't really as hunky dory as the show makes it out to be. Yes, we've seen the corruption and inequality that was rampant within the Earth Kingdom, but we've also seen that most of the states completely collapsed when they had to be independent during the chaos after Zaheer killed the Queen. The State of Yai was literally fucking starving because they were presumably reliant on other parts of the Kingdom for their food. Wu SHOULD have committed himself to reforming and democratizing the Earth Kingdom, sure, but they should've tried to find a combinattion between the democracy of Republic City, the more industrialized, centralized structure of Kuvira's Empire, and the values and culture of the old Earth Kingdom. Having Wu just go "fuck it", dissolve the entire country and just hope that the states can sort themselves out just feels like him giving up and letting other people deal with the problems his dynasty created, instead of working to fix them. It's like if Zuko, instead of becoming Fire Lord and fixing the Fire Nation at the end of ATLA, had said "You know, this whole "fire nation" thing is kind of dumb anyway, let's just tear it down and let the provinces each be their own country, that should work". It really just felt like a complete, out-of-the-blue copout, and it always made me kind of sad as someone who really liked the lore and history of the Earth Kingdom.

[@jigsawking5]

Completely agree. The lack of a central authority figure caused the chaos that led to the rise of Kuvira in the first place. A constitutional monarchy would make far more sense.

[@WhatKindOfNameNow]

I mean, as it's shown, he says he's thinking about it. He hasn't done anything yet, and even if he does fully dissolve the monarchy, it's not just going to vanish overnight with no replacement, like when Zaheer assassinated the queen. Sure, it won't be as easy as just saying it, but going back to Zuko, do you think a new Fire Lord regaining the trust of the world was as easy as him making his speech at the end of AtLA? Both shows end similarly in regards to a bright stated future that's going to take time and effort to achieve.

[@karljonson3287]

None of the political systems are perfect. Democracy is just better but not perfect. Because of people in charge but what can you do.

[@Spongebrain97]

I'm pretty sure some states would just end up uniting anyways to better themselves

[@Yal_Rathol]

as far as i remember, wu never said he was going to turn each province of the earth kingdom into its own country, he was just planning to get rid of hereditary monarchy. so, transition into democracy, presumably. and a centralized system for governing such a large, diverse landmass has historically been shown to be a colossal failure, a decentralized system where different regions govern themselves with the power of the central authority backing them would work far better.

[@nakeishamammeri5094]

Sorry Calvin them two holding hands and looking into each eyes lovingly is NOT just friendship but something more than that, it was love in its most intimate form, yes the hints were subtle but they were there nonetheless...either way I will forever miss you guys reactions to my favorite series...its been a pleasure👌👌

[@kenzieroots347]

just gals bein pals

[@diddyknux]

The thing with Korrasami was that at the time, they couldn't get too overt with the relationship. But Korra did provide an important step in that direction, and nowadays there are some shows aimed at kids that do have explicitly gay or bisexual characters.

[@diddyknux]

I know. I just mean that the creators couldn't just come out and say it, or have Korra and Asami just say it.

[@astrea4020]

I. Th. No it hadn’t. They were close friends. Like sisters. They wrote this garbage in so they could chuck it into the last 20 seconds for diversity. It was terribly written. Any “hints” were just interactions that couldn’t even be identified as romantic.

[@normalmighty]

I respect that this helped provide some more acceptance of the LGBT community, but in respect to the show itself that ending really bothered me. Of course the broadcaster forced them to be subtle about it, but after half a dozen viewings of the show all I can find is a few equally out of place hints shoved in between the two members of team avatar with the least amount of chemistry.

[@marqueschacon905]

@@astrea4020 I'm curious. If Korrasami were between two hetero people, would their previous interactions (particularly through the last 2 seasons) be perceived as "just friends" still? and furthermore, do you think its possible that the avatar universe might hold some biases like our world? which might explain why it was subtle to begin with? exactly what about that end scene felt out of place to you? it honestly felt like a natural progression. its not like they even kissed or anything like that

[@Eddie99x]

Korra and The last airbender have to be in my top 10 shows of all time. They are both just incredible, I would definitely be a different person without them.

[@sadekmiah3122]

There was a big change in Korra's view of the villain in book 4. Korra in Book 4 was more open to hearing people out even those who opposed her. In Book 1 Amon and Noatak dies - although not directly because of her In Book 2 Unalaq and Vaatu die In Book 3 P'li, Ghazan and Ming hua die But in book 4 Korra actually went out of her way to make sure Kuvira lived. She wouldn't have done that in previous seasons thats for sure. I am glad her character improved in season 3 and 4 in 2 she was so annoying.

[@mitchhamilton64]

yeah, only took 20 years for her to be bearable. way to go our avatar! you did it in one season! :D

[@sadekmiah3122]

mitchhamilton64 Ahaha

[@chriskoloski32]

Thank you legend of Korra, for making a gay couple that wasnt based purely on the aspects of being gay so it felt more natural and opened up the doors for other gay characters in tv shows.

[@xJayhawkFANx]

It was totally forced lol. Not natural at all

[@icedreamer9629]

@@xJayhawkFANx I don't think it was forced at all. The way we see their friendship blossom and develop, from rivals and jealousy to best friends, and then to Asami being Korra's only true confidant for three whole years... They connected very deeply while Korra was recovering. What we see in the end of Season 4 is _exactly_ what it looks like when two women who previously thought of themselves as straight begin to realise they have more romantic feelings for one another, and decide to explore where that might lead. Real life isn't blindingly obvious, or forced, or contrived, it's slow, weird, and unexpected. They ended the show with the pair of them basically going on a first date and being open to see what happens, and IMO that's exactly the right way to play it.

[@lramdkj860]

Is everyone blind? I got a lot of Korrasami hints since the beginning of season 3

[@goodmind4940]

Blind wave

[@nico-v113]

Literally the only hint of it in season 3 was a blush at the very end when Korra is in a wheelchair.

[@Henry_44]

Dumb@ss the hints is like grain of salts,no buildup whatsoever just little fricking hints then boom they got together in the ending,the writers forcing it so bad lmfao

[@ichigoxrukia02]

It was confirmed by the creators that Korrassami is indeed canon. The comic book show us their romantic vacation on the spirit world. they even kiss.

[@Sapphire-Core]

It wasn't planned, but since season 1 they liked the idea of the two ending up together. One of the creators mentioned that, on season 3, they realized there were no rules prohibiting them from doing it, so they decided to go for it, but they decided they had to keep it on the down low to make sure it wasn't going to be stopped. They did leave hints, like how close they are when they are alone, Korra blushing when she compliments Asami (no, she didn't blush when Asami complimented her, she blushed when she went for it, and that is even more adorable), but I completely understand people that didn't see this happening, as long as it's understood that they are a couple, a great couple at that.

[@SeloCanKenobi]

I remember, almost 2 years ago i got a notification that says "Avatar: The Last Airbender 1x1 REACTION!! "The Boy In The Ice" I was so hyped when i see that because it was my all time favorite tv show and i loved wathing you. Starting from that day i watched each and every episode again with you guys until today. It was an epic journey. I hope you enjoyed it as much as i did. Love you guys.

[@FlubbedPig]

Yeah, the Korra Asami thing was kept sort of low-key, apparently due to Nickelodeon influence. From what I remember, they wanted to go that way either in Season 3 or start of Season 4, but they thought Nickelodeon wouldn't allow them to do it explicitly. Then with the last episode they thought "... well, what're they gonna do? They can't cancel us..." and so just went with it.

[@tetsuoshima9682]

Man, can't believe I'm about to watch the last BW video in the Avatar universe... Amazing run guys ! Here we go

[@JonaRosalinaRose]

and now we wait for the Normies to get here lol

[@AlexOGaymer]

"This scene could be one of friendship ! " but if it was the same scene with a boy, it would never be friendship!

[@thedanceoftuila6999]

TLOK: "The Spirit Worl..." Blind Wave: "IROH" It warms my heart that Iroh was remembered in the last, very final, very definitive, very ultimate episode.

[@ThePowerBauer]

When I first watched the series, I didn't really catch on to the Korra/Asami relationship before it really was implied at the end. But, watching it over again, you can definitely see there were hints at it throughout the last season, but they are obviously not directly on the nose.

[@carlotta4th]

Which is why so many fans WERE surprised by it--all the other relationships thus far had been very obvious and on the nose so it's only natural to assume that if "Korrassami" was a real thing it would have been established like all the other romantic relationships thus far. It wasn't, so it kind of blindsided a lot of people even if they were supportive of the idea.

[@TnT_F0X]

Only in the last season though, after the show was announced it was only getting one final season... that's why it feels so rushed and not genuine. It was a ploy to create buzz over the show's ending, not quite the greatest example of a relationship's purpose.

[@TnT_F0X]

There were no hints, the letters are always used as a LOOK PROOF moment. Korra has a group of four friends. Mako is her Ex, BoLin is terrible with social situations... oh and did I mention Asami is the only other girl in the group? Why is it romantic for a girl who just had a near death experience to confide in the only other girl in her group of friends? I'll say it again, they made the end scene to be progressive, not inclusive. They did it for the legacy and the hype, not the community or characters, they used it for one last talking point in a dying show. That's not right, and that's why it seems like an unnatural, forced relationship, and that's why the show died. They forced in ideas instead of writing a good story.

[@marqueschacon905]

@@carlotta4th I'm curious. If Korrasami were between two hetero people, would their previous interactions (particularly through the last 2 seasons) be perceived as "just friends" still? and furthermore, do you think its possible that the avatar universe might hold some biases like our world? which might explain why it was subtle to begin with? exactly what about that end scene felt out of place to you? it honestly felt like a natural progression. its not like they even kissed or anything like that

[@nico-v113]

@@marqueschacon905 yeah honestly they would be seen as not romantic if they were hetero(excluding the blushing which you’d be blind to think otherwise). Their “romance” was soooooo rushed and off screen. This is coming from someone who watched Korra years after it originally aired and already knowing Korra and Assami were a thing.

[@keita26]

thank you for starting these avatar reactions and discussions.. really gonna miss them.. the avatar reactions were the one that introduced me to you guys and made me subscribed eversince then.. once again, THANK YOU BLINDWAVE ❤

[@BoxOKittens]

There's a video called "why Korrasami was good writing" or something similar that perfectly explains the ship and why it's good and why so many people may not have seen the hints for what they were.

[@rokutime2627]

There's also a video called Animated Atrocities Korra that talks about why the show sucks

[@BoxOKittens]

Naw I'd rather watch What Writers Should Learn from Korra or Legend of Korra: Deconstructing a Legacy. Thanks though ;)

[@amylouise145]

This has been such an amazing journey to experience Avatar once again with you guys.. ATLA and LOK are definitely one of my all time favourite programmes.. It's been an emotional ride going through all these scenes I went through as a child and to see them again and understand them in a new light now that I'm an adult is definitely nostalgic.. Thank you for reacting to these masterpieces and I shall still be here for what ever you watch in the future!💖😭

[@grantharriman284]

Korasami is Canon. THEY ARE OFFICIALLY A COUPLE

[@NerdChronic]

I binged watch all your Avatar (TLA/LOK) reactions over the past month or so. Caught up just in time for the finale. I love the content you guys produce. Can’t wait to dive into more. Thank you for watching such a great series.

[@AlephSharp]

I mean, Season *1* she describes asami as "Beautiful and elegant", one of the first things she says about her. They are together ALL season 3 And theres a fair amount of hints season 4 as well

[@alexpalaciossantos4940]

out of the main cast, bolin spent the most time with varrick and zhu li. he met them in book 2, where he worked for varrick as a mover star, then he spent the first half of book 4 with them and kuvira, escaped from kuvira with varrick, and was part of the rescue group that saved zhu li from prison and being blown up. it makes sense he married them to me

[@alex_the_carat446]

About the bisexual thing, as a bi girl myself I don´t think a bisexual identity crises would have been necessary, I myself one day just realized girls were pretty and that was pretty much it...

[@dannyking410]

For the editor - I was a big fan of including the trailer footage into the discussion. Not that the discussion needed more to keep me interested, but it definitely enhanced my experience with their talking. I would for sure love this technique applied to other shows, especially ones with longer discussions. Great work!

[@fakudan]

The first time I saw the show I assumed that Korra was just straight and didn't think of the possibility of her being bisexual, so the ending to me and to a lot of other people kinda felt like it came out of nowhere. But when I rewatched the show now knowing Korra's bisexual, I realized that the scenes between her an Asami were developing something more that friendship. It was subtle of course since this was on Nickelodeon.

[@Ivosferatus]

5:43 That piece of music made me cry. It's so heartbreaking yet so beautiful and sad at the same time.

[@kylebradley5668]

"I think its just trust" hhahahahahahaa no.

[@dyerjw]

Best commentary I've heard on Korra in years great job Blind Wave love you're work. Keep the faith with KZbin, and never give in.

[@Wolf6119]

On the one hand, I agree that it's kind of weird the spirits just didn't care enough to intervene, and then immediately came back to the city once the fighting was over. Kuvira WAS abusing their power and energy after all. When Korra went to speak to them they made it seem as if they didn't want to get involved in a human war, and that they didn't really care about who won. But at the same time, we know that Kuvira harvesting the vines hurt them and pissed them off, which is why they lashed out and kidnapped all those people. Korra saving those people shouldn't really have been enough to calm the vines down from Kuvira's abuse, so it DOES seem a bit weird that the sprits just sat the conflict out. Not wanting to fight an entire army is one thing, but going after Kuvira when she was isolated and helpless would've made sense.

[@pottop880]

Wolf6120 yeah...because they established the fact that spirits get mad when humans did something bad to them in ATLA. Consistency please😒 *Also, I also waited to see spirits attack Kuvira..... Up for it 👍♥️

[@karljonson3287]

Are spirits one big mind? I don't think they all think the same. Spirit vines were affected so they attacked. Other spirits just didn't want to fight.

[@limepie3025]

Yeah. And there's absolutely no middle ground in political matters.

[@Yal_Rathol]

karl jonson they are totally unique individuals. the moon and ocean spirits are friendly until attacked, koh is just always aggressive and then there are other spirits, like many of the ones wan encounters, who simply prefer not to fight and would require someone to defend them from attacking humans. i find it strange that NO spirits attacked kuvira's army, but find nothing inconsistent with most of them sitting this one out.

[@karljonson3287]

Yal Rathol Spirit vines were attacking mech suits when they were choping the big tree. But I get what you mean.

[@3ulugalu3]

I just have to say, I graduated college today and it has been some kind of journey watching you all react to Korra my whole senior year every Friday. I am so glad to have seen you guys watch the show and love it just like I have. I can't wait to see you guys react to more things! Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@kingkong-vw6dx]

Somebody gonna tell them? #KORASAMI

[@mohamadkabbara7114]

This is the end 😭😭😭 I love this show so much and I loved their reaction to it! Well, I guess I'll go binge watch this entire show for the 5th time.

[@edgarretana8377]

So much more meaning full when you realize Korra risked the avatar cycle to safe Kuvira. No idea if she could bend the spirit ray energy but she still went in front of it in avatar state

[@kwanarchive]

I think the way Korra AND Asami was written throughout the series hinted that they liked each other more than just friends - of course, not all at once, but there is a buildup that people claim isn't there. They were in a love triangle in the beginning, and yet they both managed to stay friends and get closer even after the relationship fallout by season two. Then they got even closer during season three travelling all around the Earth kingdom, especially when they got captured and escaped the desert together, and then with Asami basically looking after Korra after the poisoning. So of course when Korra went back to the Southern Water Tribe she would feel only Asami really understood how she felt about the whole thing.

[@kingkobrajoe7]

Blindwave is finished the Normies are at season 2 and SeeJaneGo just started yup this is definitely crazy

[@aflo2733]

Just saw a comment that this avatar reaction journey spanned 2 year... that's insane. I cant believe this is over. Ive been here since the beginning and cant wrap my head around this insane 2 year journey

[@igtlsms]

Great reaction to the ending. Of course flaming sharks is still my fave, but still great reaction. Just sad that it’s over now. No more avatar related reactions. 😭

[@Once_4_Ever]

6/20/16 - 5/4/18, its been a hell of a time. Thank you Blind Wave.

[@ZakRoks487]

They pretty much hit the nail on the korrasami head (and I also love they mention the music because that ending piece is one of my favorites), its not entirely clear if you're not looking for it, but the boys realized when the end came and discussed it well. Like the pop up said, they are confirmed to be a couple, and there have been hints throughout, and like they said, Nick wouldn't have gone through with it if they were too overt, so they did what they could, and yeah for its time it was fairly progressive for a Nick show and it made a lot of people very happy. And maybe its just me, but I didn't feel like there needed to be too much set up for is basically a first date with someone you've known for years, its the start of something between them, not like marriage or something end game like that, but thats just my two cents

[@EvilOdysseus]

Today's my 21st birthday. You guys finishing off Legend Of Korra on my birthday is the best coincidence by far!

[@Sapphire-Core]

Read their comics!!! Korra and Asami's first kiss is so beautiful!!!!!

[@Aati_Gumer]

Fernando arantes When I first read the comics I was surprised they actually put the kiss in there. And then I realized these were their comics and they could do whatever Nickelodeon didn't let them do in the actual show. They earned my respect.

I still have that frame as my desktop background.

[@brandonlyon730]

Eh, I still don’t expect them to last long, they don’t seem like types to be together in the long term especially with Korra’s personality.

[@CoolioMaister]

But the comics plots n art are shit tho.

[@CoolioMaister]

The shipping mess and barely resolving post-war plots made reading those comics like a chore. Maybe taking the ex lead writers canned S4 idea into a comics was a bad result.

[@annabelleehelpme]

Their feelings were my feelings exactly when I first watched this!!! I was thinking I guess this is a thing, okay cool. Very nice and subtle. I liked how things were wrapped up with Mako. With Korra and Asami I was glad that it was implied that it was a beginning.

[@jasonchavez6000]

Ps: you guys should watch VOLTRON LEGENDARY DEFENDER. Most of the people that worked for ATLA and TLOK work on this new show. Its on season 5 right now. Anyone who like The Avatar series will like Voltron Legendary Defender. Im gonna miss you guys, im not gonna unsub, it was a fun ride since the beginning on ATLA to Now. You guys are the best and made my day. Still gonna watch you but you should watch Voltron, I bet you will like it. PEACE!!!

[@ggagg123]

What a wonderful show. I was really sad this was the last episode.

[@firecat4529]

Did you know that there is a book 5 of Korra (in the comics)? I think it was also supposed to be animated but then the show was cancelled for animation, I'm not quite sure about that though. I would really like to see the story of book 5 animated as well.

[@Pirosthe3rdFollower]

Weee! Hello future me! End of my 2019 binge rewatch of ATLA/Korra with Blind Wave. And hello to anyone who remembers my comment from the first Episode of ATLA, lol Thought I would book end it here. Been a nostalgic journey. See you next time!

[@Pirosthe3rdFollower]

O, 2023 me here. I'm back again. ;)

[@DaviSanches2]

It's funny seeing you guys all worried about the kids if Korra and Asami kissed at the end but in the 4 books when Mako kissed both Asami and Korra you didn't seem to be worried

[@beyondtrash1627]

Huh?

[@iloveyoumore2133]

A lot people argue that Korra and Asami were rushed and unplanned. But I really don't agree with that. Obviously the idea of them together probably came about a little later, but that was most likely due to the first two seasons not being promised a follow up. And I don't at all think it was rushed. They don't end the series making out and in love, they end the series starting a relationship. They've built a friend ship over four seasons and it obviously progressed into a crush which is now where we end with the start of it.

[@raeraedraws]

So glad they didn't make Asami and Korra kiss, it would've felt so rushed, but them holding hands and looking into each other's eyes was just the right call.😁👍

[@jsquadthekid6610]

:(

[@aptx-ew8gq]

Even tho as much as i want the kiss to happen on-screen, you're right the holding hands actually is a good choice. Could possibly mean it's a start of a new stage of relationship that they just figured out. The kiss could have happened if there was one ep they focused about their feelings.

[@taronegerton8172]

Found the channel, watched two whole series with u guys. Thanks 👍🏻

[@farimer1232]

Heh, think about it: Mako likes Asami, Asami likes Mako. Mako likes Korra, Korra likes Mako. Korra likes Asami, Asami likes Korra. It’s a perfectly reciprocal love triangle! Oh, and Bolin likes Korra, and not the other way around, so he’s just hanging off of her. Kind of like a love... kite?

[@bradsw206]

Seeing that montage play is awesome. It shows all the adventure, colors and fights. All were amazing.

[@ambrr8894]

Onto Attack on TItan now we go!

[@JohnCena-rr1jm]

You can't see me

[@ashimpoudel9656]

ambrr did AOT Win?

[@thawizard5947]

Hope that aint a spoiler. If so, what a jerk you are.

[@thawizard5947]

Thank God xD so AOT won??? dang its awesome

[@JohnCena-rr1jm]

Cannot wait for the rape scene in season 3. So sad that they forced Armin to do that to Mikasa.

[@schlootle]

Korra and Asami's relationship was developing since season 1. I felt the same way after my first watch through, but when I rewatched Korra I actually picked up on some small hints and relationship developments.

[@Timberwolf410]

Aww, our Avatar journey is over! *cries* But I enjoyed every second of it; it's been so fun and i enjoyed your reactions and discussions! (: And Korrasami is canon.

[@rinkusan978]

It's the end of an era. I knew about y'all during all the surge of RWBY reactions (I think I first heard about y'all by MurderOfBirds), but finally watched a full video for an Avatar reaction. Your reaction format was very different than others: a group reaction (which at the time was uncommon) and y'all had a more analytical + discussion aspect mixed in which was unique too. It was that what made me subscribe and follow your avatar reactions weekly. I eventually followed some of your other content too. I'd just like to say thank you for those times and also extend a thank you to the other subscribers cause y'all brought up fun comments at times; the whole experience was great.

[@Gu3ssWhatsN3XT]

Damn, that was a long ass, satisfying journey through the Avatar series. Wonder what's next to watch

[@leoninglis6947]

LAST EPISODE OF AVATAR EVER! MY EYES ARE WATERING FROM PURE JOY AND UTTER SADNESS. THIS JOURNEY HAS BEEN BEAUTIFUL.

[@MrEvers]

They should read the articles by the creaters on Korrasami, maybe look at some images from the first follow-up comic and/or an overview of the clues (Korra blushing in the reunion episode etc) and then have a short discussion video afterwards, knowing that it's canon, perhaps as an intro before the Pai-sho video. As for the 'liquid metal': that was the comet collection from Zaofu. And the new spirit portal: Vaatu once mentioned at was he who made the original 2 portals; considering the vines are a creation of Vaatu, and the spirit vine weapon is basically the same as Vaatu's beam attack, it's not that far fetched to think enough of that energy can create another portal

[@volodymyrchemerys7045]

It was enjoyable and interesting to wait and then watch your reactions and discussions on series, especially the favourite first one though I've learned about your Last airbender's reactions quite late. Thanks a lot for hours of fun and emotions!)

[@DigitalFumbles]

The realization at the end that Avatar is done. ;A;

[@allisontodd5778]

The Korra/Asami hints started as early as season one: "that prissy, beautiful, elegant rich girl." Only one of those adjectives isn't a compliment, and Korra eventually came to her and stated that she thought she was prissy, but had changed her mind. She never said she changed her mind about thinking Asami was beautiful and elegant though.

[@YumaNanami]

In ranking I'd say 1. Aman 2. Zaheer 3.Kuvira 4. Unalaaq

[@TimoKanal]

A man? What man?

[@benjaminhuizinga4003]

HAHA lol

[@dagdammit]

Zaheer and Kuvira both felt like they could have been all time greats if the show could have gotten us a little more into their heads, so that we could better grasp and empathize with their emotions+drives. Not that Avatar’s antagonists have ever been about that. Amon (Aman?)... Him and the equalists were fantastic and presented some great and challenging themes... that were largely invalidated and thrown out the window as soon as his true identity was revealed. It’s the core of why season 1’s ending was such a letdown for me.

[@nomad8496]

as a semi recent fan of Blind Wave going back and watching Last air bend and Korra w u guys has been quite nice