Nice to See You Again, Twinkletoes! | Legend of Korra Book 4 Reaction | Chapter 2, "Korra Alone"

[@LettsReact]

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[@recable6445]

:)

[@nicholas4727]

Hey really enjoy your guys channel. What show are you guys watching after Korra or are you not watching anything after?

[@liambrown1461]

Did you notice that the LR logo looks like 42

[@karlwilker579]

Hey just wanted to say good luck with your theses!

[@sammylane21]

I wanna know HOW DARE KORRA speak to Katara in that outta line tone, huh??

[@notarno1d602]

"Some Friendships Are So Strong, They Can Even Transcend Lifetimes."-Avatar Roku

[@MrShaiya96]

The Power of Friendship: animation's all-time favorite trope.

[@mathies3598]

Even more relevant: "do you really think friendships can last longer than lifetimes?" - Toph "I don't see why not" -Aang

[@skrrskrr5386]

i've seen this comment in every reaction vid that has to do with this episode

[@AxeloftheKey]

I always see the image edit of Toph herself being the one who asks if Aang really thinks they can last more than one lifetime, and then all of the ones that did, followed by her here in Korra. It makes me sad in the good way.

[@SaidBKD95]

From roku to gyatso to aang to korra to toph and so it goes

[@CelVini]

Korra this episode: 6 months on a wheelchair 2 years in rehabilitation 6 months traveling around the world ___________________________________ 3 years of PTSD

[@tzartea8473]

I love that creators made her healing process so long. It's much more realistic this way.

[@HyrubatoMusic]

@William Dang yep. I completely agree. anybody saying Korra is a mary sue, a weak avatar or even worse: the worst avatar to exist is just wrong. you can have the OPINION that you don't like her, but you can't say she's bad in general. because she isn't lol

[@DistinguishedGentleSkull]

Bro i swear she's so tough Getting through all that alive She has her friend as a clutch and that is just sooo wonderful to think. *"And what do I find when I get through all this?"* *"I dont know. But won't it be interesting to find out?"*

[@messingmusic_and_animation]

@@HyrubatoMusic Exactly this! I've heard some people say that or even better "why can't she just win the fights?! It makes her look weak!" But a. Those same people would probably complain about her being a Mary Sue if she won all the fights lol and b. Thats just it: following through on her trauma and making her human and relatable was much better than what they did with Aang making him basically an invincible god. Even though as a CHILD, that PTSD and Survivor's Guilt should've f****d Aang up for YEARS. We literally got ONE episode out of the ENTIRE 3 SEASON ATLA where it was weighing him down. After that? "Ah whatever, gotta fight the fire lord now!" Making the hero relatable made the show much stronger

[@HyrubatoMusic]

@@messingmusic_and_animation have you watched MatCMG's video about "Korra is good" ? If not, you should watch it :D

[@Marta-uv4id]

I think the fact that Korra's arms are a bit thinner and she doesn't have as much muscle as she did in the previous books after not fighting for three years is a really neat detail

[@davidnieto8183]

Wow, didn't realize that, I think I'm watching the show again

[@abthedragon4921]

Whoa! I never noticed that! Interesting!

[@messingmusic_and_animation]

Yup, the creators of this show really put a lot of effort into making sure the little details didn't go unnoticed.

[@bkjeong4302]

It['s also an impact of mercury poisoning.

[@avish878]

@@messingmusic_and_animation and the fight between her and Kuvira was animated so well. Korra's movement was drawn to be so heavy and slow which showed that she wasnt fully recovered.

[@martinvillareal4409]

ATLA: “Do you really think friendships can last more than one lifetime?” LOK: “ Nice to see you again twinkle toes.” I’m tearbending to heard that 😭

[@mark78129]

I sympathize with you😭😭🥺🥺

[@markanjelloagrabio7515]

No... No no... I don't like where this is going... I'm about to bend water... It start to flow... My tears... ... ... ... Still season 4 is un-necessary

[@mark78129]

@@markanjelloagrabio7515 what

[@domagojcapko4152]

If you think this is emotional then go watch episode "Blind bandit" again and you will find scene where Toph actually calls Aang by his name - now that's touching

[@EddieDumarce44]

@@domagojcapko4152 Korra was an avatar that learned to be human Aang was a human that learned to be an avatar

[@Marta-uv4id]

The moment when Korra is finally able to walk over to Naga always makes me bawl my eyes out. Everything about it is just perfect.

[@messingmusic_and_animation]

For real! A lot of combat veterans (and anyone else who suffers traumatic events) go through the same thing so I kind of want some veterans to react to Korra's PTSD scenes and break them down. Jocko Willink already had a video of breaking down combat scenes but we've never seen a video like what I described.

[@drunkkillerwhalesdriving]

I'm so ridiculous even just thinking about it made me cry

[@rogenofficial9599]

Same Same SAME

[@johanstevens5824]

@@messingmusic_and_animation just to clear this out, ptsd doesn’t just happen to military personnel, anyone can get it

[@messingmusic_and_animation]

@@johanstevens5824 Of course, I do recognize that. I only said veterans because it was the first thing that came to mind; however, thanks for catching that. 👍 I've edited my comment

[@keinank.a.1244]

I love that y'all were able to grasp and understand that Korra is going through emotional trauma. A lot of other reactors simply glazed over it and took it as Korra being weak once again. Very happy that Montana is able to break things down throughout this season.

[@johnwalker1058]

Sadly, this kind of dogpiling on Korra also seems indicative of a common theme of stigmatizing mental health struggles and the people who suffer them as just being "weak" or "pathetic" and even deserving of mockery or ridicule for it.

[@hundvd_7]

What other reactors did you watch? I can't imagine someone so dense that they wouldn't understand this

[@ed299]

@@hundvd_7 you can find them easily. A lot of them are calling Korra the worst Avatar bc she's "weak", they also dont acknowledge that she's clearly struggling with mental health and just trash talking her for making mistakes and in general, being a flawed human.

[@michaelzainey5781]

@@hundvd_7 how about The Normies.

[@beyondviolet]

@@hundvd_7 Blind Wave didn’t really get it either

[@gayninja6567]

Fun fact: This episode is Janet Varney's (korra's voice actress) favorite episode, as well as one of Michael Dante DiMartino's (one of the creators of the show) favorites to write.

[@ilyachap]

Thanks! This is indeed a fun fact.

[@MuhammadAbdullah-ii6ui]

But there are so many better episodes in ATLA. even zuko alone is better than this episode

[@manuba_]

@@MuhammadAbdullah-ii6ui Hum that's just you're opinion? I think this episode is like top 5 best avatar episodes in both series FOR SURE

[@MuhammadAbdullah-ii6ui]

@@manuba_ and that's your opinion too. zuko alone was much better than this episode. and so was ATLA Book 3 sozin's comet part 3 and 4.

[@sephryn6112]

@@MuhammadAbdullah-ii6ui I don't understand what you're trying to say. The creator of the show prefers this episode, you can't really argue against what they liked better

[@AgustinaVA26]

So many shows (even non animated ones) gloss over the main character going through a traumatic experience as if nothing happened. I'm glad they addressed it here, we really need to start talking about mental health more.

[@deViianceTV]

That’s something similar that happened in Steven Universe Future... if you’ve never watched it, it talks about the same thing in a sense

[@AgustinaVA26]

@@deViianceTV I haven't watched SU yet, need to fix that soon :)

[@Sinewmire]

Or treats it as a goal, where they have to face their fears or something, and once that's done they are cured.

[@thewhisper4269]

I don’t think Steven Universe Future handled it well even though they... Talked about it... the resolution was not satisfactory

[@thewhisper4269]

I say this as a huge fan of the original SU series

[@HeadGodoftheGodCouncil]

Fun Fact: Jinora was 1 year younger than Aang when she became an Airbending master, taking the spot from Aang being the youngest Airbending master in history.

[@vojtechdrunecky4493]

I finally get it!!! Korra had her earth chakra blocked, this chakra deals with the survival instict, and gets blocked with the fear. She was so afraid and when she overcame her fears, she was able to enter in the avatar state

[@zhulimoon46]

I am so excited to see Montana react to more of Korra's mental journey.

[@ApexCalibre]

I’m just waiting for episode 9 when we see that person again lol

[@messingmusic_and_animation]

Zhu Li, do the thing! 😁😂

[@gayninja6567]

ATLA 3x6 The Avatar and the firelord Toph: "do you really think friendships can last more then one lifetime?"

[@franciskaranja9293]

Toph 73 years later: “nice to see you again twinkletoes”

[@gayninja6567]

"nice to see you again twinkle toes" I love that line so much. goosebumps every time.

[@chronics23]

It truly is one of the best payoffs of any story ever.

[@sold4]

As someone who has to go to physical therapy almost everyday, I know exactly what Korra felt in this episode, and seeing a strong woman like her go through the same as me helps a lot. Everytime I rewatch Korra Alone I really see myself in her and everytime I try to give up I think "if she didn't give up so she could walk again, why would I?" That's why she is my favorite Avatar. No matter how strong the situation is, she will always stand up again and show everyone that she is stronger than that Any kind of representation is good and inspiring, especially this one.

[@AgustinaVA26]

Hey, all the best in PT, hang in there ❤ I know what you mean, I've struggled with mental health for a long time now, Korra's definitely a comfort character for me at this point. There's something about her journey this whole book that just does it for me

[@sold4]

@@AgustinaVA26 thank u 💞 I know what you mean and I know is hard to deal with mental health, but you and me can do it. Keep strong

[@AgustinaVA26]

@@sold4 hell yeah we can haha, thank you 💖

[@messingmusic_and_animation]

Keep calm and drive on! You will be able to overcome whatever adversity you have encountered!

[@reecegraham6921]

It's so nice to see people resonating with Korra's healing journey. While I myself have not experience something like that, my dad used to struggle to even sit and I can see how mentally tough that time was for him. And Korra's outburst towards Katara hits me so hard cause it was so real. So hang in there, I am sure one day you will get there :)

[@theblazinken3501]

Some people don't like how far away Korra is from Aang, both in term of themes as well as character traits. What they don't realize is she's like Zuko - in the beginning reckless and hot headed, her go-to element is fire and both got an episode called: "... alone". She may be the Avatar, but her spirit ancestor is Zuko... Who is also a descendant of an avatar 🤔

[@dreamworlddm3956]

Exactly! Zuko and Korra are two of my favorite characters, this is probably the reason why. Both of their character arcs are amazing because of how far they grow as people throughout the series.

[@madsceptictrooper6803]

Also, Zuko had intense nightmares and Korra saw hallusinations after they both made the greatest choices in their lives. Zuko released Appa and gave up trying to capture Aang. Korra surrendered herself to Zaheer for the new Air Nomads.

[@Sleep539]

And zuko and Korra both has a scar on their eye

[@Ironluke_2001]

Even though it's incredibly sad, *I absolutely love how they portrayed Korra's PTSD.* It may be in a fictional world, but the way they did it was so amazing.

[@reecegraham6921]

It may be in a fictional world but the healing journey she went through was definitely quite realistic. The writers did an amazing job potraying it

[@austinjohnsen4430]

@@reecegraham6921 Was the part where Zaheer guides Korra into the spirit world also realistic for you? That sequence lasts about 15 or so seconds despite how terrified Korra is during that short amount of time. You’d think having to relive the most horrific experience of her life would take a little longer to sort through. It kinda reminds me of how quickly Aang breezed through his chakra training.

[@lollipop6275]

@@austinjohnsen4430that part was fast but she had also taken lots of time to recover some of her mentality and was mostly angry at zaheer but he was reminding her it was like the only way for her to get back into the spirit realm and she knew that too.

[@Ironluke_2001]

TLOK Haters: "AaNg wAsN't FuNnY aS An AdUlT." Korra Alone's picture of Aang: *"What is this f*ckery?"*

[@slushdog1012]

Ikr it pisses me off too. Like Aang was only shown in a few serious scenes so of course he’s not gonna be a goofball while he’s doing his job. People need to chill.

[@DistinguishedGentleSkull]

I think they expected him to laugh maniacally while defeating yakone

[@slushdog1012]

@@DistinguishedGentleSkull lol really? People are slow.

[@bkjeong4302]

Yes because he would be goofing around while dealing with someone who can BLOODBEND WITH HIS MIND /s

[@lilscenechick1995]

They say that when the appearances he had didn't call for humor. Like, at all. 🤡

[@abthedragon4921]

Toph: "do you really think friendships can last more then one lifetime?" *73 Years later* Toph: Nice to see you again Twinkle toes

[@abthedragon4921]

@EN KVN Thanks, fixed that

[@wolfiegames1572]

Actually, maybe 74

[@vojteslavthegreat6321]

Me: (trying not to cry) also me: crying a lot

[@wtimmins]

Every time I watch reactions of ATLA and Toph says that it kills me.

[@McMoldys]

Having someone in the psychology field reacting to this season is **chef’s kiss💋🤌🏾**

[@Ironluke_2001]

ATLA: "Zuko Alone" TLOK: "Korra Alone" In case it wasn't clear before this, *Zuko and Korra are very similar in very many ways.*

[@siegbertschnosel4186]

Both were gone for 3 years ;)

[@therach1]

The purity of the moment Korra's toe moves and she's so excited just sends me into FLOODS every time. This is the absolute unit of a woman that hurls boulders and picks up grown men... and she's been broken down so much that wiggling a toe feels like the greatest thing in the world. Korra's journey is such a lovely and poignant reminder that healing is not linear and the little victories can mean so very much because they give us hope.

[@therach1]

Honestly, that dog should have been a dead giveaway that something was off... it's a dog. JUST a dog. Not a dog - something else.

[@therach1]

WHOA. I just now connected the music when Korra's fighting the fire bending trainers to the same music in the opening scene of her fire bending test in Book 1. But this version feels different, more jarring and rattled. Like Korra's instability reflected in the music itself.

[@vpersona177]

The way Spooky Korra is depicted, strong, invisible, unbeatable, powerful. It calls all the traits that we have seen in Korra since the beginning but now we see it in a negative way, yet they are still the same. It's another side of herself that she is able to see.

[@TrystonTX]

Yep. Everywhere you go, you’re being haunted. You can’t escape from yourself.

[@kelonpie]

Toph at 11: what are you doing here, Twinkle-Toes? Toph at 40: fine...follow me Twinkle-Toes. Toph at 87: hehehe...nice to see you again Twinkle-Toes! I just how strong Aang and Toph's bond is in the series.

[@Cristian-ss7xn]

Wasn't she 12, like Aang?

[@HaydrogenBomb]

@@Cristian-ss7xn Yup

[@GoatLuffy_97]

Korra's journey trying to manage her PTSD and depression is so real and relatable. I think many of us can see ourselves in her, I sure did.

[@bethanycampione3558]

The fact that the animators thought to reduce Korra's muscle mass around her arms and shoulders because she's been out of commotion for awhile is incredible attention to detail!

[@hannahappa]

My two favourite quotes in this episode ‘Nice to see you again twinkle toes’ And ‘What am I going to find, if I get through this?" - "I don't know, but won't it be interesting to find out?"

[@bkjeong4302]

Not one, but two members of the original Team Avatar now helping the next Avatar.

[@SpacialRend7]

Seeing OG Avatar characters make a comeback in Legend of Korra is always satisfying and Toph’s return, in real time (not flashback) was all the more enjoyable.🙂

[@tariqthomas9090]

I think that’s another, albeit minor reason, people love this episode so much. There are so many references to ATLA: the picture of Aang, Katara being...Katara❤️, and the perfect ending with Toph.

[@bkjeong4302]

This season is also the only LOK season where all three surviving OG Team Avatar members show up onscreen (though they never appear together, sadly).

[@hannahappa]

Honestly this is one of my favourite episodes of all of korra and avatar as a whole, it was really interesting to see her journey from being this really confident being to someone who really doubted her ability’s - something I don’t think we all say coming from korra. Watching her struggle and not be the perfect gifted child she has been since she was discovered as the avatar. I think this episode also shows the links between korra and zuko - struggling with their identity. Overall there are so many moments in this episode that for sure make me tear bend so I hope you guys enjoy it.

[@saraislfe14]

I love how toph after all these years still calls the avatar twinkle toes🥺🥺🥺

[@Mossdummy]

This episode never fails to choke me up. Seeing Korra struggle with her trauma reminds me of my own recovery. I’ve always related to her, and watching her try and fail again and again to heal is both hurtful and comforting. This is a huge comfort episode for me.

[@lilscenechick1995]

Just remember the path to healing isn't a straight line ❤ It'll be okay

[@tristanviellamare7977]

There's just something with the "Alone" episodes in the Avatar universe, isn't there? First we had "Zuko Alone", where we got a deep dive into a popular character and saw things about him that we weren't really aware of before. And then there's "Korra Alone", where we explore more of the personal fallout after the final battle of season 3 and the mental scars that it left. And ending it by seeing (or I guess in this case, hearing) a favorite from ATLA returning is just the perfect icing on an already amazing cake. Korra Alone is my personal favorite episode of season 4 and one of my top 3 favorite LOK episodes

[@JoseLuisGarcia9540]

And coming soon, "Suki Alone"...

[@messingmusic_and_animation]

Yup. It hurt watching Korra suffer but I also knew it was necessary to show how even as the Avatar she's still human.

[@MrAlyxandyr]

Appa's Lost Days, too. Because that was 100% an Alone episode, even without being named it.

[@lonecleric]

I feel like the "vision" brings her to the arena because it's a reminder of how Aang met Toph. But Korra misses the hint and assumes she's supposed to fight in it.

[@ceve]

Dudeeee, you're onto something

[@JL-eu3yy]

Yeah but how would korra know that ever happened without seeing it in a vision, which she didn’t

[@lonecleric]

Isn't _that_ a vision? Right there? Guess you likely mean "a past life vision", but that would only apply if you consider the "Bad Korra" to be a projection of her subconscious. Anyway, seems like something that would reasonably be common knowledge by then.

[@Badgermoles4444]

This is the strongest indication that Korra's character arc is meant to mirror Zuko's character arc.

[@alexlannister950]

I don't think so. I mean Zuko is a redemption arc, from villain to hero. And a redemption arc doesn't fit with Korra because she was never a villain nor antihero. But the episode for sure mirrors Zuko Alone, since both focus on one character and their internal struggles

[@tariqthomas9090]

@@alexlannister950 Hmm...I think you could argue that this season is very much a redemption arc in some way for Korra.

[@Badgermoles4444]

@@alexlannister950 I meant it more as Zuko and Korra both have to go on journeys of self-discovery to get a new perspective on the world and their places in it.

[@uclachemistry]

I disagree. Korra was never meant to be a foil for Zuko, she's more of a foil for AANG because of her more complete journey with her spiritual and avatar-related growth

[@vetarlittorf1807]

@@Badgermoles4444 No. Zuko goes through a journey of Self-ACCEPTANCE. Korra goes through a journey of self-discovery.

[@blhu1264]

This episode made me bawl like a baby. I faintly remember watching it when it premiered, and I was shouting, “IT’S TOPH IT’S TOPH!”

[@alphaomega5673]

The subtitles almost spoiled me

[@alphaomega5673]

I turned them off mid episode in case they were blocking something

[@master-of-many-fandoms2020]

This is considered the best Korra episode. The reason I like it is because it’s shows Korra at the point of frustration. She’s tired of feeling helpless and not being able to anything for herself while her friends are helping the world without her.

[@JamaicaZ160R1793010A]

That's what all of her friends didn't understand.

[@TheindiekidPrince]

Bi..bff counter when she's writing the letter to asami really sneaky

[@gravityweights4009]

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[@azoriashivers]

I was waiting to see if anyone caught that too LMAOO

[@gravityweights4009]

@@azoriashivers oh ok but spoilers??

[@azoriashivers]

@@gravityweights4009 how am i spoiling it???

[@gravityweights4009]

@@azoriashivers not you the other person.

[@DXDragon38]

Korra Alone does mental health and PTSD better than any American animation I'd ever seen before it. By far one of my Favorite episodes in all of Korra.

[@abthedragon4921]

I really like that conversation between Korra and Katara in this episode I wish we could have gotten more honestly.

[@JesseShadows37]

No pun intended but I love how Toph has never in her life has Seen Korra but still knows that she’s Aang reincarnated

[@deeby8168]

notice how sokka was the only one who thought friendships wouldn't transcend lifetimes.. rip

[@plasma669]

Um no also toph

[@deeby8168]

@@plasma669 toph, aang and katara were all holding hands at that scene and sokka was the one basically denying it, toph, aang and kataras friendships all transcended lifetimes :P

[@sidharthnarayanan1315]

aang belived it and he died early

[@deeby8168]

@@sidharthnarayanan1315 technically aang is korra, hence why toph calls korra twinkletoes

[@fbiopenup5092]

@@deeby8168 Sokka met Korra.

[@jonahallen6457]

Kenny and Montana when they see any avatar animal/spirt:🥺🥺AWWWW

[@The_Greg_5000]

I still cant believe an animated show was brave enough to show the psychological and physical consequences of a near-death experience and have the main character go through the whole healing process.

[@wolftears13]

Thankfully nickelodean didn’t come and frick that up like they did with most of LOK.

[@wolfiegames1572]

Toph: "Do you really think that friendships can last more than one lifetime?" Aang: "I don't see why not."

[@klarathebat5619]

It's so cute that the spirits don't expect Korra to change her clothes and cut her hair ever

[@unclebobboomergames]

Generally I find a lot of people don't really understand the mental health implications of what korra went through and tend to just think she's kinda trash.

[@LettsReact]

I don’t understand how other people watch the show and come to the conclusion. Like genuinely are they heartless and none empathetic to korras journey through trauma?

[@unclebobboomergames]

@@LettsReact because they seem to really want "strong girl punch." Its really annoying. The first 2 eps of this season let me know if I'll finish the show with reactors. I'll bail at that point. Because as you can probably tell by how this ep left off and the themes that are gonna be touched on; their takes weren't gonna get any better thereafter. It won't be appreciated properly for a while yet til mainstream ideas of mental health get better. I mean they're better than when I was younger like 20 years ago. But there's still more to be done

[@KenKen-bq1vm]

@@LettsReact I swear to god, I saw a reactor laughed out loud all throughout this episode. Never want to see his face ever again. They're still reacting to shows.

[@gerardlacroix6015]

@@LettsReact Mostly, a lot of people think Korra is "the worst avatar", for she "loses all her fights", got her link to her previous lives destroyed, etc... Which is stupid. She wins a lot of her fights, and the one she loses have real impacts on her, sure... But surpassing trauma is a very impressing feat in itself. As for the rest... She fought and defeated FUCKING VAATU during a 10.000y cyclic event, restaured the air nation, stopped one of the most dangerous criminal group in the world, and what she will be up to in the 4th season. She fought some of the stronger benders of the world, but also had to tackle more morally complex situations than what we saw in AtlA ( beating a tyrant was pretty hard sure, but it wasn't very morally nuanced. Ozai was a bad dude, and had to be removed ), like how spirits and Humans interacts for exemple... But yeah, sure. She is "the worst avatar !"... When we already know there was an Avatar born in a time of peace, which used his avatar state for SURFING, and lost his life trying to avenge his loved one... By getting his face stolen by the same spirit which stole his lover's face. I mean... Come on Kuruk ! You had ONE JOB !

[@unclebobboomergames]

@@KenKen-bq1vm there's a couple but which ones are you talking of

[@ailem2707]

I really, really love Montana’s insight of this episode

[@TaskForce-ql3bx]

What was Iroh’s quote again, “the road ahead might seem dark, but as long as you keep moving you’ll get to a better place.” Something like that. Lord i love the show

[@levisamom5069]

"U need to look within yourself to save yourself from your other self and only then will your true self reveal itself"

[@petezahut2432]

Sometimes life is like this dark tunnel. You can’t always see the light at the end of the tunnel but if you just keep moving you will come to a better place.

[@Diana-zl3ue]

“Do you really think friendships can last more than one lifetime?...” “Nice to see you again twinkle-toes!” *I CRY REAL TEARS everytime!!*

[@ProtossTempest]

I praise this episode for its accurate portrayal of the frustrations and effects when trying to recover from a handicapping event. As a caretaker of a stroke victim, I've seen the desperation, emotional depression, and need to direct all that frustration at somebody that occur during this time. To anyone whose loved one has similar incidents, they need all the physical, medical, and psychological support that they can get. The longer a recovery takes, the more taxing it is on the mind.

[@corsaircaruso471]

Why did I tear up when the dog turned back into the spirit.

[@SuperTom487]

Montana’s “Stoppppppop” squeak at the end gave me so much life.

[@constancewilliams472]

I saw this comment on an Instagram post: Zuko had the best redemption arc and Korra had the best character arc

[@DistinguishedGentleSkull]

Thats so accurate

[@suhailzaveri8891]

Love how you guys color code the episodes, really makes the whole video thumbnail stand out. Love your channel by the way ❤️

[@LettsReact]

Thanks so much! Like to treat every video like a little work of art. Wanted the text to be a nod to Toph :)

[@suhailzaveri8891]

@@LettsReact Yes, the color for this episode definitely fits Toph’s color scheme so great work 😊

[@therach1]

This episode is on such another level. This one of those episodes that, as a single episode, is better than a lot of ATLA episodes. Everything about it is amazing.

[@Sairin13]

Korra's had people trying to help her, but what she needs is some Toph love.

[@DistinguishedGentleSkull]

She needs someone who can actually help her without holding back. Toph doesn't hold back especially verbally even if she's talking to a currently ptsd sensitive korra. Most people korra know hold her back or just pity her, thats why she needs toph. Toph knows what she's capable of.

[@ladydavinci9914]

I have been waiting for this reaction/diagnosis for this series. Thank you so much - not many reactors understand how tough it is for those that undergo PTSD (I know it’s a cartoon series, but still I appreciate the sensitivity you all show). You all are too kind.

[@tofu_golem]

Korra has been through so much by this point. She's got trauma on top of trauma on top of trauma.

[@moony6692]

The representation is insanely accurate. At my worst, feeling like I'm failing while everyone is thriving, I've completely cut myself off of my loved ones cuz I couldn't face them (both embarrassment + jealousy). This episode makes me cry every time.

[@chronics23]

Do you really think friendships can transcend lifetimes? That moment gets one of the best payoffs EVER, can not wait to see their reaction I expect so many tears ❤

[@TirOrah]

Thank you for your insights! Korra's mental journey has always hit a bit close to home for me, but I'm glad it holds up to someone who knows much more about psychology than me and has a different view on this stuff.

[@lenakielk5454]

I can already tell they're gonna be tearbending all the time towards the end of this season. Anyone else?

[@nat_lysa320]

The time when this episode / Book 4 was released, I assumed that the awareness for mental health and trauma was minimal than now. I remember that people criticised her mental struggles as a huge plot hole as they tried to reason that she’s physically strong yet losing fights, yet they really unaware that she was battling with her mind and trauma. I was a young teen back then so I was on a turmoil on liking or hating Korra due to the public reaction at the time. However, now in my mid 20’s.. I love this character. I finally understood her struggles and growth because I been there. I got in a tragic accident that I had to go through not only physical therapy but the biggest struggle was to actually overcome my fear and trauma to finally drive again and not having panic attacks in a vehicle, even when sitting in the passenger’s seat. That took me 3 years.. That event alone is just one of the struggles I went through in my life and it’s really empowering to see the progress.

[@johanstevens5824]

What tenzin said: the air benders got everything under control What Korra heard: we don’t need you anymore, we got this covered

[@lilscenechick1995]

He really meant it to be reassuring 😭 It's so heartbreaking

[@rogenofficial9599]

Korra and Toph is the most amazing thing they did both of them are badass and sassy powerful queens!

[@skywong3953]

The first time I watched Korra, I cried when tops said “ Nice to see you again twinkle toes” 😭😭😭

[@DanteCorwyn]

Anyone else notice how the form that the spirit took was an ordinary dog, rather than a hybrid animal like Naga, Appa or Pabu? The only other normal animal I remember in Avatar was Bosco.

[@VyaGrace]

"Do you really think that friendships can last for lifetimes" - Toph

[@magortom]

IT JUST HIT ME! In the realm of bending, it could be possible for you to bend at yourself during those hallucinations if you truly believe it is happening during your episode. I've watched this show countless times but needed your brains to complete the circuit.

[@lucasskaljin829]

I love when the “Korra asami BFF” switches to “Korra asami bi” for a quick second

[@mattlintern1971]

The “hello twinkle toes” gets me every time 😢🥺

[@haydenhunold4698]

So Suki was never in LOK and never mention but the creators said a year or two ago that she died relatively young in a battle. This is why many people believe that this is the reason Sokka does not have any kids.

[@nicname3147]

I'm 95% sure Suki dying young was just a rumor. The creators said Sokka and Suki moved out to the suburbs together in their adult life though

[@bkjeong4302]

@@nicname3147 The two are not mutually exclusive.

[@bkjeong4302]

We also missed a certain princess who can create blue fire.....seriously she should definitely have made a cameo appearance at some point, because I seriously doubt she's dead.

[@haydenhunold4698]

@@nicname3147 They were asked at a legend of korra interview and they implied she died an early death. Probably just to justify why she wasn't in the show or mentioned

[@petezahut2432]

Bk Jeong if the creators put all the old characters in they’d be banking on our nostalgia. It should stand on its own.

[@luisnieto6099]

I love how in this episode 3 of the 5 Gaang team avatar make some appearance here. Of course Katara at the start, and then Aang in his photo, and then of course Toph in the end.

[@reeceboy890]

Best way I remember someone describing the differences between to two series is; ATLA: Is a story about a human becoming the avatar LoK: Is a story about an avatar becoming human.

[@taima4079]

Just gotta say, over the course of the past couple of days, I found your channel, subscribed and binged every Avatar reaction video. I even rewatched Korra with you guys because I actually haven’t seen it since it initially came out years ago. It’s been amazing watching and reacting with you two and I can’t wait for more reactions to different shows from y’all

[@HaydrogenBomb]

Man, in a fantastical series full of elemental people, spirits, and hybrid animals, this is incredibly REAL.

[@davidede7778]

Regarding Korra’s experience, I’m reminded of something Dumbledore said in the Deathly Hallows, Harry: “Professor, is this real? Or is it happening in my head?” Dumbledore: “Of course it’s happening in your head Harry! Why should that mean that it isn’t real?”

[@HazySkies]

26:43 Man, I love how you guys react to this moment in the series, absolutely losing it over the slow realization. 27:22 The best part, when she says Twinkle Toes and their reaction. Just another reason you guys are my favorite reactors ever ^-^

[@eiram649]

« Do you really think friendships can last more than one life ? » - a very emotional little Toph

[@samuelvincent557]

I always thought that the reason Dark Korra had a manifestation that could hurt her harkened back to something that Iroh said. He mentioned that, in the Spirit world, your emotions could become real, is part of it. The Avatar is the bridge between worlds, and houses the most powerful light spirit within her. So I think that with her severe trauma her fear is now far more powerful that her rational mind. And one of Korra's fears is being too weak. With her fear being so powerful, I think her fear is now controlling the light spirit within her and fighting her. Or maybe Rava was using her fear to push and guide her to the swamp to get the help she needed.

[@gatr2897]

I'm just glad you guys are on board with the PTSD storyline. A lot of people hate it for weird reasons

[@BeAuTyLoVe17]

I just love seeing Montana reaction to this mental health heavy season, it really bring out points and analysis that other reactors haven't made so it makes it extra interesting

[@ac3.ofspad3s]

anyone else just wants a compilation of Montana simping for lok characters?

[@matlohn9381]

"Well she was kinda getting rocked in the bending arena" "Literally" Lmao that was funny

[@calbewetzel3722]

I’ve seen this posted somewhere else before, but just gonna leave it here also In “Zuko Alone” Zuko is physically alone, he’s pushed everyone away or they pushed him away. In “Korra Alone” she has people around her, trying to help her (for most of the episode), but her loneliness is more mental. She feels alone rather than actually being isolated.

[@TrystonTX]

7 years ago of this episode. Korra is struggling with PTSD by the metal poison Zaheer injection in her, she sets off on a journey to try connect with Raava.

[@kittiesice]

I think her squee of joy over Toph was what woke the dog lol

[@matheussalgado1956]

I was waiting for your reactions to "Nice to see you again, TwinkleToes" moment like since you two started this show

[@Epsi743]

If I had to guess what the poison used on her was I would assume it’s mercury. And I do know that being exposed to/ingesting it can cause a lot of bad neurological disorders and nerve damage. That along with the trauma of the near death experience and the extra pressures she’s gone through could all be making things even harder.

[@reginaldosantoscarbajal9388]

Toph: "Nice to see you again twinkletoes" Everyone: **Tearbending intenfices**

[@EMBR2009]

This has to be one of my favorite channels to watch this series with! Hilarious, but also love the conversation and depth that it has when it comes to the mental health issues. Thank you!

[@davidkosiba624]

These reactions reminded me how much I love the 2 Avatar series, but somehow Legend of Korra is closer to my heart , wish they would have done more episode, it is one of those shows from my childhood that I could still watch today as an adult with no problem

[@chemstry2880]

montana's psychology major really coming in handy!

[@wonderlanddreamer1021]

As someone who had an injury who kept me from walking for half a year and is still going through physiotherapy (for two years now) this episode means so much to me. It's even worse when you are a person who loves physicality (I used to love martial arts and now I can't do them anymore). It really messes with your head and sense of self.

[@Sandro_de_Vega]

This dark manifestation of Korra can attack her for a variety of reasons. Korra has already been traumatized three times. Perhaps this vision (if it is actually rava) wants to force Korra back into action. That's why the dark korra attacks her.

[@roguegabe]

Such a beautiful and genuine understanding to an amazing episode. I can never watch other reactors to Korra because they laugh and skim over the absolute trauma she went through. It makes me want to cry of happiness that you guys empathize and understand this episode. Truly such a heartbreaking depiction of mental health and you blew me away with your understanding. Thank you for this, truly.

[@Glaceonmon]

The way I explain that "hallucination" Korra: So, we know now that the Avatar is an amalgamation of Raava and Korra's own spirit; i believe, then, that Raava can now know what a human goes through physically and mentally thanks to that merging of souls. With that in mind, I think that when Korra was poisoned, for the first time Raava was forced to be traumatized too; i think that Raava learned just how scary it is to have a deteriorating physical body be more in control than she is during the Avatar state. So Korra when through TRIPLE the trauma: she was traumatized physically (with the poison torture), mentally (with Zaheer as the abuser), and spiritually which would leak into Raava. This PTSD that Korra is going through, is now something that Raava has to go through too; and since it is new to Raava, I think that Raava's subconscious (if she has any) is manifesting as a form of energy (energybending) that is corporeal and would then be visible to other spiritual bodies. I think that Korra's mistake when talking to the spirits in the Tree of Time, was that she didn't realize that their "help" would be very different from the help that people have been giving her. When the little spirit asked if they could help her she declinedand said, "...For years people have been trying to help me..." 🙄 umm, yeah... PEOPLE have been helping you, they were SPIRITS and they were trying to help Korra which would in turn help Raava. I think she was just too blocked to rationalize that the spirit's help would be different than the "help" she was getting from humans.

[@JamaicaZ160R1793010A]

That makes sense.

[@ehjaypagayunan1565]

In the ATLA, Aang found his earth bending teacher in the SWAMP with flying boar which was toph. So interesting that in LOK she found Toph literally in the SWAMP

[@katshik2282]

Kenny deserved at least 3 genius points for that swamp prediction

[@notenoughtreble]

This is the BEST breakdown I’ve ever seen of this episode! Love you two!