One Legendary Scene - Korra vs Zaheer

[@AntoineBandele]

Thanking for joining in on the collaboration!

[@NatalieLBG]

The tone is set for the scene when she pulls the chains out of solid rock while chained up in the way she is and the entire fight continues from there. Korra is an absolute beast and she's fighting like a cornered one in her avatar state. I agree that it's the most intimidating depiction of the avatar state.

[@costelinha1867]

And she did that without metalbending the chains, as they were made out of platinum. (Also where the hell do they get so much platinum? I'd really like to know.) It was just raw avatar state strength.

[@amahlgrant]

Well, Korra thought Zaheer killed her father so her being filled with rage is greatly understandable.

[@kreecebarton]

When P'Li dies, and Zaheer is able to let go. "Let go your earthly tether. Enter the void. Empty and become wind." And then steps off the cliff. Chills everytime.

[@darlingxluxii7977]

That was just the most beautiful and epic moment. People give crap about legend of Korra but the show is really amazing well written just like last airbender ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@IarwainBen-adar]

And the worst writing this fictional universe has seen 😂 but yall eat it up cause it’s cool

[@TrueTgirl]

God it's nice to get some positive content for Korra. Also, an interesting part of this scene: this avatar state was kind of unique in 2 ways. First, I think it was one of the only, if not THE only, times Korra used it but didn't do so on purpose. This was fully the avatar state kicking into survival mode and overriding her higher reasoning in an attempt to get her the hell out of there. She resisted going into it at all, so by the time she enters it her survival instincts have overwhelmed her. Second is that everything we see her do is just her and Raava. There's no more connection at this point to her past lives to hone and harness the power. This is basically just the rawest, most unfiltered version of Korra we see all series. And in her greatest peril, reduced to only her most fundamental instincts and personality traits, what do we see from this raw core of her being? She fights. She throws every punch she has in her and then a few more at this bastard who's caused her and the people she cares about so much pain. Could not ask for a better setup to demonstrate a character like her's strongest traits.

[@BilgeRadić]

Tru on that second point I didn’t even think it that way

[@universe6princeofsaiyans]

I agree ... This is the most rawest avatar state we will ever witness

[@gebdemedici]

That's so true. I forgot that a big part of the power of the Avatar State is the fact that you basically gain the power of ALL PREVIOUS AVATARS. Which makes you honestly a semi god. But Korra's Avatar State has none of that powerup, that's crazy. If Korra still had access to her past lives, Zaheer would've gotten absolutely COOKED in this fight like Ozai was lmao

[@ludairewah5937]

My favorite scene is Korra metal bending the poison out of her with Toph helping. It's such a huge learning point for her, and it's the start of her healing the mental parts of her trauma. She heals physically during the montage in a previous episode, but this scene is when she starts to truly process what she's been through. The greatest part is that even though it's an incredible, triumphant moment, Korra isn't done yet. She still has a few flash backs and feels she has to confront Zaheer later on. It shows how healing is a process, and that even if you aren't 100%, that doesn't mean you haven't had successes that are worth celebrating. This scene and the others around Korra processing her trauma are incredibly meaningful to me. They've helped me in processing some of my own trauma. It's why Korra is my favorite characters in both series. So much of her is relatable to me, and it's her flaws and challenges that stand out so much.

[@hapikohw]

My favorite scene is when Korra went alone to Aang's temple to confront Amon. He had her, and let her go so she wouldn't be a martyr but told her to her face that he would come for her last. Korra was always hot heated and believed in handling conflict with fists and confrontation. She had to reconcile that she was afraid for the first time ever.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

More importantly, that was the first step she took in opening her spiritual side by admitting her fears. It can even be argued that she opened her first chakra.

[@ravenblack1900]

Uhhhh yes... good one !!!

[@blackfire1206]

They fight scene's in legends of Korra were good but the story and the relationships were straight ass

[@Lucy-cl2qk]

@@blackfire1206 why do you even feel the need to write this lmaoo

[@blackfire1206]

@@Lucy-cl2qk it true but sorry for the language

[@pegasBaO23]

My favorite scene is when Korra faces Zaheer after her recovery and he guides her through her trauma to the spirit world. The look of shame on Zaheer when confronted how his ruthless idealism created Kuvira Korra finally facing her trauma head on, letting go and choosing to go forward

[@amnlima26]

My favorite scene is the air nomad ceremony. Just seeing Korra go from being happy for Jenora to being devastated by Tenzin's speech. His speech while very admirable and altruistic. A "we will help you until you're ready" speech through her damaged psychological state turns into the world does, can, and will continue without you. You're not needed. Korra hearing that had reinforced that feeling of failure that she can't measure up. That others have to pick up the slack. Something that she sees as the avatar that should be unnecessary. But it kicks off her arc of finding herself and redefining what the avatar is and would be. Something that all the Avatar media tends to reiterate is that the current incarnation of the Avatar may have a duty to the world but they have to figure out how they fulfill it. You see her change from this point on for better and worse. It conveyed a very real feeling that I really connected too and it was an awesome seed planted for the next season.

[@turma8eac]

Tbf we see over and over again that the avatar truly isn’t needed anymore. It was needed in aangs time but now it’s not as relevant

[@guilhermelamin9344]

@@turma8eac the avatar is a peacekeaper, a mediator, you dont need one when there is no conflict

[@marocat4749]

Oow thats a really good one. And th best is tenzin and them have just the best intentions and really love her but dont get korras need to be needed especially on her lowest low so far , and she had really los. And so crushing.

[@blackfire1206]

They fight scene's in legends of Korra were good but the story and the relationships were straight ass

[@DLxxx]

@@blackfire1206 What does this opinion have to do with the discussion? You addressed nothing that was stated in the original, nor did you contribute to the conversation whatsoever.

[@mr.strange6411]

My favorite scene was when Zaheer told Korra in prison that the poisoned should’ve killed her and that her powers are limitless. That scene always gives me goosebumps.

[@ashtonkarash4181]

My favorite scene is when the red lotus captures Korra at Zaofu in the middle of the night and they’re fighting to get Korra back. All of season 3 was amazing but this scene has always struck out to me since I was little.

[@ameliaairhead6617]

My favorite scene was Amon walking through Tarlok's bloodbending. Just so intimidating

[@herefishyfishy13]

The first time I saw his foot slide forward i got full body chills

[@Fireheart__]

Tarlok: "what... what are you..." Amon: "I, am the solution"

[@arianatorbutera9152]

Whenever I see Korra loosen her chains by herself it gives me goosebumps. this is one of my favorite videos on the list!!! the way you narrate the scene and do the analysis of Korra herself is so energetic, you perfectly defined what makes Korra so special, that she has an unbreakable spirit, an immense willpower, You make me emotional as if it were the first time I see this scene, which is without a doubt, a LEGENDARY scene with all the letters.

[@ami_sunshine_dog]

Favorite scene is hands down Jinora's tattoo ceremony. Visuals? Stunning? Music? Moving. And it makes me tear up without a fail every time.

[@silvanvanderhorst7366]

What I love about this scene, just like with the fight between Aang and Ozai is that it shows you how powerful the avatar and the avatar state really is. The avatar gains godlike powers

[@tannerjohnson2176]

My favorite scene is when Korra enters the spirit world with zaheer in book 4. It really captures all aspects of her struggles and with a beautiful soundtrack and visuals it really hits home for me with the (what I see as) the completion of korras trauma arc. The runner ups gotta be Korra saving kuivera and talking to her in the spirit world, tenzins talk with his kids in book 3 ep 1, and korra learning to walk with katara.

[@Catpuff818]

I think one of my favorite scenes was Tenzin in the spirit swamp where he starts arguing with himself about his shortcomings. It's a very touching and psychological moment that I love so much and is paced so well!

[@reptileman262]

Honestly, Season 3 of Korra has some of the most powerful scenes in all of the Avatar. Like, the Red Lotus deaths, the Earth Queen. Holy shit.

[@GoliathFish75]

I think Season 3 is the best in the show.

[@gloriafrimpong17]

My favorite scene is when Korra admitted to Tenzin that she was scared of Amon. I don’t know why, but that vulnerability always speaks so deeply to me Edit: it also looks so satisfying to be hugged by Tenzin

[@arianatorbutera9152]

Yeah me too, It was the first time we saw Korra that way, it was very shocking and a very emotional moment

[@MaxWelton]

It really stuck with me too

[@tomnorton4277]

Scenes like that prove that, despite what idiots say, Korra is absolutely NOT a Mary Sue. She has fears, she has weaknesses, she has insecurities and, as demonstrated by this video, she gets beaten down over and over. Frankly, Korra is a far stronger person and a far better character than Aang is.

[@arianatorbutera9152]

@@tomnorton4277 I totally agree

[@gloriafrimpong17]

@@tomnorton4277 that’s exactly why she’s my favorite avatar. I love Aang to death, but Korra’s weaknesses are too relatable to me personally. I used to hate her for years, but I realized that was only because she revealed the parts of myself that I didn’t like. And even so, she was able to love herself unconditionally, grow, and change. Korra is my forever girl.

[@jonathandoherty9082]

When Amon shows up to confront Tarlok. That was such a chilling scene

[@Mongward]

I think my favourite scene in the series is Lin sacrificing herself to let Tenzin's family escape. It was very short, very simple, but it was such a powerful character statement.

[@XanStephP]

All Lin fight scenes are top tier for me.

[@MaxWelton]

A moment that really touched me was when Korra broke down and admitted her fears to Tenzin all the way back in episode 4

[@dawnmcauley6411]

What I find interesting about this scene is how Korra is fighting. She's using *her* styles and techniques. One of two things is happening, either Korra is retaining control with the full force of the Avatar state (something Aang didn't achieve during his fight with Ozai) or the Avatar spirit (the collective knowledge of *all* past Avatars) is deciding her method is the best option.

[@chimera9818]

Could be implication that the previous avatars are still there just the connection between them were damaged (they are all same soul in the end)

[@karlfranzemperorofmandefil5547]

There is no past avatars anymore. This is season 3* they get killed at the end of season 2

[@chimera9818]

@@karlfranzemperorofmandefil5547well korra soul is still wan soul so in soul korra soul is still all past avatar souls, my theory is that the event of s2 just damaged the connection korra had to the other avatars and maybe their memories and experience but they are still her and this scene does imply she still can do more than what she normally can in avatar state so maybe it show us that there is still other avatar in there and future avatar will reconnect with them

[@MCSilverBattles]

She lose control in Avatar State, Avatar State is defense mechanism and triggered Avatar State is impossible to control

[@Saintamirr]

That’s what i always loved about this fight is that Korra is going all out with full control.

[@Ambious]

This is actually the scene that got me to start watching Korra (and subsequently Avatar). I saw gifs of Korra flying with her feet shooting fire and went "OMG this is awesome what is it I have to watch it!"

[@leademi1387]

That entire season is amazing. It’s very philosophical and really shows the difference in how Korra handles things vs if Aang was in her shoes.

[@thatstarwarsnerd6641]

My favourite scene has to be Zaheer breaking out, as it perfectly shows how great a threat he was, and how much worse he is now, without explicitly telling the audience any of that

[@tomnorton4277]

One problem I have is that Zaheer never uses his martial arts skills on their own. Zuko said he could "take down any bender" BEFORE he got air bending, but we never see any evidence of that outside of ludicrous precautions that were taken to keep him imprisoned. I know chi-blocking is a thing but it's not an outright superpower like bending is.

[@JahanMisra]

6:51 accent disappeared for a sec when he said “zaheer” lol

[@samkathryn4825]

I might not say it’s my favorite scene (I don’t know which that would be, hard to choose) but one of the best scenes is when Tenzin is fighting the Red Lotus. It was a moment in The Legend of Korra where I felt things quite deeply, a moment to rival the most intense and emotional scenes in The Last Airbender. Tenzin is one of the best characters, and you can feel the writers’ respect for him there, even as he is beaten to a breaking point. The slow panning away gets me every time. Tenzin is a force to be reckoned with, but even he cannot withstand them all at once. So, finally, the writers shift the focus and allow him to lose with dignity. His last words in that scene “Not as long as I am still breathing” is so heart-wrenching, and makes you truly fear for his life. It is all so well-written that, though I don’t enjoy watching it, I feel it is one of the best scenes in the series.

[@marocat4749]

Ow so, and he bests zaheer in his abilities showing him a true master. And they did ned to corner him and cheat to beat him.

[@wafflingmean4477]

Yeah Tenzin was without doubt a worthy successor of Aang's airbending mastery. You can really tell that he was trained by Aang in his prime and like Zuko and Azula, his descent from an Avatar has resulted in him being innately powerful regardless of skill. And then when it came down to him vs the Red Lotus, we saw that the serene sweet tempered (once you get to know him) tutor was actually downright fucking ruthless. When it comes to protecting the avatar or the legacy of the Air Nomads, his father's legacy, he *does not* fuck around. "I will never let you get to Korra." "Unfortunately, you don't have a choice." *"Yes I do."*

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

Many people misunderstood that scene with Tenzin against Red Lotus. The Red lotus only hit Tenzin with basic attacks and hardly were trying, they're main goal was to break Tenzin down and hope he tells where Korra located. It's more of violent interrogation from the Red Lotus. If the Red Lotus were serious, they would killed him right then and there.

[@wafflingmean4477]

@@BiG-JuPO1O1 I could not disagree more. Yes, once they realised they were going to beat Tenzin, they went easy on him. But before that they were not taking chances. Tenzin nearly defeated the Red Lotus in a 4v1, and likely would have beaten them if P'li had not intervened. The last thing they would have done with an opponent that dangerous is go easy on him when he's beating them.

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

@@wafflingmean4477 Still wrong, they were still hitting him with basic attacks, their goal was to break Tenzin down to giving up Korra location and wanted to use him as leverage to get Korra to turn herself in or else they'll wipe them out. Like I said too many people misunderstood this scene, Tenzin can't face entire Red Lotus by himself.

[@AHealthyDoseofFran]

Oh man! Great scene choice. Been loving seeing all the different choices that people have made - also this fight is, as the title goes, LEGENDARY

[@alexandertiberius1098]

I'm not sure I could pick a definite favourite, but the bit where Zaheer "becomes wind" is awesome. The subversion of the normal path to enlightenment by him not letting go of his worldly attatchment, but having it ripped away from his is just brilliant and fits with a theme that I think is present in Korra, which is that the pre-established ideas and philosophies of bending, and the wider world of Avatar, aren't absolute and that people are able to find power in thier own way.

[@ducky36F]

Love the choice. I remember when Korra is chained up and being poisoned, and I just couldn’t believe how far they were actually taking this scene. The stakes had been raised in a way I definitely didn’t expect. It was amazing.

[@costelinha1867]

That poison scene is genuinely painful to watch for the right reasons.

[@bryanhickernell7189]

The best scene for me is when Korra faces Zaheer after this. She’s fearful but proud and knows she needs help meditating into the spirit world. But also that she needs to face the man that almost killed her. It’s a powerful scene that does a lot. Then when Zaheer actually guides Korra into the spirit world his words still echo. That fight is done, let it play out.

[@Juniper-111]

I can airbend? I CAN AIRBEND!

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

This is easily one of my favorites scenes in the entire show, and one that submit Korra as one of the best characters in the entire Avatar franchise, not my number 1 favorite, but still on my top 5.....my favorite scene is from Korra Alone and is when she is in the swamp fighting herself all the way to the reveal of Toph, that entire episode put me to tears.

[@NobodyWhoIsHere]

This scene hits HARD. Like, remembering my reaction, watching videos of others' reactions... this scene evokes a whole lot of emotional response. The poison part is painful.

[@sparky66761]

Hands down best scene is Korra giving Lin her bending back

[@SwordTune]

I'd also like to point out that for as skilled as the Red Lotus are, they choked when she entered the Avatar State. They have shown themselves to be ruthlessly quick and efficient when they follow a plan while being quick to adapt as well. But Korra ripping the stones out of the wall surprised long enough to take out Ming Hua, and then Ghazan was even more surprised that one of them actually took the hit. Their plan had a good chance to work, but the speed and power of Korra and the Avatar State threw even them off.

[@highc7409]

as corny as it is i like when Toph recognizes Korra as "twinkle toes" a whole lot. there's a lot of scenes that may be better or more impactful, but that moment really hits me in the feels. Korra going through physical therapy and trying to walk to Naga is a strong runner up

[@TheFirstAifos]

My favorite scene? Well, we have this amazing fight between Korra & Tarloq, and then Korra is beaten down, and captured, Tarloq is revealed to br a Bloodbender, and you’re just like “Man, how on Earth are they gonna beat this guy!?”. Just when things seem like they couldn’t possibly get any worse, Amon shows up, confronts Tarloq, and then Tarloq can’t even touch him. Horrified Tarloq asks who Amon is-who, or what, could possibly stand up to him so easily, when he just beat the Avatar!? “I am the solution.”

[@leyagame583]

I like many scenes in Season 4, first half especially. I really want to point out Korra's first fight against Kuvira. She bended the poison out, she met her friends, she healed, right? And she is not doing really well, she is rusty, but she seems to be winning at the end... And then Korra sees that chained version of her again. Because her trauma wasn't just the poison, it was because of how hurt she was by everything Zaheer and otheer villains did to her and her friends. Her seing "avatar Korra" instead of Kuvira also seems like a paralel to the ending of the series, with Korra and Kuvira portrayed in a mirror thingy, like the one from s2 where it was Korra and other Avatars.

[@shehryardawud9984]

I think there are many amazing scenes, but one i rlly like is in season 2 when tenzin is stuck in the fog of lost souls looking for jinora, and then he sees Aang and has the that whole convo and recognizes that he's amazing on his own not just because he's Aangs son

[@costelinha1867]

Yeah that scene is a banger. I also like the Admiral Zhao cameo that happens shortly before that scene.

[@marocat4749]

So touching and i love adult characters also need to learn their lessons in the series. And grow.

[@costelinha1867]

@@marocat4749 Yeah, no one is perfect.

[@xero1134]

The ending of the blood bender bloodline, still holds the biggest impact on me from the series with Zaheer right behind

[@randomperson-xz9mf]

uhhh... what about Katara?

[@laksio227]

@@randomperson-xz9mf She can bloodbend but not the same way Yakone, Tarrlok and Amon could. As far as we know she could only do it during a full moon, unlike the other three. That ability to bloodbend at all times has probably died with them.

[@NathanRichards-yp7bk]

@@laksio227 right, not to mention she made it illegal, so it's highly likely that she never uses it, maybe even forgot how to

[@chimera6485]

I just love everything amon. Favorite villain from both shows and I love the calm control he constantly has. But my favorite scene with him (unsure if it is my all time favorite id have to rewatch the show) but my favorite scene with him is his death scene where he is with his brother Tarlac. We see a lost brother bond reconnecting for just a couple minutes. We see amon know Tarlac is about to kill them both, and he just sheds a tear and lets it happen. This is the emotional climax for both of their characters is just them making small talk. I think it is a really underrated scene that I love because I see family as all important and have a brother myself whom I love dearly. Anyway I just love it and think it is really underrated

[@vetarlittorf1807]

Amon didn't know what Tarrlok was doing though. He was hopeful for a bright future with his family, not knowing that he'd repeat the same mistake, while Tarrlok knew the truth and made sure his brother died happy.

[@chimera6485]

@@vetarlittorf1807 we are both just using conjecture here im just giving the perspective I saw. If you think differently that's perfectly fine I just think the interpretation i saw is more emotional and accurate.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

@@chimera6485 All I'm saying is that it's not really meant to be up to interpretation. And based on the show alone, Amon would have prevented Tarrlok from igniting the tank had he known what he was doing. But he had no way of knowing what he was doing and that's why Tarrlok succeeded.

[@chimera6485]

@@vetarlittorf1807 Again we disagree. First off most scenes in every show are open to interpretation. As for amon stopping him this again I think we disagree pretty strongly on. Amon just saw everything he was working for vanish in front of him and all he has left is his long lost brother, so I highly doubt he would stop his brother if the alternative was his brother abandoning him. All his ideals died when his identity was exposed so he had no reason to stop his brother. When he cries before tarrlok blows them up there is above all a look of exceptince on his face, which is a big reason I believe it is as I stated previously.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

@@chimera6485 No. Again, Amon was optimistic and determined to start a new, brighter life with Tarrlok. There isn't a speck of suicidal thoughts in him. He only sheds a tear because he got sentimental when Tarrlok reminded him of the good old days.

[@SandyTaylor-tv6fc]

My favourite scene is when Kuvira defeats the raiders on the railway and makes them bow to her. It establishes the lengths she is willing to go to preserve order, a sharp contrast to Zaheer prizing freedom over all else.

[@elin111]

This is why I much prefer Korra's character arc, someone who thought had life figured out by being born as a special prodigy, having to suffer loss after loss to the point of both physical and metal crippling but every single time coming out stronger after it.

[@tomnorton4277]

Korra's a better character than Aang. He relied on the people around him to carry his story. Korra could carry her story on her own. And despite what idiots have said over the years, she wasn't a Mary Sue. She had far too many flaws, insecurities and setbacks to qualify as one so people only throw that label at her to try and legitimise the fact that they dislike her.

[@ChandlerKeithFlow]

5:30 I get the feeling that Korra would love that one Chumbawumba song

[@TreFKennedy]

Korra is naturally strong as fuck lol

[@flooferderp2918]

My favorite scene from Korra might be Korea’s two encounters with the metal poison, both in season 3 and 4. The way she reacts to both her current fears and her trauma from past encounters is fairly well represented.

[@xjnmag]

My favorite scenes (which I realize doesn't fit the requirements of just one scene, but their are too many!) are definitely the metalbending ones. Especially Suyin's and Kuvira's scenes, the bending is just so elegant and the animation is just ... chef's kiss. If I had to pick one, it'd probably be the Suyin-Kuvira duel on the giant laser.

[@XanStephP]

The Befong family team up was beautifully done!!!

[@salvatoredg77]

Something I love about this scene is how Korra truly is at rock bottom. She has no past lives assisting her, she’s moments from death, plus she believes Zaheer killed her father. It’s the third time her very status as Avatar is going to be taken from her, when that’s all she ever wanted. This fight isn’t some grandiose good vs evil struggle for the fate of the world, it’s Korra going out with a FIGHT. She explicitly threatens to kill the Red Lotus and it’s clear from this fight she is TRYING to. Which is something we hadn’t seen yet in either LOK or ATLA, and I think it makes the scene all the more powerful.

[@LetsTakeWalk]

Korra vs Kuvira inside the mech. Close quarters fight, using metal as liquid, no one really having the advantage, both at the top of their game.

[@CamReeds]

my favorite is that first Kuvira fight where she loses theres soo much character work in that action scene

[@CptCh4os]

I also like how utterly SAVAGE Korra's fighting style is in this. No finesse, no strategy, no thoughts. After everything Zahir has done and after he has killed the Avatar and ended the whole cycle (in her mind) and now that even her body is failing her on her quest for vengeance she is just rage incarnate and it is portrayed so beautifully. Favourite scene? Not sure. Must be something with Kuvira probably. Her metalbending is utterly gorgeous (as is she), her authority and presence are always awe inspiring. I *do* wonder why this wasn't on the main channel? Not high enough quality for you? "Just" sitting down and talking about the scene basically

[@OrionSeas]

I know I'm not him, but I'd guess the reason it's not on the main channel is kind of your last sentence. It seems that recently the main channel has been focused on more formalized video essays, either exploring an idea or theme in storytelling or doing a deep dive into a particular technical element of writing. This shorter, sort of "off the cuff" style differs from what he's been doing on the main channel that it might either upset the algorithm or just differ from the "brand" he's been developing there.

[@GodKnowsWhatIsInHere]

I loved the breathtaking scene with Zaheer and the Earth Queen.

[@abigailguessis1218]

The very final episode with korra finally saving the world and dealing with the problem by talking, and empathising with the Koveara and getting over her trauma by not fighting your self but by giving in to the parts of your life you may not like, it also represents a nice antithesis from the beginning where she is constantly fighting and now she is wise and a full avatar, like the reverse of Angus story

[@patty7016]

My favorite scene is when Tenzin sees Korra using his teachings in the pro bending ring, and realizes that there are other ways to teach someone. It was a good scene.

[@simphiwe4930]

Hulk mode Korra was absolutely awesome!

[@TrippyVision220]

I love seeing the changes that have developed in the world within Korra’s timeline. It’s the not-so-subtle changes that always influence my favorite scenes. Ancient traditions turned to Pro-bending competitions, Nations at war turned to triad gangsters, the rise of the Metal Clan, philosophies that challenge the White Lotus. That’s why the first episode will always be one of my favorites. We are thrown into Republic City and quickly introduced to so many new concepts plus I love seeing how satisfied Korra is after completely trashing those gangsters not knowing that she’s about to get arrested. 😸 It clearly shows her disposition and the struggles she will be facing throughout the series. For me, it’s as enjoyable as it was the first time these concepts were introduced in the show.

[@AngeloVanTerra]

My stomach dropped when it said 10 year anniversary. Not of ATLA, but 10 years since Legend of Korra? Wow. Time is weird

[@MxCorvid]

It's been a couple years since I saw Korra, so I thought that no one scene would stand out to me, but honestly...the like 30 seconds of old Zuko in the prison elevator. Certainly not the most impressive or emotionally resonant moment, but possibly the funniest in the entire series.

[@marocat4749]

XD possibly. i ,ean akward tenzin is a good contender too.

[@bagelwbutter9605]

OKAY GUYS. i figured out what my favorite LOK scene is. Aang’s kids vs the red lotus. That scene in the air temple where Tenzin goes all out for the air nation hits DIFFERENT. And the stakes feel absolutely massive. In the course of this fight we get Bumi air bending in a very fun yet fulfilling way. Kya puts up an amazing fight. But Tenzin takes the cake showcasing ferocity amidst adversity. Best scene imo

[@LazyMe]

This scene was actually what got me to watch Korra, not cuz I didn't think Korra was good or not, mainly cuz I wasn't too aware of its existence until I saw this clip on youtube

[@Romalac]

I don't think I'll have much agreement here, but my favorite scene would probably be at the end of season 2, when Jinora helps to show Raava is inside Vaatu, and then Korra pulls her out and purifies Unalaq with the technique he taught her. This scene, like season 2 as a whole, is _not_ well-written and is rife with problems, but something about it is just always so powerful to me, it hits every time. (In fairness, the score is doing most of the heavy lifting, but still.)

[@gloriafrimpong17]

Yes although that scene is infamous (for fair reasons), I always get chills when Korra first astral projects out of her body

[@GrapeCheckerBoard]

The *idea* of Korra saving the day by relying on her own strength instead of her powers as the Avatar is a good one, but it’s not at all developed, unfortunately.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

@@GrapeCheckerBoard How so?

[@АннаЛиберт-ь1й]

My favorite will probably be the one where Zaheer leads Korra into the spirit world. Simple yet effective, it teaches us one of the most fundamental and difficult things about dealing with trauma. Acceptance. Besides, let's admit it, it is beautiful anyway)

[@ariamelody5560]

My fav is the one with toph where she makes Korra metalbend by herself.

[@vladimirefest4980]

Yeah this scene is also my favourite when I saw korra get the fisheye lense treatment I got goosebumps.

[@mavg.]

my favourite scene is Korra talking to Zaheer in season 4

[@costelinha1867]

This collab is some of the most wholesome things I've seen in my life. Specially after all the mountains of Korra hate on the internet.

[@amahlgrant]

Korra's anger in the avatar state was actually the first as she always had control of the avatar state unlike Aang. A bit of a contrast between the two. Though to be fair, Korra did think that Zaheer killed her father so that was mostly why she was mad.

[@TheLetterbomber]

Oh this is my favourite idea for a "scene" collaboration, giving a spotlight to Korra so thoroughly is really lovely to see 💛

[@CharlotteByron-qi2gz]

This was my favorite show for a long, long time and still will be. I love that Korea never game up and still tried even though in her mind she thought she coundn't. My fav show for sure recommend if you haven't watched it. 💕

[@robchuk4136]

Love this fight. This whole episode is amazing. The best of the four Korra finales. Hmm. Picking a favorite scene is tough. I think I'll go with the office confrontation between Korra and Tarrlok in Book 1, that leads to an amazing water fight, and ultimately, the blood-bending reveal that made me lose my sh$@! I never really thought they'd bring that back! And overall I thought the Equalist politics of the first season where the most interesting.

[@MaxWelton]

My least favorite scene was the one where Zaheer reveals he cut his fabulous hair and beautiful beard

[@vanillamilk7575]

I made a edit on this fight on tic tock and I’m very proud of it this is one of my favorite fights.

[@darkwingedangel100]

My fav scene is short and due to a scene from atla. In S3 of atla toph asks if friendships can last more than one life time. In Korra when she says "good to see you twinkle toes" i teared up

[@MCSilverBattles]

Korra vs Poison + Zaheer Korra disadvantages in this fight 1) She was poisoned 2) She was hallucinating 3) It took great amount of energy just to keep up with Zaheer 4) She had platinum chain on arm (+ weight) 5) Zaheer flying speed is impressive too, he just flew past her and blew her off the mountain. 6) She lose control in Avatar State (3 proofs) 1. Avatar State is defensive mechanism and forcely triggered Avatar State impossible to control 2. Did you had question why she follow Zaheer and didn't went to Kya for healing? Because she lose control in Avatar State and she chased after Zaheer 3. Korra 2 times saw father when she was in the Avatar State but when Sue takes out poison she doesn't remember anything and she says "Dad you alive?" "Mercury is toxic and negatively affects many organ systems. It absorbs into the body through the skin or through inhalation, and exposure to it can easily be fatal. Mercury occurs in many forms; it can either exist as a compound or as pure elemental mercury. Some effects of mercury poisoning include pain, dry lips, sweating, weakness, insomnia, depression, and hallucinations, all of which Korra had." Don't forget Korra (AVATAR) is the regular human who has The God Light Spirit inside her. She should died in that cave but Raava gives great amount of power to Korra for survive, but at the last Zaheer damages Korra to much and because of that Korra physically dies (She was in Avatar State coma, like Aang in Iceberg) When Korra was in tornado she woke up for a little time this means Raava handled this poison but she was defeated because she lose a lot energy on fight and Zaheer did great damage to Korra. When Sue take out poison, Korra was complitelly good (She was not in coma or dead), Raava did a great job xD

[@heliax9924]

all this comments just make me love this scene more and more

[@buddyb3165]

I always pictured this scene as a "Going Bezerk" moment. Unless im forgeting a moment (becasue this was over 10 years ago), is the first time we saw Avatar state Kora after the end of season 2 and her conection to the previous avatars being broken. This is the raw power of the avatar with NONE of the acumilated wisdom and control, just Kora focoused on a single goal, KICK THIS WIND BAG'S TEETH IN! Makes me curious if the avatar series continued, Kora being the only spirit to draw expirences from, how that would affect a new avatar being the first in what's esentaly a new cycle of avaters after her.

[@DLxxx]

Korra's anger at Zaheer is punctuated even more by what she said at the beginning of the episode. "The moment I break out of this, none of you will survive!" From her perspective, he's trying to end the Avatar cycle (and wants her to feel like the ultimate failure for it), kidnapped the airbenders, and just killed her father in front of her. All that, in addition to her facing those hallucinations pf her former enemies telling her the world doesn't need.. So she not only needs to make Zaheer pay, she's also fighting to prove that he (and by extension Amon, Unalaq, and Vaatu) is wrong about her being unnecessary in the world. It's no wonder she was able to focus her iron clad will into fighting Zaheer despite the poison actively killing her.

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

She wasn't just going beat Zaheer but kill him before she dies.

[@paulgrotebeverborg1119]

Onr of my favorite LoK scenes is when Amon ambushes Korra and tells her he's not going to take away her bending yet

[@nathanhall9345]

Season 3 is such a masterpiece, on par with ATLA.

[@boglebog]

My favorite scene is where tenzin goes 'this is yucky' and slinks away

[@chumbachamba1268]

Mz favorite scene was when korra became a titan and shot a laser at another titan and ginora came from the sky and purified the spirits... Still love korra though, second season is the low point but i still love it

[@costelinha1867]

Not gonna lie, I'm surprised that you chose that scene specifically. Most people really dislike this scene.

[@ltkingly]

She feared but NEVER accepted a loss

[@LXDV]

Zaheer was such an incredible villan! Way ahead of his time and such a precursor to other big villains to follow like Thanos and Killmonger.

[@dannyphantom3090]

My favorite scene from this show is a tie between korra vs zaheer or korra defeating her uncle and refusing with raava.

[@MasterOfTheElements]

I think that if Korra hadn't been chained in episode 12 she would have beaten Zaheer and P'li without the Avatar State. She was almost beating Zaheer even with the chains on.

[@renegadelegacy8457]

There is so many great moments, but I think my favorite is when Korra goes back to confront Zaheer in season 4.

[@pocketheart1450]

Sorry but i feel like you have fundamentally misunderstood this scene. I think what's important to note about this scene is that this is not Korra. Involuntary, defensive Avatar states are always effectively berserk. When Aang entered the state involuntarily, he wasn't himself, he was something else, and it would take something extreme to reach inside him and bring him back out of it. Korra really hadn't had experience with the defensive version of the state until this point, which is why I think she was so traumatized by it and seeing visions of it in book 4... it wasn't her. She literally didn't recognize her own father until Suyin pulled the poison from her and she exited the Avatar state.. she looked up to her dad and said "Dad, you're alive?" This moment didn't just represent being poisoned, being hurt, being attacked for just being the Avatar, the only thing she ever wanted to be, it also represented a distinct lack of control to a person who was terrified of being out of control. For a lot of people, not being in control can be uncomfortable, or even scary, but for Korra, it's terrifying. Korra is outwardly strong, forthright, and confident, it's what her entire personality and world view is built on, because inside, she is afraid of not being in control, of not knowing what to do or how to do it. At first, Aang rejected his role as Avatar in a world that desperately needed him. In contrast to that, Korra embraced her role as avatar in a world that considered her irrelevant. So being stripped of control, being repeatedly told that she doesn't matter to the world, and getting attacked for it, like when Amon took her bending, or when she was forcibly stripped of Raava, or here when she was poisoned by Zaheer, it destroyed her. Keep in mind, all that happened inside a year. In book 4 she is haunted by the ghost of the avatar berserk state because it represents not her greatest moment of triumph, but to her, her greatest moment of weakness, when she lost herself, and forgot who she was.

[@4ncientGu150]

Aang's story is about trying to stay strong and choose the right thing. Korra's story is about conquering fear and being brave.

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

Another way looking at it. Aang is about facing his fears and truly accepting his responsibilities. Only thing I didn't like about Aang is how selfish he came off at times. Korra shows the human side of being the avatar, something fans don't think about it. Too many fans think Avatars are meant to be unstoppable and perfect. In reality they're still humans. Korra displays the human side of things and learns to be compassionate and adapt to world she not familiar with.

[@Maxfeatherstries]

Didn't know you had a second channel. Subscribed XD Now excuse my while I watch all the videos.

[@h.cschannel]

my favorite scene of legend of korra is season for what i call the bath tub scene. where katara is trying her hardest to heal korra and she can't. katara CAN"T heal korra, KORRA has to. SHE has to be the one to pick herself up once again. and it' not easy, she has to WORK for it and it's hard and she struggles, but still she's able to take that first step to heaaling physically and psychologically. and she can't start big, she can't start how she WANTS to start, she has to start small, she has to start slow. she starts, with her big toe.

[@rozegrana]

Favourite scenes: S1: Korra and Lin fighting the equalists after pro-bending finals S2: Tenzin lead out his family from the Fog of Lost Souls S3: Full final fight with every member of red lotus S4: Korra gets rid of poison by herself

[@Alkemisti]

I like the scenes where Amon attacks Korra. He is much more menacing villain than Dark Lord Ozai.

[@thecastaways2]

BTW i figured out a way how each bender can fly in their own way. While earth benders can't really, "Fly" per say, they can launch themselves up high or forward quickly by bending the ground to essentially hit them forward in a way while gaining acceleration. If they were to do this mentally alone, while using and bending metal cables forward and binding them to objects, they can fling themselves forward at incredible speeds and just continuously gain acceleration. Fire benders just have to maintain a constant flow and heat of flames produced from their hands and feet, if anything, a combustion bender could possibly create a constant rhythm of explosions behind them, accelerating themselves further forward in the air or on the ground. Airbenders can litterally make a tornado under themselves or learn to fly by "letting go of earthly teathers" as Zaheer did, and water-benders can literally ride on clouds of fog, or even use some form of self-blood bending, to suspend themselves in the air while not constraining or changing blood flow.

[@rishishah8195]

This season is why I love Korra so much, IB my opinion it is on par with avatar season 3, from the characterisation to the animation season 3 korra is a masterpiece

[@ajaxmajor]

I rewatched season 3 recently and like...they really made a based as hell villain lmao. zaheer is going through his plans and im like "...yeah. uh huh. im with you"

[@tannerjohnson2176]

One thing to note about the lore of season 3. Korra never fought the red lotus. She only fought zaheer. Twice, that was it. Once when she was in chains on laghimas peak and obviously the final fight. I think if Korra had a fair fight, even without the avatar state, she would have beaten zaheer and potentially the entire red lotus. But that’s what makes it so great, zaheer is smart, nimble, and plans ahead. He knew that he couldn’t beat her fair and square, so he had to come up with plans to work around her strengths and expose her weaknesses.

[@TheKougaxKagome]

Not gonna lie, first time i saw jinora stand up and lead the airbenders-- trai ee airbenders to work together to save Korra, I teared up a bit.

[@italianhockeywall]

I love how most of the “One Legendary Scene” series deals with season 3.

[@jesusjuice7934]

Only thing I HATE about TLOK is the fact that they didn’t release the soundtracks!! I want to listen to them. Especially the ones where she was being poisoned.

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

Blame Nick for that

[@centuriongirlw5822]

One of my most favorit me is when Zaheer finally confronts and kills the earth queen and his following speech to the people. The struggle w authoritarian people abusing the lower class hits me hard w the imbalance in our own world

[@andrewwang8021]

Great analysis, especially regarding Korra's persistence!