Topic: The Legend of Korra [Season 4 airs in Jan/Feb for Australia]

[Oblivion]

Wait, what the ****? They removed both seasons? Are you sure? Do you live live in another country?


EDIT: It's still in the US iTunes, so I don't know what's going on for you. I do know that season 3 isn't on itunes yet. If you want, I can send you a link or two to a torrent that you can use until they become available on itunes.

[Dan Laser]

Whaaaat Book 3 premiere last night with 3 episodes?! Guess I've got something to do this rainy afternoon! So glad you made a post about this cuz I definitely did not know about it.

[Oblivion]

Glad my fanboy tendencies helped someone.

[Stogi]

I just watched them and I loved them. The voices for the main bad guy is a little weird. You'd expect something more Avatar Roku, but that's literally the only thing I can complain about. Otherwise, the new character additions have been great.

The action, though, has been superb. It's been choreographed so well, but even better is the fact that they have already shown advanced techniques of bending we haven't seen before. And that's what truly excites me. If they are already showing new techniques, then what'll happen when they face the Avatar or even better, combine them?

Anyway, the two week break is cool, but I can't wait to see Zuko tear some **** up.

[Oblivion]

Spoiler alert concerning Zuko He gets his ass kicked. It makes sense considering he did just say that any one of them could take down even the best bender, but it was still a little disappointing..

Also, I don't know if anyone noticed, but Ming-Hua (the waterbender villain without arms) is voiced by Grey DeLisle, the voice actor for Azula.

One thing that bothers me is that one guy who can lavabend. Apparently he's a earthbender. It doesn't make sense for him to be able to create lava, in my opinion. If he was a firebender I'd say that would make far more sense.

[Stogi]

Lavabend makes sense for both.

Lava is really just rock pressurized, something an earthbender could be able to make. But pressurized rock generates heat, something a firebender can manipulate.

BTW, I had no idea Platinum was developing a short game for the show.

[Dan Laser]

Glad my fanboy tendencies helped someone.

Haha yes, thank you!

The first 3 eps seem to be building to a promising season (or at least some awesome fight scenes). It’s great being able to marathon a few episodes at a time. I hear you can find up to episode 6 in spanish out there?

I don’t really have a problem with Republic City, but I’m glad that they are actually doing some traveling to other regions this season.

[Oblivion]

I hear you can find up to episode 6 in spanish out there?

Yep! The leak is the reason why the new season started up so quickly. I can bet they were waiting to show the trailer for Comic Con this year like they always do and the show was going to premiere sometime in September.

[Spak-Spang]

Wait, what the ****? They removed both seasons? Are you sure? Do you live live in another country?


EDIT: It's still in the US iTunes, so I don't know what's going on for you. I do know that season 3 isn't on itunes yet. If you want, I can send you a link or two to a torrent that you can use until they become available on itunes.

I have checked 3 times.  I live in Korea, but my itunes is connected to the US store.  Whenever I search for the Legend of Korra...it says it is not available in the US store.  I have contacted customer service and they said, they don't understand what is happening...and it might be the contact provider.  It is very strange.  All of Korra to me is off of itunes.

[Oblivion]

That's definitely something on your end. Sorry man. :\

[Spak-Spang]

I know.  I have tried different computers too.  This really sucks.

[Oblivion]

Just an update for everyone, Nick just announced that when Korra comes back on July 11th at 8 P.M., it will be an hour long "special" showing episode 4 and 5.

Source: https://twitter.com/korraspirit/status/483320024854433793/photo/1

[Spak-Spang]

Until my itunes fixes I just watched the shows streaming.  I have to say, I really liked the first 3 episodes.  They really are taking their time building the new world sense so much has changed.  I like how some people have seemed to adapt to the world much quicker and easier...and some are having difficulties.  I loved the reality of the new air benders, and the idea of change...this is a new air nation, it will not conform to the ideals of the past, and this will be a big theme of the season I am sure.

As for the villains, I think they did a great job making an interesting group of villains, and I like that they getting back to a "team of villains" and I love the idea that they believe they are on a holy quest per say. 

Now, if Korra can actually grow up and stop whining and getting emotional whenever she can't do something perfect.  I know this is her character flaw...and it is important to show it, just like Aang's character flaw was not being serious enough...but she should know by now that being the Avatar isn't easy...and she should be able to deal with it more.

[Oblivion]

She has been growing up. Her decision to admit that Wan could have been wrong and not separate the worlds was the first sign of this. Not only this, she tried to be mature and fix the vine problem in the city in a way that shows she is learning. Compared to Season 1 when she was first attacked by Amon and was sobbing on the ground in Tenzin's arms... she's come a long way. And you have to think: Aang matured far quicker due to the fact that his entire people were wiped out and there had been a 100 year war. In comparison, Korra has not dealt with something so sobering. You can't expect her to be as mature. She's a stupid pampered teen who had everything handed to her and told that she was special. However, she's getting better... and we still have half the show left. I can guarantee she'll be the Avatar everyone wants by the end of the show.

[Spak-Spang]

Oblivion:  True.  She is growing, and I like that she makes mistakes.  It is almost as if, she makes so many mistakes and barely its out alive.  It is something I appreciate about the show…and it may not be the character, but just the personal voice and actress portraying that frustration and emotion. 

I actually hope she is never the "Avatar people want her to be".  Tenzien had it right, being the Avatar means some people will appreciate your choices and others will not.  I love the complex nature of this world, and the concept of on person trying to do good in a society that has many different opinions and motivations truly shows that the writers of the show are pursuing real world issues in their stories.

Korra is one of my favorite TV shows…and this season seems to be starting off very good, and should be something special.  They have the time to explore and tell a good story without rushing anything. 

[Oblivion]

Just an update for people not in the know, Nick is airing two episodes every Friday starting July 11th at 8 P.M. That means the season will end near the beginning of August.

Source: https://twitter.com/NickelodeonTV/status/484364075015884800

On one hand, I love getting more Korra episodes quicker, but I'm not a fan of how they've been treating the show. Sitting on episodes, releasing the season without fanfare, then changing the schedule radically like this... they won't get good ratings and they only have themselves to blame.

However, this treatmeant isn't even close to what they did to Season 3 of Avatar. They aired the entire second half of Season 3 in just one week, ending with the final four episodes as one finale. Did I mention that like four of those episodes had been leaked in other countries long before this? Ugh.

[Stogi]

I'd prefer if they released all of them online right now.

[Spak-Spang]

I think the reason we are getting this rushed release is because of the leaks.  Nick did not expect or want episodes out in the wild this quickly.  I remember saying they wanted to air them without break as well.  But once things are out in the wild, you have respond quickly.  People can watch the episodes leaked and will be tempted to, if Nick doesn't provide some way of watching it legally.

Also, an update on itunes.  Korra has officially been pulled from the itunes store in the US.  If you have not purchased it already you can not purchase it in the US store.  This is official from an apple itunes representative.  So...thanks a lot Nick.  I was going to give you money to watch your show.  Now I can't. 

[Oblivion]

See, I just see that as more evidence that Nick really doesn't give a **** about the show. I hope they at least add Book 3 to nick.com soon.

I really hope they don't get rid of the first series from iTunes, because that's the only place you can get the episodes how they were supposed to be shown (multi-part episodes edited together) along with the unaired pilot without the commentary from the box sets. I'm now curious if iTunes had that for Korra as well.

In terms of the leaks, I feel like that would only make sense up to episode 6, which was the last episode of the leaks. After that... why?

[Spak-Spang]

I check every day to see if it will be brought back. 

I am happy that Nick at least ordered and informed the creators they wanted season 3-4.  The creators already know they can make a bigger connected story and series.  Nick did the same thing with Ninja Turtles.  They have already ordered season 3 and 4. 

This is the way to help creators plot out and tell good stories.  So at least Nick is doing that. 

[Oblivion]

Starting July 14, episodes 1 - 3 of Book Three will be available to own online in their glorious HD form

Yes — Book 3 episodes will begin to be available for purchase online soon. Unfortunately, there is a delay between when the episodes air and when they’re available for purchase.

http://bryankonietzko.tumblr.com/post/91146005252/michaeldantedimartino-korranation

[Oblivion]

Were those the best episodes of Korra or far or what? We have good character development, things are moving at a quick pace and nothing is slowing things down. AMAZING as **** action scenes. Seriously, this is without a doubt a return to form. Bravo!

[broodwars]

Were those the best episodes of Korra or far or what? We have good character development, things are moving at a quick pace and nothing is slowing things down. AMAZING as **** action scenes. Seriously, this is without a doubt a return to form. Bravo!

I've finally caught up to the most recent episode, and man this season feels like it was made by a completely different creative team than Season 2. We're out of that goddamn city. We're finally getting to see what the post-Last Airbender world looks like. The fight scenes have competent storyboarding and animation. Plot elements are being gradually introduced and naturally developed rather than just dumping them on us. Korra isn't a total idiot this season. Chief BeiFong actually has something to DO.  Man...why couldn't Season 2 have been like this?

I really liked the Metal Bender city. It reminded me of TLA Ba Sing Sei, where you saw benders using their abilities to replicate modern technology in creative ways, rather than them just having that technology.  And my favorite character of the original series, Toph, is still alive...somewhere.

On the downside, I'm kind of bummed that the Fire Bender of the new villain group didn't turn out to be Azula.  It really felt like they were setting the stage for her to be the big reveal, considering Zuko was getting involved with that last prisoner.

[Oblivion]

*shrug* I think having Azula back would be too much of a tie to the first series with Toph, Zuko, and Sokka all being in these episodes are mentioned in them. Having Azula being the leader of these villains, while cool, would be too much for me. I like how it is right now.

[Spak-Spang]

I am glad Azula isn't in it.  Actually, I would love for them to set her up for some sort of redemption.

I have been staying away from this thread until I got caught up.  Moving out of the city was an important step in the development of the story.  But season 2 moved out of the city as well.  I had no problem with season 2, as it was a more intimate story about family, and this one seems to be building upon it. 

I just love the villains and I love how competent everyone is in the story.  It just makes for good solid storytelling.  I also liked how basically the first 4 episodes felt like a little mini-movie.  They had the side plot for the main season arc, but the Earth Kingdom storyline flowed well, and we got the air bending kingdom back.  I know the Earth Queen will be back.  I know she is going to be a big part of this story…but those first 4 episodes felt like a nice arc.

And it feels like episode 5 starts another new arc "Avatar in hiding" which is just such great storytelling…and I love getting back to intense bender on bender battles, and the idea of basically an "evil" team avatar is pretty cool.