Avatar: The Legend of Korra

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Season 2
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 170 Ratings

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  1. YahBoiG
    Jun 8, 2015
    8
    A pretty solid second season. I personally though the first season was better because I felt that I learned more about each character and that the story was better and it grasped my attention. The second season was good but I just didn't get what I expected. The story was decent but it didn't grasp my attention like the first season did. The fighting scenes were great and the final fightA pretty solid second season. I personally though the first season was better because I felt that I learned more about each character and that the story was better and it grasped my attention. The second season was good but I just didn't get what I expected. The story was decent but it didn't grasp my attention like the first season did. The fighting scenes were great and the final fight at the end to round the season up was phenomenal!… Expand
  2. BerthaJ
    Jan 21, 2014
    10
    A visually amazing and emotionally satisying experience, The Legend of Korra book 2 really did live up to my expectations. Character and plot development galore, this season really delved into the history of the Avatar World. And, unlike book 1, really developed its central characters (aka Korra and Tenzin). It may have had a few weak spots here and there, but the finale really let thisA visually amazing and emotionally satisying experience, The Legend of Korra book 2 really did live up to my expectations. Character and plot development galore, this season really delved into the history of the Avatar World. And, unlike book 1, really developed its central characters (aka Korra and Tenzin). It may have had a few weak spots here and there, but the finale really let this season end on a high note. I cannot wait for book 3 to see how these news changes to the Avatar World will affect these characters moving forward.… Expand
  3. SythusRATINGS
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    Six months after the events of the Anti-bending Revolution, Korra, having learned to bend all four elements and achieved status as a Fully Realized Avatar, must once again become the student when she delves into the realm of spirits under her paternal uncle's teachings and tutelage. Now learning the depths of her spiritual connections, Korra soon discovers that light cannot exist withoutSix months after the events of the Anti-bending Revolution, Korra, having learned to bend all four elements and achieved status as a Fully Realized Avatar, must once again become the student when she delves into the realm of spirits under her paternal uncle's teachings and tutelage. Now learning the depths of her spiritual connections, Korra soon discovers that light cannot exist without the dark, and in a never ending cycle of creation and destruction, only she has the ability to maintain balance in the world.… Expand
  4. AndreaR
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    A breathtaking and visually stunning season. Beginnings was some of the best tv I have ever seen, and it is a real testament to the writer's worldbuilding skills. I look forward to book 3! :D
  5. lightningbarer
    Dec 21, 2013
    8
    Okay, season two is done and-again, this isn't Avatar.
    I know that people can't really separate the original series from this one, but people should. This isn't about Aang's world, this is the one that he built and again, I like it.
    The problem at the moment with this style of storytelling is the disjointed style of writing, when they get it wrong-dear god do they get it wrong, but when    Okay, season two is done and-again, this isn't Avatar.
    I know that people can't really separate the original series from this one, but people should. This isn't about Aang's world, this is the one that he built and again, I like it.
    The problem at the moment with this style of storytelling is the disjointed style of writing, when they get it wrong-dear god do they get it wrong, but when they get it right, it's amazing!
    There were parts in this season that I loved, call backs to the original series, expansions of the universe and brilliant backstory built into it.
    Season 3 is going to be a very interesting thing to watch, I only hope that they finally give up on the useless 'Korra needs a Man' plotline and focus on seeing more of the world.    … Expand
  6. Quasimom1
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    An amazing, satisfying season that was character focused and emotionally satisfying. Beginnings was some of the best world building I have ever seen. An excellent season of tv.
  7. xXblaKoutXx
    Sep 24, 2013
    10
    I really like The Legend of Korra, obviously it isn't better than The Legend of Aang, because Avatar: Aang is probably the best cartoon i've ever seen, and Korra it's only a sequence. If you like Aang, you will like Korra
  8. anshiman
    Nov 18, 2013
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous animation. Great character development. A stunning finale. Beginnings was one of the best episodes in the whole Avatar franchise. Awesome mythological universe building. And amazing fight scenes! All around, awesome season.
  9. Harshly
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    An entertaining season. Not as good as book 1, but still a decent follow up. Korra remains one of the strongest animated television shows airing right now.
  10. NaomiM
    Jan 16, 2014
    10
    A pretty decent season of Avatar overall. I loved the world building and lore it provided for the Avatarverse. Also, Tenzin and Korra developed and really grew throughout the season. Not the biggest fan of the Republic City stuff, but still it was overall a better season than book 1. Cheers to book 2!
  11. Peashooterpeas
    Jan 16, 2014
    10
    Honestly, I know some fans are apathetic towards this season but I honestly really loved it. We really get some in depth detail on the Spirit World and universe as a whole, and we got some really good development for some of the characters. No it isn't as great as the original series, but still a solid season overall. Plus, Beginnings was just a killer episode!!
  12. LiloLola
    Jan 16, 2014
    10
    A great season of tv! Filled with character development and plot development galore! LoK book 2 was a treat to watch and an amaZing season of avatar. Recommended.
  13. GradHansen
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    I loved this season! Filled with so many twists and turns, it had me gasping for breath at the end. The beginning of the season was a bit rocky I will admit, but as it goes on the story really connects. Korra and Tenzin are the breakout characters this season. Korra having to deal with her attitude and how she treats people and Tenzin having to deal with his legacy. An extremely characterI loved this season! Filled with so many twists and turns, it had me gasping for breath at the end. The beginning of the season was a bit rocky I will admit, but as it goes on the story really connects. Korra and Tenzin are the breakout characters this season. Korra having to deal with her attitude and how she treats people and Tenzin having to deal with his legacy. An extremely character focused season that I couldn't be more pleased with.… Expand
  14. asjklasjklas
    Dec 30, 2014
    7
    The Legend of Korra continues its course on becoming one of the most beautifully animated TV series of the decade so far. But thematically, Book Two: Spirits—which has Korra as a fully realized Avatar that must understand why the spirits from the mystical “Spirit World” are attacking and also learn about the history of the Avatar lineage and mythology—is an overall less than stellarThe Legend of Korra continues its course on becoming one of the most beautifully animated TV series of the decade so far. But thematically, Book Two: Spirits—which has Korra as a fully realized Avatar that must understand why the spirits from the mystical “Spirit World” are attacking and also learn about the history of the Avatar lineage and mythology—is an overall less than stellar continuation of character development and storytelling, where Avatar Korra and a multitude of other characters receive little to no proper progression. It’s easily the most disappointing—or more appropriately, “filler”—season so far. But there are definitive highlights that any Avatar fan shan’t miss.

    The episode “Beginnings”—which tells the story of how Wan, a charismatic Robin Hood-esque boy, became the very first Avatar by fusing with Raava, the spirit embodiment of peace and light, and defeated Vaatu, the spirit of darkness and chaos—has a unique animation style and sense of storytelling of its own and is one of the most essential and beautifully told stories within the Avatar franchise as a whole. The setting and spirits—very reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki’s most acclaimed work—take the series back to the heartwarming nature of the first series (Avatar: The Last Airbender, for anyone who’s not familiar). Another episode, “A New Spiritual Age”, which has Korra and Jinora get lost in the Spirit World, also has a welcoming warmth to it and even has a cameo from Iroh, one of the most beloved characters from the first series—I experienced “tearbending” for the first time since Avatar. When Book Two genuinely takes a broadened interest in its spiritual theme, it’s one of the most excellent examples of creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko’s necessity to animation altogether.

    But elsewhere, everything else either misses or ends on a mixed note. The main antagonist, Unalaq, Korra’s uncle, uses Korra to open the spirit portals and become the “Dark Avatar” by releasing and fusing with Vaatu. Though many have referred to his initial motives of releasing the spirits as an example of “theocracy”, it’s more or less a stereotypical lust for power that contrasts Book One’s Amon’s more relatable goal of achieving equality. The subplot involving a Civil War arising between the Northern and Southern Water Tribes aren’t thoroughly explored and the scenes between Bolin and Eska—despite being voiced by deadpan extraordinaire Aubrey Plaza and delivering some of the season’s funniest dialogue—are filler and meant to force the series’ need of comic relief. Newer characters Kya and Bumi—Aang and Katara’s daughter and son and Tenzin’s siblings—are a charming addition, but the true star is the eccentric inventor Varrick, who even garnered a fan-base as soon as his character was announced. The most developed character this season altogether was Jinora, Tenzin’s oldest daughter, who represents a lot of Avatar’s Aang’s most charming qualities.

    The finale, “Light in the Dark”, is a visually striking yet clichéd Godzilla sized battle between Avatar Korra and “Unavaatu” (Unalaq and Vaatu fused together) in the bay, which ends in another disappointing display of the creators’ use of deus ex machina, where Jinora comes in and uses her spiritual powers—that aren’t even fully explained until Book Three—to defeat Unavaatu before he completely defeats Korra altogether. It’s worse when the creators don’t even acknowledge that their main character wasn’t the one who saved the day. Next to the forced love triangle that is Korra, Mako, and Asami—which is fortunately broken up before Book Three—it’s an awkward conclusion that only worsens when the season deviates from its supposed focus on the spiritual side of the Avatar universe. Book Two: Spirits isn’t completely disposable and it has many, many highlights that could’ve took it into an opposite direction. Any actual character development exists in side characters and doesn’t quite reach its main character—at least not to a significant or satisfying extent.

    Overall rating: 7.0 (only because "Beginnings" is a must-watch for any Avatar fan and gets a 10 all on its own)    … Expand
  15. glomman
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    I honestly just wish Legend of Korra would've gotten more time and / or money to be produced. I absolutely love this series, it's just that the story isn't as well-rounded as ATLA.