This massive change to the type of central character takes the show into unknown ground and gives it an entirely new dynamic. Whilst Aang was selfless and generous, Korra is brash and impulsive, stubborn and sometimes borderline arrogant. What instantly makes Korra interesting is just how different she is to her predecessor. All kidding aside though, the major reveal this week was that Unalaq was a bad guy the entire time.First up is Korra, the new Avatar. You always know when I need a hug.

'The Guide' reveals that Unalaq has been working for him in the present, setting Vaatu up as the true Big Bad of Book 2, which deals with his Evil Plan to bring eternal darkness and lay waste to the mortal world. Big Bad: Hes the Big Bad of 'The Beginnings' two-parter. They each induce viewers to think: What if the villain has a point ViewersвЂ™ first introduction to the Avatar, Aang of the original series, inhabits a more ancient-looking world and is a spiritual person.It almost worked but he ultimately underestimated Korra to his peril. Her flaws make her more human and her rough-around-the-edges personality seems to stem from a desire to earn the adoration that people already give her, which makes her a sympathetic and relatable protagonist.Each season, and thus each new villain, addresses another facet of KorraвЂ™s character.

WhatвЂ™s most interesting about this trait is the fact that heвЂ™s a firebender, a race of people usually shown as being completely driven by their emotions. Still affected by the murder of his parents, he is very serious and protective, yet displays a surprisingly calm head that goes beyond his years. HeвЂ™s the dark and broody one with a tragic past, and while it would have been easy for him to have become trapped in a clichГ©, he is well written enough to rise about the ranks of another wannabe Batman.

Although he is a competent fighter, more often than not heвЂ™s portrayed as being adorably useless, a trait that has made him most peopleвЂ™s favourite character. It soon becomes apparent that his major flaw is that heвЂ™s too emotional and trusting, but he never stops being a constant source of humour in what is altogether a very dark show. Seemingly the polar opposite of his brother, Bolin doesnвЂ™t seem to have any angsty issues about his parents, and comes across as an instantly likable, very loyal, fun loving and affable guy.

But he also comes with his own baggage, and you can practically feel the weight of upholding his fatherвЂ™s legacy pressing down on his shoulders. Simmons, his age and wisdom provides a thoughtfulness and rationality that is missing from the younger characters. But despite all this, sheвЂ™s the kind of character that is determined enough to always bounces back stronger, and she is someone that you never stop rooting for.Another brilliant character is Tenzin, AangвЂ™s son and KorraвЂ™s airbending teacher. Over the course of the show, her entire personal life implodes in on itself, and she constantly finds her allegiance walking on a knifeвЂ™s edge. At the same time though, she is also presented as something of a tragic figure. Like the benders, she is more than capable of holding her own, and is a strong and independent character.

The episodes watched for this review were bought by the author. With all the elements that made Avatar: The Last Airbender a truly remarkable show, but with a darker tone and a more personal feel mixed in, it is a true joy of television, and like its predecessor, once again raises the benchmark for a childrenвЂ™s cartoon is capable of.Reruns of The Legend of Korra, Book One: Air are currently airing on Saturdays at 9:00am on Nickelodeon, episodes are also available for purchase on the iTunes website, and the UK DVD release scheduled for 28В October. A welcome returnBook One: Air, the first season of The Legend of Korra had some pretty big boots to fill, but it is more than capable of living up to the legacy it continues. The show is unafraid to push them to the front and centre and have the story focus on their relationships, knowing that they are more than capable of holding the audienceвЂ™s interest on their own.

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