Entire cultures were created around different styles of bending. Were our expectations too high? Was the original not as good as we remembered it? Or, was it more that… The Novelty of Bending Has Worn Offīending, the control of classical elements through martial arts, is a cornerstone of the Avatar world. The third season did improve a little, but there was still a lot missing. Major publications lauded the show and the ratings soared, but to a certain demographic of fans, the show wasn’t meeting expectations.
Then the first few episodes came out, and something just didn’t seem right. For added diversity points, the new Avatar was a woman of color. The original creative team was on board, the setting was going to feature a steampunk aesthetic, and the stories were going to be more mature. There was much rejoicing, for this new show had all the ingredients of success. * Finally a new series was announced, The Legend of Korra. It also mentions changes from season to season, and vague details about a few important moments in the series.Īfter falling in love with Avatar, fans had to wait four long years for a sequel. Spoiler Warning: This posts discusses the general status of the characters in The Legend of Korra for the first three seasons.
Not only did Last Airbender gain the adoration of children and adults alike, it did so under the restrictions of the “family friendly” Nickelodeon channel. Let us never forget Toph, for she is the best. There was a complex and nuanced plot, three dimensional characters, and awesome powers of elemental control! Also, there was Toph. Avatar: The Last Airbender was an amazing show that reshaped how people saw animation.
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