We known the history and what has led to this conflict by being long-time fans of this universe. The problems that Korra is set to solve (unity between the Water Tribes) is something we've seen building since season 1 of TLA. But THIS season's conflict feels right, like something I'd expect to see in Korra's time and in this universe.
(The reverse X-Men analogy ultimately didn't work because nonbenders weren't the minority and even if they weren't it was the benders who were at the top of the social hierarchy so cries of oppression didn't really work). I'm willing to grant some leeway though because I think the WT civil war and the theme of tradition vs modernization (think Aang's conflict in the Northern Air Temple episode) has the potential to work so much better than whatever the central theme season one had which I'm still not sure I even know what it was supposed to be. Though I'm starting to see Bryke use of a certain thematic archtype becoming potentially repetitive. While I'm not sure what to make of Unalok yet (I know he's a baddie, but I think he has potential for the same sort of complexity as a Tarrlok type of figure). Then we have the central conflict of this season. I love the additions of Kya and Bumi going along on the family vacation.already And the airbending family continues to be a highlight of the show. The moment where she comes face to face with Aang's statue is an epic moment and in some ways more touching than a lot of the season 1 TLA nods. I really want to know what is going on with Jinora. Who are these "barbarians" who live outside the settlement of the NWT? How is the spirit forest connected to the spirit oasis? It seems the return of people like Hendrick, the writing staff is making good use of flashbacks that season 1 could have used more of (like to show us Mako and Bolin's past, oh hello three part webseries).Īnd then there is the Southern Air Temple which, squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! This is the kind of expanded worldbuilding that I think fans were really craving and missed in season 1. As a result, learning more about this location and the way it's changed in 70 years is really intriguing. On the other hand, unlike Republic City which many found to be a place we never got a good sense of, we care about the location of the Southern Water Tribe, it's inhabitants, and what happens to them. But and kudos on at least for keeping the Shiro Shinobi intros. Comic book maybe, please? Did Korra restore everyone's bending or not? No answer yet? Sigh. Also, Republic City has a president now? What? Cool! I want to see that story and not hear it glossed over. The pacing is still very breakneck and I just wish we had more time to sit back and absorb these character beats.
The bad news is, if you were hoping the new season would be worth giving the show a second chance, you probably aren't going to change your mind about disliking it, or at least not yet anyway, though there may be some hope. You want the good news or the bad news? The good news is, if you were enjoying Korra already like me, this was a lot of fun. So it's back! What did I think? Oh, and I think I'll be tackling this season's reviews every two episodes instead of four.
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