The Legend of Korra
The Legend of Korra

The Legend of Korra

2014TV ShowEndedEnglish

Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself.

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IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users92%
Director: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan KonietzkoGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a steampunk-inspired world where certain individuals can "bend" one of the four elements, the Avatar is a powerful being capable of manipulating all four. This series follows Avatar Korra, a spirited and rebellious young woman from the Southern Water Tribe, as she navigates her training and faces new threats in the city of Republic City. Korra must learn to master her bending, balance the spiritual and physical worlds, and combat emerging anti-bending factions.

Critical Reception

The Legend of Korra was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its mature themes, complex characters, and stunning animation. It was praised for its willingness to tackle political and social issues, its character development, and its action sequences, though some critics noted pacing issues in certain arcs and a less consistent narrative compared to its predecessor, Avatar: The Last Airbender.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sophisticated storytelling and mature handling of complex themes.
  • Lauded for its impressive animation, dynamic action sequences, and character development.
  • Acknowledged for its ambitious exploration of political and societal issues within its fantasy world.

Google audience: Google users largely loved The Legend of Korra, appreciating its engaging plot, strong female protagonist, and the evolution of the Avatar universe. Many viewers enjoyed the more mature themes and the ethical dilemmas presented, finding the series to be a worthy successor to Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (2013).

Fun Fact

The design of the city Republic City was heavily inspired by a mix of 1920s Shanghai, Hong Kong, and New York City.

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Percy

Percy

**SPOILERS AHEAD** **Season 1:** Season 1 overall I think is a decent start, unlike the predecessor, Korra did seasonal villains. Which honestly did not work, in this case Amon is fine and I did actually like the plot line. I was ...
puncher

puncher

Art style, fight scenes, music, the show's production is great. But the series' story wasn't, starting from its characters - Korra's unwillingness to learn, Mako reduced to a side character, Bolin the tryhard funnyman, and Asami the Mary Su...