re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra Books 3 and 4 Thread (Book 4 premieres in October)

So either Korra is permanently weakened thanks to the poison or she's just mentally broken down and has no fire left. She looked weak as hell in that bending match.

Anyone think Kuvira has been pushing the bandits to help her get what she wants to unite the Earth Kingdom territories? She is definitely on a power trip and seeking to take over the kingdom with all this, "My army this" and "My army that" talk.

Lots of questions still need answering and I'm wondering when we'll finally get to see Toph.

Also, can't believe it took until Monday to get the first season 4 post in here.

A little late but from what I gathered

Korra is still messed up from the fight with Zaheer and the poison. Her mental state is obviously shattered as she has given up on being the Avatar, her family, and friends. I'm guessing she gets her shite together when she meets Toph.

Prince Wu is a figure head plain and simple. He is being controlled by the Republic City president which is giving Kuvira more power.

As for Kuvira, she's capturing the bandits and having them attack towns so the towns will sign the contract and swear allegiance to her.

I think shite is going to hit the fan when either Kuvira invades Republic City or Wu is assassinated.

It also seems like were heading to a Bolin vs Mako showdown. From the trailers someone is shooting lighting at Bolin and they are both currently on opposite sides.

I also don't think Kuvira is the main villain, I think someone is pulling the strings possibly the leader of the Red Lotus. Maybe Azula?

Watched both episodes. Really good!


Something is surely gearing up.

Love seeing some of the characters from the first series!

P.S. Korra with short hair is fiya.

And it's kind of a bold move considering there's been sub-plots in previous seasons of just this, internal conflict. But that's been about her and her powers...this is about reuniting the Avatar with the long line of Avatars. It's been a two season arc, really.

Hey, sorry but I've been super busy recently, mostly getting drunk and not knowing how to handle myself with my team's recent success. Only joking.

But I'm really, really liking the direction they're taking this season. Kuvira looks to be a very worthy opponent to Korra and thought she had a great introduction. I'm sure Kuvira used those bandits to steel from Kai and Opal. That really reeks of something Varrick would do, and plus how do they get a plane?

Also I'm thinking the Earth Prince is a flaming homosexual and totally is trying to bang Mako. Yeah, he does ask Asami out, but Asami is fricking loaded and probably the most powerful woman in the Republic. I think he said "lube you up" to Mako. While Kuvira is theoretically subordinate to him, she's going to send an assassin after him soon and not give up her army and power, and think she's going to invade the United Republic. She does say that she will not rest until ALL of the Earth Kingdom is reunited, and I think she means Republic City.

And Korra Alone is one of the best episodes they've done. Just all around a great episode, and is probably my favorite episode since the Avatar Wan episode. Really good dissection of PTSD, and a very dark episode. I am curious what Nega-Korra is, since it does seem much more than just a hallucination since the spirit could see it.

I'm also seeing a bit of Korrasami in that last episode. If it ends with Korra and Asami making out, I'd say there's no way in hell they cancelled it for the ratings, and the high ups at Nick and Viacom shite a brick when they found out all the shite they were able to get away with in the final 2 seasons.

After the final few episodes of last season, I wonder if they're going for another brutal death or maybe a shocking one. But if anyone is getting killed off soon it's the Prince.

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I doubt they go down the Korra and Asami road you speak of...

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I doubt it too, but there seem to be some subtleties there, ad it would be pretty fricking awesome if they did it.

And yet another really good episode (don't think they've had an even mediocre one since the Avatar Wan flashback). Yeah, it's a set up episode, but love everything that's being set up. Really curious with what Varrick plans on doing with the Spirit Vines. Maybe it can turn into somewhat of an atomic bomb that instead of evaporating everything, it engulfs a town in vines and spirit wilds.

And that was pretty damn ballsy of Kuvira to basically announce herself as a dictator in front of every world leader. Really surprised at least Korra's father and Zuko didn't say anything and interrupt her.

And tons of Star Wars vibes between Korra and Toph. Really look forward where this is going since Kuvira is going to invade Zaofu next.

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I think I'm in the minority of people who really enjoyed that flashback.

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I think everyone loved that episode. One of the best universe origin stories I think has ever been told.

So Kuvira and her Metal Clan are now officially the NAZIs of the Avatar world. The entire world is just going to watch until Kuvira invades Republic City which will happen. And it looks like we are heading to a brother vs brother fight between Mako and Bolin.

Meanwhile Toph hasn't changed at all as she's still sarcastic and a wise arse. Wonder if her ability to see everything around the world will play into the final battle. Korra is going to have to get her shite together quick because we got a World War coming.

And also anyone think that Varick maybe working on The Spirt Manhattan Project?

ETA: Anyone see the symbolism in Kuvira crushing the Kyoshi Medal of Freedom

I guess it's possible Bolin can be that moronic. He claims they're bringing freedom, by getting everyone to submit to someone else's will.