The beach episode is my favorite individual episode, because Azula is my favorite character and she kills it.

YOU WILL NEVER RISE FROM THE ASHES OF YOUR SHAME AND HUMILIATION

Only Azula could make beach volleyball that important.

Huh, I didn’t realize there were so many Azula fans here! She’s my favorite, too, and the beach episode is also my favorite.

I dunno, Thea, I always thought that was a logical place for her character to go; like most bullies, she seemed to have a pretty delicate self esteem, which pretty much shattered when the only people who kept her going (friends + dad) bailed on her. She certainly seemed strong, but she didn’t have any real strength.

And anything that culminates in that chilling scene with her screaming and thrashing about in her bonds… dang, I don’t really care if it’s in line with her character.

“Your clothing’s so sharp, it might rend the hull of a Fire Navy ship and send it crashing down into the ocean, destroying its entire crew!” (Paraphrased.)

Yeah, I can agree with that.

I agree with you guys. It seemed so sudden, from self-assured to nuts. But in retrospect, it does make some sense. Especially when it came to Ty Lee and Mai leaving her. She was so confident that she was the one in control, particularly with Ty Lee, that the idea that she could possibly stand up to Azula was just unthinkable. And when it really did happen, it dealt a pretty severe blow to Azula’s sense of self. She placed a lot of importance on her control of others.

I agree and disagree. I don’t think Azula’s change in character was “too rushed,” but I do think that the puzzle wasn’t assembled correctly. In season 3 you could see Azula’s behavior change gradually as Mai and Ty Lee started to distance themselves from her. In my opinion, the problem was that there was a giant gap between episodes where they just forgot about Azula, so when they returned to her pov in the last few episodes it seemed a lot more sudden than it really was.

Small Korra spoiler: (it won’t spoil the plot or anything like that)

So, I found 7 soundtracks from the show. Most of it is pretty similar to the soundtracks from TLA, but there are a few “1920s New Orleans Blues/Jazz” inspired tracks that sound really, really nice. Overall the soundtrack is top notch like it was in TLA, as you listen to it you just feel all kinds of awesome emotions.

Edit: Also, here’s the character bio for the “masked character” you’ve seen in a few trailers. Somewhat spoilery, though it doesn’t really state any specifics:

Or, you could just listen to the soundtracks on YouTube.

Amon sounded a lot like Long Feng in the trailer. Who’s dead by now… Just sayin’.

NO WAY. THANK YOU, SWENSON. <3

I have to finish the original series before moving on to Korra. That’s okay, because I love Avatar too.

This is my favorite TV show of all time. The animation, music, writing, everything was to top notch in my opinion. The fighting scenes definitely felt a lot more physical, and you could feel the oomf behind every blow. I really like the new characters, and I don’t say this lightly, but I think this series is going to be even better than TLA was.

I’m really, really excited for the next episode. All 40 minutes of that were awesome.

Edit: There are actually a ton of references I didn’t even catch myself:

So yeah, I watched it, and it was certainly awesome. I thought some of the storytelling felt… blatant, almost, like it was obviously trying to get across certain things without being subtle or natural with it. And that last “scene” of the second episode… that just struck me as hilariously melodramatic and silly.

Oh wow thanks for telling me there were TWO episodes out. I thought there was only the first which I already watched. I had my worries of the show feeling weird but I liked the first episode. It had it’s funny moments just like the original series. I laughed so hard at the Zuko’s mum thing. I still don’t like how Aang apparently died pretty young (he must’ve been in his 70s if my maths is right) unless there is something sinister about his death that we’ll find out.

Second episode was good too. I wonder if Korra will get some permanent companions like Aang did or not. Since she’s going to be just in one city instead of travelling I guess she doesn’t need companions because she’ll always be close to everyone. I wonder how big this bending tournament thing and her teammates will be in the series.

How are there still flying bison?!?!?

Maybe those hundred years in the iceberg finally caught up to him.

What I didn’t like was the cliche endings of both episodes. Of course Tenzin agrees to let Korra stay in the city, and of course Tenzin and Korra realize that they were equally wrong. I understand why those had to be there, but I hope that they’re the exception rather than the standard.

Yeah, that did bother me a little bit, but I feel like they were kind of forced to do that so they could set the scene for the show. One thing that really bothers me about a lot of children’s shows these days is that they always have to have some kind of “moral lesson” at the end, which creates this choppiness between episodes. I thought TLA flowed pretty smoothly from episode to episode, so hopefully TLOK will end up being the same way.

How are there still flying bison?!?!?

I was kind of wondering that too! They must’ve found some other flying bison somewhere, unless Appa suddenly turned out to be a pregnant female. And I really can’t believe I just typed that sentence.

I hope flying monkey lemurs (or whatever their official name is) show up again. I miss Momo… although I do love Korra’s polar bear dog.

Korra is supposed to take place 70 years after the first series, meaning Aang would’ve been 82, I believe.

But since Korra is 16 or 17 you take those years off. It’s been 70 years since Aang was 12 (well by the end of the series he was more 13) but he died 16 years ago. I think 70 is an estimation and it might be something like 75 I dunno.

I was kind of wondering that too! They must’ve found some other flying bison somewhere, unless Appa suddenly turned out to be a pregnant female. And I really can’t believe I just typed that sentence.

I hope flying monkey lemurs (or whatever their official name is) show up again. I miss Momo… although I do love Korra’s polar bear dog.

Maybe flying bison just split into lots of tiny bison and just keep splitting and splitting. I had almost forgotten about Momo and now I feel ashamed. I hope the polar bear dog gets as much personality as Momo and Appa.

Maybe flying bison just split into lots of tiny bison and just keep splitting and splitting.

Ahaha, that would be kind of hilarious. Or perhaps they reproduce by budding? One day Aang wakes up and there’s a baby flying bison sticking out of Appa’s side, just chilling.

Lawl.

Book 2:Chapter 1

You haven’t even see her bad side yet.

Ohoho, yes, she is indeed a psychopath. And the tides bit? Amazing!

Azula: Do the tides command this ship?
Fire Navy Ship Captain: I’m afraid I don’t understand.
Azula: You said the tides would not allow us to bring the ship in. Do the tides command this ship?
Fire Navy Ship Captain: No, Princess.
Azula: And if I were to have you thrown overboard, would the tides think twice about smashing you against the rocky shore?
Fire Navy Ship Captain: No, Princess.
Azula: Well then, maybe you should worry less about the tides, who’ve already made up their mind about killing you, and worry more about me, who’s still mulling it over.

And… are you implying you’re Kataang? We may have to have words. :P

Also also, that’s where you first meet Mai, right? She of pointy things to throw at people?

Also also, that’s where you first meet Mai, right? She of pointy things to throw at people?

She of the most amazing deadpan?

(Mai shows up the first episode they enter Omashu while it’s under Fire Nation control, I believe.)

Very interesting.

Yeah, uh… sheepish

Anyway, poor Zuko. Loving the sympathetic villain with shades of gray. Not all “wheeeeeee ah’m evuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul!” crap like you get in some shows.

Yeah, his concern for Iroh made me SO HAPPY.

occasionally Zuko is a bit emo

I think it’s hilarious, personally.

Also, Zutara would have just been too weird. I can’t imagine him being mothered by Katara all the time. (Also, I like Mai, and I thought that the contrast between his temper and her deadpan was more interesting than Zutara, which was really predictable.)

JET! Y U SUCH A DOUCHE FACE?

Also, Momo under the hat. Squee!

I’m sorry, Willow, but comming right after Tales of Ba Sing Se, it’s not quite as moving.

Yes, I cried a little at the end of Iroh’s short. And if you didn’t, I’m fairly certain you don’t have a soul.

Yeah, but Appa and Aang still have a chance to be reunited. Iroh and his son don’t. Plus, the ending of Iroh’s story is so beautifully contrasted with the rest of his short – he’s happy and upbeat for the first 7 minutes, then the last minute is a complete 180.

And I’m a bit more moved by what Iroh had to go through than by what happened to Appa. Empathizing more with the human than the animal.

Plus, Appa met Guru Pathik, who’s pretty cool.

Yeah… it made me feel really sad, just not cry. And he has Zuko now, which is not the same thing, but at least it helps. I was also paying more attention during Appa’s Lost Days, so it resonated more.

You’ve got to know how crazy shippers of that particular ship can be.

I do, but it’s a battle that needs fighting.

DEATH

Holy … how many episodes are you watching per day? And yes, that one was really funny.

Can you see straight?!!! What are you putting in the cupcakes? For the love of God don’t feed anyone the cupcakes!!

Er… cupcakes are fine, lolz. Not quite as moist as I hope, but chocolate buttercream filling will help with that.

I think I saw something like this…

Season 1, scattered over the past two weeks in the evening. Season 2/3, scattered over Friday night, Saturday afternoon/evening, and a hint of Sunday evening. Big chunks=5-8 episodes in a row. Little chunks=1-3.

Considering I just did the same thing over the past few weeks, yes it is. Especially streaming with Netflix. They’re right there. Why shouldn’t I watch half a season in one sitting?

I think I watched them at a rate of a few episodes per day.

I think I watched most of season 1 very slowly on Australian TV. And Aussie TV always sucks and probably never got to season 2. Then I wanted to see the show properly so I marathoned it probably over a few days and by the time I got to somewhere around the play episode I had caught up with the airings and there was some sort of hiatus. Then finally the last 6 or so episodes came out and I watched a live video stream of the finale with my girlfriend at the time. I think the colour was a bit saturated and it cut out once but it was cool.

Awesome story I know…

And there’s a comic book that ties the events of ATLA’s finale with the beginning of Korra. You might want to read that.

I’ll give Korra this: It sure as hell isn’t dragging its feet when it comes to pacing.

Episode threeeee! Must watch this soon.

Azula>Iroh?