With all of the tension in air, The Legend of Korra still finds plenty of time for moments of levity. Has our weary hero found peace, or is he still haunted by the demons of his family's past?
Hopefully, we will learn more about what has happened to Zuko over the last several decades. From exiled dark prince of the Fire Nation to the bringer of peace alongside the original team avatar, Zuko was the wildcard no one knew quite what to expect from.Įven as an old man, the brooding Lord shows little emotion, other than an urgency to stop these criminals who want to destroy the Avatar and the Order of the White Lotus. Since this premiere is the gift that keeps on giving, Ming-Hua was not the only interesting character to grace us with their presence.Įven more than Aang, Zuko was the character from Avatar: The Last Airbenderwhose arc drastically changed the most from season to season. Grey DeLisle? Her melodic yet menacing tone is perfect for this new villain, who will undoubtedly give team avatar a run for their money. Who else could properly give voice to this deadly beauty than Azula herself, Ms. One of Zaheer's companions, a woman named Ming-Hua, has what is one of the more spectacular character introductions in recent memory, by using waterbending to give herself arms. The last two chapters of this stellar premiere, titled 'Rebirth' and 'The Earth Queen,' showcase why The Legend of Korra is king when it comes to action set-pieces. Is our new antagonist more focused and disciplined than the other individuals who have just learned of their new power? Well, whatever the case may be, Zaheer is one intimidating dude, and his three companions appear to be equally ferocious as their leader. The miscreant claims that " instinct is a lie," or an excuse not to discover one's true potential. What's interesting is how much control Zaheer has over his new gifts. Harmonic Convergence has given this dangerous criminal the ability to airbend.
It's time for her to meet the rest of the world.Īt the end of the first episode, we are introduced to a new villain named Zaheer (Henry Rollins). With that being said, Tenzin's words hit home, as the Avatar is not just the protector of one city. Republic City was a brilliant creation by creators/executive producers Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino bringing to life a sprawling city set in a roaring twenties jazz-age atmosphere provided a backdrop for some great adventures. Korra's banishment from the city could not have come at a better time, as many of you have been looking forward to exploring the various kingdoms again. Tenzin's pep-talk is emotionally stirring, as the wise airbender informs Korra that her role is not that of a politician, but as a savior who is supposed to bring balance to the world.Īccording to Tenzin, that balance has shown up in the form of new airbenders scattered across the Earth Kingdom. It was a joy to watch Korra use her air-glider to get around the city (Aang would have been proud).Īdvancements in technology have always been a focus during Korra's stay in the metropolis, and unlike her predecessor, she has to worry about poll numbers and talking to the press every time she tries to help people. The first episode, titled 'A Breath of Fresh Air,' sets our players in motion as we're introduced to a Republic City two weeks after the great battle between Korra and Vaatu/Unalaq. With nearly 90-minutes of content to feast our eyes upon, it's now time to start asking new questions about what awaits our heroes in this new era of change. It's still too early to say how the show's ratings will be affected, with such a short window for the network to promote the new season, but for fans (this reviewer included) seeking answers from last year's thrilling finale, this is a blessing we didn't see coming.
Amid the controversial whispers of why The Legend of Korra season 3 (Book 3: Change) premiered ahead of schedule, one might wonder if the quality of the series would suffer for it? Fortunately, team avatar has never looked better in this spectacular three-part premiere.