From character and set design to the fluid movement of the intricate choreography, there is no denying that Korra has taken the animated medium to new heights on television.

Indeed, this show may be the most beautifully rendered animated series airing today. Technically speaking, the animation has never looked better. But what are your favorite episodes of The Legend of Korra? Let me know in the comments section below.In many ways, The Legend of Korra did exceed the original Avatar series. Plus, we get my favorite Avatar character at the end of the episode, so that’s just icing on the cake.Īnd those are my picks. ATLA has a lot of adult themes, like death and loss, but none feel as deeply introspective as “Korra Alone,” which elevates the show to a higher level. “Korra Alone” is often the episode that reminds me of why I prefer Korra to Avatar. This is the deepest this show ever gets, and also probably the darkest. We learn that Korra has been physically and mentally suffering ever since her encounter with Zaheer, to the extent that she’s broken as not only the Avatar, but as a person, too. And sometimes, people can’t deal with it, especially when they close themselves off to other people. “Korra Alone” is all about trauma and how some people deal with it. Plus, Amon gets his comeuppance, which is satisfying to say the very least.īy far the best episode in the entire series, this episode’s title pays homage to the Avatar episode, “Zuko Alone,” which is also one of the best episodes of that series. But I always thought that this made the series feel a lot more personal and relatable, and Korra’s ultimate journey up to this point really shows somebody who’s struggling, but also really trying, which is why I love this episode so much.

Throughout the season (throughout the series, really), we see a very flawed Avatar who seems to lose.

“Endgame” is one of the reasons why I love Korra and why I also think some people dislike Korra at the same time. It doesn’t seem like the end of the world, but it does seem like it may be the end of the line for Korra, which really ratchets up the tension since we’ve (hopefully) grown to like her by this point. Amon is exposed for being the charlatan that he truly is, and the stakes are sky high for our heroes. Korra finally faces off against Amon, but without her bending ability because it’s taken away from her.

The last episode of the first season is a banger.

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