Ok, so this:

Ok, so this:

The overall story arc is really compelling, but it's hampered by childish dialogue and annoying inessential subplots (Aang's fangirls, ugh). And Kataang. The Zuko stuff is great though, and the haters can go fuck themselves.

The overall story arc is really compelling, but it's hampered by childish dialogue and annoying inessential subplots (Aang's fangirls, ugh). And Kataang. The Zuko stuff is great though, and the haters can go fuck themselves.

I see both sides of this argument. I do wish there had been more resolution to the Equalist storyline or at least a more open acknowledgement in the finale that loose ends remained. Tenzin's "you saved the city" was a little pat.

I see both sides of this argument. I do wish there had been more resolution to the Equalist storyline or at least a more open acknowledgement in the finale that loose ends remained. Tenzin's "you saved the city" was a little pat.

The comparison to Zuko is really apt. I would just add that Zuko's development tended to be telegraphed through dialogue that was about as subtle as a brick to the face, like the whole dragon dream or Iroh in Lake Laogai/Crossroads of Destiny framing Zuko's internal battle in Manichean terms (it's time for you to…

The comparison to Zuko is really apt. I would just add that Zuko's development tended to be telegraphed through dialogue that was about as subtle as a brick to the face, like the whole dragon dream or Iroh in Lake Laogai/Crossroads of Destiny framing Zuko's internal battle in Manichean terms (it's time for you to…

I also just want to point out that Tenzin is not infallible. His consistent failure to provide an alternative between "do nothing" and "do whatever Tarrlok says" in dealing with the Equalists was a significant problem. He's passive and reactive. Korra's aggressive and proactive. They learn from each other. I see their…

I also just want to point out that Tenzin is not infallible. His consistent failure to provide an alternative between "do nothing" and "do whatever Tarrlok says" in dealing with the Equalists was a significant problem. He's passive and reactive. Korra's aggressive and proactive. They learn from each other. I see their…

@LurkyMcLurkerson:disqus Well, I'll be joining you in two months.

@LurkyMcLurkerson:disqus Well, I'll be joining you in two months.

@avclub-2fc1d799b128e475f8413a49f829a975:disqus I agree with @avclub-39687e7d1c92246d75a913df025e3792:disqus that your characterization is a bit reductive, but I think it also needs to be said that her strengths and flaws aren't supposed to be read in such straightforward ways. Korra has weaknesses at the beginning of…

@avclub-2fc1d799b128e475f8413a49f829a975:disqus I agree with @avclub-39687e7d1c92246d75a913df025e3792:disqus that your characterization is a bit reductive, but I think it also needs to be said that her strengths and flaws aren't supposed to be read in such straightforward ways. Korra has weaknesses at the beginning of…

Sure. I just think it was a choice made by the Nickelodeon Standards Department.

Sure. I just think it was a choice made by the Nickelodeon Standards Department.

@avclub-0d88c6193f1a828ef949c4d7fd6f5431:disqus  the lack of clear resolution between him and Asami is a real problem. I think we were supposed to read that goodbye as the definitive end of their relationship. Honestly, I was so bored by their romance, that I can't even get mad about it. Asami is so much more…

@avclub-0d88c6193f1a828ef949c4d7fd6f5431:disqus  the lack of clear resolution between him and Asami is a real problem. I think we were supposed to read that goodbye as the definitive end of their relationship. Honestly, I was so bored by their romance, that I can't even get mad about it. Asami is so much more…

@facebook-774655640:disqus There are web series out there putting out extremely compelling narratives in 5 minute episodes. Length isn't really the issue so much as what you do with the time given. Season 5 of The Guild, for example, managed to give a cast of 6 major characters complete arcs in just over an hour of…

@facebook-774655640:disqus There are web series out there putting out extremely compelling narratives in 5 minute episodes. Length isn't really the issue so much as what you do with the time given. Season 5 of The Guild, for example, managed to give a cast of 6 major characters complete arcs in just over an hour of…