Avatar: The Last Airbender Fan Club

[Guy]

Been meaning to join this club, and now that I've finally caught up with Legend of Korro I finally can.

Username: Artemis
Element: Fire

Have you seen Book 2's latest episode? What are your thoughts?
I watched last night's episode "A New Spiritual Age" this morning actually. I have to say, before the two-parter episode "Beginnings" that explained the origins of the first Avatar Wan, I wasn't really feeling this season like I was with the first. It just wasn't as gripping or addictive as the first. The quest of the spiritual world just didn't seem to have much point until "Beginnings" aired. Now we have some real momentum!

Spoiler:

So about last night's episode:

I loved the cameos we got. It almost felt like fan service, but it moved the storyline along smoothly. It was good to see the original Iroh and Wan Shi Tong again! Keep this up show and I probably will go back and marathon all of the episodes from A:TLA again. I don't mind.

Jinora, nooooo! ;O;

Where last week's episode was mostly setup, tonight's really kept things moving. It's obvious Vaatu will get out, but does anyone else get the feeling he might merge with Unalaq like Raava did with Wan in "Beginnings"? It's clear we're going to have a pretty epic battle between Korra and him.

As much as I like Asami, Mako, and Bolin I didn't miss them here. I just really need their plotlines to tie into the overall spiritual one, because right now they feel unnecessary.

 

[Salzorrah]

Spoiler:

OMG OMG OMG AAAAAAAAAAAAH IROH IS BACK AND JUST AS I REMEMBERED HIM! HE HASNT CHANGED AT ALL OMFG! #fangirling

Well atleast Iroh's spirit had helped mold this storyline <3

AND NO JINORA! MEANIES! ;o;

 

[Mana1]

o____o well it's finished again already. Awesome finale, definitely better than Korra1 and almost on par with Aang's finale, I'd say.

 

[Flushed]

Where did you watch the finale two episodes? Nick.com was being really stupid. :/

 

[Mana1]

Where did you watch the finale two episodes? Nick.com was being really stupid. :/

cough

I actually missed what went down, but I heard that Nick used social media to decide whether the finale was released online or not? I think that's pretty awesome, although I wish they had waited a few days rather than do it on the back of a double episode.

 

[Sheep]

So I haven't watched any episodes since 8 and finally decided to catch up last night and today (thank you Blade)!

Spoiler:

The finale was absolutely stunning, as were the episodes before that. This season has been so much better than the first and it's introduced some of the best characters. :) Verick (or is it Varrick..? the wiki says it is) was hilarious and I'm still pretty stunned at his schemes but can't help but love him anyway. Who doesn't love his "Zhu Li, do the thing"?! Has to be the best thing I've ever seen in Avatar period, haha.

There were so many moments in the finale that made me want to bawl. Such a good story, yesss. Jinora played a great part and oh my gosh, Iroh! I can go on forever.

 

[Flushed]

@Magic Fox: Yeah I think it was like if it got a certain number of retweets or something, they'd post the vids on Nick.com, which they did. The media player there is just crappy and would buffer endlessly though, so thanks for posting the link haha.

Tbh, not really sure how I felt about the finale. It was almost seemed too easy I guess.

Spoiler:

Interesting though how they're leaving the broken cycle though, I thought that would've somehow resolved in the last minute or so, but it didn't.

 

[GreyVirgo]

Username: MaxedOutFreaky
Element: Earth
Answer a discussion topic: What is your favorite weapon?: the Fan thing of Kioshi!

 

[antemortem]

I've missed it every time it's been on. Is it already over? ):

 

[TwilightBlade]

Welcome everyone to the crew!

Yeah, the two final episodes were posted early online on Nickelodeon.

Spoiler:

I can't believe it's over! I loved the fights leading up to the finale, especially between Tonraq & Unalaq. I also liked Bumi's rescue scene, the scene in the fog of lost souls and Iroh's involvement, all of Wan's story, Mako and Bolin helping out Korra, ugh just all of it. I liked Jinora's role this time, but I think her saving Korra in the end was quite sudden or unreasonable, hnng. Events were looking rather doomed, anyways.

Asami is just... tragic. They included more relationship drama and Asami loses again. She'll never have a break from her parents absent and her broken business.

What's sad is that with Vaatu destroyed, he now exists within the Avatar the same way Raava existed within Unalaq. I'm left distraught with wondering if they will ever find a way to restore the connection to the past Avatars. :( Things really may change in Book 3 now.

 

[Guy]

What an ending, and I totally called what happened between Unalaq and Vaatu earlier! And while I firmly think Book 2 overall lacks in comparison to Book 1, this closing chapter to Book 2 exceeds that of Book 1. Whereas the first book finished off with what could have been a series ending and things going back to the way they were (understandable since Book 1 was originally supposed to be a stand alone series), Book 2 ended with a clear sign that things will be very different come Book 3 [and Book 4]. However, they both resolved the issue in similar ways: Korra finding herself at rock bottom, having to depend on the one thing she struggled with and being helped by some spiritual form.

Spoiler:

First off, while I absolutely loved the finale, I felt like the final fight wasn't as personal as it could have been. Korra wasn't just fighting Vaatu, she was also fighting her uncle and her father's brother. The silence between the two of them in the end only made it feel more impersonal. I felt like a lot of this could have been done a bit better if that family relation wasn't pushed back in favor of other subplots this season.

Also, I loved Jinora's role although it did feel out of nowhere.

I think the highlight of the finale and the season as a whole though was Tenzin's story. Having him come to realize that he is his own person and not a mirror of his father was done really well. The Fog of Lost Souls was utilized perfectly for this, and the inclusion of Tenzin's siblings really elevated his entire journey throughout Book 2.

Watching every past spirit of Avatars get destroyed was both mortifying and phenomenal. Every time another one disappeared, was every time it hurt even more. I'm really glad the writers didn't change this with one easy fix. It'll be interesting to see Korra discover herself later without the help of past Avatars and the link she has with the Spirit World. Part of me hopes they'll fix this bond in the future, but another part of me hopes they don't.

Two things I'm left wondering:
- Will some people have spirit partners in the next book?
- Will a new Dark Avatar be born or is Vaatu's spirit gone for another 10,000 years?

If I had to choose my favorite episode(s) of Book 2 it would be Beginnings Part 1 and Beginnings Part 2. Easily the highlight episodes of this season.

edit: Aaaaand, Book Three's title will be...

Spoiler:

Change

 

[wolf]

Username: awolffromspace
Element: Water
Who is your favorite character? Lin Beifong, shame she didn't make many appearances in Book Two. She was awesome in Book One, though.

Took me absolutely forever to join this hahaha.

Spoiler:

Sooo, the finale was very good but bittersweet.

- Korra losing her connection with the past Avatars was a nice way of letting of the past as well as implying that fans should stop comparing LoK with TLA and view the two for what are they are individually.
- Spirits living alongside humans is going to change up things quite a bit. I like it.
- I love that Varrick did a prison break. He's a great character and I hope we see him more later.
- Wan's episodes were probably the best in the entire series.
- Asami is very unlucky.
- BUMI.

Future spoilers:

Spoiler:

Apparently Book Three will focus on the Earth Kingdom. I bet each Book will be based on each element like TLA (Book One: learning airbending and spending time with the last airbenders, Book Two: fixing the conflict between the two Water Tribes, Book Three: Earth Kingdom, Book Four: Fire Nation and ZUKO).

 

[hughes]

How have I not seen this fan club?!

Username: Hughes
Element: Fire
Answer a discussion topic: What did you think about the Beginnings episodes and the history of Avatar Wan?

Spoiler:

As for the episodes, what struck me the most was the artwork. The atmosphere was so open and dream-like that it almost didn't seem like reality. I felt the more traditional approach to it felt both appropriate and inappropriate. I liked that it tied into the time period, but it felt off when you know what the universe normally looks like and then they present this completely different look that we're supposed to believe is in the same universe. I thought the episodes as a whole were good, but not nearly as amazing as people make them out to be (the real star episode was A New Spiritual Age).

For Wan's story, I enjoyed that the Avatar wasn't a spiritual construct, so to say, but rather that it was through Wan's determination to right his wrong that resulted in this figure to be born. From the original ATLA, we are given the impression of the Avatar being this divine and destined being, when in reality he or she is just a human when everything is stripped away (this was also an important aspect of the Book 2 finale).

I also loved how the origins of the Avatar ties into the ideas of balance. The Avatar was never meant to destroy evil, but rather contain it, since one cannot exist without the other. It's such a unique perspective from the traditional good vs. evil approach to entertainment, which says "the good guys win and we all live happily ever after." The Avatar franchise brings more complexity to its relationship and shows how intertwined these are.

Wow, okay, I said a lot, but that's just how much I love these shows. :P

 

[Christopher]

Username: Christopher
Element: Water
Answer a discussion topic:
4. Which element do you think is the most lethal and dangerous during combat? How about for Survival? Definitely water. Combat wise you have blood bending which is just gruesomely awesome. Survival wise, you can pull the moisture out plants, or even the air no going thirsty ever again.

 

[Guy]

Who is your favorite character? Lin Beifong, shame she didn't make many appearances in Book Two. She was awesome in Book One, though.

Sadly her role was significantly reduced as the plot took the setting away from the city, but if your future spoilers are true, then hopefully she'll play an even bigger part in Book Three.

 

[Palamon]

Username: Oxidation.
Element: Fire.
Who is your favorite character?: Jet. <3 He's my bby in Avatar AND I HATED HOW HE DIED, AHHHHHHHHHHHHH. T_T

 

[Salzorrah]

Username: Oxidation.
Element: Fire.
Who is your favorite character?: Jet. <3 He's my bby in Avatar AND I HATED HOW HE DIED, AHHHHHHHHHHHHH. T_T

Hai Pala! I do agree that Jet's "death" is somehow cornyish and they also referenced that the fate of Jet wasn't really revealed in "The Ember Island Players" :]

I also love the fact the Katara is the ONLY character in the whole story that has been shown in EVERY book finale!

I literally can't wait for Book 3! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH :33

 

[Venitardus]

Username: Venitardus
Element: Earth
Answer discussion topic: What was your favorite animal cross from the series? The badger mole because they were apparently 'the first earth benders' according to Toph in TLA. Also, I always wanted one as a pet. I thought they were cool looking and also having an animal that big would be awesome.

 

[Salzorrah]

Book 3 Spoilers

Spoiler:

So it is confirmed that Lin would have a bigger role in Book 3 and according to this, 2014 will be the last year of production so we may see Book 3 and Book 4 releases sometime faster than Book 2 did.

Also, here's a pic from Book 3



I'm hoping that Bolin would have some deep connection to the animals this time :]

 

[DarkLatias]

Username: DarkLatias

Element: Water (But Fire's awesome to <3)

Favorite Character: In ATLA it is Zuko and in LOK it is either Amon or Korra herself.