I definitely understand why many people don't like this show, especially when comparing it to Avatar. There are a lot of elements that are different, some for better and many for worse. But I think that this show has its own merits and is actually a very good watch.
One complaint I have seen is that this show is a little aimless. I can definitely see that, but especially after finishing the show, I disagree. Avatar had a clear, defined beginning, middle, and end with every step of the journey leading to that point. Korra does not. It doesn't have 3 seasons that are each a clear chapter of a bigger picture; it just has 4 kind of separate seasons. But I think a lot of people miss the bigger picture. Avatar was a story about defeating the fire lord with the stories of Aang and the rest of the cast forming around that. Korra is the story about Korra and how she evolves and adapts as an Avatar in such a modern world, with the rest of the conflicts forming around that. That is why I really like this show, because of Korra and her journey. She starts off headstrong and stubborn but transforms into such a compassionate, understanding Avatar who has overcome so many different odds. And the stuff that she has gone through is impossible. It's so cool and inspiring. And I honestly don't mind this structure and how it presents its seasons. It's a lot less stressful of a watch compared to Avatar, making for a fun watch.
Again, I totally understand why people don't care for this show, and I know there are a lot of other complaints, many warranted. But for what it's worth, this show has proved that it is a worthy successor to such an amazing show, and while it's definitely not as amazing, it has tons of its own merits.
One complaint I have seen is that this show is a little aimless. I can definitely see that, but especially after finishing the show, I disagree. Avatar had a clear, defined beginning, middle, and end with every step of the journey leading to that point. Korra does not. It doesn't have 3 seasons that are each a clear chapter of a bigger picture; it just has 4 kind of separate seasons. But I think a lot of people miss the bigger picture. Avatar was a story about defeating the fire lord with the stories of Aang and the rest of the cast forming around that. Korra is the story about Korra and how she evolves and adapts as an Avatar in such a modern world, with the rest of the conflicts forming around that. That is why I really like this show, because of Korra and her journey. She starts off headstrong and stubborn but transforms into such a compassionate, understanding Avatar who has overcome so many different odds. And the stuff that she has gone through is impossible. It's so cool and inspiring. And I honestly don't mind this structure and how it presents its seasons. It's a lot less stressful of a watch compared to Avatar, making for a fun watch.
Again, I totally understand why people don't care for this show, and I know there are a lot of other complaints, many warranted. But for what it's worth, this show has proved that it is a worthy successor to such an amazing show, and while it's definitely not as amazing, it has tons of its own merits.
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