8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Legend of Korra (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series consistently critiques ideological extremes from both the established order and revolutionary movements, ultimately championing a nuanced pursuit of balance, reform, and responsible governance over any specific political ideology.
The series is built upon a foundation of diverse, non-European-inspired cultures, where diversity is inherent rather than a result of recasting. Its narrative actively explores and critiques various forms of social and political oppression, challenges traditional power structures, and prominently features themes of equality and a significant LGBTQ+ relationship.
Secondary
The Legend of Korra concludes with a groundbreaking and affirming portrayal of a same-sex relationship between its two lead female characters, Korra and Asami. Their romantic bond is depicted with dignity and respect, marking a significant positive step for LGBTQ+ representation in children's animation.
The show features multiple prominent female characters, including Korra, Asami Sato, and Lin Beifong, who consistently engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. These victories are achieved through various martial arts, bending techniques, and hand-to-hand skills.
The show draws heavily from Buddhist philosophy, particularly in the portrayal of the Air Nomads' pacifism, meditation, and the concept of spiritual enlightenment and detachment. These elements are consistently presented as sources of wisdom, peace, and spiritual power, integral to the Avatar's journey and the world's balance.
The central concept of the Avatar as a reincarnated spiritual leader who maintains balance, along with the cyclical nature of existence and the importance of spiritual energy, directly mirrors Hindu concepts. These are depicted as fundamental truths and positive forces within the narrative.
The Legend of Korra does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The show explores various forms of identity and relationships, but transsexual experiences are not depicted or addressed.
The Legend of Korra is a sequel that introduces new main characters and features returning characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender in their established genders. No character canonically established as one gender in prior material is portrayed as a different gender.
The Legend of Korra is an original animated sequel series. Its new characters do not have prior canonical races to be swapped, and legacy characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender are depicted consistently with their original animated appearances. No race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.3
8.2
Critic Ratings
8.9
N/A
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