There was a lot of buzz about the new series from The Last Airbender creators: The Legend of Korra. My kids and I were rabid fans of the first series and eagerly awaited this one. We have not been disappointed.
We watched the premier a couple of months ago with several of my kids' friends, squealing at the quick shots of our beloved characters, now older. However, the focus is on the new avatar and friends surrounding her. The new main characters are teens and adults, not kids (some adorable side characters are present.) Korra makes a great entrance in a flashback when she was discovered as the new avatar: she is about three years old, blasting three different elements shouting, "I'm the avatar! Deal with it!" Peaceful Aang, she is not.
One of my kids' friends refuses to watch Korra because she loved The Last Airbender so much. I understand that. We all fell in love with those characters, and it was like losing a friend when it ended. However, I reminded her that I didn't adore the first series until the middle of the second season. I trust the creators and want to give Korra a fair chance.
So far, we like it. The setting seems to be similar to China at the turn of the 20th century, with old-timey cars, scratchy radios, and an early jazz soundtrack. Like the first show, there is plenty of action, humor and plot. I think the creators realized how many moms were watching because one of the coolest characters is Lin Beifong, who is in her 40s and kicks ass. Also, setting the new group as teens and young adults acknowledges their fan base has grown up. My two teenagers are currently taking Aikido, which they say is closest to air bending...
If you never watched the first series, you should. The plot and character development is on par with any adult shows out there, setting the bar high for its superb ending. If you are a fan of the first series and aren't sure about Korra, I encourage you to give it a shot. The Last Airbender only got better- The Legend of Korra is already good.
