JadedWriter
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I actually had no idea about that, thanks. Well. Stalin also had labor camps that dissenters got thrown into, Mao did too though.
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Legend of Korra Book 4: Balance |OT| A Feast of Crows
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I really liked that, too. Of course, I think Korra should've figured that out on her own, but it really brings it together in a "full-circle" kind of way in relation to the Book's title "Balance". They were all out of whack and didn't have any. Kuvira is the same problem. She brings order, but she has her hands hovering over anywhere in the Empire just waiting to bring her fist down when something arises she doesn't want.
As for hoping for something that will bring the entire franchise to a great conclusion, I have some serious doubts. If we can get something as good as Book 3's end, I'll be happy. Just as long as they don't waste Kuvira's character, of course. ;D
The implication being that's not two episodes from now.
They have always approached each season as its own thing. So I always imagined that this season would be no different. That it would be a singular conflict. So Korra vs Kuvira which makes sense. But it's like, damn THIS IS THE END OF the entire series. I just kind of wish that it built up to something slightly more (on top of their conflict).
I still think Book 2 should have been Book 4. If it was written better after Book 3 and 4, then Harmonic Convergence could have been one hell of a way to end the series.
Discotheque
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stan for cartoon hitler
kuvira wants to unite her homeland
zuko's motivation was that his daddy didn't love him enough
it's clear what the real team is here.
JadedWriter
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I actually wouldn't mind that. I want to see the Rekuviracation camps as well, slave labor and all. I hope she's making people work in acid mines. If they're going to make her blatantly evil at least have fun with it...torture Bolin too before he gets rescued please.
Who is to say that Kuvira won't so something crazy with those Spirit vines that could impact the globe?
But yeah, Harmonic Convergence was so big, it would've been great as a finale of the show. Kaiju battles and all.
Yeah true. The conflict could escalate into something much bigger. Thing is, if they really wanted to, the whole political aspect of this plot could have wider implications across the world and become a bigger conflict.
I guess I'm just waiting to see how this plays out. If it will just be a small scale Kuvira vs Korra fight (power hungry crazy person vs the Avatar), or if they flesh it out. To be clear, I'm not expecting miracles. I think by this point, we can already tell the political aspect of this won't have a ton of depth.
But I'm still hoping that they do SOMETHING with the conflict to make it feel a bit more epic (and I think you are right, the spirit vines will probably play into this).
Yea I don't know why they went that big that early.
Icyflamez96
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Why have book 2 as the final one? I kind of really despise when something ends as soon as some big change happens. If whatever change/event happens doesn't give a solid reason that it would end all conflict or something, then I always want to see what happens after.
I guess I don't despise it, I mean, I understand it completely... But I always want to see what happens after. That's how season 2 felt for me. The finale felt like it'd be the ending of the series because of the events that went on, but it was such a breath of fresh air that I would really get to see how life is after that event considering 99.99999999% of things I've seen would just end right there.
Like, this is how I'd feel if Naruto just ended with him becoming hokage. Unless they gave us a REAL reason that the world will be at peace for a long, long time, then it's better. While I understand why many stories end at an event like that, I still usually always long to see what happens after it. idk .
I guess I don't despise it, I mean, I understand it completely... But I always want to see what happens after. That's how season 2 felt for me. The finale felt like it'd be the ending of the series because of the events that went on, but it was such a breath of fresh air that I would really get to see how life is after that event considering 99.99999999% of things I've seen would just end right there.
Like, this is how I'd feel if Naruto just ended with him becoming hokage. Unless they gave us a REAL reason that the world will be at peace for a long, long time, then it's better. While I understand why many stories end at an event like that, I still usually always long to see what happens after it. idk .
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JadedWriter
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Kuvira will probably eat her spirit vine enhanced wheaties and bust out some Kamehameha's.
LupusWarrior
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:3
Regardless, I'm not going to hold out much hope. Bryke aren't exactly the best writers, and while I do enjoy the show a lot, I don't expect any depth to it whatsoever.
Kuvira can do and be anything, bro.
Why she's so awesome in one gif.
Regardless, I'm not going to hold out much hope. Bryke aren't exactly the best writers, and while I do enjoy the show a lot, I don't expect any depth to it whatsoever.
Kuvira can do and be anything, bro.
Yeah, I probably should stop holding on to hope. Lol you are right, this is Bryke we talking about here. Ah well. I just hope that at the very least, the season is at least entertaining.
Kuvira and her awesome smirks.
And welcome back Azula! Glad things are going smooth for you now.
Yup. We've dropped our standards for children's television so low.
But that's part of why I don't expect much from this show, too. It just doesn't help that Bryke is not the best at storytelling. =(((((
Kuvira and her awesome smirks.
And welcome back Azula! Glad things are going smooth for you now.
Thanks. Going about as smooth as possible. Fuck cancer.
JadedWriter
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Batman Beyond is technically a children's show. Fox's Xmen cartoon from the 90's is a children's show. Star Wars Clone Wars is technically a children's show. All written way better than Korra. Korra even got out done by Kill La Kill when it at least came to focusing on characters.
True enough, I suppose. I never watched Clone Wars (beyond the episode "Rookies", though I really liked it), and I barely remember Batman Beyond when I saw it as a kid.
Don't know jack about Kill La Kill, though.
Discotheque
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whoa whoahahoahohoh
i love 90s xmen but in no way was that cartoon better written than korra. have you seen it recently?
i love 90s xmen but in no way was that cartoon better written than korra. have you seen it recently?
It has a killer intro, though.
JadedWriter
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If you can get past the fanservice Kill La Kill isn't that bad. Once Clone Wars stops being a kids show it get pretty damn good. Oddly the season's start well, mediocre middle's but they end well. Season 5 was fucking awesome..
JadedWriter
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Nostalgia goggles. It's watcheable, but it's poorly written I admit. I'm just saying it's pretty good for a children's cartoon. It has it's moments though and Vaatu was a wannabe Apocalypse.
That's what I heard. But I don't want to jump into or binge another show right now. =(
How the hell Korra managed to get into my schedule is amazing.
JadedWriter
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I didn't start watching Korra and then Avatar until I heard Platinum was making a gang out of it. I watched it as a curiosity because the first season was on Amazon Prime as was hooked after the first episode. I don't hate Korra at all, it's just got its short comings.
JadedWriter
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lol hahahahahhahha!!!!! I'm Cyclops tier asshole!!! Would I get complaints for liking Gargoyles as well?
Gargoyles was amazing, so no.
Greg Weisman needs to stop doing cartoons. He is a wonderful storyteller whose choice of medium never lets him finish his stories.
Azula, it's great to see you're back.
Yeah, I liked Gargoyles too. And thanks. Did we all like Darkwing Duck too?
EDIT: I guess we are taking about adult cartoons. Muh bad.
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Agreed, it was quite good.
JadedWriter
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Am I the only one that actually liked Clone Wars here? I'll admit the kiddy episodes are shit, but when they drop those episodes and stick to an actual fucking plot it's pretty damn good. There's always build up and time spent on very relevant things. Villains are villains, but they do (minus Palpatine) evolve pretty well.
Discotheque
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one of the best tbh, only matched by batman animated series.
crazy how they kinda even sampled it in the bryan singer movies.
JadedWriter
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Sounds like I really need to see Spectacular Spider-man. Wasn't Swat Kats pretty decent? Granted I haven't seen that in years...like a lot of years so probably hasn't aged that well. Why am I just now remembering Centurions? Fucking childhood nostalgia.
I feel old, because I remember seeing the first episode air on TV when I was really young. Same with South Park lol
I don't know if I could do that, but knock off Young Justice (haven't seen it), and your list is pretty much what mine would look like. Maybe more Courage the Cowardly Dog or Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated.
Icyflamez96
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Edd Ed n Eddy
Foster's Home for Imaginary Freinds
Last Airbender
The Looney Tunes Show (the newer one)
Teen Titans
Foster's Home for Imaginary Freinds
Last Airbender
The Looney Tunes Show (the newer one)
Teen Titans
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