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[Captain Obvious]

J. Reezy wrote...

Cap. Obvious wrote...

spirosz wrote...

Cap. Obvious wrote...

Star Wars Rebels is going to blow this show out of the water.

Just saying.

It's only true.


Avatar isn't what it used to be.

That's worse than me. At least I watched 2 episodes of Kill la Kill before I started criticizing LoK

While it's true that Star Wars Rebels hasn't come out yet, with Greg Weisman, who made Young Justice and Gargoyles, and Dave Filoni, who made Star Wars: The Clone Wars on board, including all the other things that Star Wars fans have come to learn about the upcoming show, it's definitely shaping up to be very good, much better than Korra right now. Both Young Justice and Star Wars: The Clone Wars excel Korra in terms of quality. With both Dave Filoni and Greg Weisman working together, Star Wars Rebels will trump Korra, which has been faltering. Don't get me wrong, Avatar still isn't mediocre. But like I said, the quality isn't what it use to be. 

But let's move on. I think making Varrick the antagonist, or at least one of the antagonists, was a good move that the writers made. I think it would be even better if Varrick actually got away with what he's been doing. That would be a ballsy move for the writing team because it might ****** some people off, but it's realistic and non-cliche.

Modifié par Cap. Obvious, 15 octobre 2013 - 12:56 .

[Steelcan]

So is Varrick still trying to help the South?

Cause I think that'd be a really interesting move. Also a good source of tension, those who overllok his methods for his goals and those who draw the line in the sand.

[Dominus]

I saw the latest episode, and I'm not sure how I feel about the show. Given that it's out of context beyond some of the things mentioned in this topic and I'd missed the other episodes, that probably isn't helping :-|

Animation's slick, but from the sound of it, I'm not seeing the show at its height.

What makes this show unique in comparison to what else is available?

[The Night Mammoth]

DominusVita wrote...

I saw the latest episode, and I'm not sure how I feel about the show. Given that it's out of context beyond some of the things mentioned in this topic and I'd missed the other episodes, that probably isn't helping :-|

Animation's slick, but from the sound of it, I'm not seeing the show at its height.

What makes this show unique in comparison to what else is available?

Art style, lore, and a sense of maturity.

[Heimdall]

Steelcan wrote...

So who hopes Korra will be less of a moron with amnesia?

I mean she can only improve

God I hope so.  Rebellious streaks can be endearing, but as the defining character trait it gets annoying real fast.  I felt like they took a big step back with what development she actually got in Book 1

[spirosz]

DominusVita wrote...

I saw the latest episode, and I'm not sure how I feel about the show. Given that it's out of context beyond some of the things mentioned in this topic and I'd missed the other episodes, that probably isn't helping :-|

Animation's slick, but from the sound of it, I'm not seeing the show at its height.

What makes this show unique in comparison to what else is available?

Have you watched ATLA? 

[Dominus]

Have you watched ATLA?

Haven't, it's all new to me. I get the feeling from another friend that it'd be a far better idea to view that first.

Art style, lore, and a sense of maturity.

Respectable traits.

Modifié par DominusVita, 15 octobre 2013 - 10:40 .

[spirosz]

I would suggest it, but it isn't needed (it would make watching LOK) more enjoyable. You can see the parallels and compare the different themes expressed throughout the series. You will notice though, that season one of LOK had a "one season" mentality (which it was supposed to be), so that is why a lot of pacing issues are still relevant in season two.

[Seagloom]

Each book is planned as a stand alone arc, it's true. Book one is unique in that it was completed before Nick ordered a second season. Because LoK was originally planned as a miniseries, book one has a very final feel to it. I don't think Korra would have met Aang and unlocked the avatar state so soon if they knew Nick would ask for three more seasons.

Modifié par Seagloom, 15 octobre 2013 - 02:52 .

[The Night Mammoth]

J. Reezy wrote...

The Night Mammoth wrote...

Art style

Suspiciously similar to anime

I don't think there's anything suspiscuous about it, Anime is an obvious inspiration. If I were to elaborate I would say it is an excellent mix of eastern and western animation styles, and the asian aesthetic is something that's not often seen on the likes of Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network etc.

a sense of maturity.

Anime has this. Of course you could just be talking about on Nickelodeon

I have little experience with Anime so can't comment, but for a kid's TV show it has a sense of maturity that makes it enjoyable for more than just the usual cartoon target audience. There's more substance than, say, Adventure Time. 

Modifié par The Night Mammoth, 15 octobre 2013 - 06:05 .

[The King of Dust]

DominusVita wrote...

Have you watched ATLA?

Haven't, it's all new to me. I get the feeling from another friend that it'd be a far better idea to view that first.

If you do watch it, keep in mind that the first season is the weakest part of the show by far. Especially the first half. Season 2 and 3 are much better overall.


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Cause they have Toph in em.

[spirosz]

J. Reezy wrote...

spirosz wrote...

I would suggest it, but it isn't needed (it would make watching LOK) more enjoyable. You can see the parallels and compare the different themes expressed throughout the series. You will notice though, that season one of LOK had a "one season" mentality (which it was supposed to be), so that is why a lot of pacing issues are still relevant in season two.

I thought the whole series was confirmed to have a "one season" mentality. Isn't each season supposed to be disconnected from the one before?

True (which I personally don't like) - but the pacing issues were greater in Season One IMO.  

[spirosz]

Seagloom wrote...

Each book is planned as a stand alone arc, it's true. Book one is unique in that it was completed before Nick ordered a second season. Because LoK was originally planned as a miniseries, book one has a very final feel to it. I don't think Korra would have met Aang and unlocked the avatar state so soon if they knew Nick would ask for three more seasons.

^

[Dominus]

Good to know. Definitely digging the first season anyhow so far. Korra tried becoming like a leaf...and resembled a pinball bouncing between bumpers. I'm glad she grew a bit more disciplined after the first couple episodes, the reckless teenager thing was getting a bit old(not that she doesn't have a bit of that still). Mako and Bolin are a bit on opposite stances - one's too hard, and one's too soft.

Definitely digging Amon, BAMF much? The equalist thing is similar to the Mage-Templar dilemma, or pretty much what was covered in X-men - people being treated like weapons to be controlled to a certain point. Considering amon's backstory, he's a bit more relatable than a typical "muhaha" villain. It also helps that he's not just a flat-out killer, he's chosen to disarm over execution.

Asami hits mako, then hits on mako. Interesting, I'll have to try that technique sometime. XD So far I'm digging the show. Not necessarily hooked beyond belief, but the interest is high.

Modifié par DominusVita, 16 octobre 2013 - 01:37 .

[spirosz]

Watch ATLA!

And I swear if they (I hate this term) dumb down Lin - I will go snap, crackle and pop all at the same time and turn into a frosted flake while devouring froot loops.

[Dominus]

I've gotten up to about the second half of Season 2, and it did get a whole lot better. The Second definitely ups the ante. It's a bit more factional and complex than the first, which typically boiled down to the Benders and Equalists.

The twins really do get the best lines. "Don't worry. I'll protect you, my feeble turtleduck." The relationship between Eska and Bolin almost reminded me of Joker and EDI, though the LoK variation is a more domineering relationship. It's nice to get a little bit out of Republic City.

So far, this series definitely has my thumbs up.

Watch ATLA!

I will, eventually.

Modifié par DominusVita, 17 octobre 2013 - 04:04 .

[spirosz]

J. Reezy wrote...

Not good enough. Needs to happen now.

[Dominus]

Not good enough. Needs to happen now.

After Korra, so it won't be that long. Also, a question: When exactly does toph show up in this series? Haven't spotted her yet.

Lastly, I checked online, and somehow this meme doesn't exist. So.... I made it. You can click on it to check out the full version.

And frankly, she was doing some crazy God of War stuff in Season 1, so I'd say it's appropriate.

Modifié par DominusVita, 17 octobre 2013 - 10:44 .

[Cassandra Saturn]

Cap. Obvious wrote...

this one is genius! lol