But still a very interesting post, ValiantArcher! 
We've also noticed the
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various statues and are on the lookout for Katara's.
Lin does seem quite
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cold toward Korra. One observation I read ties that, at least a bit, to Korra's disruption of the city upon her arrival. Lin is different from her mother in that she seems to like order and rules, but is like her in that she's not intimidated by power or titles. Lin didn't care if Korra is the Avatar; she still wanted her to face the consequences for disrupting things.
Yet there does seem more to it than that. The idea that she holds a grudge - perhaps for her mother's death - makes a lot of sense. Hopefully that's a plot point that will be revealed.
A few random comments on episode 5, "The Spirit of Competition" :
I'm glad the writers have opened up various subplots.
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This episode focuses on a couple of those, the Pro Bending tournament and the romance angle between the brothers, Korra, and Asami. It offers a chance for more character development and gives a glimpse into their lives when they're not fighting Amon.
Trivia note: for the first time, we weren't shown a preview for next week's episode (which for prime-time shows usually indicates a rerun or that the show won't air the next week) but it was still stated there will be a new episode next week.
But all night, Aslan and the Moon gazed upon each other with joyful and unblinking eyes.
Posted : May 6, 2012 10:58 am
gazer, your theory about Lin makes more sense, I think. 
Hopefully it'll all be explained eventually.
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Posted : May 17, 2012 5:21 am
The latest episode, 1.06, "And the Winner Is...", revealed more background on Lin's resentment:
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apparently she was interested in Tenzin and lost him to his current wife. I wonder if there is more to it than that, however.
I also have a theory as to who Amon is:
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Council member Tarlokk manipulated Korra into joining his task force, and last week he pretty much played the entire council regarding the pro bending tournament. He may not be Amon (who claims he lost his face to firebenders, while Tarlokk has not) but he's certainly up to some kind of power play if nothing else.
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Posted : May 17, 2012 6:56 am
I was literally biting my knuckles during "And the Winner Is...". 
That episode was intense.
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Posted : May 22, 2012 9:02 am
You're right, Fire Fairy:
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I was reconsidering my idea on who Amon might be after watching a couple older episodes the other night. I don't think Tarlokk is Amon but I think they're working together. Perhaps Tarlokk has been promised rule over Republic City once Amon gets the world, or something like that.
We also commented on all the people who have lost loved ones to firebenders. And Bolin and Mako are among those, as I recall.
Episode 1.07, "The Aftermath" -
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We also chuckled at the statue of the cabbage merchant and "my Cabbage Corp." And seeing Lin use her mother's "TophVision (TM)" was pretty cool.
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Posted : May 22, 2012 9:10 am
Haha, stargazer. TophVision. I like that.
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Posted : May 22, 2012 9:15 am
You're right, Fire Fairy. Sorry I was unclear:
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While Tarlokk may have been promised something - a seat on the council, rule of Republic City, or whatever - I have no doubt Amon would double cross him once the benders are taken care of.
Still, I'd hope Tarlokk is smart enough to figure this out before it's too late.
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Posted : May 22, 2012 9:24 am
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Posted : May 22, 2012 9:33 am
I finally got to catch up on all of the episodes that have been released, and also on this thread. 
Regarding Amon and Tarrlok:
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I think that they are at least complicit with each other. Part of me wonders if they aren't the same person, but it would make the series more complex if Tarrlok were only another of Amon's pawns. I think Tarrlok almost has to be involved with the Equalists on some level because of his manipulation of Lin during the Pro-Bending Championship.
Regarding the trend of lost loved ones:
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It would not surprise me at all to find out that Amon is a former firebender and his whole backstory is a fabrication. That actually gives me a strange thought: is it possible that Amon is really former Fire Lord Ozai seeking revenge? That's a stretch and would be pretty bizarre but it is a thought. Either way, I'm fairly certain that the string of firebender-killed loved ones is not a coincidence and that it will become a major plot point.
Regarding Korra's lack of spiritual interest/strength:
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I think that the brief flashes of adult Aang, Toph and Sokka that we have seen are actually the beginnings of Korra's access to the Spirit World, Aang's mentorship and the Avatar State. I expect that in the next few episodes we will see a significant focus on these flashes and their source/purpose. I suspect they will also have something to do with the string of firebender-related deaths and Amon's anti-bender sentiments. Perhaps even Toph's potential death scene that everyone was speculating about.
I have to say that I have really enjoyed all of these episodes. I think the series as a whole is just as well-crafted as the original, if not better. I'm looking forward to the rest of this season (though I'm not sure how they will make a second season with this storyline).
ETA: This is an interesting background story on the inspiration for Meelo.
ETA2: Also, regarding Amon's power:
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It is obviously a form of energy bending, which predates the Avatar and bending the elements. It is possible Amon learned this from the spirits as Aang did, but I get the feeling he will be a bit like Zhao or Ozai and twist the knowledge of the spirits. This will likely become one of Korra's major condemnations of Amon, once she enters the spirit world and finds this out. Unlike Aang's use of the bending-removal, this seems to be a simple matter of forcing the victim's bending out rather than the struggle it was for Aang (but that may have been because he was new to the technique). This plotline also has the potential for the idea that was floating around after the first series: that energy bending could GIVE someone bending ability. Could Korra possibly learn to energy bend and restore those who've lost their bending? (At least those who deserve it. )
)Btw, anyone expecting a surprise appearance from Koh or the other spirits we've seen before?
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Posted : May 27, 2012 11:30 am
Some great comments, shastastwin!
Regarding Korra's lack of spiritual interest/strength:
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Definitely agreed that this is a strong prospect. I wonder if this season may end with some kind of cliffhanger tying these flashbacks to the spirit world and the Avatar State (or Korra's lack thereof). No one has mentioned the Avatar State yet, but even if Korra doesn't know about it (which I doubt) surely Tenzin and some of the other adults in her life do.
If Amon really is
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Ozai, he'd have to be rather old. Not that this rules out the idea, but all of the original gang (except Katara) have passed, and Ozai was significantly older than them at the time of the first series. Still, an interesting idea. Maybe he's an unknown son or some other obscure relative seeking revenge?
The idea of
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returning lost bending sounds interesting. Other tidbits it'd be fun to hear more about include Toph's death and what happened to Zuko's mother. They even teased us about that in the series opener.
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Posted : May 30, 2012 6:57 am
The ninth episode is titledso I'm betting we'll get at least a little explanation of some of the plot threads we've been wondering about, particularlySpoilerOut of the PastSpoilerthe flashbacks and possibly Zuko's mom (which we MUST know about soon) -- although the ZM plot may be saved for the episode "Skeletons in the Closet" since Dante Basco has recorded lines for that episode. 
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Posted : May 30, 2012 8:02 am
I'm finally caught up on Korra, too!
Re: Lin's resentment.
You know you're an Avatar fan when you order your new retainer blue with a water tribe symbol on it...
Haha, that's great! I didn't even know you could specialize retainers like that.
stwin, I don't know if I'm exactly expecting to see any of the spirits we've seen previously, but that would be neat! I think it'll really depend on
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Posted : May 30, 2012 9:39 am
Regarding some of your theories, VA: And why isn't there a non-bender on the Council ALREADY? Just curious. SpoilerNo, taking down Amon won't stop the Anti-bender sentiment, but maybe it can lead to some peaceful sentiments among the people. Also, I've been wondering why they haven't been teaching benders chi blocking skills because that seems like a less violent way to stop a rogue bender (as I'm sure happens for the Avatar and the police force).
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Posted : May 30, 2012 9:49 am
stwin,
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Posted : May 30, 2012 10:02 am
Episode 1.08, "When Extremes Meet" -
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I had mixed feelings about this episode. The first half, with Tarlokk's rules and incarcaration of non-benders seemed kind of cliched, though consistent with what's happened before. But the second half picked up. Korra is reminded that "You're our Avatar too," and she tries to do the right thing. And we get to see some cooling bending dueling between Tarlokk and Korra ("not a half-baked Avatar..." ). And he can bloodbend when the moon's not full? Cool...but creepy too. He tells Korra there's a lot she (and the audience!) doesn't know.
). And he can bloodbend when the moon's not full? Cool...but creepy too. He tells Korra there's a lot she (and the audience!) doesn't know.
His behavior in this episode makes me doubt that he's in Amon's pocket after all - rather he's using the opportunity to seize power any way he can. I suspect Tarlokk may actually turn out to be the big villain of the show.
Good point, shastastwin -
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there really should be non-bender representation on the council if the city really is the dream Aang and the others sought. I bet there will be non-benders on it at series' end - if that council survives at all in its current form.
But all night, Aslan and the Moon gazed upon each other with joyful and unblinking eyes.
Posted : June 2, 2012 7:13 am
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