# The Legend of Korra (2012)

> A headstrong young Avatar struggles to master her spiritual and elemental powers while confronting political upheaval in a steampunk-tinged city.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/31186

## Facts

- Seasons: 4
- Episodes: 52
- Episode runtime: 23 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, action, fantasy
- Created by: Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Cast: Janet Varney, David Faustino, P.J. Byrne, Seychelle Gabriel, Mindy Sterling, Adrian LaTourelle, Henry Rollins, J.K. Simmons
- TMDB rating: 8.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1695360/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Tone: earnest, adventurous, uplifting, spiritual

## What critics say

Viewers broadly praise the animation, action choreography and music of this acclaimed sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender, while faulting its character writing and villains.

## Synopsis

The Legend of Korra (2012-2014) is an American animated fantasy series created by Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino for Nickelodeon. Set in Republic City, a steampunk-tinged metropolis, it follows Avatar Korra (voiced by Janet Varney), a headstrong and rebellious young woman determined to become a fully realized Avatar who can master all four elements. Her journey toward balance within herself is shaped by her friends and rivals, including Mako (David Faustino), Bolin (P.J. Byrne), and Asami Sato (Seychelle Gabriel), along with the stern police chief Lin Beifong (Mindy Sterling) and the spiritual mentor Tenzin (J.K. Simmons). Across four seasons and fifty-two episodes, the show mixes martial arts action, political conflict, and spiritual exploration, with each season building toward a larger threat to the city and its bending nations. The tone blends adventurous energy with earnest coming of age emotion and a sense of spiritual wonder. Fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and other animated fantasy adventures will find resonance in its elemental action and its sincere, character-driven storytelling.

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