Republic City Dispatch

I just listened to your recent broadcast and I just have to say this: the theory of Korra not being the Avatar floored me, not just because it’s completely out of left field but because it completely made sense. Though if she wasn’t the Avatar, why would she be having flash backs of an incident she had no previous knowledge of? – makenzie-rush

I have an interesting theory about the Amon/Korra showdown. I’m guessing that they will make their stands in the spirit world. If you think about it, Amon is clearly very connected with the spirits, and Korra needs to get in touch with them. Is there any real justification in that? – thetolkiengeek


Did y’all notice that the hat Korra’s wearing while at the Equalist rally in ep. 103 has a LEAF on it? I think it’s a reference to ep. 102 where Korra needs to “be like the leaf” and how she is gradually becoming an Airbender (what with escaping the island shows freedom and she’s starting to avoid attacks, like the doorman with the monkeywrench). I just thought it was one of those cool subtle things the creators put in to hint that Korra is becoming an Airbender without her or us realizing it. – Anonymous comment

I wonder if the series will transition or jump to a “Great Depression”-like era. Since each season of this series will have its own plot and goals, maybe one season’s specific goal is for Korra to help the citizens of Republic City to get back on their feet and help create jobs again. I know it sounds kinda boring but it would be an interesting political situation for Korra (who btw might become a high-ranking political figure in Republic City later in life) to be in. – Anonymous Comment

I think the possibility of Amon being descended from a previous character is unlikely; I almost hope he isn’t, because it would feel almost shoddy. Mike and Bryan are more creative than that. I don’t know that Amon is working with Koh, either, but I think his claim of being in cahoots with something spiritual provides the perfect opportunity to bring Koh back. – amandakthompson

I’m with you that the spirits are probably at play here. It’s a strong possibility that Amon doesn’t buy into his own rhetoric and that it’s just propaganda, but maybe he really WAS contacted by a spirit that fed him these (most likely) lies in order to manipulate him to its will. It isn’t far-fetched to assume that perhaps a spirit is making a power-play of some sort here. Also; I don’t think that Republic City being out of whack has anything to do with the exclusion of fire and air. Personally, I think it’s a conflict of society vs. nature. Bending and all things spiritual are part of nature, and as the city progresses further into its industrial revolution nature (and the spiritual) is left behind. Korra’s difficulty with the spiritual side of being the avatar is a literary device mirroring this loss of balance. As she learns balance she can begin to restore it. – slightlypsychicparade

What most people don’t remember is that when Legend of Korra first started development and production that it was intended by the creators to be a 12 episode mini-series. This should explain the somewhat quick paced character, relationship, and narrative development. Most of the first season is most likely still following the mini series formula. Whether we will see more chances for continuity between this season and season 2 is still highly possible later in this season. – lminor3d