‘The Legend of Korra’ Just Dropped on Netflix Today
Nickelodeon’s animated series, The Legend of Korra, is now available to stream on Netflix, and fans are ecstatic.
The show is part of the same fictional world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, leading many fans to often compare the two programs to each other. The Legend of Korra and Avatar: The Last Airbender are considered two of the most popular animated programs to come out of Nickelodeon, each boasting a large fanbase and following to this day. Avatar: The Last Airbender was released back in 2005, and ran for three years total. Although it was intentionally aimed at kids, the show’s mature themes resonated with older audiences, specifically, teens and young adults. Thanks to the widespread success of Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra was created as a follow-up story, and aired from 2012 to 2014.
The spinoff series is set seventy years after the events of Avatar and introduces the audience to new characters, settings, and story arcs while still honoring the legacy of its predecessor. While some fans argue that the sequel is not as good as the original, many still believe that Korra stayed true to the original series and managed to address complex sociopolitical themes still relevant in today’s world. In anticipation of the show’s release on Netflix, a fan on Twitter recently reminded viewers to keep in mind that the main characters of Avatar and Korra are distinct from one another, and should be celebrated for their differences.
now that the legend of korra’s on netflix remember:
– they’re different stories with different storytelling
– aang and korra have very different backgrounds
– you don’t need to tear one down to enjoy the other
– both atla and tlok are great shows pic.twitter.com/bKKxESyPKG— jamie ✨ (@firelorddany) August 15, 2020
Michael Dante DiMartino, the co-creator and executive producer of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra posted a throwback photo of himself, his co-creator Bryan Konietzko, and voice actress of Korra Janet Varney. In the post, he expresses his hope that his fans enjoy watching the show on Netflix. He and Konietzko are still very much involved in the Avatar universe, and frequently update fans on their latest involvements and projects.
Most recently, both of them posted statements on their decision to part ways with Netflix on the upcoming live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, citing creative differences.
Although fans were disappointed with this announcement, the creators validated their feelings while reminding them that they’re free to reminisce and watch Avatar and Korra on Netflix anytime. So don’t delay, head on over to Netflix and watch The Legend of Korra today.
