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Summary Tenzin’s assistance is sought by Korra as she prepares to enter the Spirit World for the first time. Our Take A Tenzin episode that finally gives him something real to wrestle with, and his breakdown in the fog lands…

Summary Korra sets out to restore balance between the physical and spirit worlds. Our Take The second half of Wan’s story sticks the landing, with the Raava and Vaatu mythology giving the season’s messy conflict an actual shape for once.…

Summary The origins of the first Avatar are revealed to Korra. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Legend of Korra works.

Summary Future Industries may close up shop because of the threat Triad poses, so Mako does some research and stumbles upon a huge conspiracy at work. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next…

Summary Korra reaches a dead end when she turns to the president for help, so she strikes out on her own. Our Take This is a talky, table-setting hour where Korra keeps hitting political walls, and the frustration is starting…

Summary Korra’s folks are wrongfully incarcerated, so Korra fights to free them. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Legend of Korra works.

Summary Part 1 of 2. Korra tries to be impartial as tension rises between the northern and southern tribes. Our Take This one splits its attention between Korra’s family drama and the brewing tribal conflict, and the family stuff lands…

Summary Korra she enters a violent maelstrom and discovers a source of spiritual power. Our Take This one leans hard on CGI spectacle over story, and the Southern Water Tribe civil unrest plot moves at a crawl. The spirit portal…

Summary Korra attends the Southern Water Tribe Festival, where she tries to connect to the spirit world. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Korra confronts the enigmatic ruler of the Equalists. Our Take The showdown with Amon delivers some genuinely tense moments, and his unmasking lands harder than expected. But the ending rushes to wrap everything up, with Korra’s spiritual breakthrough and…