Posted to Korra News on April 17, 2012 1:13 PM by NightBender
The numbers are in! The highly anticipated premiere of Nickelodeon's The Legend of Korra pulled in 4.5 million total viewers this past Saturday! Ranking as the network's most-watched animated series premiere in over three years, Korra is proves once and for all that a female character can lead an action series! And boy does she ever! The show posted double and triple-digit increases across all kid and tween demos, and has been receiving critical praise across the board.
The next episode of The Legend of Korra airs this Saturday at 11AM. Join in on the discussion on our forums and geek out about just how awesome the new show is!
268 Comments
Comment by: chackramaster @ 09:59 pm May 08, 2012
@legit ok relax dude, breathe in, hold it... And breathe out feel your chackras unlocking and do not fight the flow u bring up some valid points thats what a comments page is for
@ICU no need for the insults dude i think you also need a chackra unblocking session
Comment by: Patik @ 10:04 pm May 08, 2012
hehehehehehehe-giggity-hehe I know my chakras unlocked when I saw Asami! Looks like someone I know from campus so it's ok to like a toon! robot dance
Comment by: Patik @ 10:06 pm May 08, 2012
hehehehehehehe-giggity-hehe I know my chakras unlocked when I saw Asami! Looks like someone I know from campus so it's ok to like a toon! Forget AsamiXMako ship, I'll ask da real thang robot dance
Comment by: chackramaster @ 10:11 pm May 08, 2012
lol i know what you mean pakit
Comment by: Patik @ 10:13 pm May 08, 2012
Comment by: chackramaster @ 10:13 pm May 08, 2012
patik* spell check
Comment by: agnus @ 10:58 pm May 08, 2012
someone please ram a pole up my butt im so horny!!
Comment by: lol @ 11:46 pm May 08, 2012
@agnus
Samus Aran....... Voldemort
Comment by: chackramaster @ 08:06 am May 09, 2012
so ... Whats with all the weirdoz AnD trolls . YOU PEOPLE, GO BE WEIRD SOMEWHERE ELSE
Comment by: Biruleibe @ 01:03 pm May 09, 2012
quoting Amon: "I am calling on the council to shut down the " trolls "and cancel the " weirdoing " or else there will be severe consequences"
Comment by: effmyahole @ 02:56 pm May 09, 2012
someone please shove something up my butthole i want it in now and lick my pubic hair
Comment by: the truth fralgnjah @ 03:15 pm May 09, 2012
Come on, Avatar is supposed to be about avatars, avatar state, bending, spirits, adventure, history of the 4 nations, mystical creatures and some other unique concepts. All this series is going towards is love, pro bending tournament and city life and nothing else, its getting far too cliche in other word. It is more like the real world that we are living instead of the fantasy world of the 4 kingdoms and the Avatar . Episode 4 and 5 were nothing but a waste of time. They better make it up with the upcoming episodes or else the Legend of Korra is going to be "The Legend of Failure".
Does anyone else on here not like mako? Does anyone not realize how despicable he is? The whole whole 'I can't decide who I really like' was incredibly similar to Bella Swan in Twilight- who couldn't decide whether she liked Jacob or Edward. I understand confusion, but let's face it, Mako is what I'd call cheating material and I feel sorry for both Asami and Korra. It irks me to no end that fans are blaming Asami for getting in the way when it's really Mako who is the problem. Guys and gals need to realize that Asami does not even know that Korra likes Mako. Honestly? Blaming the woman for a guy who cannot make up his mind is unfair. In fact, when did Mako even like Korra to begin with? It's like the whole thing came out of nowhere. And the lesson I am getting from episode 5 makes me uncomfortable...so, in other words, if you confess to a guy he'll break up with his girlfriend for you?Wow, so in other words, if a guy likes a girl, he shouldn't confess his feelings to her and instead, stick to fooling the woman he's with until the girl he really likes confesses. That's pretty disgusting.After watching this episode, I'd much rather Korra end up with ANYONE ELSE aside from Mako.
Comment by: Patik @ 03:56 pm May 09, 2012
@anoobis
BEST. POST. HERE! You made my day!!!!
@Gale I don't like Mako either, i'm just not into guys, nuff said. Now Asami, I don't know the %percentage of people blaming her, but it looks like she was created in this show to be hated by the fans, usually shippers. And also plot-moving reasons too (Future Industries tie). It's a plot device (cliche) to make you want to ship the main character with the main love interest, and fan girls HATE it when the popular pretty girl gets the main character's guy. Though this is Avatar, so it might might might...be in a different turn or twist.
Comment by: hiddensmirk @ 04:40 pm May 09, 2012
Wow, it seems as though everyone is getting annoyed with LOK or impatient. Guys, hold on. Don't be too quick to judge. We're only on episode five...FIVE. Let things unravel before you start hating on it.
About the whole Mako thing the way he acts is actually common in real life. People do this all the time. The point of the show is to make it realistic to how people of their age would really act. "When did Mako even like Korra?" You need to realize that not all guys confess and show their love for a girl. A guy could have the biggest crush on a girl and ignore her completely. There are guys out there like that, actually, a lot of them. Maybe he tried to shake off his feelings by getting with Asami, but soon realized it was no use.
Comment by: dre @ 04:55 pm May 09, 2012
It might just be episode 5 . But this is not three 20 + episode seasons long. The need to move past probending and petty issues like love and get to the core of korra. Lol Idk what that means. Oh well
Comment by: Patik @ 05:11 pm May 09, 2012
@hiddensmirk totally agree, people just worrying too much. Normal, but yeah, some people need to calm the chackra flow again, there's a good sense that of course, the main character will get the love interest, popular pretty girl probably not, we've seen in other stories where the protagonist who fights or hates guts of the opposing gender would likely end up with that person.
Comment by: hiddensmirk @ 06:51 pm May 09, 2012
Besides I'im gay and I've always liked guys. Anyways Korra is not that good of a show anyways.
Comment by: Tess @ 11:51 pm May 09, 2012
Does anyone know which episode that Dante Basco (voice of Zuko) said that he will be voiced in? I have a feeling that Dante will voice as someone from Zuko's family, maybe a grandson. OMG what if there is a Zuko's grandson that becomes love interest for Korra!?!?!?! That would totally redeem Zutara fans and i will forgive Bryke forever!
Comment by: chackramaster @ 04:25 am May 10, 2012
@patik ay dude, im the chackramaster here, so i will be handling all chackra blockages here
@EVERYONE ELSE All you people hating on mako, STOP ... Itz basic psychology, guyz who grow up without parents usually have troubles with their emotions and expressing them, now im not saying we can let him off the hook but give him a break
im not naming any names but someone (gale) should lay off of him
*please*
@Tess i read some where that zuko might be making an appearance on the show, so maybe thats who dante basco does a voice over for. Yeah but remember it wasnt a very reliable source...so keep your mind open to new ideas
Comment by: Emily @ 10:38 am May 10, 2012
I've seen Aang and his adventures from the start, and this is such a great way to bring the world of benders back, and fresh. I'm just as in love with Korra as I was with the very beginning (Last Air-bender series) Every weekend I get excited for a new episode of Korra and then I'm disappointed (not from the show-its just amazing) but because I have to wait an ENTIRE week again to see more. This show can never be anything but joy, laughs, and pure anger from tension and events that JUST CANT HAPPEN, but we all love that right? I can recommend this show to anybody and I'd die right on the spot if they truly didn't like it, ITS IMPOSSIBLE. Okay, I'm rambling. So I'll leave you with saying... THE LEGEND OF KORRA IS AMAZING AND MY NEW REASON FOR LIVING!!
Comment by: hiddensmirk @ 10:47 am May 10, 2012
@Tess Dante said he was in LOK and no he's not voicing Zuko. Remember, Zuko is old now. He's not going to sound the same. They probably got someone older to play Zuko.
Wow, way to troll me. Do me and yourself a favor, grow up.
Comment by: Tess @ 02:58 pm May 10, 2012
@hiddensmirk
Thanks for the clarity. Also, I meant a descendant of Zuko, like a grandson perhaps
Comment by: chackramaster @ 08:30 pm May 10, 2012
shove a pole up my bum
Comment by: Infinidy @ 09:30 pm May 10, 2012
Dear NIghtbender: Is there a way you can delete these troll posts? Would be much appreciated if the option is available. Thanks. :-
Comment by: chackramaster @ 11:28 am May 11, 2012
i hope whoever is using my name is having because they are absolutely gay
i am the only and original chackramaster so suck my ass chackra u trolls
please nightbender do something
Comment by: chackramaster @ 11:29 am May 11, 2012
i hope whoever is using my name is having because they are absolutely gay
i am the only and original chackramaster so suck my ass chackra u trolls
please nightbender do something
Comment by: water @ 02:57 pm May 11, 2012
I think Amon is that water tribe guy on the R-city council, he's really shifty and snake like to me.
Comment by: Meelo @ 06:39 pm May 11, 2012
@ water
I think that too! maybe he bloodbend and block few things inside the body... that's creepy
I like "The Last Airbender: The Legend Of Korra". It is a great sitcom. I will watch it this aftrenoon.
Comment by: Meelo @ 06:32 am May 12, 2012
My God! that was a fight!!
Lin is my favorite character!!!!
Comment by: Kohface @ 06:37 am May 12, 2012
By god that was the best fight I have EVER seen on TV.... Just brilliant. ....I want more!!! ...have to wait.
Comment by: Moe @ 06:40 am May 12, 2012
THAT WAS AWESOME. I need to see those flashbacks again though...
Comment by: ziggy @ 06:55 am May 12, 2012
Agreed, we need more flashbacks! Maybe the flashbacks will help us understand more.
AND I want to see older Katara and Zuko.
Comment by: Meelo @ 07:49 am May 12, 2012
Shinobi was veeeeery funny the guy can't just stop talking!!!
Comment by: Moe @ 08:31 am May 12, 2012
Also this website needs to start putting updates again.
Comment by: Meelo @ 12:42 pm May 12, 2012
hummm.... who is the CEO of "Cabbage Corp."???....
technology... weird ironman-like weapons...
Tenzin "heart breaker"
the series is getting more awesome than expected
Comment by: anoobis @ 06:50 pm May 12, 2012
love the show its going great, the only thing i have to say is where is the airbending this first season or book is called air and is 12eps long and 6eps so far and she has yet to bend the slightest bit of air...
Comment by: Al @ 03:35 am May 13, 2012
EPISODE 6 WAS SO AWESOME!!!!
Comment by: Legit @ 09:04 am May 13, 2012
@anoobis Um, it's supposed to be 26 episodes. At least that's what I heard. I know for sure that it is more than 12, so don't worry...there's still time.
Comment by: Biruleibe @ 11:29 am May 13, 2012
so far so good, if 6th ep is going to lead action to a new heights its ok for me. but dont forget to tell more about characters. btw Amon must be milionaire or supported by one.
Comment by: logo @ 01:00 pm May 13, 2012
Anyone else think Hiroshi and Asami MAY be with/helping the equalists? I feel like it may be another "Teo and his father" scenario all over again..
Comment by: Admiral Joe @ 03:56 pm May 13, 2012
@logo Yes, there are many or some people speculating the tie between the equalist and Hiroshi Sato. Also, what im wondering is, if Sato has no tie to the Equalist, i wonder what would be their contribution to the story's plot. I cant wait to see Amon's machinery! There was these machinery plans on his wall on the very first episode, and i cant wait to see Bei Fong, Tenzin, and Korra-crew/Krew in battle!
Comment by: Admiral Joe @ 04:10 pm May 13, 2012
I know some people seen this picture from the end of the first episode, but here's something to point out for those who have not noticed it: http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1m3rh5z0B1qb59nf.png Machinery plans on Amon's wall. Steampunk style! Wild Wild West!
Comment by: Biruleibe @ 05:08 pm May 13, 2012
@Admiral thanks for pic, looks like a robot, but this time there is no wall to drill into, and he was looking at a huge map, with rivers crossed by straight lines, quite interesting.
Comment by: anoobis @ 05:24 pm May 13, 2012
@ legit
from what i read this is going to be a two part show and the first part is 12eps. i know that there will be 26 total.
Comment by: avatar @ 05:52 pm May 13, 2012
i had chinese food
Comment by: @tribe @ 05:57 pm May 13, 2012
awesoooo0ome
Comment by: logo @ 06:43 pm May 13, 2012
@Admiral Joe The fact that Amon has machinery plans makes me even more certain Hiroshi and Amon are working together. How will Amon make those machines? He's going to need resources, most likely resources that Mr. Sato has. If they're not working together at this moment, I feel they will in the near future.
Comment by: Infinidy @ 07:42 pm May 13, 2012
I am getting extremely suspicious of Sato and Asami. They were clearly shown before the bending match and then nothing. We never see them again. As a writer, I can assert this can mean so many things or MAYBE nothing. We are not shown what happens to these important characters; thus, something crazy and unexpected could have happened with them, and the creators do not want us to know about it yet. Suspicions are indeed refluxing.
Also, I love all the Bryke nods to fans. The Cabbage Corp, the three cosplayer kids in the stands at the match, Jenora asking about Zuko's mom but not getting her answer, and I think there was another cute thing in there, but I can't remember.
And yeah, that fight was stellar! Some of Korra's firebending moves were incredible, and Bei Fong is a serious boss! x-D Great episode.
Comment by: Admiral Joe @ 08:04 pm May 13, 2012
I agree, Sato's company afterall is called "Future Industries". It makes me think of machines and robotics pretty much. Anyone seen that rough animation online of Bei Fong fighting a grapple claw and earthbending awesomeness from the ground? Also this use of machinery reminds me of the first avatar the last airbender video game on the ps2, which had a similar plot of an antibending revolution by using machines.
Comment by: chackramaster @ 08:11 pm May 13, 2012
you people never listen, i speculated about amon and hiroshi working together or even being related somehow. I speculated this about 2 weeks ago if you dont belive me go to the third page of comments and see for yourselves. I figured it out after only watching the first four episodes someone really needs to give me some credit.
Comment by: chackramaster @ 08:11 pm May 13, 2012
you people never listen, i speculated about amon and hiroshi working together or even being related somehow. I speculated this about 2 weeks ago if you dont belive me go to the third page of comments and see for yourselves. I figured it out after only watching the first four episodes someone really needs to give me some credit.
Comment by: @chackramaster @ 09:15 pm May 13, 2012
ahh shutup so annoying
Comment by: patik @ 02:21 am May 14, 2012
@chakramaster You are not the only first one to find out. These guys arent just finding it out right now they just wanna talk about it. Thats what this section is for! :) Yes u have credit, but so do others too. The internet is a big world u know. You cant take all the credit for yourself- great minds think alike, and can sometimes come up with a certain idea at the same period. Some even found out about Sato when his first bio came out before the showed aired (hiroshi sato bio released in interview)
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