Julz`s The Legend Of Korra 2x05 "Peacekeepers" Review

This of Legend of Korra was definitely polarizing, in a political sense. For  the first part was sort of an example of political disputes and issues. The people on both sides who support the avatar and those who support Chief Unalaqu. Even a terrorist attack, however that aspect dosen`t go so far since we see more of how Korra is dealing with the situation in the south.

However in this episode it shows that she is not dealing it well or at least not in a smart way. From her stand point she is doing this for her home and her people, however the way she approaches it is very rash. Even if it means she is stabbing the president of republic city in the back.

The president while it does seem like he is being stubborn you can`t argue his reason for why he wishes not to be involved in this war. Politically it will not look good for him to strike at the Northern Water Tribe`s forces without seeing the possibility of a diplomatic approach first.

Korra`s plan with General Iroh does seem brilliant however again it is very rash.

Now if Korra being rash or the government not supporting her endeavors to fight back at the Northern

Water tribe wasen`t enough to hurt you I think something else will.

This is the biggest problem with the episode aside from the inclusion of political conflicts. The relationship that was pushed from near the beginning of season one, has now ended without even expanding upon it beyond Korra putting down Mako. This is another example of how the government and the avatar are at odds with the situation with the North, however it hurts most of all.

Considering how rash Korra has been this season, you kind of feel more for Mako.

The Tenzin subplot was cute however nonexistent. Normally this subplot this season felt as though it was

supposed to balance out the dark tone of the series with some happiness, but considering what had transpired it is not enough. However that didn`t stop the episode from having some comedic relief, though very little, with Varik. As I said before in my previous review there is a sense of Sokka humor coming form this guy. So thank you Varik for adding in some comedy to this dark plot.

oh and in terms of plot, the civil war plot is more of a subplot here and now the main plot involving the spirits is completely chucked aside.Thanks writers. 

Another problem being is that this episode`s pacing was really fast, so much happens and it is a lot to take in. We went from Korra trying to get support from the government to her breaking up with Mako and being attacked by a spirit.

Hopefully on her journay out at sea and with the spirits, assuming she`s still alive, Korra will be able to learn a bit more about herself and possibly be a less rash and impulsive Avatar. Because it really shows how much Korra has not developed. Even with what happened last episode, this episode negated almost any chance at redemption for out Avatar.

Hardly any feels just a lot of hurt. Whether you are for Korra or for Mako and the government. It doesn`t matter.Hopefully things will lighten up with episode 6 of season 2.