From Polygon · Maria Loreto · · 1m 20s
Paramount’s 4-Part Action Fantasy Epic Has One of the Best Seasons in TV History
The Legend of Korra season 3 redefines adult fantasy with Korra’s growth and the Red Lotus’ impact.
In brief
The Legend of Korra season 3 redefines adult fantasy with Korra’s growth and the Red Lotus’ impact. Korra’s season 3 shows her becoming more selfless while the Red Lotus disrupts the world. Originally reported by Polygon.
Korra’s adult journey
Korra grows from a feisty teen into a less feisty adult dealing with consequences of her decisions.
Season 3: Change
Season 3 picks up after the Harmonic Convergence, flooding the world with spiritual energy.
Korra opens spirit portals
Korra leaves the spirit world portals open to believe people and spirits should live in harmony.
Red Lotus emerges
Zaheer escapes prison to rescue Red Lotus members including Ghazan, Ming Hua, and P’li.
New airbenders awaken
Airbending skills revive in random people, reviving a nearly lost culture.
Zaheer’s airbending
Zaheer uses airbending to escape prison and rescue comrades, becoming a key Red Lotus figure.
Zaheer’s impact
Zaheer kills the Earth Queen by taking air out of her lungs, causing chaos in Ba Sing Se.
Korra’s growth
Korra becomes more selfless, focusing on her duties rather than personal relationships.
Korra’s final state
Korra is poisoned, in a wheelchair, watching the Air Nomads rise as her civilization is restored.
The big picture
Korra’s season 3 shows her becoming more selfless while the Red Lotus disrupts the world.
