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The Legend of Korra

2012 – 2014Show4 seasons52 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureAnimation
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic–8.0Rotten Tomatoes88%78%

A wondrous, spectacular animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout score and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Episodes

4 seasons · 52 episodes · best: S3E13 "Venom of the Red Lotus" 9.6

Episodes

8.4
8.1
8.7
8.4

Story

Only the Avatar can master all four elements.

Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself.

Feels like

  • Steampunk Fantasy
  • Political Intrigue
  • Spiritual Growth
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Complex Villains
  • Emotional Trauma
  • Industrial Revolution Metaphor
  • Martial Arts Action
  • Legacy of the Original Series

Cast

24 of 113 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Colin Heck, Ian Graham, Joaquim Dos Santos
Written by
Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Joshua Hamilton
Produced by
Joaquim Dos Santos, Tim Yoon, Ki Hyun Ryu
Music by
Jeremy Zuckerman, Benjamin Wynn

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Facts

April 14, 2012 · December 18, 2014 · Ended

First aired
April 14, 2012
Last aired
December 18, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 52 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United States, South Korea
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Mook Chivalry, Child Prodigy, Break the Badass +9

  • Mook Chivalry
  • Child Prodigy
  • Break the Badass
  • Brick Joke
  • Dating Do-Si-Do
  • Siblings Share the Throne
  • I Am Not My Father
  • Offscreen Teleportation
  • Bread, Eggs, Breaded Eggs
  • Gentle Giant
  • Back for the Dead
  • Does Not Drive

12 of 838 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Legend of Korra?"

Questions about The Legend of Korra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Legend of Korra?

Paramount+

In the United States, The Legend of Korra streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 52 other countries.

Is The Legend of Korra worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%).

Which season of The Legend of Korra is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 2 is the weakest at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is Venom of the Red Lotus (season 3, episode 13) at 9.6, and the lowest is Remembrances (season 4, episode 8) at 5.7.

Is The Legend of Korra okay for kids?

TV-Y7Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Legend of Korra?

20 h

About 20 hours: 52 episodes in 4 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2014.

Is The Legend of Korra good for date night?

and 4 moreFamily Movie NightKidsPartner WatchAdultsFriends Night

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

What tropes does The Legend of Korra use?

Mook ChivalryChild ProdigyBreak the BadassBrick JokeDating Do-Si-DoSiblings Share the ThroneI Am Not My FatherOffscreen TeleportationBread, Eggs, Breaded EggsGentle GiantBack for the DeadDoes Not Driveand 826 more

TV Tropes lists 838 tropes for it, including Mook Chivalry, Child Prodigy, and Break the Badass.