So much for Tarrlok vs
Amon; the son of Yakone did not have a good episode. First he gets exposed for
his web of lies and his blood-bending, but when he escapes Tenzin, team Avatar and
Batlin, then tries to escape with Korra locked in a box, he was undone by Amon.
Tarrlok’s blood bending was exceptional. Not only was he able to subdue Korra
last week, but in this episode he took on an air master, two chief of police, the
council, Team Avatar, and a bunch of chi-blockers including the Lieutenant! His
level of mastery is quite unlike any other water-bender ever seen in the Avatar
universe (stronger even than Katara!). However, despite beating all these
people, Amon still bested him and robbed him of his bending. Just what kind of
power does Amon have?
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| Tarrlok, I get the feeling your dad would have handled this better |
Speaking of Yakone, we finally
found out who he was and the trouble he tried to cause thanks to Korra's visions. The
water-bender was a mobster kingpin, trying to take control of Republic City through
its seedy underbelly. When eventually caught and tried, Yakone blood-bended his
way out of the situation. He was so powerful he was able to lift Toph off the
floor, levitate her towards him, while subduing Aang, Sokka, and a room full of
other people (my guess; Yakone vs. Amon = Yakone win). Like his son, he was
eventually beaten (by Aang) while trying to escape. With his bending taken, his
story has seemingly come to an end. However, Aang energy-bended in the middle
of a street for anyone to see. Is this where a young Amon first got his taste
of energy-bending? I feel this story might not be over yet.
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| Aang doing his Avatar thing |
During all of this,
Tarrlok had lied to everyone and blamed the Equalists for Korra’s disappearance.
Lin springs into action, freeing team Avatar, recruiting Tenzin, and then
kicking some major ass. Lin has proven that she is more than just a Toph clone;
she’s quite her own person not living in her mother’s shadow. From here she
kicks more ass than should be allowed, finding tunnels via earth-bending, opening
metal doors, finding an underground prison, freeing her police officers, and
leading everyone to escape, all the while being injured. She is exceptional,
and I would love to see Bolin train with her to become a better bender.
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| We need a Batlin TV show |
Mako was really
concerned with Korra’s disappearance, and Asami noticed the urgency in his
actions. You can tell that she feels like she is losing Mako to Korra, and I felt
a little sorry for her. She does seem to love Mako, and Mako is clearly torn
between Asami and Korra. Time will tell what happens to all these
relationships, but for now there is a wedge between Mako and Asami, even if he
is unaware of it. Mako went to some extremes this episode, holding up a
chi-blocker and threatening him with fire. This is the kind of behavior that
is driving Amon. When Korra does finally escape from Tarrlok’s/Amon’s
gasp and is found by Naga and taken to the rescue team, Mako quickly runs to
her side and gently picks her up, cradling her in his arms and putting her into
the sky bison. It’s a tender moment, but in full view of Asami.
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| Dude, Asami's in the next shot |
Other standout moments
this episode included hearing a 40 year old Twinkle Toes, Chief Toph, and same old
Council Leader Sokka (with boomerang and Sparky Sparky Boom Man shoutout).
Also, Aang’s giant air ball (not as cool as Tenzin’s air wheel) and Bolin trying to pee in jail. Finally, little
Meelo once again had the best scene when he answered the phone and informed the
person on the other end of the rudeness of calling at six in the morning.
Meelo, I could not agree more; well said sir, well said indeed. Another great episode.
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| Meelo is clearly the center of this universe |
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