I've said it before, but every episode of this series just cranks up the intensity. Amon moves up another level as he wages full out war with Republic City. Nearly every character in series gets a chance to show just how badass they can be.
As the episode starts we see that the Equalists are taking out several political figures. However, when they come to Tenzin he is able to take them all out in an awesome battle. It only goes up from there. When things take a turn for the worst for Tenzin, the Avatar Four show up and take out his attackers. Then we get to switch the scene to Lin Beifong having to protect Tenzin's family. When she runs into trouble, the three airbender kids prove that they really have been taught well.
All in all, though, the real star of this episode has got to be Beifong. She truly proves how dedicated she is to protecting when she takes on the Equalist attackers practically by herself. Then she realizes that Tenzin and his family need to get somewhere safe and escorts them out of Republic City. When Amon's battleships follow she comes to the decision that it's up to her to keep them busy. The way she tells Tenzin to not turn back, no matter what, shows that she knows how much of a risk she's facing, yet she does it anyway. She metalbends the ships as she tears them apart. It's incredibly awesome, yet incredibly sad, because you just know that she's doomed. Sure enough she's eventually taken out and brought to Amon. She doesn't lose her hard attitude though, even as her bending is taking away from her. Before she disappears Meelo announces, "That lady is my hero." So true.
Something I could do without is the drama of the episode. I feel like I've been saying this for a while, but all the love angst is taking away from these episodes. It worked back when things weren't so dangerous, but now the city is under attack and Asami still is giving Mako grief. Mako brings up several good points, why can't they worry about their relationship later? Asami's not having it though; she is seriously getting quite annoying.
The episode still managed to fit in some funny parts too, though. Right before Asami starts tearing into Mako, Pemma offers to leave the room to give them some privacy. Right before she heads out though, she shows the audience a serious "Oh crap," face. Or another hilarious line was right before the young airbenders attacked,Jinora shouted, "Stay away from my dad's ex-girlfriend!"
At the very end we see a General Iroh from the Fire Nation announcing that the army will arrive in three days. I have no doubt that this show will just continue to escalate in how epic it is as the finale nears. Things are definitely going to get destructive. Korra will most likely finally get to show her full potential. Of course, I expect no less from any of the characters, but it is her legend after all. More than ever, I'm looking forward to more.
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