Hey, whatever floats yours. I might watch the second season after a few episodes and reviews just out of morbid curiosity, but compared with the original ATLA, Korra was pretty underwhelming for me. And not just because of Mako.
Personally, I don't even think Mako's behavior would've been as irritating if he hadn't been presented as some sort of perfect Romeo. I mean, I love my flawed little bastards. But I only love them when their flaws are treated like flaws and they're called out on their shit and have to deal with the consequences. If they're being Jerkasses but passed off as Prince Charming, I'm more likely to want to throw rocks at the screen.
If they're being Jerkasses but passed off as Prince Charming, I'm more likely to want to throw rocks at the screen.
Same here. I'm holding out hope that he'll either be knocked down a million pegs, called out on his bullshit, or realize on his own that his actions weren't justified. He definitely owes Asami an apology. At this present moment I cannot stomach him, but we'll see what Season 2 brings. I think he's redeemable, but it's gonna take work. :/
See, I didn't think of him that way. I never saw him as being portrayed as the perfect love interest. If I recall, from the start, Korra remarks how much of a jerk he is, and only finds herself liking him when he shows genuine emotion for BoLin. In saying this, I'm not saying he's a perfect guy - he's actually barely a good guy - and if I had to pair Korra off with a firebender, I would have picked Iroh, but as I said below, I think when Asami was able to forgive him for being a complete douche, I was, too. I do also believe that the whole relationship was rushed and a little unreal, but... it was a short season. I dunno.
I don't want to come off as someone who thinks the series is perfect, but I don't think it's as horrible as it is portrayed.
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Date: 2012-12-13 11:44 pm (UTC)Personally, I don't even think Mako's behavior would've been as irritating if he hadn't been presented as some sort of perfect Romeo. I mean, I love my flawed little bastards. But I only love them when their flaws are treated like flaws and they're called out on their shit and have to deal with the consequences. If they're being Jerkasses but passed off as Prince Charming, I'm more likely to want to throw rocks at the screen.
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Date: 2012-12-14 04:44 am (UTC)Same here. I'm holding out hope that he'll either be knocked down a million pegs, called out on his bullshit, or realize on his own that his actions weren't justified. He definitely owes Asami an apology. At this present moment I cannot stomach him, but we'll see what Season 2 brings. I think he's redeemable, but it's gonna take work. :/
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Date: 2012-12-16 03:53 am (UTC)I don't want to come off as someone who thinks the series is perfect, but I don't think it's as horrible as it is portrayed.