Musings
I am still pretty high on the big reveal of the new Avatar series, so I wanted to get out some predictions I've had since the first series ended.
Confirmed Predictions:
- New series, new characters. I thought the Gaang's story was pretty much over and done with. There were a few loose ends, but nothing to build an entire series off of.
- Next Avatar is female. Avatar had some pretty strong female characters, and I've always felt a female successor to Aang would be the next logical step. Plus it mixes things up a bit by having a girl as the main character.
- Steampunk setting. With the fire nation's advances in technology (they already have steam-powered machines and have mastered heavier-than-air flight), I could only imagine what the world would look like after Aang's lifetime. I'm used to western-themed steampunk, so I can't wait to see what they do when they combine it with Eastern culture.
- Anti-bending element. With the rise of technology and science, I could see a parallel between that and the science vs. religion movement between Avatar's and our world. I could imagine people beginning to see element bending as archaic, outdated, and even dangerous and in need of regulation. I am very interested to see what they do with this.
Possible:
- Older cast? From the single teaser image we've seen Korra looks a bit older to me, possibly mid to late teens. We shall see.
Sadly, the series isn't starting until next year. I can't wait that long, Nickelodeon!
Confirmed Predictions:
- New series, new characters. I thought the Gaang's story was pretty much over and done with. There were a few loose ends, but nothing to build an entire series off of.
- Next Avatar is female. Avatar had some pretty strong female characters, and I've always felt a female successor to Aang would be the next logical step. Plus it mixes things up a bit by having a girl as the main character.
- Steampunk setting. With the fire nation's advances in technology (they already have steam-powered machines and have mastered heavier-than-air flight), I could only imagine what the world would look like after Aang's lifetime. I'm used to western-themed steampunk, so I can't wait to see what they do when they combine it with Eastern culture.
- Anti-bending element. With the rise of technology and science, I could see a parallel between that and the science vs. religion movement between Avatar's and our world. I could imagine people beginning to see element bending as archaic, outdated, and even dangerous and in need of regulation. I am very interested to see what they do with this.
Possible:
- Older cast? From the single teaser image we've seen Korra looks a bit older to me, possibly mid to late teens. We shall see.
Sadly, the series isn't starting until next year. I can't wait that long, Nickelodeon!