Sidelining Adult Aang Was 1 of the Worst Things Korra Did to the Avatar Franchise

In 2005, fans fell in love with Aang and his ragtag group of intrepid friends in Avatar: The Last Airbender. They cheered for all the characters as they traveled around the world, trying to improve themselves amid war. When The Legend of Korra in 2012 promised to deliver even more of the Avatar story, fans were elated. They had seen Roku mentor Aang in tough times and couldn’t wait to see an adult Aang lead Korra down the right path.
However, rather than keeping the Avatar Cycle, it is destroyed. Korra has no outlet or confidant to talk to about her powers. Fans are also robbed of seeing Aang again because he had to die for Korra to exist. The Avatar Cycle was the only way for audiences to see their favorite protagonist again, but the villainous UnaVaatu breaks the cycle in the sequel series. Had Aang been more involved in Korra’s life,...
However, rather than keeping the Avatar Cycle, it is destroyed. Korra has no outlet or confidant to talk to about her powers. Fans are also robbed of seeing Aang again because he had to die for Korra to exist. The Avatar Cycle was the only way for audiences to see their favorite protagonist again, but the villainous UnaVaatu breaks the cycle in the sequel series. Had Aang been more involved in Korra’s life,...
- 3/28/2025
- by Alexandra Locke
- CBR
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