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The Southern Lights

  • Episode aired Sep 13, 2013
  • TV-Y7
  • 24m
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The Legend of Korra (2012)
QuestSupernatural FantasyActionAdventureAnimationFamilyFantasySci-Fi

Korra and Chief Unalaq journey into a dangerous maelstrom and find a source of great spiritual power.Korra and Chief Unalaq journey into a dangerous maelstrom and find a source of great spiritual power.Korra and Chief Unalaq journey into a dangerous maelstrom and find a source of great spiritual power.

  • Director
    • Ian Graham
  • Writers
    • Bryan Konietzko
    • Michael Dante DiMartino
    • Joshua Hamilton
  • Stars
    • Janet Varney
    • David Faustino
    • P.J. Byrne
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ian Graham
    • Writers
      • Bryan Konietzko
      • Michael Dante DiMartino
      • Joshua Hamilton
    • Stars
      • Janet Varney
      • David Faustino
      • P.J. Byrne
    • 7User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Janet Varney
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    • Korra
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    David Faustino
    David Faustino
    • Mako
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    P.J. Byrne
    P.J. Byrne
    • Bolin
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    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Tenzin
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    James Remar
    James Remar
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    Adrian LaTourelle
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    Dee Bradley Baker
    Dee Bradley Baker
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    Kiernan Shipka
    Kiernan Shipka
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    Darcy Rose Byrnes
    Darcy Rose Byrnes
    • Ikki
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    Logan Wells
    Logan Wells
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    Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza
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    Lisa Edelstein
    Lisa Edelstein
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    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
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    Jeff Bennett
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    James Sie
    James Sie
    • Abbot Shung
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    Amy Hill
    Amy Hill
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    • Director
      • Ian Graham
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      • Bryan Konietzko
      • Michael Dante DiMartino
      • Joshua Hamilton
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    8Artemis_Crock

    Pretty Good Episode

    OK, Just b/c I agree that Korra's uncle is only doing what needs to be done. Doesn't mean I don't think he's a huge jerk! He doen'st want his brother to come, AKA Korra's dad, but he's OK with bringing her b/f, his brother, & his own two children? None of THEM had any business being on that trip. At least her dad knows about the Spirits, & is related to the two most important people going. Her uncle then did an even dick-Ier move by forcing his brother to talk about his hidden shame, and tell his own daughter!!! (+ her friends) That was a jerk move! Now Korra's mad that her dad isn't this hero/awesome guy she grew up thinking he always was. What was going on in the Statue Romm @ the Air Temple? Is Tenzins daughter going to encounter a spirit? Aang's Spirit?????

    Why didn't Aang fix the Spirit World after the 100 year war? Guys, this should have already been taken care of! Like 50 years ago…W/E THEN Korra kicks her dad out of their lil group?!!? There R 4 other people that R much more useless than him still on that expedition!

    But blah, blah. She fixed stuff, now the Southern Lights are back!! But it looks like her dad was right about his warnings. B/C now the Water Tribe will bring peace to Korras Tribe. With Force
    1sja-awesome

    Wow so bad!

    I fail to see how stumbling around in the dark,getting attacked and glowing equals powerful spiritual journey? Really bad writing on this episode. Feels rushed and empty.
    6lovelessmelody

    B-team animation

    Idk what happened in season 2 but most this season have terrible animation compare to all other seasons. Not sure if it was a rush job or it was made on the cheap. Season two has very little dynamic camera angel or tight movements, which are so important for the fighting scenes. Anyway, the story is fine, I just REALLY wished the animation was done better. I got through it because the season's story is important to the next season, but god it was kind of tough getting through it all. All in all this episode and many of the others in season two are kind of weak in terms of animation, kind of a shame since season one had a such strong start. Just get through and you will be rewarded again in season three.

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 2013 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Ginormous Madman
      • Nickelodeon Animation Studios
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      • 24m
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
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      • 1.78 : 1

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