History Recap / TheLegendOfKorraS2E1RebelSpirit

* BrickJoke: Tenzin mentions early on that now that he has retired from the Council he can focus on relaxing with his family. Bumi, amused at the concept of Tenzin relaxing, decides he has to see "vacation Tenzin" for himself. At the end Kya mentions that she is looking forward to seeing the "vacation Tenzin" she's heard so much about.

* OverprotectiveDad: Played with. Tonraq starts doing this to Mako when they first arrive in port... but it turns out he was only screwing with Mako.

* BondOneLiner: Mako has a whole list of them prepared. [[IncrediblyLamePun Some of them involving puns]].

* DistractedByTheSexy: As soon as Ginger walks in, Bolin is more focused on her than Verrick's explanation of how he intends to turn her into a model for his new film industry.

* [[EvilDetectingDog Evil Detecting Polar Bear Dog]]: Naga alerts the others of the spirits arriving by howling.
* {{Facepalm}}: Asami's reaction to Bolin calling Varrick on his "levitation". Things turned out fine, though.

* MathematiciansAnswer

--> '''Jinora:''' ''[on Ikki's idea of her airbender tattoos being lightning bolts instead of arrows]'' That doesn't make any sense.\\

* RealityEnsues:
** This episode shows that TheHero would ''not'' be happy if TheMentor hid important things from them "for their own good", would likely develop serious trust issues, and would probably get pretty annoyed about being constantly bossed around and told that they're TheChosenOne. Eventually the tension between the two leads Korra to renounce Tenzin as her mentor and choose to follow Unalag's teachings instead.
** Asami assuming leadership over her father's company doesn't make his NAD reputation disappear, and Future Industries is nearly bankrupt as a result of his Equalist associations.

-->'''Bolin:''' Oh, no, sure. I knew that. ''[{{Beat}}]'' Uh... And which one is Desna?

--> '''Eska''': You amuse me. I will make you mine.
--> '''Bolin''': You mean like a boyfriend? Or, like a slave?
--> '''Eska''': [[AmbiguousSituation Yes.]] (Drags him away by the collar of his jacket) Win me prizes.

--> '''Jinora''': (on Ikki's idea of her airbender tattoos being lightning bolts instead of arrows) That doesn't make any sense.
--> '''Ikki''': You don't make any sense!

-->'''Bolin:''' Oh, no, sure. I knew that. ({{Beat}}) Uh... And which one is Desna?

* {{Adorkable}}: Mako telling Korra about his BondOneLiner ideas.

* CallingTheOldManOut: Korra angrily chews her dad out for making the compound she had to stay in for years. It's hinted that Tenzin knew about it too.

** This episode shows that TheHero would ''not'' be happy if TheMentor hid important things from them "for their own good", would likely develop serious trust issues, and would probably get pretty annoyed about being constantly bossed around and told that they're TheChosenOne. Eventually the tension between the two leads Korra to renounce Tenzin as her mentor and choice to follow Unalag's teachings instead.

* BondOneLiner: Mako has a whole list of them prepared.
** IncrediblyLamePun: Some of them involving puns.

* CurbStompBattle: The episode opens with the new Fire Ferrets getting knocked out in a few seconds, said to be an all-time record. There was also Mako's SternChase with the triad. Korra, Tonraq, Tenzin, and the Ferret bros also end up subjected to one by the first Dark Spirit they encounter.

* RealityEnsues: The first episode shows that TheHero would ''not'' be happy if TheMentor hid important things from them "for their own good", would likely develop serious trust issues, and would probably get pretty annoyed about being constantly bossed around and told that they're TheChosenOne.
** Also, Asami's assuming leadership over her father's company doesn't make his NAD reputation disappear, and Future Industries is nearly bankrupt as a result of his Equalist associations.

* TimeSkip: We pick up six months after the end of season 1.

* WhatTheHellHero: Ikki and Tenzin get onto Korra for using the Avatar State to win an Air Scooter race, the former because it was "cheating" and the latter because it was a rather petty use of phenomenal cosmic power.

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Unalaq gives one to the Southern Tribe during the Royal Feast.

* UnsettlingGenderReveal: Bolin thought both Desna and Eska were ladies before Korra calmly pointed out the former is male.

So for one reason or another, Korra and her friends have decided to go to the Glacier Spirits Festival, a celebration founded to bring the Northern and Southern Water Tribes together and preserve balance with them and the spirits. Once they arrive at the South pole, they meet with Korra's father, Tonraq. Another ship also arrives; on-board is the chief of the Northern Water Tribe and brother of Tornaq, Unalaq, and his virtually emotionless children, Desna and Eska. Unfortunately, Unalaq is not pleased with how secular the festival has become, claiming that it used to be a more solemn time. He believes that this is the reason the spirits are restless and attacking the boats in southern waters. Korra, growing tired of learning the ways of airbending, is keen to learn about combating the spirits.

At the banquet, Unalaq expresses his displeasure that the Glacier Spirits Festival is a mere shadow of its former self, and because of that, the spirits are angry and are attacking ships. He wishes to teach Korra how to commune with the spirits and also reveals that it was not Aang's instruction to keep her isolated, but her father's. During the carnival itself, Bolin attempts to befriend Eska, which in a certain sense, accepts. Meanwhile, Korra is conflicted in that she doesn't want to be told what to do any longer, but appears to be lost when faced with making a decision for herself.

--> '''Bolin''': You mean like a boyfriend or like a slave?
--> '''Eska''': Yes. (drags him away by the collar) Win me prizes.

* GoneHorriblyRight: Bolin tries to impress Eska. His attempt is less than spectacular, but it's enough to amuse her, and decide he's worth spending time with.

* BigDamnHeroes: Unalaq stops the Dark Spirit before it could strike Korra.

* CreepyTwins: Desna and Eska

--> '''Jinora''': (on Ikki's idea of her airbender tattoos being lightning bolts instead of arrows) That makes no sense.
--> '''Ikki''': You make no sense!

* OverprotectiveDad: Played with. Tonraq starts doing this to Mako when they first arrive in port... but it turns out he was only screwing with Mako.

So for one reason or another, Korra and her friends have decided to go to the Glacier Spirits Festival, a celebration founded to bring the Northern and Southern Water Tribes together and preserve balance with them and the spirits. Once they arrive at the South pole, they meet with Korra's father, Tonraq. Another ship also arrives, on-board is the chief of the Northern Water Tribe and brother of Tornaq, Unalaq, and his virtually emotionless children, Desna and Eska. Unfortunately, Unalaq is not pleased with how secular the festival has become, claiming that it used to be a more solemn time. He believes that this is the reason the spirits are restless and attacking the boats in southern waters. Korra, growing tired of learning the ways of airbending, is keen to learn about combating the spirits.

In order to repair Future Industries' damaged reputation, Asami had agreed to meet with Verrick, a shipping tycoon and one of the richest business people in the world. After pointing out that Verrick was in fact, not levitating, it seemed like Bolin blew the deal, but Verrick immediately takes a shine to him and immediately agrees with helping Future Industries get back onto its feet.

Later on in the night, Korra and her friends are awoken by Naga, who sensed something. A dark spirit materalizes in front of them and begins to attack. With lightning fast reflexes, it easily dispatches Mako and Bolin and makes short work of Tonraq and Korra. Tenzin attempts to talk to the angry spirit, but is immediately rebuffed as well. Korra tries to combat the spirit once more and is almost defeated when Unalaq arrives, calms it down using a special technique and sends it away. Korra, tired of the restrictions being placed on her, agrees to make Unalaq her new teacher, which saddens Tenzin.

Tenzin and his family (including Kya and Bumi) leave for the Southern Air Temple, without Korra, who is left wondering if she made the right descision. Unalaq confirms that she has.

Six months have passed since Korra defeated Amon and the Equalists: The Republic City Council has disbanded in favor of electing a president. Commander Bumi retired and is now living on Air Temple Island with Tenzin (who now has time to teach Korra the ways of airbending) and his family. Mako has since joined the Republic City Police Force, leaving Bolin the only remaining team member of the now struggling Fire Ferrets. Asami has taken over as leader of Future Industries, but it also appears to be going under. Elsewhere in the world, there have been reports of ships being attacked by supernatural forces.

* RealityEnsues: The first episode basically shows that TheHero would ''not'' be happy if TheMentor hid important things from them "for their own good", would likely develop serious trust issues, and would probably get pretty annoyed about being constantly bossed around and told that they're TheChosenOne.

* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler: Unalaq stops the Dark Spirit before it could strike Korra]].

* CallingTheOldManOut: Korra angrily chews her dad out for [[spoiler:making the compound she had to stay in for years]]. It's hinted that Tenzin knew about it too.

* CurbStompBattle: The episode opens with the new Fire Ferrets getting knocked out in a few seconds, said to be an all-time record. There was also Mako's SternChase with the triad. [[spoiler: Korra, Tonraq, Tenzin, and the Ferret bros also end up subjected to one by the first Dark Spirit they encounter.]]

* TheWorfBarrage: [[spoiler: To show how Korra's violent methods are useless, her Avatar State-boosted attacks [[NoSell do absolutely nothing]] against the Spirit she is battling and gets thrown around like a rag doll. Tonraq also gets to display his bending skills, but gets his ass handed to him]].

* WhatTheHellHero: Ikki and Tenzin get onto Korra for using the Avatar State to win an Air Scooter, the former because it was "cheating" and the latter because it was a rather petty use of phenomenal cosmic power.

* EstablishingCharacterMoment: Verrick does a really nice one to establish how much of a BunnyEarsLawyer he is.

* WhatTheHellHero: Ikki and Tenzin get onto Korra for using the Avatar State to win an Air Scooter, although the latter was less than pleased that she used it as a toy.

* MusclesAreMeaningless: Eska carries around Bolin as easily as Korra would even though she looks thin and weak.

* RealityEnsues: The first episode basically shows that TheHero would ''not'' be happy if TheMentor hid important things from them "for their own good", would likely develop serious trust issues, and would probably get pretty annoyed about being constantly bossed around and told that their TheChosenOne.

Six months have passed since Korra defeated Amon and the Equalists: The Republic City Counsel has disbanded in favor of electing a president. Commander Bumi retired and is now living on Air Temple Island with Tenzin (who now has time to teach Korra the ways of airbending) and his family. Mako has since joined the Republic City Police Force, leaving Bolin the only remaining team member of the now struggling Fire Ferrets. Asami has taken over as leader of Future Industries, but it also appears to be going under. Elsewhere in the world, there have been reports of ships being attacked by supernatural forces.

So for one reason or another, Korra and her friends have decided to go to the Glacier Spirits Festival. Once they arrive at the South pole, they meet with Korra's father, Tonraq. Another ship also arrives, on-board is the chief of the Northern Water Tribe and brother of Tornaq, Unalaq, and his children, Desna and Eska. Unfortunately, Unalaq is not pleased with how secular the festival has become. He believes that this is the reason the spirits are restless and attacking the boats in southern waters. Korra, growing tired of learning the ways of airbending, is keen to learn about combating the spirits.

At the banquet, Unalaq expresses his displeasure that the Glacier Spirits Festival is a mere shadow of its former self, and because of that, the spirits are angry and are attacking ships. He wishes to teach Korra how to commune with the spirits and also reveals that it was not Aang's instruction to keep her isolated, but her father's. During the carnival itself, Bolin attempts to befriend Eska, which in a certain sense, accepts. Meanwhile, Korra is conflicted in that she doesn't want to be told what to do any longer, but appears to be lost when faced with making a decision.

* CurbStompBattle: The episode opens with the new Fire Ferrets getting knocked out in a few seconds, said to be an all-time record. There was also Mako's SternChase with the triad. [[spoiler: Korra, Tonraq, and Tenzin also end up subjected to one by the first Dark Spirit they encounter.]]

Summary: ''Korra struggles to find a deeper connection to the spirit world.''

* TheWorfBarrage: [[spoiler: To show how Korra's violent methods are useless, her Avatar State-boosted attacks [[NoSell do absolutely nothing]] against the Spirit she is battling and gets thrown around like a rag doll. Tonraq also gets to display his bending skills, but gets his ass handed to him]].