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I missed the first 10 minutes of the show, so I don't know why Mako teamed up with a bunch of mobsters, but what I do know is that Korra getting a case of explosive amnesia is pretty damn lame.

The worst part was Asami kissing Mako. I literally shouted "No!" at the TV. It's a shame because I thought the scene right before that was really well done. Her standing there, looking at the empty warehouse realizing that her company was bankrupt, Mako trying to stay positive, and Asami telling him it didn't matter anymore. It was great and I was really excited to see where Asami went as a character after such a colossal disaster. Right into Mako's arms would have been the sort of guess I'd throw out jokingly, but they went and did it.

Varrik's shit eating smirk at the end saved the episode. Even as a bastard he's still a fun character.

The Legend of Korra was much improved by removing Korra, lol
I'd like it if Mako and Asami did get back together, frankly I think they're a much better fit (and I would watch the shit out of The Legend of Asami and Mako)
but I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen. I bet Mako will play along in order to get information on Varrick, though, and that'll end up wrecking things. That's my tentative prediction for this sub-plot

Anyway, now that Varrick has turned out to be evil (what a shock lol), my prediction for this season is halfway complete: now we just need for Unalaq to turn out to have genuinely good intentions but terrible planning abilities. However, with the line 'they [the dark spirits] are out of control!', implying that Unalaq had some control over the dark spirits, that seems less likely...

the return of the love triangle and korra's case of EXPLOSIVE AMNESIA have brought the show a new appeal in the form of watching how much it ends up like all my circuits

Lion Turtles! That dragon dance! Wan wearing a mask to lead a rebellion! Presumably the guys who leave the city with firebending become the Sun Warriors.

I'm guessing that Wan will get different elements from the next three Lion Turtles he meets? And then presumably learns fine control by observing the Badgermoles, the moon, and the Air Bison. It's a very neat way of expanding the mythological origin stories without stripping away the mythological feeling (which is what I was afraid of for this episode).

I haven't seen the second part yet, will probably watch it tomorrow.

Fire Lady Mystic: Do you remember you are?
Korra: Yes. I am the Avatar.... My name is Wan

Alas, missed opportunity.

will end up being possessed by the evil spirit for the final battle? The obvious choice is Unalaq, but they could also go for one of Korra's posse. Mako, maybe
or
since the avatar spirit is the spirit of love and reconciliation, maybe Asami