Civil Wars (The Legend of Korra) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Civil Wars" |
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| The Legend of Korra episode | |
Korra fending off her own people's contempt as she attempts to deescalate clashes between Southern and Northern tribesmen.
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| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 3 and 4 |
| Directed by | Colin Heck (Part One) Ian Graham (Part Two) |
| Written by | Michael Dante DiMartino |
| Story by | Michael Dante DiMartino Bryan Konietzko |
| Featured music | Jeremy Zuckerman |
| Production code | 115-116 |
| Original air date | September 20, 2013 (Part 1) September 27, 2013 (Part 2) |
"Civil Wars" is the collective name for the third and fourth episodes of the second season of the American animated television series The Legend of Korra. Part 1 first aired on September 20, 2013 and Part 2 aired on September 27, 2013 on Nickelodeon in the United States. The episodes were written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino. "Civil Wars, Part 1" was directed by Colin Heck and "Civil Wars, Part 2" was directed by Ian Graham. The two-part episode received generally positive reviews from critics, praising the storyline and the subplot involving Tenzin, Kya and Bumi but criticizing the subplot involving Bolin and Eska's troubled relationship.
Synopsis
Tensions and disagreements are suddenly stirring between the Southern and Northern Water Tribes; particularly since Northern soldiers have invaded the Southern tribe's home villages and palace. Avatar Korra attempts to restore harmony and understanding between the two, to no avail. Will the mighty Avatar be able to maintain order between her homeland and its sister tribe, or will everything erupt into chaos?
Part One
As the Southern Water Tribe chafes under what they perceive as an occupation, Unalaq explains to Korra that he wants to protect the Southern spirit portal and have Korra open its northern counterpart. Varrick, whose business suffers from Unalaq's blockade, begins fomenting a revolt. Korra unsuccessfully tries to keep the peace and prevents an abduction of Unalaq by Southern rebels. As she reconciles with her mother and father, Unalaq appears to arrest them.
Meanwhile, Bolin suffers in an increasingly abusive relationship with the domineering Eska, but is too afraid to break it up. At the Southern Air Temple, Ikki runs away after being teased by Jinora and Meelo, and Tenzin, Kya, and Bumi search for her, falling out with each other over their differing recollections about their childhood with their late father, Avatar Aang.
Part Two
After her father is sentenced to life in prison for treason, Korra discovers that Unalaq stage-managed the trial, just like Tonraq's earlier banishment, to rid himself of a rival. With the help of her friends and Varrick, Korra breaks Tonraq and other condemned rebels out of prison, also saving Bolin from a forced marriage to Unalaq's enraged daughter Eska. She promises to seek the United Republic's support for the Southern rebellion. At the Southern Air Temple, Ikki and Tenzin each reconcile with their siblings.
Ratings
The first U.S. airing of "Civil Wars, Part 1" on Nickelodeon was seen by 2.19 million viewers, the lowest viewership for the series up until then. Ratings for the second part's first airing were slightly higher with 2.38 million viewers.
