Ep 3. The Revelation
- TV-Y7
- April 21, 2012
- 23 min
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8.4 (2,652)
The Revelation is the third episode of season 1 of The Legend of Korra that aired on April 21, 2012. The episode sets off with Korra being told of an anti-bending revolution led by a masked man known as Amon. The Fire Ferrets, Mako, Bolin, and Korra's new teammates, lose their first match in the Pro Bending Championship, which leads them to seek out a new sponsor and makes Korra more determined to learn airbending.
As they meet with potential sponsors, they come across Hiroshi Sato, the head of Future Industries, who agrees to sponsor the team. Hiroshi Sato is a wealthy industrialist who uses his wealth power for the greater good. He is generous, kind-hearted, and a technologically advanced inventor who seems to have a deeper connection with Asami, his daughter.
However, the sudden alliance with Hiroshi is short-lived, and they all soon discover that he has been harboring a dark secret, which leads to a confrontation. Meanwhile, Mako and Bolin are trying to cope with the new dynamic in their lives now that they have a female roommate. This subplot adds comic relief to the episode, and we get to see their humorous attempts to flirt with Korra.
The revelation of Hiroshi's secret coincides with Korra's struggles to master airbending. She realizes that she has to embrace the spiritual aspect of the element to gain control. Her airbending test ride and eventual success in mastering the element is visually stunning, and we see her showcase her new airbending skills.
The episode also introduces us to Amon, the masked leader of the Equalists, who is determined to overthrow the benders. The scenes where Amon addresses his followers are ominous and eerie, and we get a sense of the impending danger that lies ahead. The character of Amon is shrouded in mystery, and we can't wait to see what unfolds in the future episodes.
Overall, The Revelation is a gripping episode that keeps us on the edge of our seats. We get to see new characters, witness the bond between the Fire Ferrets grow stronger, and a new villain emerge, making the future episodes all the more exciting.
