Legend Of Korra: Book Four: Balance (2014 - 2015/Nickelodeon Blu-ray Set)

Picture: A Sound: B Extras: C Episodes: A-

It has been 3 years since Korra's battle with Zaheer, but the world has moved on. The Earth Kingdom is left in shambles and has been replaced by the Military force led by the power hungry Kuvira, but in Korra's weakened state will she be able to find the strength and will to bring balance to the world once more? After Korra's battle with Zaheer, Korra's body and spirit was left broken and she fears she no longer has the power of the Avatar.

While she is still able to use all 4 element she is unable to enter the Avatar state, but with the power vacuum needing to be filled in the Earth Kingdom, the military has restored order but has turned into a dictatorship. Kuriva is the leader of the military forces and believes anything is justified in order to unify the Earth Kingdom, even over Avatar's dead body. Tired of war and strife, Korra begins to question herself and doubts if the Avatar existence really makes any difference if war constantly reappears.

It's the final chapter of the Legend of Korra. Korra is the champion of justice and brings balance between the humans and spirits. She begins to wonder if her past battles had made any difference, what is the point if human nature never changes?

The 1080p 1.78 X 1 digital High Definition image is as strong as the previous sets and as good as Nickelodeon has ever issued on home video of any title in their history to date, while the DTS-HD Master Audio (MA) 5.1 English Stereo lossless mix is consistent if not a knockout. Extras include audio commentary with cast and crew, New York Comic-Con Panel Featurette and the Making of a Legend: The Untold Story, Part II.

Episodes this time are...

After All These Years - It's been 3 years, Tenzin, the air benders and the world leaders have struggled to keep order and repair the broken Earth Kingdom.

Korra Alone - Korra has been traveling the world to find a way to heal her body, mind and spirit.

The Coronation - On Prince Wu's Coronation day, Kuvira stages a coup d'etat and takes over the Earth Kingdom.

The Calling - Tenzin tasks Jinora, Ikki and Meelo to find Korra. Korra meets Toph, one of Ang's old companions who helps complete her healing.

Enemy at the Gates - Kuvira attacks Zaofu, while Bolin realizes he has been working on the side of the enemy.

Battle Zaofu - Korra returns and fights Kuvira. Bolin and Varrick escape from Kuvira's army but not before Varrick realizes he has invented a super weapon for her.

Reunion - Prince Wu has gone into hiding. Bolin and Varrick continues to dodge Kurvira's troops who are looking for them.

Remembrances - Team Avatar looks back over the last few years, their lives and what they accomplished.

Beyond the Wilds - Kurvira harvests spirit vines for her new super weapon which causes the spirit vines in Republic City run wild and begin abducting people.

Operation: Beifong - Beifong, Opal, and Bolin rescues their family from Kuvira's prison camp and sees Kurvira's new super weapon.

Kurvira's Gambit - Kuvira marches on Republic City with her army ...with a giant mecha with her new super weapon.

Day of the Colossus - Team Avatar finds a way to take down Kuvira's giant mecha while Prince Wu evacuates the city.

The Last Stand - Korra faces Kuvira for the last time. A new spirit portal is opened after half the city is destroyed. Korra and Asami begin a new journey together into the spirit world.

- Ricky Chiang