The Legend of Korra (2012–2014): Season 1, Episode 8 - When Extremes Meet - full transcript

Earth.

Fire.

Air.

Water.

Only the Avatar can
master all four elements

and bring balance to the world.

Republic City is at war!

After discovering that her father,
Hiroshi Sato, is working with the enemy,

Asami turns against him.

And following another defeat
at the hands of the Equalists,

Lin Beifong resigns
as chief of police.



With the Equalist army
growing stronger,

who will help the Avatar stop Amon
and restore balance to the city?

You're finally here!

Welcome to Air Temple Island,

your new home.

Yes! Welcome to my domain!

Well, aren't you sweet,
little monk child?

What's that fuzzy creature?

That is a fire ferret,

an arboreal mammal

common to the bamboo forests
of the central Earth Kingdom.

He's cute!

Yip yip. Fly, sky bison. Fly!

Thanks for sending the Air
Acolytes to help us with the move.



Yes, they've been amazing.

Such tireless workers.

I thought you were only
bringing a few things.

Trust me, it
could've been worse.

No problem. Everyone here wants
you guys to feel welcome.

You're pretty. Can I
have some of your hair?

Looks like I have
some competition.

And now for the grand tour!

The flying bison sleep in
those caves down there,

and that's the temple
Grandpa Aang built,

and that's the greenhouse where
we grow the vegetables we eat.

I have a couple questions. Is
this an all-vegetarian island?

Is that where you
train airbending?

Do we have to wear
Air Acolyte clothes?

Do we each get our
own sky bison?

And final question, how many
trees are on this island?

Yes, yes, no, no, 10,552.

So, where are we
going to be staying?

You're a boy. Boys have to
stay on the boys' side.

I'd be happy to show you
to the men's dormitory!

I'm a boy!

Meelo, why don't you
go with the boys, too?

We shall meet again
soon, beautiful woman.

Ikki and I will take you
to your room, this way.

Asami, did you know
Korra likes Mako?

No, I wasn't completely
aware of that.

- Hey!
- Run along, Ikki!

So...

Here's your room.

I know this is a little rustic
compared to what you're used to.

I think it's really charming.

And the best part about it?

Nothing here reminds
me of my father.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Ikki, I swear, if you don't
leave us alone, I'm gonna...

Tenzin! Come right in!

Good day, ladies.

Asami, welcome to the Island.

Thank you for having me.

Beifong's replacement, Saikhan,

is going to be inducted as the
new chief of police later.

I think we should both be there.

It was an honor serving under
Chief Beifong for so many years,

and I wish her a
speedy recovery.

It is with great humility

that I take her place as
the new chief of police.

Republic City is facing a threat
like none the world has ever seen.

But there is one man who has been
effective against Amon's revolution,

Councilman Tarrlok.

That is why, for all matters
involving the Equalists,

I will report directly to him.

The police department will lend
any and all available resources

to the Councilman and his task force,
until we quell this insurgency.

What is that weasel-snake
Tarrlok up to now?

Tarrlok, I don't know what you did
to get Chief Saikhan in your pocket,

but I highly doubt it was legal.

Tenzin, always the
conspiracy theorist.

Did you ever consider Saikhan
simply recognizes my talents

and wants what is
best for this city?

Well, Avatar Korra,
long time no see.

Now that your little Pro-bending
distractions are over,

I look forward to your
return to my task force.

Forget it. There's no way I'm
rejoining your vanity project.

That is unfortunate to hear.

But I am sure you will
come to your senses,

as you have in the past.

Don't hold your breath, bub.

You know, Tenzin's been
right about you all along.

You played me, you
played Beifong,

and now you're playing
the new Chief, too.

Well, I got news for you.

You need me, but I
don't need you.

I'm the Avatar.

You are not, in
fact, the Avatar.

You are merely a half-baked
Avatar-in-training.

Which reminds me, how is
your airbending going?

Made any significant
progress with that?

I didn't think so.

If you will not be
part of my task force,

then you had best
stay out of my way.

I don't understand
what's wrong with me.

I've memorized nearly all
of the practice forms,

but I still can't produce a
single, measly puff of air!

I'm a failure.

No, you're not.

You just need to work through
this airbending block.

Amazing advice. I'll
get right on that.

I wasn't finished yet.

You see, Aang not only had
his bending teachers,

but also his past lives to
call upon for guidance.

Have you ever made contact
with your past lives?

No, of course I haven't.

Didn't you get the memo
from the White Lotus?

I'm a spiritual failure, too.

You may have made a connection
without realizing it.

Perhaps something you
mistook as a dream?

Maybe.

I had a few weird
hallucinations,

but I hardly even remember them.

And did you see any of the
previous Avatars in these visions?

I saw Aang.

It seemed like he
was in trouble.

What do you think it means?

I don't know, but I urge you
to meditate on these visions.

I believe Aang's spirit must be
trying to tell you something.

Korra! You out here?

Korra!

There you are.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Come on, what's wrong?

You can tell us.

How am I supposed to save the city
when I can't even learn airbending?

I'm the worst Avatar ever.

I just feel alone.

No, that's nonsense.
You're amazing!

Yeah, and remember,

Aang hadn't mastered all the elements
when he was battling the Fire Nation.

He was just a little kid!

And he wasn't alone, he had
his friends to help him.

Look, the arena might be shut
down, but we're still a team.

The new Team Avatar!

We've got your back, Korra.

And we can save the
city together.

Yeah, let's do it!

What are we doing?

Get ready, Republic City.

You are about to be
patrolled by Team Avatar.

Asami, you always know how
to accessorize your outfits.

I figure one way to fight Equalists
is to use an Equalist weapon.

All right, let's ride.

Naga, away!

All right, scratch that.
Any other ideas?

I think I have the answer.

You think this'll do?

I like the new Team
Avatar's style.

Unit 216, cancel that
10-58 at Harmony Tower.

Come back to the station, over.

My dad had police scanners
installed in all of his cars.

I guess now I know why.

Calling all units,
level four alert.

Jailbreak at headquarters.
Officers down, electrocuted.

Chi-blockers and Equalist convicts are
still at large, armed and dangerous.

Last seen heading east.

I repeat, level four
alert, Equalist jailbreak.

Chi-blockers! That's them!

Let's get 'em!

Korra, Bolin, give
me a ramp, now!

Help me out! We gotta
make this turn!

They don't know
we made the turn.

Okay, get ready.

Avatar Korra, what do
you think you're doing?

Hey, Tarrlok. Nice of
you to show up finally.

Here, we captured the
escaped convicts for you.

What you did was
tear up the city

and impede the real authorities in
their pursuit of these criminals.

That's funny,

I didn't see your little task
force or the cops the whole time.

If it wasn't for Team Avatar,
they would've gotten away.

This is your last warning,
stay out of my way.

Republic City stands as
a beacon of freedom.

But the Equalists are using
that freedom to tear it down.

The law I have proposed
would make it illegal

for anyone to be a
member of the Equalists

or even be associated with them.

It also puts into
effect a curfew,

ensuring all non-benders are in
their own homes by nightfall.

This is going too far, Tarrlok.

You can't punish all non-benders
for the actions of a few.

That kind of cowardice will cause
our city to fall into Amon's hands.

We must pass this law.

All in favor?

All available units, please respond to
the 5600 block of Dragon Flats Borough.

Equalists have taken
to the streets.

Consider them armed and dangerous.
Proceed with caution.

I call front.

After you.

What a gentleman. Thanks.

Why is the power out?

Wait a second, these people
aren't armed or dangerous.

Sure doesn't look that way.

All non-benders, return to
your homes immediately!

Yeah, as soon as you
turn our power back on!

Disperse or you will
all be arrested!

You benders can't
treat us this way!

Mommy, look, it's the Avatar.

Please, help us.

You're our Avatar, too.

Everyone, please stay calm.

I'm gonna put a stop to this.

Tarrlok,

you need to turn the power back
on and leave these people alone.

Avatar Korra, you and your
playmates have no business here.

We're not going anywhere.

You don't have the right to treat
these innocent people like criminals.

This is an Equalist rally.

There is nothing
innocent about it.

They're not Equalists.

They're just normal people
who want their rights back.

They are the enemy.

Round up all these Equalists!

Stop!

Hey! Let me go!

You're under arrest.

What? You can't do that!

Actually, I can.

She's a non-bender
out past curfew,

and her father is a known
Equalist conspirator.

Let her go!

Arrest him and his brother.

Tarrlok!

Unless you want to join
your friends in prison,

I suggest you put those down
and go back to the Air Temple.

Korra, listen to him.
It's not worth it.

We'll be all right.

Don't worry, I'll call Tenzin.
He can get you out!

So sad to see your little
Team Avatar broken up.

You had a good run.

This isn't over, Tarrlok!

I believe it is.

Take them away.

- Hey!
- I came as fast as I could.

Are your friends all right?

I don't know, these knuckleheads
won't tell me anything.

I'll take care of this.

Saikhan, a word, please.

Councilman Tenzin, I'm pretty swamped
at the moment. Can this wait?

No, it cannot.

Three of Avatar Korra's friends
were wrongly arrested tonight.

I'd like you to release
them immediately.

They're not going anywhere.

They were interfering
with police business.

Your so-called police business
was rounding up innocent people

and claiming they
were Equalists.

They should be released, too!

All Equalist suspects are
being detained indefinitely.

They'll be freed if and
when the task force deems

they are no longer a threat.

Those people are entitled to
due process under the law.

You'll have to take that up
with Councilman Tarrlok.

I plan to at the Council meeting,
first thing in the morning.

You're officially the worst
chief of police ever!

Calm down, Korra.

I'll get this sorted out.
We just need to be patient.

But you really are the worst.
Ever.

Wake up, Naga. Let's go.

Wait for me here, girl.

Don't worry, I'll be all right.

You and I need to talk.

Are any of the other
Council members here?

I believe everyone has
gone home for the night.

Then you should do the same.

Are you sure, sir?

Leave us.

You obviously have
something on your mind.

Spit it out.

Don't you see? You're doing exactly
what Amon says is wrong with benders.

You're using your power to
oppress and intimidate people.

And you don't?

Of... Of course not!

Isn't that what you
came here to do?

Intimidate me into
releasing your friends?

See, that's what I
admire about you, Korra,

your willingness to go to extremes
in order to get what you want.

It is a quality we both share.

You and I are nothing alike.

Look, I'll make you a deal.

You fall in line
and do what I say,

and I'll release your friends.

That's why you arrested them?
To get to me?

I need your answer.

No.

You might be able to manipulate
Chief Saikhan into following you,

but it won't work on me.

You will regret that decision.

You need to be stopped!

You're just as bad as Amon.

I've tried to work with you, Korra,
but you've made it impossible.

Still think I'm a
half-baked Avatar?

What are you gonna do now?

You're all out of water, pal.

You're in my way, Avatar,

and you need to be removed.

You're a...

You're a Bloodbender?

Very observant.

It's not a full moon. How...

How are you doing this?

There are a lot of things
you don't know about me.

Where are you taking me?

Somewhere no one will find you.

Say goodbye to Republic
City, Avatar Korra.

You'll never see it again.

You can't do this!

Let me out!

No!