Korra has always been one of the most divisive Avatars in the franchise’s history. For some fans, The Legend of Korra expanded the universe in incredible ways, delivering some of the best animation of its era. For others, Korra’s character arc and especially her sudden romance with Asami it felt very incomplete, rushed, and emotionally inconsistent. Even now, nearly a decade after her series concluded, Korra’s legacy splits the fandom in ways Aang’s never did.

With the announcement of Avatar: Seven Havens, the next animated project from creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko arriving in 2027, those debates have resurfaced stronger than ever. The new series introduces a world devastated by cataclysm, a fragile Avatar cycle, and a young Earthbender named Pavi who discovers she’s the next Avatar after Korra. Immediately, the narrative turns toward Korra’s era and the flaws, gaps, and unresolved threads that defined her story.