This episode explores the various political systems in place in the Avatar universe, from the tribal relationship of the Water Tribes, to the feudal monarchies and lordships of the Earth Kingdom, to the absolute monarchy of the Fire Lord. The hosts also explore how the political landscape changes between the time of Aang and Korra’s day, including the eventual rise of the first democracy (and the mixed feelings about the first President), the fragility of the Water Tribes’ system of government in a more modern setting, and how the Earth Kingdom falls to fascism by season 4. This episode also explores the rise of the modern-style nation-state in the Avatar universe and the factors that influence national identity and development.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Spoilers
ATLA seasons 1 through 3, The Legend of Korra seasons 1 through 4, Imbalance, Turf Wars, The Rise of Kyoshi, The Shadow of Kyoshi, The Dawn of Yangchen, and the Legacy of Yangchen.
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