Kuvira is the star of this miniseries, no doubt. She is awesome.
The end to the 'Ruins of the Empire' arc of 'The Legend of Korra' comics contains twists and turns, and stuff that is well developed and worth getting excited for. Its drama is worth the hype; worth the investment. As well as Kuvira, it showcases the Beifong women, by blood - three generations of them. The female empowerment isn't lost.
There was no need for me to be worried about how Korra and Asami are going to get through everything together this time round. They are sweet. They are part of the beating heart of the comics. I don't know exactly how to say anything else concerning Korrasami without revealing spoilers, but...they definitely share a bed. I'll leave it at that.
I only wish 'Ruins of the Empire' could have been a little longer, and that more characters had more to do and say. Korra might as well not be the Avatar for all the importance that's placed on who she is in this. The Avatar doesn't factor into anything, and I swear she only uses her airbending - once, on one page - in 'Part Three', the climactic end. It's good that her not using her fists and physical fighting prowess is part of her character development; leaving her with her tactical brains and words to solve problems. But her using her bending powers at all is missed. Is Korra even the protagonist in 'The Legend of Korra' anymore?
It's Kuvira who receives the most panel time. Not that her redemption arc isn't strongly written and believable. It is. And it's pretty amazing; I am proud of it. However, maybe Kuvira and Korra could have worked together, side by side, in a better substantial partnership. In clear contrast to their former deadly enemy status. Have them work through their differences - and similarities - as equals, in the same story. Just a thought.
But Kuvira's arc is good enough on its own, I suppose.
'The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire, Part Three' is ultimately about trust, forgiveness, and family, as well as building a democracy. All of which takes time, and must be earned. It's about a family of women, coming to terms with one another's past actions, and loving each other anyway. It's about female relationships, in their myriad natures. Oh glory.
'Ruins of the Empire' is more heavily sci-fi than fantasy, which is the polar opposite to the previous comic series, 'Turf Wars'. The variety, as well as the relevant political angle, is appreciated; even if it is slightly done at the expense of Korra herself as the main character and the Avatar.
Final Score: 4/5
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