I think it was really close but the mushy romantic stuff was a tad too much and well the cheap comedy from Bolin also pissed me off. He's just TRIES to be funny, Sokka was funny and strategic/smart (he was an actual, important character!). Not to mention Korra just mastered the avatar state just like that. Unlike Aang. Maybe someone can clear that up for me. I have a feeling season 2 is going to be much better though and good as the original series. Anyway. I hope Zuko appears in season 2,3,4 (hopefully 2) and we see alot of him and you know how his life, relationship (Zuko x Mai FTW!), etc. T4R? EDIT: No arguing. EDIT: Those of you saying book 1 air was close to TLAB but not as good as it, season 1 was made when they only had one season in mind, rushing the season/book, later nick agreed with the directers to have more season (4) so now they can actually have a plot which goes across all the seasons.