Let’s address the elephant in the room right away: No, The Legend of Korra is not Avatar: The Last Airbender .

But here’s a reframe: They are teenagers in a time of peace and chaos, figuring out who they are. Unlike ATLA ’s slow-burn, endgame romance, Korra shows the awkward, painful, and realistic process of young love. And by the end, the show delivers one of the most subtly revolutionary and satisfying relationship conclusions in mainstream animation.

And that’s exactly why you should watch it.