Talk:Bolin/@comment-12459636-20130728025150/@comment-13579637-20130728033656

I agree. I didn't mind the comic relief aspect, because they did the same for Sokka, but they gave his character far more redeeming qualities. Yes, Sokka was the class-clown guy and the not-as-strong guy, but he was also witty, a great strategist, and good at defusing situations. He proved himself to be an imperative member to his team, no bending necessary.

In the meantime, they took the awesome potential that Bolin had as a character, and just dwindled him into a fumbling sidekick meant to be in Mako's shadow and make him look even better by comparison. All he ends up being is someone who needs to be saved all the time, is content with being everyone's platonic friend, and is always ready with some hit-and-miss comical quip. What a waste.