Talk:Bolin/@comment-5081746-20120818180310

I'm pretty taken aback by the flak Bolin is receiving. A character being "boring and unfunny" is hardly a legitimate reason to hate a character. Then again, half of the people who criticize characters don't give legitimate reasons so...I digress.

Anyhow, my main critique of Bolin would be his lack of character development and characterization. Truthfully, this is something that can be said of team avatar as a whole excluding Korra. One thing that most of us have come to consensus on is that Bolin's characterization was more prominent in the very beginning of the series. We'd been introduced to a jovial and naive sixteen year old who contrast with his brooding, stoic and almost cynical older brother. His naviety is a flaw as well as an endearing quality making it hard to actually dislike Bolin. Albeit, he knows how to be 'nice' to those surrounding him; he is inept when it comes to romance. This is made evidant when goes on a date with Korra. But, for a guy living on the streets since the age of 6 with no parental guidance other than his brother(who is equally inept)it makes sense. Bolin's sense of humor is more quirky and charming as opposed to the sarcastic Sokka. People should realize he's purposely written that way and is not nor is he intended to be a carbon copy of Sokka.

Now, following the episode "Spirit of the competition" he'd been reduced to merely the punch line guy. This is to be blamed upon neglectful writing and an unfortunate lack of time. Bolin hasn't loss his potential and people seem to be conveniently ignoring there will be three more seaons for character development to ensue.