<p>I agree with Dogwalker ... first season I really wanted to see more of the old Gaang, but now we're into the forth and we've finally got Toph I'm more interested in the development of the current characters. We saw enough flashbacks in Book 1 to get an idea of what the Gaang achieved, and we know what Katara and Zuko are busy doing in the world now, and we know Sokka saved Korra. I think Aang's kids and grandkids provide us with more than enough of a link to the old Avatar.
</p><p>But severing Korra's tie with the past Avatars, I agree, was a huge mistake. Maybe it's just me, but Korra doesn't feel like 'The Avatar' to me, any more than Bolin does! We always knew Aang was the Avatar, but Korra honestly just feels like another bender. Don't get me wrong, I adore her, but she kinda lacks that ... I dunno, 'something' the past Avatar's have all had. *not being too clear*
</p><p>But, then, maybe that's the point. *shrugs*
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