Monday, December 08, 2025

TLOK Book 2 Finale Explained! w/ Unalaq's Adrian LaTourelle | Braving the Elements S4 Ep 29 | Avatar

TLOK Book 2 Finale Explained! w/ Unalaq's Adrian LaTourelle | Braving the Elements S4 Ep 29 | Avatar


Note: As of posting, this episode is currently unavailable in the U.K. and Ireland, however, the audio version can be listened to here.

Avatar: Braving the Elements hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) sit down with Adrian LaTourelle, the voice behind Unalaq, to revisit one of the most unforgettable moments in The Legend of Korra: the creation of the Dark Avatar and the battle that changed the Avatar world forever. Adrian shares what it was like to voice a character who begins as Korra's spiritual guide and later transforms into one of the franchise's most chilling villains, UnaVaatu. The conversation explores the philosophy behind harmonic convergence, Korra's cosmic transformation, and her bold decision to leave the spirit portals open—reshaping the balance between humans and spirits for generations to come. Along the way, you'll hear behind-the-scenes stories from the recording booth, reflections on acting technique, and insights into why Unalaq's teachings still echo through Korra's journey.

00:00 - Introducing Adrian LaTourelle (Unalaq)
01:39 - Dramatic Voices
03:00 - Unalaq’s Depth
05:42 - Adrian’s Father in ATLA
06:59 - First Getting the Role
10:53 - Dramatic Teaching
14:37 - Acting Helps Voice Acting
17:33 - Who Do You Ship?
18:52 - Animal Crossing
21:15 - What Kind of Bender Would You Be?
23:50 - Quip or Cabbage?
26:50 - “The Turtle-Duck Break Up Charm"
28:00 - Adrian’s Shinobi-Style Recap
29:39 - Clip Reaction: Attack On Republic City
32:26 - Creating the Finale
33:55 - Spirit Wave Aftermath
35:46 - Lessons On Identity
39:38 - Korra Parallels Aang
43:48 - Clip Reaction: Jinora Saves The Day
46:15 - Was Unalaq Once Good?
48:09 - Aftermath Action
50:08 - Clip Reaction: Korra’s World-Changing Decision
52:34 - Questioning Korra’s Decision
57:03 - Korra and Mako Re-Break Up
59:09 - Did Dante Predict Correctly?
01:00:50 - Most Valuable Bending/Nonbending
01:05:06 - Flameo Hot-Takes
01:08:03 - Goodbyes

Enter the amazing world of Avatar through the official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements from Nickelodeon. Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of “Korra”) and Dante Basco (the voice of “Prince Zuko”) each week as they re-watch every episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra then break down key themes, notable battles, and behind-the-scenes trivia you can’t get anywhere else. Special guests from cast members to producers join them to explore elements of the Avatarverse, including the origins of the story and how Avatar was brought to life.

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