Korra's Family Fallout in Book Two 'Southern Lights' with Writer Tim Hedrick

In this revealing episode of Avatar: Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by writer Tim Hedrick to break down The Legend of Korra Book Two, Episode 202: “The Southern Lights.” As Korra begins her spiritual journey under Unalaq’s guidance, long-buried family secrets surface - leading to a painful fallout with her father, Tonraq. Meanwhile, Tenzin, Kya, and Bumi arrive at the Southern Air Temple, sparking sibling tension and raising questions about Avatar Aang’s legacy. Tim shares behind-the-scenes insights on crafting Korra’s emotional arc, the inspiration behind the Southern Lights, and the creation of fan-favorite Varrick. Plus: Bolin’s inflatable snowsuit, Pabu’s scene-stealing moments, and the eerie beauty of the spirit world. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Korra's Family Fallout in Book Two 'Southern Lights' with Writer Tim Hedrick is an episode from Avatar: Braving the Elements by Nickelodeon.

This episode is 69:02 long.

This episode was published on Sep 16, 2025.

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