Season 1, also known as , contains only 12 episodes. The chronological 36th episode of the series actually occurs in Book Three: Change . Episode 36: "Long Live the Queen"
: The most significant event of the episode is the assassination of the Earth Queen by Zaheer. He uses airbending to literally pull the air from her lungs, marking a rare and brutal on-screen death for the series. The Legend of Korra Season 1 Episode 36
This episode is the 10th chapter of the third season (Book 3). It is notable for its darker tone and several major plot developments: Season 1, also known as , contains only 12 episodes