Following the insurrection of the Red Lotus, Bolin joined Kuvira's army, desiring to do his part to stabilize the chaotic Earth Kingdom. However, when Kuvira denounced Earth King Wu's authority and appointed herself the ruler of the Earth Empire, his loyalty to her is tested by his friends, and he eventually needs to decide if he will fight with her for a united Earth Empire or fight against her with Team Avatar to preserve the balance in the world.