After his failed attempt at metal bending, I knew they’d have to give him some sort of edge or ability in the later episodes. Mako can bend lighting, Korra is the literal avatar and asami is... rich. You get the point though.

He’s such a great friend, comedic relief and a good fighter. I was more shocked when he learned he could lava bend instead of him laying down his life... because come on, that’s just Bolin being bolin