Yes, I was disappointed when it was just makeup. Generally I am disappointed with how the Equalist storyline was presented. If it had been better, I wouldn't mind Amon being a liar. But either way he should have had an actual burned face.

On the one hand, it was shocking to see Tarrlok blow up their boat. On the other, Noatak is skilled enough that the writers could retcon it if they get a third season, or more. Though I really hope they won't.

I knew I wasn't going to ship canon by the second episode, so I am safe with Korrasami.

I was surprised she got her bending back so quickly. I suppose they couldn't have ended the series that way and couldn't go back to change it. But it was beautiful of course.