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OMG! The best reboot ever is coming to Netflix in a couple of weeks!!

Cobra Kai....

Netflix today announced it is the new home to Cobra Kai, the series continuation of the iconic The Karate Kid film franchise from Sony Pictures Television. The film’s stars, Ralph Macchio and William Zabka reprise their star-making roles in the series along with Martin Kove as sensei John Kreese.
Under the terms of the deal, the first two seasons of Sony Pictures Television’s Cobra Kai will premiere on Netflix this year, with an all-new third season to follow.

Cobra Kai takes place 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, where a now successful Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) struggles to maintain balance in his life without the guidance of Mr. Miyagi, and must face his previous adversary, down-and-out Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), who seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo.

I can't wait!!!

This is an excellent show.

Although the fight scenes are cringe as all hell they do capture the same spirit as the movies.

Definitely would watch again

Looks cheese-tastic

Great show. Used up my youtube premium trial when it came out to watch. Really like the way it's mainly from Johnny's perspective (in the first season at least). And the soundtrack.

I have heard good things about this

Jonny Lawrence looks better for his age despite being a wino bum, than Danny

Really enjoyed this.

It's interesting how they have managed to turn Johnny into a likeable underdog without altering his underlying personality. I enjoy watching his approach to coaching karate because it is so far removed from what would be considered acceptable in real life but at the same time he also recognises the excesses of his mentor and tries to make amends.

The other thing that is a throwback to a bygone era is that he is not dealing with parents breathing down his neck. No-one would have the freedom to operate how he does today precisely because the parents would hold them accountable.

Hugo wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:26 am Really enjoyed this.

It's interesting how they have managed to turn Johnny into a likeable underdog without altering his underlying personality. I enjoy watching his approach to coaching karate because it is so far removed from what would be considered acceptable in real life but at the same time he also recognises the excesses of his mentor and tries to make amends.

The other thing that is a throwback to a bygone era is that he is not dealing with parents breathing down his neck. No-one would have the freedom to operate how he does today precisely because the parents would hold them accountable.

Indeed, it's helped by the fact none of the characters in the original were written as perfect and the seeds of Johnny being a decent guy corrupted by Cobra Kai were always there (His given Danny the Trophy, the look of confusion then horror on his face when told to cheat).

Cobra Kai (and I only have reached the 2nd episode of series 2) is truly excellent, every character is interesting, has a good side and is flawed and they all feel 3 dimensional and real human beings. Albeit humans who are all into martial arts as the solution of their problems.

While much of the humour comes from Johnny ripping into soft Gen Z kids who need safe spaces or from his complete lack of understanding of the modern world, the show does an excellent job of balancing different perspectives. It does this best where it can both condemn Johnny's OTT and unhealthy 80's toxic macho upbringing as the route of his failures in life, but also suggest that modern kids can do with a dose of some old school focus and discipline to help guide them in life to achieve their goals and live a happier life.

Cobra Kai is also a great example of how to take a great franchise and continue it without needing to depend on rehashing the old stuff or reboot it in a way that shows no understanding of what made the story or characters great. It really works for the original fans and new comers. It also helps that the great writing makes it that the new kid characters are just as engaging and their stories just as exciting as the older ones.

Blake wrote: ↑Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:26 am

It's a great tongue in cheek video that.

Never forget, Larusso never earned his black belt, he stole one. What an appalling cock.