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Cobra Kai

  • TV Series
  • 2018–2025
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
231K
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POPULARITY
153
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Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, and Xolo Maridueña in Cobra Kai (2018)
Decades after their 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament bout, a middle-aged Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence find themselves martial-arts rivals again.
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Decades after their 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament bout, a middle-aged Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence find themselves martial-arts rivals again.Decades after their 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament bout, a middle-aged Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence find themselves martial-arts rivals again.Decades after their 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament bout, a middle-aged Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence find themselves martial-arts rivals again.

  • Creators
    • Josh Heald
    • Jon Hurwitz
    • Hayden Schlossberg
  • Stars
    • Ralph Macchio
    • William Zabka
    • Courtney Henggeler
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    231K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    153
    4
    • Creators
      • Josh Heald
      • Jon Hurwitz
      • Hayden Schlossberg
    • Stars
      • Ralph Macchio
      • William Zabka
      • Courtney Henggeler
    • 2.6KUser reviews
    • 219Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 9 Primetime Emmys
      • 6 wins & 70 nominations total

    Episodes65

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    Ralph Macchio
    Ralph Macchio
    • Daniel LaRusso
    • 2018–2025
    William Zabka
    William Zabka
    • Johnny Lawrence
    • 2018–2025
    Courtney Henggeler
    Courtney Henggeler
    • Amanda LaRusso
    • 2018–2025
    Xolo Maridueña
    Xolo Maridueña
    • Miguel Diaz
    • 2018–2025
    Tanner Buchanan
    Tanner Buchanan
    • Robby Keene
    • 2018–2025
    Mary Mouser
    Mary Mouser
    • Samantha LaRusso
    • 2018–2025
    Jacob Bertrand
    Jacob Bertrand
    • Eli 'Hawk' Moskowitz
    • 2018–2025
    Gianni DeCenzo
    Gianni DeCenzo
    • Demetri…
    • 2018–2025
    Martin Kove
    Martin Kove
    • John Kreese
    • 2018–2025
    Vanessa Rubio
    Vanessa Rubio
    • Carmen Diaz
    • 2018–2025
    Peyton List
    Peyton List
    • Tory Nichols
    • 2019–2025
    Owen Morgan
    Owen Morgan
    • Bert
    • 2018–2024
    Aedin Mincks
    Aedin Mincks
    • Mitch
    • 2019–2025
    Griffin Santopietro
    Griffin Santopietro
    • Anthony LaRusso
    • 2018–2025
    Dallas Dupree Young
    Dallas Dupree Young
    • Kenny Payne
    • 2021–2025
    Khalil Everage
    Khalil Everage
    • Chris
    • 2019–2025
    Thomas Ian Griffith
    Thomas Ian Griffith
    • Terry Silver
    • 2021–2025
    Joe Seo
    Joe Seo
    • Kyler Park…
    • 2018–2024
    • Creators
      • Josh Heald
      • Jon Hurwitz
      • Hayden Schlossberg
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    User reviews2.6K

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Cobra Kai' is celebrated for its nostalgic charm, blending original 'Karate Kid' elements with new narratives. Character development, especially for Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso, is highly praised. Humor, action scenes, and references to the original films are noted strengths. Original cast performances are acclaimed, and the show's modern issue exploration is appreciated. Despite minor criticisms about plot and character actions, the series is generally well-received as a must-watch.
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    8Supermanfan-13

    So much better than I thought it would be!

    Cobra Kai is so much better than I thought it would be. I grew up a Karate Kid fan but wasn't sure what to expect from this and thought it would be some cheap kiddy money grab. I'm glad I was wrong. It's so much better than it has any business being, especially William Zabka! He absolutely is the star of this show as Johnny Lawrence. You root for him on this more than Daniel (Ralph Macchio).
    9bobnet84

    Zabka shows it was no mistake he got so many roles in the 80's

    Problem is he was typecast and never given a chance to shine. In, Cobra Kai it's his show and he shows a side of Johnny that is a true human experience.
    8Calicodreamin

    Cobra Kai never dies

    This show is the perfect mix of nostalgia, great 80s music, and badass karate. William Zabka makes this show as Johnny Lawrence, he is everything. Storylines are interesting, action scenes are well coordinated, and everyone and their brother comes back from the movies. It's lovely.
    10Puscifer206

    Very smartly written & acted - highly recommended

    I was a teen in the 80's and enjoyed watching this film - as most guys my age did. I was a little skeptical when I saw that they were making a new series that takes place 30 years after the movie ended. But once I saw the trailers - I felt like they might be on to something. After watching several episodes - I can tell you that they nailed it. This is the best show out there - anywhere. It's not over acted (or under acted). It's not corny or stupid either. It's the perfect match up of seriousness with a few goofs or references from the 80's thrown in here & there. This revival could have been a disaster but it looks like they got the perfect combo of writers, directors & actors. It's funny, because as a kid - I wanted to punch Johnny in the throat as hard as I could. But as a 40-something year old - I'm kinda rooting for him. Great job to the people responsible for making this happen - and of course it couldn't have happened without Ralph & William. Thank you!
    9r3volution11

    Great For Karate Kid Fans From 80s and Latest Generation

    This series brought me back to my childhood and how much I loved the movies and characters growing up. It surprised how well the characters are brought up to date and now involve the younger generation. There's still a lot to be taught, and learned.

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    • Trivia
      During the original Karate Kid shoot, late director John G. Avildsen shot hours of tournament footage from multiple angles. The crew behind Cobra Kai searched the studio vault and found a ton of never-before-seen clips, which they were able to introduce into the series via flashbacks. One of them includes Zabka's real life mom, who was in the stands in different angles that went unseen until 2018. Ralph Macchio told Uproxx there are three brand new angles of the famous crane kick.
    • Goofs
      Many people believe that Miyagi's name on his headstone is a continuity error, given that in The Next Karate Kid (1994) his name is stated to be Keisuke, but it was actually shown previously on a sign being held for him by Chozen in The Karate Kid Part II (1986) to be Nariyoshi. This means that it was The Next Karate Kid that changed his name, while Cobra Kai kept the name previously given for him.

      Another interesting fact, however, is that the name given in The Karate Kid Part II was not the original first name given to Miyagi. In The Karate Kid (1984), it can briefly be seen on Miyagi's dog tags, attached to the keys of the 1948 Ford given to Daniel for his birthday, that Miyagi's first name is Hideo.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Anthony Mackie/Ralph Macchio/Kiry Shabazz (2018)

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    • Release date
      • May 2, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Cobra Kai: the Karate Kid Saga Continues
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Counterbalance Entertainment
      • Heald Productions (II)
      • Hurwitz & Schlossberg Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)
      • 16 : 9

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