Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai

Cobra Kai

2025TV ShowEnded6 SeasonsEnglish

This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and finds Johnny Lawrence on the hunt for redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. This reignites his old rivalry with the successful Daniel LaRusso, who has been working to maintain the balance in his life without mentor Mr. Miyagi.

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IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users92%
Director: Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergGenres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

Decades after their fateful karate tournament, Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso find their lives intertwined once again, this time through their own students. The rivalry between their respective dojos, Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do, reignites old tensions and creates new conflicts, forcing both men to confront their pasts. As a new generation of students trains under different philosophies, the legacy of the original Karate Kid saga continues to evolve with high-stakes tournaments and personal drama.

Critical Reception

Cobra Kai has been widely praised for its nostalgic appeal, compelling character development, and successful blending of action, humor, and drama. Critics and audiences alike have lauded its ability to honor the original Karate Kid films while forging its own path, with particular praise for the performances of its returning and new cast members. The series has maintained a strong positive reception throughout its run.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever continuation of the Karate Kid legacy.
  • Appreciated for its blend of humor, action, and character-driven drama.
  • Recognized for strong performances from both original cast members and newcomers.

Google audience: Google users consistently praise Cobra Kai for its entertaining mix of action and comedy, the satisfying return of beloved characters, and its ability to appeal to both long-time fans of the Karate Kid movies and new viewers. Many appreciate the ongoing character arcs and the evolution of the rivalries.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Also received nominations from the Critics' Choice Television Awards and the MTV Movie & TV Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic Cobra Kai dojo sign from the original Karate Kid film was reportedly difficult to recreate accurately, with the show's prop department spending considerable effort to match its exact design and weathering.

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8 reviews
beatriceclaudia18

beatriceclaudia1...

It's a wonderful series, I really like it, I've seen it 3 times and I still can't get enough of it. I recommend you see it if you haven't seen it.
Mauser69

Mauser69

This is just such a terrible series it is hard to know how to cover it all in a brief review. At first it was slow but mildly interesting just because we remembered and liked the original movie. But the unbelievably stupid and childish beh...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

This is another one of the shows I left IMDb over. I logged in, gave it a check, and all the reviews above 5 stars were gone. They don't want people to like it... ... and I understand why, Cobra Kai breaks all the rules. It respects...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

I didn't set out to watch Cobra Kai. In fact, my first reaction upon seeing the trailer for season one was to "cringe". It came across as a bad modern teen soap opera, that had hitched a ride with much older, martial arts franchise, from th...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

I was a little nervous when the show first aired, but after watching the first season I got hooked...! It had some laughs and plenty of action. It was gritty in comparison to the film sequel. Series 2 started drawing the sand lines, so to...
James

James

Quite bad. The fact that this is getting so much attention at the moment seems crazy to me. I've watched the first two seasons (with my GF) and I have to say that this whole thing is pretty embarrassing. I kind of enjoyed the first few epis...
ComputerBlue

ComputerBlue

I didn't have many expectations going into this show, or at least, I didn't have high expectations. The ones I did have were that of a fun low budget trip down memory lane. But this is so much more than that. The production values are great...
garyturnbullsr

garyturnbullsr

I watched the whole first season. I loved it. Good drama and story line. I cant wait for season 2 to see how this story continues.