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Cobra Kai

Cobra Kai

Back in the Valley. One final fight.

20188.26 Seasons65 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Robert Mark Kamen
Written by Robert Mark Kamen
Produced by Will Smith
NetworksNetflixYouTube Premium

Top Cast

William Zabka

William Zabka

Johnny Lawrence

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

Courtney Henggeler

Courtney Henggeler

Amanda LaRusso

Xolo Maridueña

Xolo Maridueña

Miguel Diaz

Tanner Buchanan

Tanner Buchanan

Robby Keene

Mary Mouser

Mary Mouser

Samantha LaRusso

Peyton List

Peyton List

Tory Nichols

Jacob Bertrand

Jacob Bertrand

Eli 'Hawk' Moskowitz

Gianni DeCenzo

Gianni DeCenzo

Demetri Alexopoulos

Dallas Dupree Young

Dallas Dupree Young

Kenny Payne

Themes & Keywords

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About Cobra Kai

Cobra Kai is a action & adventure, drama, comedy series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of california, martial arts, karate, sensei, rivalry, dojo. Created by Robert Mark Kamen, it stars William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Courtney Henggeler. 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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