Cobra Kai's New Season Leaves Viewers Pumped!
By Valentina Omotosho .O. ('23)
It’s a new season!! That’s the joy that enveloped people across the globe as the new season of Cobra Kai was released on December 31st, 2021. The new season consists of 10 episodes which leave viewers on a cliffhanger from one episode to the next. If you are looking for a new show to binge- watch, this is the one! To show the extent of how captivating the show is, you would find yourself showcasing random moves throughout your day.
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The new season specifically focuses on the characters of Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) by centering on their rivalry. The rivalry among the dojos; Cobra Kai, Miyagi Do, and Eagle Fang is also encompassed throughout the season as friendships, loyalty, and alliances are put to test. Over at Cobra Kai, which has been taken over by John Kreese (Martin Kove), an old friendship is reignited with the introduction of former partner Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) back into the dojo to prepare the students for an upcoming competition. In an effort to beat Cobra Kai and maintain their dojos, Sensei's Daniel and Johnny reunite their dojos Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang to train their students. However, a disagreement on teaching styles leads to their separation.
Through the course of the season, old bonds try to reunite, grudges are put to rest and new conflicts arise. The variation of events that arise in each episode captivates viewers as they are constantly left with the thought of “what next” This fascinates viewers who haven’t watched the previous seasons by getting them interested in bing- watching the entire show. For those looking for a show which fuses action, romance, and so on together, Cobra Kai is sure to be a great fit as the show is packed with various scenes of conflicts between students and their sensei’s from the three dojos and romance between the students. The show not only serves as a source of entertainment but also includes events that teach one life lessons about friendship, loyalty, and character.
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