S1 - Excellent
S2 - Good
S3 - Ok
S4 - Excellent again
This series could never, ever be described as boring. The casting is great (with many of the original Karate Kid actors making a reappearance), there's teenage angst, proms and parties, numerous fight scenes and William Zabka's jaded, bumbling and deeply un-PC Johnny Lawrence is more than enough to keep you watching, But Cobra Kai also isn't afraid to explore more mature and emotive issues. The importance of 'breaking the cycle' of bullying is repeatedly referenced and the true value of balance is made very clear when the teachers and students of rival dojos finally acknowledge that there is no 'one and correct way' of doing anything - and they can learn from each other. There may be criticisms that the story elements of rejection, rivalry and the upcoming tournament are simply being reworked each season and that no one under the age of 45 will understand what all the fuss is about with this brilliant series. The rest of us couldn't care less. Cobra Kai is a much-needed breath of fresh air and roll on Season 5.
This series could never, ever be described as boring. The casting is great (with many of the original Karate Kid actors making a reappearance), there's teenage angst, proms and parties, numerous fight scenes and William Zabka's jaded, bumbling and deeply un-PC Johnny Lawrence is more than enough to keep you watching, But Cobra Kai also isn't afraid to explore more mature and emotive issues. The importance of 'breaking the cycle' of bullying is repeatedly referenced and the true value of balance is made very clear when the teachers and students of rival dojos finally acknowledge that there is no 'one and correct way' of doing anything - and they can learn from each other. There may be criticisms that the story elements of rejection, rivalry and the upcoming tournament are simply being reworked each season and that no one under the age of 45 will understand what all the fuss is about with this brilliant series. The rest of us couldn't care less. Cobra Kai is a much-needed breath of fresh air and roll on Season 5.