Topic: Cobra Kai

[Brian Blessed]

It's a 21 year age gap beyween Silver and Mig's mum. So eww if that is what happens.

[Drinks Sangria]

It's a 21 year age gap beyween Silver and Mig's mum. So eww if that is what happens.

It doesn't show that as being the case but her and Johnny can't have much different an age gap to that can they?

Just checked: Zabka is 3 years younger so ostensibly an 18 year age gap. I would say, given they were seniors, that Zabka's age is the same as what Johnny's should be, and Macchio is playing a few years younger than his true age, but he's still baby-faced enough to get away with it.

[duvva 💅]

Sounds like season 4 could well be out later this year. Finished shooting end of April.

[Drinks Sangria]

Terry Silver will be returning. He's on the new promotional material.

[duvva 💅]

https://twitter.com/cobrakaiseries/status/1468973715278860305?s=21

New trailer feels pretty epic

[newterp]

https://twitter.com/cobrakaiseries/status/1468973715278860305?s=21

New trailer feels pretty epic

Sweet

[BobPaisley3]

Bump

[Pheeny]

First season was really good but has been going downhill since, honestly think it is one of them shows that should have just been a mini-series...

[ElDuderino]

First season was really good but has been going downhill since, honestly think it is one of them shows that should have just been a mini-series...

Miserable fucker. We all know it’s shit.

I can’t wait to see if the world is about to end because of 8 teenagers who aren’t very good at karate

[Pheeny]

Miserable fucker. We all know it’s shit.

I can’t wait to see if the world is about to end because of 8 teenagers who aren’t very good at karate

Can't argue with that...

[afc tukrish]

First season was really good but has been going downhill since, honestly think it is one of them shows that should have just been a mini-series...

Don't want to agree, but do.

Ever since Netflix got their algorithmic claws into the series, it's become more silly and former-star cameo based.

Hillary Swank will definitely appear in season 5, more's the pity...

[Clayton Bigsby]

Enjoyed season 4 but it is probably time to finish. The last ep was just ridiculous. Called it completely

[Pheeny]

Tried watching the first episode of season 4 last night, gave up after 15mins.

[afc tukrish]

Tried watching the first episode of season 4 last night, gave up after 15mins.

Interesting, felt it had enough Johnny being a sentimental, under-developed dick moments to make it amusing enough to watch.

Still agree with the criticisms that the show's "plotting" and dialogue are too on the nose.

[newterp]

Oh I enjoyed the last couple of episodes. Some good twists (even if a bit obvious).

[west_london_red]

Tried watching the first episode of season 4 last night, gave up after 15mins.

I binged watched most of the new season last night and will finish it off tonight, but like you Mrs WLR lasted all of about 15 minutes of the first episode before she declared it’s a piece of shit and went to bed. Can’t argue with that to be honest, but it’s cheesyness is kind of addictive.

[Graeme]

but it’s cheesyness is kind of addictive.

Yeah I've found this too. There's plenty of shows I've binned off in the past, but even though Cobra Kai has some poor aspects I just can't bring myself to sack it off. Binged S4 in 2 days and will probably do the same when S5 comes out.

It does have some good stuff though as well, Johnny's character is hilarious at times, and I thought Robbie's story in this season was better in the way he started to feel responsible for his actions where he's never usually cared.

[Drinks Sangria]

I really enjoyed this season and thought it the best since season one. It’s cheesy, it’s sometimes predictable and the quality of the writing is somewhat lacking but it is watchable and bingeable. We watched the series over 3 days and enjoyed it a lot.

Heavy spoilers for Season 4:

Spoiler

The writing was better in this series. Some more believable motivations, well plotted redemption arcs and less 180 spins by characters (figuratively).

Johnny is always good value and had some good emotional scenes, especially with Miguel then a nice bit of catharsis with Robby at the end.

Terry Silver was a huge highlight for me. The actor seemed to have a lot of fun with it and he represents a new big bad that’s fun to watch and stops it being a stale 3rd season of Kreese v Johnny/Daniel. He gave it the cheesy 80s villain shtick and it was great.

Silver’s turn on Kreese had a good hinge in terms of motivation and left enough thread for the whole thing to unravel on him in season 5.

Season 5 should, in my opinion, be it’s last. There’s certainly enough story left to justify it, but a 10 episode run should be enough to resolve most of the plot points, redeem some characters and consign others to the bin. I’m in a minority that don’t think it’s ran for too long but they shouldn’t really be thinking of story lines past next season. I certainly wasn’t invested in the Kenny v Anthony storyline enough to be that arsed about it being concluded.

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Overall it was what most other seasons were; good fun, cheesy, laughably shit in places but enjoyable to watch.

[Babel Time]

Haven't seen Karate Kid 3 yet. Should I watch that prior to season 4?

[newterp]

Haven't seen Karate Kid 3 yet. Should I watch that prior to season 4?

yes!

[newterp]

I really enjoyed this season and thought it the best since season one. It’s cheesy, it’s sometimes predictable and the quality of the writing is somewhat lacking but it is watchable and bingeable. We watched the series over 3 days and enjoyed it a lot.

Heavy spoilers for Season 4:

Spoiler

The writing was better in this series. Some more believable motivations, well plotted redemption arcs and less 180 spins by characters (figuratively).

Johnny is always good value and had some good emotional scenes, especially with Miguel then a nice bit of catharsis with Robby at the end.

Terry Silver was a huge highlight for me. The actor seemed to have a lot of fun with it and he represents a new big bad that’s fun to watch and stops it being a stale 3rd season of Kreese v Johnny/Daniel. He gave it the cheesy 80s villain shtick and it was great.

Silver’s turn on Kreese had a good hinge in terms of motivation and left enough thread for the whole thing to unravel on him in season 5.

Season 5 should, in my opinion, be it’s last. There’s certainly enough story left to justify it, but a 10 episode run should be enough to resolve most of the plot points, redeem some characters and consign others to the bin. I’m in a minority that don’t think it’s ran for too long but they shouldn’t really be thinking of story lines past next season. I certainly wasn’t invested in the Kenny v Anthony storyline enough to be that arsed about it being concluded.

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Overall it was what most other seasons were; good fun, cheesy, laughably shit in places but enjoyable to watch.

you nailed it - how could you not enjoy it for what it is? And I thought a couple of twists at the end of the last episode were fantastic.

[west_london_red]

Yeah, the last episode had a few decent twists but season 5 has to the last one surely? Some of those kids don’t look like kids anymore!

[Chakan]

I enjoyed it, it's predictable but it's fun nonetheless.

Johnny is always good to watch, Machio eh so so, but who cares.

I don't mind the silly writing or the bad karate sequences, hell that's what the original karate kid series was about.

Still gonna watch season 5 no matter what.

[Tonyh8su]

I enjoyed the latest season in a "leave it on in the background" kinda way. The hardest part of watching it for me isn't the bad writing, the cheesiness or the bad acting, I find Johnny's son and that clearly 35 year old Asian guy who was the bully in season one and is now in Cobra Kai to be the two most unlikeable & punchable two pricks I've ever seen on television.

[Drinks Sangria]

I enjoyed the latest season in a "leave it on in the background" kinda way. The hardest part of watching it for me isn't the bad writing, the cheesiness or the bad acting, I find Johnny's son and that clearly 35 year old Asian guy who was the bully in season one and is now in Cobra Kai to be the two most unlikeable & punchable two pricks I've ever seen on television.

I think with Kyler, that's the point really.

[Graeme]

that clearly 35 year old Asian guy who was the bully in season one and is now in Cobra Kai

He’s 23 apparently

[RainbowFlick]

it's definitely felt a lot more cartoon-y in the last season and there are only so many old characters they can dig up for features. i think it might be the last season next. still enjoyable enough to watch though I guess as ridiculous as it is now.

wish Amanda LaRusso had more appearances. she's funny and very pretty.

[afc tukrish]

it's definitely felt a lot more cartoon-y in the last season and there are only so many old characters they can dig up for features. i think it might be the last season next. still enjoyable enough to watch though I guess as ridiculous as it is now.

wish Amanda LaRusso had more appearances. she's funny and very pretty.

Plus, if you don't like her, she'll destroy your car. Totally hot...

[Tonyh8su]

I think with Kyler, that's the point really.

Oh I definitely get that. But I don't want to punch him in a "oh he's a bad guy character" kinda way. I want to turn off my television and never watch the show again he's such a dickhead. Same with Johnny's son.

[afc tukrish]

Oh I definitely get that. But I don't want to punch him in a "oh he's a bad guy character" kinda way. I want to turn off my television and never watch the show again he's such a dickhead. Same with Johnny's son.

No watch telly...

[Tonyh8su]

No watch telly...

no be there

[RainbowFlick]

Plus, if you don't like her, she'll destroy your car. Totally hot...

 

she's very funny on instagram and keeps hinting that she'll be fighting soon... 

[west_london_red]

wish Amanda LaRusso had more appearances. she's funny and very pretty.

She’ll always be Sheldon’s sister to me, and my thoughts of her are probably very similar to Howard Wolowitz

[Graeme]

wish Amanda LaRusso had more appearances. she's funny and very pretty.

She’s been in every episode bar one.

[west_london_red]

She’s been in every episode bar one.

Ok, so your Howard Wolowitz then!

[duvva 💅]

Just finished S4, got better as it went along. It’s a little bit rinse and repeat now but still largely enjoyable.

Odds on which characters will return for S5

Evns Mike Barnes to help Terry Silver
2/1 Hilary Swank will turn out to be Tory’s mum
8/1 Dutch

Spoiler

to just so happen to be behind bars in the same place as Kreese ends up

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[afc tukrish]

Just finished S4, got better as it went along. It’s a little bit rinse and repeat now but still largely enjoyable.

Odds on which characters will return for S5

Evns Mike Barnes to help Terry Silver
2/1 Hilary Swank will turn out to be Tory’s mum
8/1 Dutch

Spoiler

to just so happen to be behind bars in the same place as Kreese ends up

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Spoiler

a) Tory is so much more interesting than Sam, who only has perpetual samtrums. Tory does not keep the trophy/championship after hearing Silver discuss the bribery with the referee. She breaks the trophy over Silver's head.
b) I absolutely would prefer Dutch and Kreese to link up, because my feared alternative is that Kreese has a big sobby reunion/man hug with Johnny and they team up with Daniel and The Chozen One to take down Silver's McDojos...
c) It's likely that Robbie will join Johnny in heading south of de border looking for Miggy. Think it would be a lot more dramatic and hilarious if Daniel went along for a two or three episode arc. The bickering while negotiating Miggy's retrieval would be epic.

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[Sarge]

it's definitely felt a lot more cartoon-y in the last season and there are only so many old characters they can dig up for features. i think it might be the last season next. still enjoyable enough to watch though I guess as ridiculous as it is now.

wish Amanda LaRusso had more appearances. she's funny and very pretty.

And Sheldon Coopers sister, fun fact that.

[duvva 💅]

Spoiler

a) Tory is so much more interesting than Sam, who only has perpetual samtrums. Tory does not keep the trophy/championship after hearing Silver discuss the bribery with the referee. She breaks the trophy over Silver's head.
b) I absolutely would prefer Dutch and Kreese to link up, because my feared alternative is that Kreese has a big sobby reunion/man hug with Johnny and they team up with Daniel and The Chozen One to take down Silver's McDojos...
c) It's likely that Robbie will join Johnny in heading south of de border looking for Miggy. Think it would be a lot more dramatic and hilarious if Daniel went along for a two or three episode arc. The bickering while negotiating Miggy's retrieval would be epic.

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Spoiler

interesting thoughts. I think it’s clear that Kenny and the young Larusso kid are gonna become rivals, with Kenny becoming the meanest Cobra Kai. Can see Tory trying to give Sam the trophy so possible olive branch there. Also if Johnny’s off on a Mexican road trip to find Miguel could Robby team up with Daniel again? If, and it’s a big if, Dutch and Kreese do meet up I wonder if Dutch might try and put him on the path to forgiveness with Johnny so your fears could be realised. So many possibilities.

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[Schmidt]

Spoiler

interesting thoughts. I think it’s clear that Kenny and the young Larusso kid are gonna become rivals, with Kenny becoming the meanest Cobra Kai. Can see Tory trying to give Sam the trophy so possible olive branch there. Also if Johnny’s off on a Mexican road trip to find Miguel could Robby team up with Daniel again? If, and it’s a big if, Dutch and Kreese do meet up I wonder if Dutch might try and put him on the path to forgiveness with Johnny so your fears could be realised. So many possibilities.

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Spoiler

Johnny abandoning Robby again to focus on Miguel is the kind of ridiculous, caught in a loop decision I fully expect every main character in this show to make.

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