Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Cobra Kai" season 5.
In "Cobra Kai" season 5, Terry Silver's (Thomas Ian Griffith) dojo had some international visitors. If you recall, Silver took over Cobra Kai after the All-Valley Tournament at the end of season 4, opening several franchises with state-of-the-art equipment and very shady business practices. Silver has some big plans for his evil dojo dominion, including competing in an international tournament called the Sekai Taikai. He invites a delegation from the tournament to his flagship dojo for a demonstration and possible acceptance into the competition.
If Cobra Kai's students win there, it could change everything, putting the final nail in the coffins of Eagle Fang/Miyagi Do. At the last minute, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) show up. After a display of karate prowess from all dojos, the delegation accepts both sides into the competition.
"Cobra Kai" season 6 has yet to be greenlit by Netflix,...
In "Cobra Kai" season 5, Terry Silver's (Thomas Ian Griffith) dojo had some international visitors. If you recall, Silver took over Cobra Kai after the All-Valley Tournament at the end of season 4, opening several franchises with state-of-the-art equipment and very shady business practices. Silver has some big plans for his evil dojo dominion, including competing in an international tournament called the Sekai Taikai. He invites a delegation from the tournament to his flagship dojo for a demonstration and possible acceptance into the competition.
If Cobra Kai's students win there, it could change everything, putting the final nail in the coffins of Eagle Fang/Miyagi Do. At the last minute, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) show up. After a display of karate prowess from all dojos, the delegation accepts both sides into the competition.
"Cobra Kai" season 6 has yet to be greenlit by Netflix,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
This Cobra Kai article contains spoilers for season 5.
Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio), Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), and Sensei Kreese (Martin Kove) aren’t the only carry overs from the original three Karate Kid films. Far from it, Cobra Kai has been masterfully tapping its source by bringing back cast members from the movies, regularly serving the fans up with colorful Easter eggs.
Some of the original characters, like Lucille Larusso (Randee Heller), Daniel’s mom, have appeared throughout Cobra Kai. She has been seen in seasons 1, 2, and 4, which is more than she was seen in the latter two Karate Kid films. The original Cobra Kai gang from The Karate Kid Part I, Bobby (Ron Thomas), Jimmy (Tony O’Dell), and Tommy (Rob Garrison) were reunited with Johnny in season 2 in one of the most poignant episodes of the entire show – the death of Tommy. It’s an emotional irony when the...
Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio), Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), and Sensei Kreese (Martin Kove) aren’t the only carry overs from the original three Karate Kid films. Far from it, Cobra Kai has been masterfully tapping its source by bringing back cast members from the movies, regularly serving the fans up with colorful Easter eggs.
Some of the original characters, like Lucille Larusso (Randee Heller), Daniel’s mom, have appeared throughout Cobra Kai. She has been seen in seasons 1, 2, and 4, which is more than she was seen in the latter two Karate Kid films. The original Cobra Kai gang from The Karate Kid Part I, Bobby (Ron Thomas), Jimmy (Tony O’Dell), and Tommy (Rob Garrison) were reunited with Johnny in season 2 in one of the most poignant episodes of the entire show – the death of Tommy. It’s an emotional irony when the...
- 9/12/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
This Cobra Kai article contains spoilers.
When it comes right down to it, Cobra Kai is about bullies. If Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) had never bullied Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) way back in the first film, The Karate Kid, Daniel probably wouldn’t have pursued Karate. And if Sensei Kreese (Martin Kove) had not bullied Johnny, he probably wouldn’t have swept the leg.
But with all of this bullying in the Miyagi-verse, who is the worst offender? Let’s find out!
The Case for Johnny Lawrence
Cobra Kai has expanded the backstories of many of these bullies and has somewhat redeemed them. They’ve progressed from cardboard cutouts into complex characters with relatable motivations. Case and point: Johnny Lawrence.
From the very beginning of Cobra Kai, Johnny is portrayed as more of a victim than a bully. Dysfunctional relationships with his domineering and abusive stepfather Sid (Ed Asner), his...
When it comes right down to it, Cobra Kai is about bullies. If Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) had never bullied Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) way back in the first film, The Karate Kid, Daniel probably wouldn’t have pursued Karate. And if Sensei Kreese (Martin Kove) had not bullied Johnny, he probably wouldn’t have swept the leg.
But with all of this bullying in the Miyagi-verse, who is the worst offender? Let’s find out!
The Case for Johnny Lawrence
Cobra Kai has expanded the backstories of many of these bullies and has somewhat redeemed them. They’ve progressed from cardboard cutouts into complex characters with relatable motivations. Case and point: Johnny Lawrence.
From the very beginning of Cobra Kai, Johnny is portrayed as more of a victim than a bully. Dysfunctional relationships with his domineering and abusive stepfather Sid (Ed Asner), his...
- 9/12/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Major spoilers for "Cobra Kai" Season 5 follow.Nine months after its shocking Season 4 finale, Netflix's teen karate juggernaut, "Cobra Kai," returns with an epic 5th season. With John Kreese (Martin Kove) now imprisoned for assault and Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) opening Cobra Kai dojos throughout the Valley, Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) joins forces with Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and another of his former enemies Chozen Toguchi (Yuji Okumoto) to defeat the toxic dojo once and for all.
There's been no official word if the dynamic series will continue, but co-creator Jon Hurwitz has teased a possible Season 6, and Macchio has confirmed that he's open to more ideas. Though Season 5 could serve as the story's overall conclusion, we will likely see more from the "Cobra Kai" extended universe in years to come. For now, there's no shortage of memorable moments in the newest season. Although it takes a few episodes to find its footing,...
There's been no official word if the dynamic series will continue, but co-creator Jon Hurwitz has teased a possible Season 6, and Macchio has confirmed that he's open to more ideas. Though Season 5 could serve as the story's overall conclusion, we will likely see more from the "Cobra Kai" extended universe in years to come. For now, there's no shortage of memorable moments in the newest season. Although it takes a few episodes to find its footing,...
- 9/11/2022
- by Jenn Adams
- Slash Film
(Spoiler Alert! The following contains spoilers for “Cobra Kai” Season 5)
If you’re a proud couch potato and an expert binge watcher, you’ve likely already crushed Season 5 of Netflix’s “Cobra Kai,” which debuted on the streaming service Friday. That means you now know that Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) has been arrested, the Cobra Kai dojo appears to be finished after winning the All-Valley tournament in Season 4 and the good guys have won. Well, at least for now.
In many ways, Season 5 is all about old wounds finally healing and cementing unlikely alliances for the greater good. But Silver’s global expansion plans are still out there floating in the ether and John Kreese’s (Martin Kove) escape from prison complicates the supposed happy ending. In other words, there’s opportunity for more should Netflix renew the series for a sixth season.
“There’s always fertile ground for...
If you’re a proud couch potato and an expert binge watcher, you’ve likely already crushed Season 5 of Netflix’s “Cobra Kai,” which debuted on the streaming service Friday. That means you now know that Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) has been arrested, the Cobra Kai dojo appears to be finished after winning the All-Valley tournament in Season 4 and the good guys have won. Well, at least for now.
In many ways, Season 5 is all about old wounds finally healing and cementing unlikely alliances for the greater good. But Silver’s global expansion plans are still out there floating in the ether and John Kreese’s (Martin Kove) escape from prison complicates the supposed happy ending. In other words, there’s opportunity for more should Netflix renew the series for a sixth season.
“There’s always fertile ground for...
- 9/10/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
This Cobra Kai article contains spoilers for season 5.
When it comes to the original Karate Kid films, The Karate Kid Part III is unquestionably the worst installment of the trilogy. Part I launched the franchise. Part II took it to Okinawa. Part III nearly killed it. Even Daniel-san himself, Ralph Macchio, rejected the film.
“I was not a fan of how the Karate Kid III came out,” Macchio said to The Hollywood Reporter last January. “I felt the story was only repeating itself and was not character forwarding for the end of Larusso.”
Macchio went on to say it wasn’t a smooth ride for him and that there were parts of the character he didn’t embrace. “I don’t put it on the top of my résumé.”
Is Macchio (and mostly everyone else’s) estimation of Karate Kid III a fair one? And if so, is there any...
When it comes to the original Karate Kid films, The Karate Kid Part III is unquestionably the worst installment of the trilogy. Part I launched the franchise. Part II took it to Okinawa. Part III nearly killed it. Even Daniel-san himself, Ralph Macchio, rejected the film.
“I was not a fan of how the Karate Kid III came out,” Macchio said to The Hollywood Reporter last January. “I felt the story was only repeating itself and was not character forwarding for the end of Larusso.”
Macchio went on to say it wasn’t a smooth ride for him and that there were parts of the character he didn’t embrace. “I don’t put it on the top of my résumé.”
Is Macchio (and mostly everyone else’s) estimation of Karate Kid III a fair one? And if so, is there any...
- 9/9/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
When Xolo Maridueña first stepped into the Blue Beetle suit, there were “a lot of nerves and exhilaration” that came with embodying the DC superhero.
“Excited is not the first word that comes to my brain,” Maridueña told Variety at the Season 5 red carpet premiere of “Cobra Kai” on Wednesday night. “It is nervous excitement, it’s antsiness. It’s the anticipation of knowing that you’re on the brink of something potentially big, but it still feels really intimate because you’re just with the cast and the crew.”
The 21-year-old actor will be portraying the lead role of Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle in DC’s first adaptation of a comic led by a Latino superhero. “I can’t wait for people to see one of the — if not the first — Latino-led superhero movies ever,” he continued.
Last month, it was revealed that Warner Bros. had scrapped plans entirely to release “Batgirl.
“Excited is not the first word that comes to my brain,” Maridueña told Variety at the Season 5 red carpet premiere of “Cobra Kai” on Wednesday night. “It is nervous excitement, it’s antsiness. It’s the anticipation of knowing that you’re on the brink of something potentially big, but it still feels really intimate because you’re just with the cast and the crew.”
The 21-year-old actor will be portraying the lead role of Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle in DC’s first adaptation of a comic led by a Latino superhero. “I can’t wait for people to see one of the — if not the first — Latino-led superhero movies ever,” he continued.
Last month, it was revealed that Warner Bros. had scrapped plans entirely to release “Batgirl.
- 9/9/2022
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Spoilers for "Cobra Kai" season 5.
In the Netflix series "Cobra Kai," Thomas Ian Griffith plays the villain Terry Silver, a role he originated in "The Karate Kid Part III." That film is usually considered very low in the rankings of "Karate Kid" entries. While that may be true, Silver in his current form is a baddie we love to hate.
Terry Silver was a Vietnam War buddy of John Kreese (Martin Kove). The martial artist helped Kreese create the Cobra Kai dojo, but he was also a wealthy businessman whose job it was to dump toxic waste in the third film. His company was called Dynatox, if that helps you get a sense of the level of camp we're dealing with here. Silver did business from his hot tub and faked his way into Daniel Larusso's (Ralph Macchio) life. He pretended to be a sensei, but was really working for Kreese the entire time.
In the Netflix series "Cobra Kai," Thomas Ian Griffith plays the villain Terry Silver, a role he originated in "The Karate Kid Part III." That film is usually considered very low in the rankings of "Karate Kid" entries. While that may be true, Silver in his current form is a baddie we love to hate.
Terry Silver was a Vietnam War buddy of John Kreese (Martin Kove). The martial artist helped Kreese create the Cobra Kai dojo, but he was also a wealthy businessman whose job it was to dump toxic waste in the third film. His company was called Dynatox, if that helps you get a sense of the level of camp we're dealing with here. Silver did business from his hot tub and faked his way into Daniel Larusso's (Ralph Macchio) life. He pretended to be a sensei, but was really working for Kreese the entire time.
- 9/9/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Mild spoilers for "Cobra Kai" season 5 ahead.
The Netflix series "Cobra Kai" is showing no mercy to those of us who love the "Karate Kid" franchise. Not only have we been able to catch up with Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) from 1984's "The Karate Kid," but we've got cameos galore from the subsequent offerings. Cobra Kai sensei Kreese (Martin Kove) is back, along with Chozen (Yuji Okumoto) and Kumiko (Tamlyn Tomita) from the second film, Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) and Mike Barnes (Sean Kanan) from the third, and a few more we won't spoil here.
It's a nostalgia bomb in all the best ways, and it's made a lot of us do a film marathon, if only to make sure we recognize all the "Cobra Kai" cameos before they show us flashbacks.
The films in the series include "The Karate Kid" (1984), "The Karate Kid Part II...
The Netflix series "Cobra Kai" is showing no mercy to those of us who love the "Karate Kid" franchise. Not only have we been able to catch up with Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) from 1984's "The Karate Kid," but we've got cameos galore from the subsequent offerings. Cobra Kai sensei Kreese (Martin Kove) is back, along with Chozen (Yuji Okumoto) and Kumiko (Tamlyn Tomita) from the second film, Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) and Mike Barnes (Sean Kanan) from the third, and a few more we won't spoil here.
It's a nostalgia bomb in all the best ways, and it's made a lot of us do a film marathon, if only to make sure we recognize all the "Cobra Kai" cameos before they show us flashbacks.
The films in the series include "The Karate Kid" (1984), "The Karate Kid Part II...
- 9/9/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Ralph Macchio And William Zabka On Cobra Kai Season 5's Bromance, Cameos, And Pat Morita [Interview]
Spoilers for "Cobra Kai" season 5 ahead.
"Cobra Kai" season 5 has been released in its entirety on Netflix, and it's time to belt up your gi and prepare to show no mercy! /Film participated in a roundtable discussion with stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, who play Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence respectively in the "Karate Kid" sequel series. Throughout the show, we've watched Daniel and Johnny reignite their teenage karate rivalry, mentor each other's proteges, and pit their dojos against each other. But now, they've been forced to work together in order to take down "The Karate Kid Part III" villain Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith).
This season, not only is Daniel working with Johnny, but also with his "Karate Kid II" enemy-turned-friend Chozen (Yuji Okumoto), who is the comedy Mvp of these new episodes. Macchio said they knew in the third season, with the three lines of dialogue Daniel and Chozen share,...
"Cobra Kai" season 5 has been released in its entirety on Netflix, and it's time to belt up your gi and prepare to show no mercy! /Film participated in a roundtable discussion with stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, who play Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence respectively in the "Karate Kid" sequel series. Throughout the show, we've watched Daniel and Johnny reignite their teenage karate rivalry, mentor each other's proteges, and pit their dojos against each other. But now, they've been forced to work together in order to take down "The Karate Kid Part III" villain Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith).
This season, not only is Daniel working with Johnny, but also with his "Karate Kid II" enemy-turned-friend Chozen (Yuji Okumoto), who is the comedy Mvp of these new episodes. Macchio said they knew in the third season, with the three lines of dialogue Daniel and Chozen share,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Major spoilers ahead for "Cobra Kai" season 5.
"Cobra Kai" season 5 is finally here, and it's been a rough road for Daniel (Ralph Macchio) and Amanda Larusso (Courtney Henggeler). Daniel's obsession with Cobra Kai and the evil Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) has caused friction between the couple before, but in season 5, episode 5, "Extreme Measures," it made her leave with the kids to visit her mother in Ohio. While Amanda is there, she meets up with her cousin Jessica. Does the name sound familiar to you? In the scene, Jessica reveals that she knows Terry Silver, and that he is absolutely as bad as Daniel has been saying. Plus, Jessica was the person who introduced Amanda to Daniel in the first place.
Yes, Amanda's cousin is Jessica Andrews, played by Robyn Lively, and she starred with Ralph Macchio in "The Karate Kid Part III." Let's break down who Jessica Andrews is,...
"Cobra Kai" season 5 is finally here, and it's been a rough road for Daniel (Ralph Macchio) and Amanda Larusso (Courtney Henggeler). Daniel's obsession with Cobra Kai and the evil Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) has caused friction between the couple before, but in season 5, episode 5, "Extreme Measures," it made her leave with the kids to visit her mother in Ohio. While Amanda is there, she meets up with her cousin Jessica. Does the name sound familiar to you? In the scene, Jessica reveals that she knows Terry Silver, and that he is absolutely as bad as Daniel has been saying. Plus, Jessica was the person who introduced Amanda to Daniel in the first place.
Yes, Amanda's cousin is Jessica Andrews, played by Robyn Lively, and she starred with Ralph Macchio in "The Karate Kid Part III." Let's break down who Jessica Andrews is,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The return of Mike Barnes was satisfying in the most unexpected way.
But another of Daniel's nemeses appearing wasn't even the most surprising aspect of Cobra Kai Season 5 Episode 3 when the half-hour also delivered the news that Johny and Carmen are expecting.
And by the end of Cobra Kai Season 4 Episode 4, it's evident that he'll have work cut out for him trying to get unknowing "brothers" of sorts to make amends before they even learn about the child on the way.
But first, Chozen continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. He's a man who casually talks about the weapons one uses to cut through bone without batting an eye. He also understands the trashy appeal of 90 Day Fiance.
How can you not love Chozen?!
So far, he's been like Daniel's attack dog this season. He takes the job of protecting Daniel and the Larussos so seriously...
But another of Daniel's nemeses appearing wasn't even the most surprising aspect of Cobra Kai Season 5 Episode 3 when the half-hour also delivered the news that Johny and Carmen are expecting.
And by the end of Cobra Kai Season 4 Episode 4, it's evident that he'll have work cut out for him trying to get unknowing "brothers" of sorts to make amends before they even learn about the child on the way.
But first, Chozen continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. He's a man who casually talks about the weapons one uses to cut through bone without batting an eye. He also understands the trashy appeal of 90 Day Fiance.
How can you not love Chozen?!
So far, he's been like Daniel's attack dog this season. He takes the job of protecting Daniel and the Larussos so seriously...
- 9/9/2022
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Less than a year after “Cobra Kai” Season 4 hit Netflix, the karate series is already back and aiming to outdo the crazy, kung-fu action of the 51st All Valley Tournament.
In the two-part Season 4 finale, Hawk (Jacob Bertrand) defeated Robby (Tanner Buchanan) to win the boys tournament for Miyagi-Do, but Cobra Kai walked away the ultimate winner after Tory (Peyton List) beat Sam (Mary Mouser). However, Tory later realizes her victory was rigged after she sees Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) bribe the referee. Meanwhile, Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) runs away to Mexico to find his father, and Terry frames Kreese (Martin Kove), landing him in jail for a crime Terry committed.
After agreeing to close Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang after losing the tournament, Johnny (William Zabka) and Daniel (Ralph Macchio) must finally put aside their differences and join forces to take down Terry, as he begins to open more Cobra Kai dojos in Southern California.
In the two-part Season 4 finale, Hawk (Jacob Bertrand) defeated Robby (Tanner Buchanan) to win the boys tournament for Miyagi-Do, but Cobra Kai walked away the ultimate winner after Tory (Peyton List) beat Sam (Mary Mouser). However, Tory later realizes her victory was rigged after she sees Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) bribe the referee. Meanwhile, Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) runs away to Mexico to find his father, and Terry frames Kreese (Martin Kove), landing him in jail for a crime Terry committed.
After agreeing to close Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang after losing the tournament, Johnny (William Zabka) and Daniel (Ralph Macchio) must finally put aside their differences and join forces to take down Terry, as he begins to open more Cobra Kai dojos in Southern California.
- 9/8/2022
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
This Cobra Kai article contains no spoilers for season 5.
One of the many elements that makes Cobra Kai work is its sense of poetic parallelism. Some might simplify this to well laid Easter eggs, but it’s an aesthetic device akin to literary symmetry, layered screenwriting that elegantly fuses storytelling and homage.
For example, in The Karate Kid Part III, Sensei Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) sent Sensei John Kreese (Martin Kove) away to Tahiti where he got bodywork from shadowy Tahitian gals. In the Cobra Kai season 4 finale, Silver sends Kreese away once again, but this time, to the slammer where he gets a different kind of bodywork from his fellow inmates.
That finale left fans gobsmacked with Silver’s betrayal of Kreese. After exhibiting dubious motivations throughout season four, the real Silver is revealed in all his manipulative glory. Kreese appeared to be pulling the strings, guilt tripping...
One of the many elements that makes Cobra Kai work is its sense of poetic parallelism. Some might simplify this to well laid Easter eggs, but it’s an aesthetic device akin to literary symmetry, layered screenwriting that elegantly fuses storytelling and homage.
For example, in The Karate Kid Part III, Sensei Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) sent Sensei John Kreese (Martin Kove) away to Tahiti where he got bodywork from shadowy Tahitian gals. In the Cobra Kai season 4 finale, Silver sends Kreese away once again, but this time, to the slammer where he gets a different kind of bodywork from his fellow inmates.
That finale left fans gobsmacked with Silver’s betrayal of Kreese. After exhibiting dubious motivations throughout season four, the real Silver is revealed in all his manipulative glory. Kreese appeared to be pulling the strings, guilt tripping...
- 9/8/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
In its fifth season, "Cobra Kai" gets both its "Empire Strikes Back" moment and its "Avengers: Endgame" moment, as the legacy sequel reaches its finest moment. The show also throws any resemblance to the real world out of the window and goes full sports anime. This means the show has its own ridiculous set of rules and laws that may not make sense in our world, but if you're willing to accept that in this version of the San Fernando Valley the only law is karate, then you might find this season utterly delightful. Add some career-best performances by some of the cast members, one incredible cartoon villain, and thrilling stunts, and you've got a season that is the best, around.
We pick up where we left off last season, with Cobra Kai cheating its way to the top of the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, Daniel (Ralph Macchio) and...
We pick up where we left off last season, with Cobra Kai cheating its way to the top of the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, Daniel (Ralph Macchio) and...
- 9/6/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The All Valley Tournament changed the game heading into Season 5 of Cobra Kai. Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) were forced to shutter Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang. Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) pulled off a full takeover of Cobra Kai after setting up John Kreese (Martin Kove) for the slammer. Now, the “No Mercy” branded dojo is primed for expansion. If that weren’t enough, foes old (Mike Barnes!) and new (Kim Da-Eun) are emerging from the shadows. Our favorite karate kidders are now facing their biggest challenges yet. But Gianni DeCenzo, who plays Demetri, says not to count out his sensais just yet. “It’s not over until Danny and Johnny say it’s over,” he tells TV Insider. We caught up with the fan favorite ahead of the Netflix series’ September 9 return. One of the most pivotal scenes last season saw Demetri lift Eli “Hawk...
- 8/30/2022
- TV Insider
Looking back at the 80 and 90s there’s no denying that there are a lot of villains that people remember for one reason or another. What’s funny about this is how people remember them, and if they recall why they were important in the first place. The Karate Kid is and probably always be a classic movie, and the entire trilogy has been revived thanks to the emergence of Cobra Kai. But there are still a couple of key characters that people are hoping to see eventually, and among the lot, Mike Barnes is still one that hasn’t made an
Cobra Kai: The Return of Mike Barnes...
Cobra Kai: The Return of Mike Barnes...
- 8/17/2022
- by Tom Foster
- TVovermind.com
After fighting for the soul of the Valley, war sparks between Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do Karate in Netflix‘s Cobra Kai Season 5 trailer. Picking up after the tide-changing events of the All Valley Tournament, Cobra Kai Season 5 finds Terry Silver expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his “No Mercy” style of karate the only game in town. With Kreese behind bars and Johnny Lawrence setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he caused, Daniel Larusso must call on an old friend for help.
When Cobra Kai kicks back into high gear, the new season features The Karate Kid Part III star Sean Kanan as Mike Barnes and Alicia Hannah-Kim’s debut as South Korean sensei Kim Da-Eun.
In the Cobra Kai Season 5 trailer, Terry Silver tightens his vice-like grip on the Valley as Cobra Kai becomes the dominant dojo. The sea change causes Daniel and...
When Cobra Kai kicks back into high gear, the new season features The Karate Kid Part III star Sean Kanan as Mike Barnes and Alicia Hannah-Kim’s debut as South Korean sensei Kim Da-Eun.
In the Cobra Kai Season 5 trailer, Terry Silver tightens his vice-like grip on the Valley as Cobra Kai becomes the dominant dojo. The sea change causes Daniel and...
- 8/16/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Spoilers ahead for "Cobra Kai" through season 4.
No mercy! It's time to grab your gi and your dojo's branded headband because the new "Cobra Kai" season 5 trailer is here!
When we last left our karate heroes, Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) of Miyagi Do Karate and his longtime rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), formerly of Cobra Kai, and now sensei of Eagle Fang, teamed up to beat the version of Cobra Kai run by "The Karate Kid Part III" villain Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) and John Kreese (Martin Kove), the original big bad of the films.
In the shocking conclusion of season 4, Cobra Kai won the All-Valley Tournament. According to an agreement between the senseis, this means that both of the other dojos have to close. Is that the end? Oh no, karate friends! A face from Daniel's past (and "The Karate Kid Part II") returns to help him take...
No mercy! It's time to grab your gi and your dojo's branded headband because the new "Cobra Kai" season 5 trailer is here!
When we last left our karate heroes, Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) of Miyagi Do Karate and his longtime rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), formerly of Cobra Kai, and now sensei of Eagle Fang, teamed up to beat the version of Cobra Kai run by "The Karate Kid Part III" villain Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) and John Kreese (Martin Kove), the original big bad of the films.
In the shocking conclusion of season 4, Cobra Kai won the All-Valley Tournament. According to an agreement between the senseis, this means that both of the other dojos have to close. Is that the end? Oh no, karate friends! A face from Daniel's past (and "The Karate Kid Part II") returns to help him take...
- 8/16/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Unlikely alliances may be on the horizon for Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” as the Season 5 trailer teases the show’s biggest conflict yet.
Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament in the fourth season, Season 5 finds Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his “No Mercy” style of karate the only game in town. With Kreese (Martin Kove) behind bars and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he’s caused, Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) must call on an old friend for help.
In the first trailer for the show’s return, Daniel, Johnny, and Chozen join forces to stop Silver as his grand ambitions for Cobra Kai, which is now reaching beyond the Valley. Despite the high-flying tensions between Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) and Robby (Tanner Buchanan) in the trailer, a mending of fences may...
Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament in the fourth season, Season 5 finds Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his “No Mercy” style of karate the only game in town. With Kreese (Martin Kove) behind bars and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he’s caused, Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) must call on an old friend for help.
In the first trailer for the show’s return, Daniel, Johnny, and Chozen join forces to stop Silver as his grand ambitions for Cobra Kai, which is now reaching beyond the Valley. Despite the high-flying tensions between Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) and Robby (Tanner Buchanan) in the trailer, a mending of fences may...
- 8/16/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
Cobra Kai Season 5 Trailer Reveals Johnny's Lol New Gig, Teases Daniel's Plan to Thwart Terry Silver
It just might be Johnny Lawrence’s turn to “wax on, wax off,” to look at the full trailer for Cobra Kai Season 5 (premiering Friday, Sept. 9 on Netflix).
The trailer above reveals what Johnny is up to since putting karate in the (literal?) rear view mirror, while also underscoring Silver’s plan to dominate the Valley (with the help of a new sensei)… teasing Kreese’s life behind bars… and previewing Robby and Miguel’s bid to settle their differences once and for all (though the flying kick that is landed suggests the lads are a ways off).
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The trailer above reveals what Johnny is up to since putting karate in the (literal?) rear view mirror, while also underscoring Silver’s plan to dominate the Valley (with the help of a new sensei)… teasing Kreese’s life behind bars… and previewing Robby and Miguel’s bid to settle their differences once and for all (though the flying kick that is landed suggests the lads are a ways off).
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- 8/16/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Netflix has debuted a new batch of first-look images for the upcoming season 5 of the highly anticipated series ‘Cobra Kai.’
The new season sees Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Danny Larusso (Ralph Macchio) train a new generation of martial artists outside dojos and try to push Terry Silver out of the Cobra Kai, stopping him from poisoning children’s minds.
The photos also offer a sneak peek at Sean Kanan’s return as Mike Barnes who was last seen in “The Karate Kid III”.
Season 5 is set to drop on the streamer on September 9th.
The post First look images drop for season 5 of ‘Cobra Kai’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
The new season sees Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Danny Larusso (Ralph Macchio) train a new generation of martial artists outside dojos and try to push Terry Silver out of the Cobra Kai, stopping him from poisoning children’s minds.
The photos also offer a sneak peek at Sean Kanan’s return as Mike Barnes who was last seen in “The Karate Kid III”.
Season 5 is set to drop on the streamer on September 9th.
The post First look images drop for season 5 of ‘Cobra Kai’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
- 8/10/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Karate's bad boy is heading to Cobra Kai. Sean Kanan, who played martial arts rebel Mike Barnes in 1989's The Karate Kid Part III, will appear on season five of the Netflix hit series, premiering Sept. 9. The arrival of Daniel Larusso's (Ralph Macchio) former foe was hinted at in the finale of season four, when Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) told a soon-to-be incarcerated Kreese (Martin Kove) that he was preparing to "call a couple old Cobra Kai buddies to help out while you're gone." In Karate Kid Part III, Silver hired Mike to defeat Daniel at the All Valley Under-18 Karate Championships tournament, before ultimately losing, flying into a rage and getting the Cobra Kai dojo banned...
- 8/9/2022
- E! Online
Cobra Kai is the gift that keeps on giving for Netflix.
The streaming service announced Tuesday that Sean Kanan will return to the franchise, reprising the Mike Barnes role he played on The Karate Kid III.
Executive Producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg tell Netflix's Tudum, "As Terry Silver calls upon some old friends to put the Valley in a stranglehold, Daniel and Johnny are going to need all the help they can get to stop Cobra Kai in its tracks."
Sounds interesting, right?
The series has brought back several cast members from the original movies, offering something for new and old fans.
Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, Season 5 finds Terry Silver expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his "No Mercy" style of karate the only game in town.
With Kreese behind bars and Johnny Lawrence setting karate aside to focus...
The streaming service announced Tuesday that Sean Kanan will return to the franchise, reprising the Mike Barnes role he played on The Karate Kid III.
Executive Producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg tell Netflix's Tudum, "As Terry Silver calls upon some old friends to put the Valley in a stranglehold, Daniel and Johnny are going to need all the help they can get to stop Cobra Kai in its tracks."
Sounds interesting, right?
The series has brought back several cast members from the original movies, offering something for new and old fans.
Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, Season 5 finds Terry Silver expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his "No Mercy" style of karate the only game in town.
With Kreese behind bars and Johnny Lawrence setting karate aside to focus...
- 8/9/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Netflix has released a batch of first-look images for Season 5 of Cobra Kai featuring The Karate Kid Part III star Sean Kanan returning to the ‘Miyagi-Verse’ as Mike Barnes, and Alicia Hannah-Kim’s debut as South Korean sensei, Kim Da-Eun.
“As Terry Silver [Thomas Ian Griffith] calls upon some old friends to put the Valley in a stranglehold, Daniel and Johnny are going to need all the help they can get to stop Cobra Kai in its tracks,” teased executive producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg about the new season at Netflix’s Tudum on Tuesday.
Mike was a villain in the third Karate Kid film but foes have become friends in the past. For example, Chozen Toguchi (Yuji Okumoto) is now working with Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) to stop the bad guys. Would be a nice twist to see Mike ally with Daniel-son but everyone will have...
“As Terry Silver [Thomas Ian Griffith] calls upon some old friends to put the Valley in a stranglehold, Daniel and Johnny are going to need all the help they can get to stop Cobra Kai in its tracks,” teased executive producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg about the new season at Netflix’s Tudum on Tuesday.
Mike was a villain in the third Karate Kid film but foes have become friends in the past. For example, Chozen Toguchi (Yuji Okumoto) is now working with Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) to stop the bad guys. Would be a nice twist to see Mike ally with Daniel-son but everyone will have...
- 8/9/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
As audiences eagerly await the arrival of “Cobra Kai” Season 5 on Netflix next month, fans can whet their appetites with a slew of first-look images for the new season, including the return of yet another familiar face from “Karate Kid” lore.
Season 5 will welcome back Sean Kanan as Mike Barnes, who franchise devotees will remember as one of the main antagonists of “The Karate Kid III.” In that film, he was hired by Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) to take down Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) in the All Valley Karate Championship. Later in Season 3 of “Cobra Kai,” Daniel tells his daughter Sam that Mike was the most ruthless fighter he ever faced off against. Nothing hits harder in “Cobra Kai” than nostalgia.
“As Terry Silver calls upon some old friends to put the Valley in a stranglehold, Daniel and Johnny are going to need all the help they can get...
Season 5 will welcome back Sean Kanan as Mike Barnes, who franchise devotees will remember as one of the main antagonists of “The Karate Kid III.” In that film, he was hired by Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) to take down Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) in the All Valley Karate Championship. Later in Season 3 of “Cobra Kai,” Daniel tells his daughter Sam that Mike was the most ruthless fighter he ever faced off against. Nothing hits harder in “Cobra Kai” than nostalgia.
“As Terry Silver calls upon some old friends to put the Valley in a stranglehold, Daniel and Johnny are going to need all the help they can get...
- 8/9/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
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