𝐂𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐢 (𝐓𝐕 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓)

Decades after the events of The Karate Kid, Johnny Lawrence is a broken man struggling with regret and a purposeless life. When he impulsively reopens the infamous Cobra Kai dojo, he finds new meaning in mentoring a group of bullied teenagers—but his old-school, aggressive methods reignite a long-dormant feud with his former rival, Daniel LaRusso, now a successful car dealer who teaches karate the peaceful Miyagi way.

What begins as a personal rivalry escalates into a full-blown war between dojos, students, and philosophies. With new generations of fighters caught in the middle, the series explores loyalty, identity, and the fine line between strength and mercy. As Cobra Kai rises again, tensions spread beyond the mat—pulling in family, friends, and even ghosts from the past.

Throughout the seasons, both Johnny and Daniel are forced to confront their flaws, their shared history, and the cost of revenge. New threats emerge in the form of ruthless senseis, fractured alliances, and students choosing their own paths—some toward honor, others toward chaos. Amid brutal tournaments and emotional reckonings, characters evolve from enemies to allies in ways no one could have predicted.

By its final season, Cobra Kai delivers a powerful conclusion that honors the original films while forging a bold, emotional legacy of its own. It’s a story about finding purpose, healing old wounds, and learning that the most powerful move in karate—and in life—is knowing when to fight and when to forgive.