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Cobra Kai, karate kid all grown up

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billybagpuss · 02/09/2020 09:24

First 2 series on Netflix, series 3.

Anyone watching? it’s co produced by Will Smith and there are plenty of surprises and great cheesy moments, and plenty of raised eyebrows (drink driving 😳) and the final episode, no,just no but yes I will be watching season 3 next year. I loved the karate kid when I was younger.

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stoppingstones · 02/09/2020 09:26

On episode 8. Love it. Funny, nostalgic and addictive.

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billybagpuss · 02/09/2020 09:31

I’m really liking Jonny this time round, and no spoilers but there’s a lovely flashback with the old gang in season 2

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Boredsilly · 02/09/2020 21:56

Just started season 2 and love it, Johnny is great and Daniel I'm not to sure about, love all the clips of the films, music and characters pure nostalgia for us 80s kids!

anascrecca · 04/09/2020 18:26

My husband and I have just finished both series on Netflix, took us a few nights, we couldn't get enough of it. Absolutely love William Zabka, he has aged really well. I can't wait for season 3.

Quackersandcheese3 · 04/09/2020 18:31

I’ve only finished season 1. Amazing so far. Ticks so many boxes. Drama, action, romance, comedy. It’s so familiar and comfortable to watch. I love it.

Changeagain1 · 04/09/2020 18:35

We really enjoyed it. Definitely worth a watch

IHaveBrilloHair · 05/09/2020 23:31

Spent all day watching it all and loved it so much.

Smallsteps88 · 05/09/2020 23:34

I started watching it and got to about episode 3 or 4 of season 1. Tbh it felt like I was watching power rangers without the Lycra Grin it seemed to be aimed at the pre teen/primary school age group and I lost interest. My 11 year old loved it.

RufustheSniggeringReindeer · 05/09/2020 23:35

Really enjoying it

We are on series 2 but I don’t remember exactly which episode

And yes jonny and daniel have aged well...love jonny

Ralph macchio has a picture in his attic like dorian grey...I’m convinced Of it

IHaveBrilloHair · 05/09/2020 23:40

I'm not sure I'd have enjoyed it anywhere near as much if it wasn't for the nostalgia of the films, I loved the flashbacks, and the soundtrack, so many 80's memories.

thefourgp · 05/09/2020 23:43

Do you need to have seen all the karate kid films to watch it? I only remember the first one. I think the rest were pretty rubbish.

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billybagpuss · 06/09/2020 07:12

@thefourgp

Do you need to have seen all the karate kid films to watch it? I only remember the first one. I think the rest were pretty rubbish.
No, it focuses just on the first, although I think the second will be more relevant o season 3 😊
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IHaveBrilloHair · 06/09/2020 07:24

I think there was only one nod to the second film, and v vague references to the third but for now you only need to see the first one.

thefourgp · 07/09/2020 00:19

Cheers. We started watching Cobra Kai today. My son and I are both really enjoying it.

Thisisworsethananticpated · 07/09/2020 22:54

Yeah we loved it !
I loved karate kid 1
Started my periods watching it

It’s a nice on to watch with son

No spoilers , let’s chat when all finished
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waltzeswithsnobs · 26/09/2020 00:13

I really enjoyed Cobra Kai and I hadn't seen any of the Karate Kid movies.

Gotaprettypup · 10/10/2020 12:09

Absolutely loving Cobra Kai!
I'm the same age as Daniel and Johnny and watched the original film at the cinema when it came out.

Middle aged Johnny is gorgeous! Grin

I think you need to watch the originals to get some of the humour though.

tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 30/10/2020 15:32

Aaahh we loved it too. I think some tv that's been released during the pandemic has been genius at getting the balance right to cheer us all up, and Cobra Kai has been so lovely to get all nostalgic to.

Agree Jonny is gorgeous. I loved the daydream montage they did with Miguel's mum and the Whitesnake music!

But also agree about the drink driving, WTF? ConfusedConfused

Thisisworsethananticpated · 03/01/2021 00:14

New series dropped ! DS and I watched over 2 nights
Very good !
Anyone else ?

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billybagpuss · 03/01/2021 07:51

@Thisisworsethananticpated

New series dropped ! DS and I watched over 2 nights Very good ! Anyone else ?
I enjoyed it too, I loved the last episode with Ali and a reconciliation.

Season 4 has been commissioned, terry silver coming back I’m sure.

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tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 06/01/2021 08:24

Yep, we binged it on N Y Day, loved it. The Ali reunion was good and I'm glad it didn't end with any romantic interest on her part. I thought Sams panic attacks were portrayed realistically, I really felt for how frightened she was.

Jonny is still hot Grin

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 06/01/2021 15:38

I didn't actually enjoy the last series as much as the previous ones, teen dd said the same.

I think it stretched any semblance of reality to the absolute limits ie having a spinal injury and suddenly recovering from it Hmm multiple serious assaults not being reported to the police, nearly killing someone but being let out of juvenile jail after helping out at a soup kitchen once, forgiving the punk kid who broke your arm....

I also wanted to scream every time Kreese was on the screen, his acting is diabolical and as if anyone would let him anywhere near children 😳

I did like Johnny and Danny becoming friends and my favourite character in this series was Danny's wife who really seemed the only sensible one among them!!

binkyblinky · 06/01/2021 15:41

I LOVE IT ! Started it on Sunday, watched the entire series one in one evening!

Just starting season 3 - LOVE Johnny just wish he would speak out more! Danny is a bit of a dick isn't he

iklboo · 06/01/2021 15:45

DH watched it, I was hearing it in the background. Blimey I rolled my eyes so hard I sprained my brain! I know it's supposed to be escapism but it was complete tosh for all the reasons Girlie said.

cyclingmad · 06/01/2021 15:46

@Girliefriendlikespuppies

I didn't actually enjoy the last series as much as the previous ones, teen dd said the same.

I think it stretched any semblance of reality to the absolute limits ie having a spinal injury and suddenly recovering from it Hmm multiple serious assaults not being reported to the police, nearly killing someone but being let out of juvenile jail after helping out at a soup kitchen once, forgiving the punk kid who broke your arm....

I also wanted to scream every time Kreese was on the screen, his acting is diabolical and as if anyone would let him anywhere near children 😳

I did like Johnny and Danny becoming friends and my favourite character in this series was Danny's wife who really seemed the only sensible one among them!!

Agreed as I went through series 2 and 3 I was literally eye rolling.