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Cobra Kai

2018 – 2025Show6 seasons65 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic708.0Rotten Tomatoes94%90%

A nostalgic, tense drama series about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

6 seasons · 65 episodes · best: S6E15 "Ex-Degenerate" 9.5

Episodes

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Story

Back in the Valley. One final fight.

This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and finds Johnny Lawrence on the hunt for redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. This reignites his old rivalry with the successful Daniel LaRusso, who has been working to maintain the balance in his life without mentor Mr. Miyagi.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Karate Drama
  • Midlife Crisis Comedy
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Retro Pop-Culture Homage
  • Character-Driven Redemption
  • Satirical Take on Masculinity
  • Emotional Rollercoaster
  • Iconic Soundtrack Integration
  • Buddy Cop Energy (Non-Police)
  • Accessible Action-Drama Hybrid

Cast

24 of 292 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz, Joel Novoa
Written by
Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz
Produced by
Will Smith, Bob Wilson, Joe Piarulli
Music by
Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson

Everyone

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Facts

May 2, 2018 · February 13, 2025 · Ended

First aired
May 2, 2018
Last aired
February 13, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 65 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

Jumping Off the Slippery Slope, Party Scheduling Gambit, Formally Named Pet +9

  • Jumping Off the Slippery Slope
  • Party Scheduling Gambit
  • Formally Named Pet
  • Martial Pacifist
  • The Internet Is for Porn
  • Diner Brawl
  • Stealth Pun
  • Power Trio
  • True Companions
  • Unwitting Instigator of Doom
  • Thug Dojo
  • Ungrateful Bastard

12 of 463 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Cobra Kai?"

Questions about Cobra Kai

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cobra Kai?

Netflix

In the United States, Cobra Kai streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Cobra Kai worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Cobra Kai okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Cobra Kai make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Cobra Kai?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does Cobra Kai use?

Jumping Off the Slippery SlopeParty Scheduling GambitFormally Named PetMartial PacifistThe Internet Is for PornDiner BrawlStealth PunPower TrioTrue CompanionsUnwitting Instigator of DoomThug DojoUngrateful Bastardand 451 more

TV Tropes lists 463 tropes for it, including Jumping Off the Slippery Slope, Party Scheduling Gambit, and Formally Named Pet.