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I feel the reviews on here are a bit biased. I've been watching since 2020 and I can say for sure this is not that great at all. It's so boring and predictable. As soon as Kreese met up with Tory it was obvious what was going to transpire. The whole season has been lacklustre and it's just getting dragged out now. I love Cobra Kai but it should have ended last season. Those saying it was a shock ending, it really wasn't at all if you actually have a bit of intelligence. It's turned into a soap opera and at times it's good but mostly boring and predictable. I hope the next 10 episodes are better but I do worry.

My spoiler... Cobra Kai (Kreese Japanese version wins) Silver comes back in the next 5 episodes. In the last 5 Kreese redeems himself by saving Jonny from Silver and Miyagi Do win overall. It's so obvious.

Like each and every time , with each and every season this series is perfect, awesome and superb. The character development is superb, the pace of story is superb and the acting of leads also superb.

A different kind of nostalgia we can feel while watching this show. The character of jhony is like anything a bod boy learning everyday and trying to be the best and win the past battle in present.. Also the character of john kreese is pretty adamant and rude which has its own attraction.

The difference in between the thinking process of teens and elders can easily be understood after watching tbe show. M need of money, importance of getting settled in life on right time and the importance of mentor is the essence of this show.

Director is capable, story writer has plan and actors have skills and execution to fulfill all needs.. One word superb..

Show started really good, nostalgia, good character development, decent fights ...

The middle was okish, a bit too much Kreese (annoying af by this point) and the fake drama to keep things interesting is tiresome.

The writers are very bad, the script barely makes sense.

Don't want to spoil the episode , but at this point it's begining to be a drag.

Was really hoping for a good ending, maybe the international event will be more interesting.

The show is all over the place with what it's trying to "teach" or "prove". The only interesting character was Johnny, but even he is a bit repetitive now.

In Cobra Kai, character arcs are a crucial part of what makes the series compelling. Tory Nichols and Robby Keene, two characters who are initially introduced as antagonists, undergo similar but distinct transformations. Tory's tragedy in Season 6 mirrors Robby's dramatic arc in Season 3, showcasing the show's tendency to explore cycles of pain, betrayal, and the search for belonging. Through these parallels, "Cobra Kai" illustrates how different characters can respond similarly to trauma and the feeling of abandonment, leading them down a darker path.

1. Kreese's Manipulative Visits In Season 3, John Kreese visits Robby in juvenile detention, exploiting his vulnerability and sense of betrayal. Robby feels abandoned by Daniel LaRusso, who called the police on him after the school fight, and by his father, Johnny Lawrence, who failed to be there for him. Kreese seizes on this emotional turmoil, offering Robby a place in Cobra Kai and a sense of belonging that he craves. Similarly, in Season 6, Kreese makes a calculated move when he visits Tory in the parking lot. Like Robby, Tory is at a low point-reeling from her mother's death and feeling alienated from her peers at Miyagi-Do. Kreese understands that Tory, like Robby before her, is looking for someone who will support and guide her, especially after her loss. His approach to both characters is the same: offer them a home when they feel like they have nowhere else to go.

2. Trauma as a Catalyst Both Robby and Tory are driven by deep-seated trauma, which plays a significant role in their decisions to join Cobra Kai. For Robby, the trauma stems from the betrayal he feels from the two father figures in his life-Daniel and Johnny. Daniel's decision to call the police after Robby's involvement in the fight with Miguel leaves Robby feeling utterly betrayed. In his eyes, Daniel was supposed to guide and protect him, not hand him over to the authorities. Similarly, Johnny's inconsistent presence exacerbates Robby's sense of abandonment. This emotional turmoil makes Robby susceptible to Kreese's manipulations, leading him to join Cobra Kai as a way to reclaim control and protect himself.

Tory's trauma in Season 6 is different but equally profound. Her mother's sudden death leaves her grappling with overwhelming grief and responsibility. Already feeling isolated, especially after the fallout from her association with Cobra Kai, Tory's loss further destabilizes her. Her time at Miyagi-Do doesn't provide the support she needs, intensifying her feelings of loneliness and vulnerability. Just as Kreese preys on Robby's emotional wounds, he also recognizes Tory's fragile state and uses it to pull her back into Cobra Kai.

3. Lack of Support from Mentors A key similarity between Robby and Tory's stories is their sense of being let down by those they trusted. For Robby, Daniel's call to the police and Johnny's absence are critical points of betrayal. Robby had come to see Daniel as a father figure, and when Daniel chose the law over him, Robby felt abandoned. Johnny's repeated failures to prioritize his son only deepened Robby's pain, making him feel like he had no one to rely on. This lack of support pushes Robby toward Kreese, who offers him the mentorship and belonging he desperately seeks.

Tory's experience with Miyagi-Do in Season 6 echoes Robby's sense of abandonment. Though she tries to integrate herself into Miyagi-Do, Tory constantly feels out of place. Her aggressive personality and past actions make it difficult for her to connect with her new peers, leaving her feeling isolated. After her mother's death, the lack of emotional support from Miyagi-Do compounds her grief, making her more susceptible to Kreese's influence. Like Robby, Tory turns to Cobra Kai, not just out of loyalty to Kreese, but because it's the only place where she feels she belongs.

4. Joining Cobra Kai as a Means of Survival The culmination of both arcs sees Robby and Tory turning to Cobra Kai as a means of survival. For Robby, Cobra Kai represents a way to channel his anger and regain control of his life. Similarly, Tory sees Cobra Kai as her only refuge, a place where her aggression and pain are not only accepted but valued. In both cases, Kreese becomes a surrogate father figure, providing the guidance and support they crave, albeit for his own manipulative purposes. Robby and Tory's decisions to join Cobra Kai underscore how trauma and a lack of support can drive people to make desperate choices, repeating a cycle of violence and emotional turmoil.

Ultimately, Tory's tragedy in Season 6 mirrors Robby's arc in Season 3, highlighting how the absence of genuine support and the presence of manipulative figures like Kreese can lead even the most resilient individuals down a dark path.

This season so far is a mess. Seems to me like they're running out of ideas and they try force drama where it doesn't belong.. Characters starting to fight for no reason, forced rivalries etc... I will admit this season had it's moments and the slumber party thingy arranged by Johnny was brilliant but everything feels rushed and it suffers from too much dead air... And Kreese is getting boring.. And his mentor has got to be at least 135 years old by now.. People don't live that long

I am worried about the state of this show. Seems to me like they had a hard time filling 5 episodes, it got predictable and repetitive very quickly.. Up until this point I liked this show but now I'm sceptical.