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Cobra Kai season 6 Part I culminates with an 45 minutes long epic masterpiece of an episode! It rounds up the character development perfectly. It sets up the greatest conflict of the entire series. It gave me goosebumps and took my breath.

First, Tory's transformation was written perfectly. Letting her fight Sam, who has become a friend to her is even more heartbreaking. She lost her mom and just wants to fight, to process it. La Russo tries the Miyagido way, but this does not work. Lawrence understands her, but he couldn't prevent her leaving. Kreese, like always, is there to claim the reward.

But the main point of this episode is the clash between Johnny and Daniel. Throughout the whole season their was some conflict. It seemed they overcome it, but that's not true. Seeing them splitting apart was heartbreaking. The whole point of Cobra Kai is to bring them together. Once enemies, they become friends. That's what has to happen! And I dearly hope they will make it!

Now we have Robbey and Sam as captains. A perfect fit, since Robbey is Johnny's son and Sam is Daniel's daughter. Hawk is joining the team aswell. I hope he and Dimitri will find back together aswell.

Puh, let that sink for a moment. After season 5 I thought that'll be it. But Cobra Kai returned and lost nothing of its glory! And that's a huge compliment to the showrunners! Many shows returned for a last season and destroyed their legacy. Not this one, trust me.

See you on november 15th.

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.

I love Cobra Kai, but it definitely peaked third season. Everything after that was pretty good but this is horrid. I called every plot point an episode before it happened, plot holes are almost unlimited, and it's just repeating storylines. I'm genuinely getting tired of Netflix butchering things this bad. The only redeeming hope will be stranger things 5. Now it did have some okay parts which is why I gave it a six, but this series is starting to over stay its welcome. I hate that it has to go but it's looking bad from here on out. I also have to say that we already know the winner, and that's how bad this is.

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.

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.