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Cobra Kai
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Cobra Kai Never Dies

  • Episode aired May 2, 2018
  • TV-14
  • 27m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
5.4K
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William Zabka in Cobra Kai (2018)
Martial ArtsTeen DramaActionComedyDramaSport

Robbie is in hot water with his father. Johnny plans to shut down Cobra Kai after Miguel is injured. Samantha and Kyler's relationship hits rock bottom. A vandalized billboard creates tensio... Read allRobbie is in hot water with his father. Johnny plans to shut down Cobra Kai after Miguel is injured. Samantha and Kyler's relationship hits rock bottom. A vandalized billboard creates tension for Daniel.Robbie is in hot water with his father. Johnny plans to shut down Cobra Kai after Miguel is injured. Samantha and Kyler's relationship hits rock bottom. A vandalized billboard creates tension for Daniel.

  • Director
    • Jennifer Celotta
  • Writers
    • Robert Mark Kamen
    • Josh Heald
    • Jon Hurwitz
  • Stars
    • Ralph Macchio
    • William Zabka
    • Courtney Henggeler
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    5.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jennifer Celotta
    • Writers
      • Robert Mark Kamen
      • Josh Heald
      • Jon Hurwitz
    • Stars
      • Ralph Macchio
      • William Zabka
      • Courtney Henggeler
    • 8User reviews
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    Ralph Macchio
    Ralph Macchio
    • Daniel LaRusso
    William Zabka
    William Zabka
    • Johnny Lawrence
    Courtney Henggeler
    Courtney Henggeler
    • Amanda LaRusso
    Xolo Maridueña
    Xolo Maridueña
    • Miguel Diaz
    Tanner Buchanan
    Tanner Buchanan
    • Robby Keene
    Mary Mouser
    Mary Mouser
    • Samantha LaRusso
    Joe Seo
    Joe Seo
    • Kyler Park
    Bret Ernst
    Bret Ernst
    • Louie
    Jacob Bertrand
    Jacob Bertrand
    • Eli 'Hawk' Moskowitz
    Vanessa Rubio
    Vanessa Rubio
    • Carmen Diaz
    Diora Baird
    Diora Baird
    • Shannon
    David Shatraw
    David Shatraw
    • Tom Cole
    Gianni DeCenzo
    Gianni DeCenzo
    • Demetri
    • (as Gianni Decenzo)
    Bo Mitchell
    Bo Mitchell
    • Brucks
    Griffin Santopietro
    Griffin Santopietro
    • Anthony LaRusso
    Dan Ahdoot
    Dan Ahdoot
    • Anoush
    Nichole Brown
    Nichole Brown
    • Aisha Robinson
    • (as Nichole La'net Brown)
    Linda Boston
    Linda Boston
    • Mrs. Jenkins
    • Director
      • Jennifer Celotta
    • Writers
      • Robert Mark Kamen
      • Josh Heald
      • Jon Hurwitz
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    User reviews8

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    7Better_TV

    Macchio and Zabka Are the Main Reasons to Watch

    There's some really fun entertainment to be had with this one: a good amount of crude comedy (lots of d**k jokes) is paired with some great work by William Zabka and Ralph Macchio.

    The younger actors aren't bad either, though their performances are pretty rote: Tanner Buchanan as Johnny Lawrence's angry delinquent son reminded me of the similarly angsty Steven Strait as a pyrokinetic teen in the corny but lovable 2005 Disney superhero comedy "Sky High," and Mary Mouser as Daniel Russo's daughter is increasingly likable as she stands up to the school jerks she once called friends.

    And while there's a funny rivalry between Daniel and another car dealership magnate, played by David Shatraw, Johnny's subplot with his estranged kid (and the kid's mom, played by Diora Baird) is both clichéd and depressing.

    This is fluffy stuff, and it's ribald and foul-mouthed - definitely not for young kids - but it's about as good a continuance of the "Karate Kid" franchise as you could expect.
    5gianluca_meardi

    Sometimes is way too false... improbable...

    I enjoyed so much this series, but now is becoming way too forced, too false... Any occasion is an "impossible" reason to litigate, to fight... More of a comedy for kids... Our main protagonists, from Daniel La Russo, to Miguel, to anyone is incapable to manage own emotions and avoid a fight. Any little impossible fact is a reason to fight...

    Nice story, nice characters, funny... ok funny, but must not exaggerate too much to find any possible way to question, to raise the voice, raise the hands, initiate an improbable combat...

    I hope it will go back improving in the next episodes... more realistic...

    Crossing fingers...
    7Calicodreamin

    Start in the middle

    A good storyline on Johnny's side, giving insight into his relationship with his wife and son. The LaRusso storyline was funny, but a bit forced.
    6Prismark10

    Cobra Kai Never Dies

    The funniest thing was a drunk Johnny drawing a male appendage on the billboard with Daniel's face. It throws Daniel off kilter and loses it with another rival car dealer, he even does a roundhouse kick knocking a cup of bubble tea.

    Johnny meanwhile needs to deal with Miguel's mother for the injuries he has suffered with the beating he received from Kyler. He also needs to deal with his son Robbie, who has gone off the rails and is not attending school.

    Robbie seems to have not much parental influence. Mother seems to be a floozie and Johnny now wants to be a father.

    Both Johnny and Daniel have downers in this episode. The trouble is Johnny hits the booze when things do not go right for him.

    The series does well in its portrayal of high school bullies. They are a throwback to the 1980s but now with access to social media. Samantha LaRusso finds out just what a jerk Kyler is.
    7FiftyTwo_52

    Striking Balance Between Comedy and Conflict

    Ep 4 continues to build on the show's growing momentum, giving more attention to both Johnny and Daniel while keeping the generational storylines in focus. The episode works well because it sharpens the contrasts between the two leads: one still chasing redemption, the other comfortably enjoying success yet unable to let go of old rivalries.

    The writing blends comedy with a surprising amount of heart, and there's a steady rhythm developing now between character drama and lighter moments. Importantly, the younger characters continue to gain dimension, ensuring this isn't just a retread of the past but a layered story with multiple perspectives.

    It may not hit the immediate highs of the premiere, but Ep 4 solidifies Cobra Kai as more than a nostalgia project. It's becoming a genuinely engaging drama that mixes humour, conflict, and personal growth in just the right measure.

    7.5/10.

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    • Trivia
      Daniel makes "Bananarama Chocolate Chip Pancakes" for the family. This is likely a reference to the band Bananarama, who had a song on The Karate Kid (1984) soundtrack titled "Cruel Summer."
    • Goofs
      When Daniel LaRusso visits Coles dealership and is talking to Cole, the front passenger side window of the SUV Cole is standing beside keeps showing as being up or being down between the camera angles.
    • Quotes

      Daniel LaRusso: [after seeing spray pain on billboard] Frankly, we're big supporters of the department. We donate every year to the charity drive. I just want you to go out and round up the scum that did this.

      Amanda LaRusso: Uh, excuse me, officer. Could you give us a minute? Thanks. Honey, if they arrested everybody who painted dicks on things, there just wouldn't be any room in the jails for all the murders.

      Daniel LaRusso: All right, but they can still go look for the guy.

      Amanda LaRusso: I understand that you're frustrated., but try not to think about it. Just think positively.

      Daniel LaRusso: Positive? What's positive? I have a dick in my mouth.

      Amanda LaRusso: Yeah, and you'll "blow" the competition away! Okay, look, no one's even gonna see it.

      Daniel LaRusso: We picked that specific location because of the traffic level.

      Amanda LaRusso: Okay. Fine. Let's assume people see it. Let's assume everybody sees it.

      Daniel LaRusso: Okay.

      Amanda LaRusso: No one's gonna recognize you.

      Daniel LaRusso: Really?

      Amanda LaRusso: All they're gonna see is the dick, okay? It is the dick's billboard now, okay? People drive by so fast, they're not even gonna spot you.

      Louie LaRusso, Jr.: Did you guys see the billboard? It's freaking hillarious!

      Daniel LaRusso: We're painting over it.

      Amanda LaRusso: Good idea.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Cobra Kai: Fire and Ice (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Say You Don't Want Me
      Written by A.M. and Brad Gordon
      Produced by A.M. and Brad Gordon
      Performed by Le Bon

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    • Release date
      • May 2, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hurwitz & Schlossberg Productions
      • Overbrook Entertainment
      • Sony Pictures Television
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    • Runtime
      • 27m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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