Counterbalance
- Episode aired May 2, 2018
- TV-14
- 32m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
5.8K
YOUR RATING
Cobra Kai gains its second student. Daniel has an intricate plan to get payback on Johnny. Miguel defends Samantha against Kyler during lunch break.Cobra Kai gains its second student. Daniel has an intricate plan to get payback on Johnny. Miguel defends Samantha against Kyler during lunch break.Cobra Kai gains its second student. Daniel has an intricate plan to get payback on Johnny. Miguel defends Samantha against Kyler during lunch break.
Pat Morita
- Mr. Miyagi
- (archive footage)
- (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
Gianni DeCenzo
- Demetri
- (as Gianni Decenzo)
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Easily the best episode of all 3 seasons. This had a lot of heart and emotion. If you aren't moved by the last scene then you have no heart!
10GraXXoR
Does this review include spoilers? Maybe, of a kind...
Every time I expect the kids to do something "typically inane" they surprise me by stepping back and coming out with something above and beyond rather than ridiculous.
Every time I see one of the pro(an)agonists do something silly, I expect it to escalate beyond reasonable, as it seems to en every single other series I've watched recently... It doesn't... it stays firmly grounded in that person's honest desire to do what they feel is right and doesn't spiral out of control as I've seen it happen so often of late.
This series is right on par with Breaking Bad in terms of character relationship development!
Outstandingly heartwarming without unnecessary saccharine.
Every time I expect the kids to do something "typically inane" they surprise me by stepping back and coming out with something above and beyond rather than ridiculous.
Every time I see one of the pro(an)agonists do something silly, I expect it to escalate beyond reasonable, as it seems to en every single other series I've watched recently... It doesn't... it stays firmly grounded in that person's honest desire to do what they feel is right and doesn't spiral out of control as I've seen it happen so often of late.
This series is right on par with Breaking Bad in terms of character relationship development!
Outstandingly heartwarming without unnecessary saccharine.
Just like memoriam. Mr. Miyagi is far away but I feel his motto on behavior and words of Mr. LaRusso:) Good to see him even it's old screen shots. It is special show. I remember the first releasing time.
A great tribute to the wise man himself, Mr Miyagi. Good storyline and character development in this episode. Loved seeing Miguel kick some ass.
Did you know
- TriviaThe bandana used in the final scene of this episode by Daniel is the same one from the original movie back in 1984.
- GoofsMr. Miyagi's first name changes in between the original Karate Kid movies and this series. In the first movie, his name has been given as Hideo (written on the dog tags attached to the keys for the 1948 Ford he gives Daniel for his 16th birthday, these can be seen when Daniel holds the keys in his hand as they are in the ignition).
In The Karate Kid Part II (1986) his first name is shown as Nariyoshi. It's written on a banner in Japanese, which is why many American viewers missed it.
In the 4th film of the franchise, The Next Karate Kid (1994), Mr. Miyagi's first name is given as Keisuke.
In this series, his grave shows his first name as being Nariyoshi.
- Quotes
Johnny Lawrence: So, let me get this straight. You took all the lessons I taught you, and you used them to straight-up beat the shit out of those punks.
Miguel Diaz: Well... yeah.
Johnny Lawrence: Follow me.
- Crazy creditsThe episode ends with a dedication to Pat Morita.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Cobra Kai: No Mercy (2019)
- SoundtracksKeep This Party Rockin'
(uncredited)
Written by Bob Mair and Nick Vincent and Richard Trapp
Performed by St. John
Courtesy of Black Toast Music
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Filming locations
- 18555 Burbank Blvd, Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA(apartment exterior)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
- Runtime
- 32m
- Color
- Sound mix
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