8.750 minSeason 6 • Episode 15
LatestFierce rivalries. Fresh opportunities. Daniel and Johnny find themselves back where it all began — and the stakes have never been higher.
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.
Acting
William Zabka's career-defining redemption arc
Practical Effects
Real martial arts, real sweat, zero CGI nonsense
Writing
Balances campy fun with genuine emotional devastation
Creators
Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
William Zabka
Johnny Lawrence
Ralph Macchio
Daniel LaRusso
Courtney Henggeler
Amanda LaRusso
Xolo Maridueña
Miguel Diaz
Tanner Buchanan
Robby Keene
Mary Mouser
Samantha LaRusso
Peyton List
Tory Nichols
Jacob Bertrand
Eli 'Hawk' Moskowitz
Gianni DeCenzo
Demetri Alexopoulos
Dallas Dupree Young
Kenny Payne
Vanessa Rubio
Carmen Diaz
Martin Kove
John Kreese
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
William Zabka was initially only supposed to appear in a few episodes; his chemistry with Macchio and fan response made him co-lead. The creators literally rewrote the entire show around him.
The series sparked a real karate resurgence, with dojos reporting increased enrollment. It also rehabilitated the '80s movie bully archetype, forcing audiences to confront who they root for and why.
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