Cobra Kai 2018
“Back in the Valley. One final fight.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- May 2, 2018
- Last Aired
- February 13, 2025
- Format
- 6 seasons · 65 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E10 "No Mercy" (★ 9.1/10)
- Created By
- Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz
- Networks
- Netflix, YouTube Premium
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is Cobra Kai?
Cobra Kai is an American martial arts comedy drama television series that serves as a sequel to the first three The Karate Kid films. The series was created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg and distributed by Sony Pictures Television.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 65
- First aired
- May 2, 2018
- Last aired
- Feb 13, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix, YouTube Premium
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.2/10 from 6,940 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 65 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- Netflix, YouTube Premium
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
Cobra Kai is an American martial arts comedy drama television series that serves as a sequel to the first three The Karate Kid films. The series was created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg and distributed by Sony Pictures Television. It premiered on May 2, 2018. The show follows the story of Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso, who find themselves martial-arts rivals again decades after their All Valley Karate Tournament bout. The series explores their rivalry as Johnny seeks redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai karate dojo. Daniel LaRusso, who has been working to maintain balance in his life, is once again drawn into conflict with Johnny. The show features Ralph Macchio and William Zabka in key roles. Cobra Kai is available to watch on Netflix and has been well-received as a follow-up to the Karate Kid films. The series continues the story of the characters from the original films, with a new generation of characters also being introduced.
Should you watch it?
“Decades after their 1984 tournament, old rivals Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso face off once again.”
- features original film stars
- explores long-standing character rivalries
- relies on knowledge of previous films
Watch it if you enjoy martial arts stories that explore the evolution of classic cinematic rivalries.
The series contains martial arts violence and dramatic themes suitable for a general audience.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ace Degenerate Mytharc May 2, 2018
- E2 Strike First Core May 2, 2018
- E3 Esqueleto Core May 2, 2018
- E4 Cobra Kai Never Dies Core May 2, 2018
- E5 Counterbalance Core May 2, 2018
- E6 Quiver Core May 2, 2018
- E7 All Valley Core May 2, 2018
- E8 Molting Core May 2, 2018
- E9 Different But Same Mytharc May 2, 2018
- E10 Mercy Mytharc May 2, 2018
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Mercy (2) Mytharc Apr 24, 2019
- E2 Back in Black Core Apr 24, 2019
- E3 Fire and Ice Core Apr 24, 2019
- E4 The Moment of Truth Core Apr 24, 2019
- E5 All In Core Apr 24, 2019
- E6 Take a Right Core Apr 24, 2019
- E7 Lull Core Apr 24, 2019
- E8 Glory of Love Core Apr 24, 2019
- E9 Pulpo Mytharc Apr 24, 2019
- E10 No Mercy Mytharc Apr 24, 2019
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Aftermath Mytharc Jan 1, 2021
- E2 Nature Vs. Nurture Core Jan 1, 2021
- E3 Now You're Gonna Pay Core Jan 1, 2021
- E4 The Right Path Core Jan 1, 2021
- E5 Miyagi-Do Core Jan 1, 2021
- E6 King Cobra Core Jan 1, 2021
- E7 Obstáculos Core Jan 1, 2021
- E8 The Good, the Bad, and the Badass Core Jan 1, 2021
- E9 Feel the Night Mytharc Jan 1, 2021
- E10 December 19 Mytharc Jan 1, 2021
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Let's Begin Mytharc Dec 31, 2021
- E2 First Learn Stand Core Dec 31, 2021
- E3 Then Learn Fly Core Dec 31, 2021
- E4 Bicephaly Core Dec 31, 2021
- E5 Match Point Mytharc Dec 31, 2021
- E6 Kicks Get Chicks Core Dec 31, 2021
- E7 Minefields Core Dec 31, 2021
- E8 Party Time Core Dec 31, 2021
- E9 The Fall Mytharc Dec 31, 2021
- E10 The Rise Mytharc Dec 31, 2021
Season 5 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Long, Long Way from Home Mytharc Sep 9, 2022
- E2 Molé Core Sep 9, 2022
- E3 Playing with Fire Core Sep 9, 2022
- E4 Downward Spiral Core Sep 9, 2022
- E5 Extreme Measures Core Sep 9, 2022
- E6 Ouroboros Core Sep 9, 2022
- E7 Bad Eggs Core Sep 9, 2022
- E8 Taikai Core Sep 9, 2022
- E9 Survivors Mytharc Sep 9, 2022
- E10 Head of the Snake Mytharc Sep 9, 2022
Season 6 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Peacetime in the Valley Mytharc Jul 18, 2024
- E2 The Prize Core Jul 18, 2024
- E3 Sleeper Mytharc Jul 18, 2024
- E4 Underdogs Core Jul 18, 2024
- E5 Best of the Best Mytharc Jul 18, 2024
- E6 Benvinguts a Barcelona Mytharc Nov 15, 2024
- E7 Dog in the Fight Core Nov 15, 2024
- E8 Snakes on a Plane Core Nov 15, 2024
- E9 Blood In Blood Out Core Nov 15, 2024
- E10 Eunjangdo Core Nov 15, 2024
- E11 Into the Fire Core Feb 13, 2025
- E12 Rattled Core Feb 13, 2025
- E13 Skeletons Core Feb 13, 2025
- E14 Strike Last Mytharc Feb 13, 2025
- E15 Ex-Degenerate Mytharc Feb 13, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is this series a sequel?
Yes, it serves as a sequel to the first three The Karate Kid films.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg.
When did the series premiere?
Cobra Kai premiered on May 2, 2018.
Who are the lead actors?
The series stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka.
What is the premise?
The story follows Johnny Lawrence as he reopens the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso.
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