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.
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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.
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Thirty years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence’s life has taken a rocky turn as he tries to forget a past that constantly haunts him. He seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. But the LaRusso-Lawrence rivalry of yesteryear is reignited when their lives become intertwined with the next generation of “karate kids.”
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Directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergWritten by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergGuest stars Dominick Racano, Tony Bravado, Alan Boell, Jonathan Mercedes, Dawson Towery, Carole Kaboya, Kylie Delre, Ed Asner
Present day Daniel LaRusso lives a charmed life. That is, until he sees that the Cobra Kai dojo, the source of his teenage angst and rivalry, has been reestablished by Johnny Lawrence. Struggling to launch the business, Johnny starts teaching karate to his teenage neighbor Miguel. Daniel faces his former opponent and old offenses are quickly reignited.
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Directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergWritten by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergGuest stars Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Jonathan Mercedes, Chris Mason, Jon Levine, Reese TinLee, Dawson Towery, Linda Boston
Johnny tries to recruit more students to join the dojo. Troubled by his daughter’s friends, Daniel chaperones her high school costume dance. Johnny takes Miguel’s training seriously and starts creating a badass.
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Directed by Jennifer CelottaWritten by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergGuest stars Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Vanessa Rubio, Dawson Towery, Luke Donaldson, Travis James, Rose Bianco, Erin Bradley Dangar
When Daniel’s car dealership billboard is sprayed with lewd graffiti, it consumes Daniel and escalates tensions against a rival. Robby, Johnny’s delinquent son, is embarrassed about his father and his new dojo. The bullying escalates against Miguel and motivates Johnny in a surprising way.
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Directed by Jennifer CelottaWritten by Jason Belleville, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh HealdGuest stars Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Vanessa Rubio, David Kronawitter, Brian Kurlander, Linda Boston, Emily Dunlop, Alex Zuko
Daniel tries to strike a shady deal to undermine Johnny’s dojo. Meanwhile, Johnny expands his enrollment ranks in the dojo. Miguel puts his karate practice into reality as Samantha faces rejection in school.
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Directed by Josh HealdWritten by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergGuest stars Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Cameron Markeles, Philip Covin, Alex Huff, Ashton Leigh, Diora Baird, Matt Borlenghi
Johnny’s dojo class attracts a group of misfits while his son Robby, who harbors ulterior motives, lands a new job. Samantha makes a new friend in science class. Daniel inspires interest in karate from an unlikely person.
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Directed by Josh HealdWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Joe Piarulli, Luan Thomas, Luan Thomas, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Joe PiarulliGuest stars Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Cameron Markeles, Michael H. Cole, Owen D. Stone, Jeff Kaplan, Terayle Hill, Bret Ernst
Daniel takes on teaching his new pupil using the unconventional techniques from Mr. Miyagi. Robby is tempted to return to his delinquent ways. Johnny helps Miguel with his first date.
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Directed by Steve PinkWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Stacey Harman, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Stacey HarmanGuest stars Jacob Bertrand, Cameron Markeles, Lara Silva, Jeff Kaplan, Terayle Hill, Cara AnnMarie, Matt Lewis, Kurt Yue
Johnny prepares his Cobra Kai students for the next All Valley Karate Tournament and in turn, he is inspired to clean up his life. Daniel is still unaware of his new pupil’s background. But as events unfold, it seems nothing has changed between Daniel and Johnny in 30 years.
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Directed by Steve PinkWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Michael Jonathan Smith, Hayden Schlossberg, Michael Jonathan Smith, Josh HealdGuest stars Jacob Bertrand, Vanessa Rubio, Cameron Markeles, Randee Heller, Carole Kaboya, Elisabeth Shue, Ed Asner, Rose Bianco
Despite Johnny’s efforts to move forward, he confronts Daniel about the assault on his property. An attempt to appease Johnny makes them revisit the past together. Miguel senses Samantha is lying to him. The dojo students try to intimidate the popular kids at a party.
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Directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergWritten by Jason Belleville, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh HealdGuest stars Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Cameron Markeles, Bo Mitchell, Kwajalyn Brown, Vas Sanchez, Annalisa Cochrane, Griffin Santopietro
The highly-anticipated All Valley Karate Tournament brings Johnny and Daniel on opposite sides again, except this time, the new generation of karate students are the combatants. Who will pay the price for ultimate victory?
Episode credits
Directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergWritten by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergGuest stars Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Vanessa Rubio, Martin Kove, Cameron Markeles, Talin Chat, Samuel Goergen, Suehyla El-Attar Young
Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Bob Dearden, Joe Piarulli, Luan Thomas, Michael Jonathan Smith, Ashley Darnall, Chris Rafferty, Mattea Greene, Stacey Harman, Bill Posley
Production details
Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
65
Original language
English
Networks & production
Netflix
YouTube Premium
Hurwitz & Schlossberg ProductionsUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
Overbrook EntertainmentUnited States
Counterbalance EntertainmentUnited States
Themes
actioncaliforniadojofather figurefather son relationshipfrenemiesheartfeltkarate
