But despite that,the series didn’t have nearly enough time to fully address Kreese’s inner turmoil.
Not bad by any means, but simply not as meaningful as it could have been.
It turns out there may be a clear reason why.
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What sort of redemption?
Well, nothing quite like Johnny’s.
Naturally,Cobra Kaiis all about how Johnny Lawrence has grown, changed and developed over the years.
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It’s his show, and so it makes sense that he should get the most meaningful arc.
It’s no surprise thatJohnny has the best arc on the show, and that’s by design.
From the beginning,Cobra Kaihas prided itself on redeeming villains fromKarate Kid’s past.
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That’s the entire premise.
Yes, in the end, his alliances and motives changed.
He doesn’t get to walk happily into the sunset, he doesn’t get his own victory lap.
“Cobra Kai never dies.”
Could the answer have been found in Kreese’s survival?
If he were to have lived, could we have better seen this “new man” in action?
It’s possible but unlikely.
Of course, all the necessary components of a solid redemption arc are here.
On paper, Kreese’s final episodes check every box one could ask for.
Cobra Kaiis available for streaming in its entirety on Netflix.
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