When that changes, Sam is put in an especially complex situation.

Mouser also discusses Sam’s situation with Tory, her relationship with Miguel, and so much more!

Mouser, in particular, found great success in that respect.

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One of the very first scenes thatd help her build a strong foundation for Samantha LaRusso?

It was actually one of her audition scenes.

Sam’s got it good.

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Shes got somebody who loves her so much.

That was the pillar of who Sam felt like to me.

After that came a moment that would heavily define Sams relationship with karate.

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Initially it was kind of a thing of like, Oh, it was an accident.

It’s very obviously an accident.

One of Sams biggest decisions in the final five episodes does not work without these Season 1 moments.

Xolo Maridueña and Mary Mouser Cobra Kai

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I have to make sense of this.

In Season 6, Episode 13, Skeletons, Sam decides to quit the Sekai Taikai.

How many times were you encouraged, Dont be a quitter, growing up?

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Thirty-four years after events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, a down-and-out Johnny Lawrence seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with a now successful Daniel LaRusso.

In fact, its an adage thats often repeated for adults.

However,Cobra Kaijust proved that in certain cases, stepping away could be the best decision.

Miyagi-do will still lose the tournament.

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Would things have played out differently for Sam?

Yes, but I’m glad it happened the way it did.

I have to make sense of this.

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But it’s not Mr. Miyagi’s legacy alone.

This right here, to me, felt like the purpose.

So I was so grateful for the opportunity to have her learn that lesson.

I think that’s the ultimate lesson that Sam needed to learn from day one.

Hes been off balance.

He admits, I wish I had the answers for you, kiddo.

Turns out, hed get the answers later that night during a dream involving Mr. Miyagi.

No need fight anymore.

I expected Daniel to then relay this message to Sam and essentially give her the answer.

But, in a beautiful twist, Sams already a step ahead of him.

That’s one of my favorite scenes.

I did the growing up.

What Does Cobra Kai Now Mean to Mary?

(And to Samantha?)

So, what does Cobra Kainowmean to Mouser?

What does it represent?

She continued:

My point now that I’ve come to is it’s duality.

Thats, at least, Mary’s perspective on it.

Cobra KaiSeason 6, Part 3 is now available to stream on Netflix.