With there being a connection to the hitstreamingseries, it got fans excited but also skeptical.
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10Tasteful Nostalgia
Nostalgia is fine when done right!
9Gray Morals
Despite the yin-yang imagery, not everything is black and white.
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No main character can be perfect.
8Sick Needle Drops
Queue up some great songs!
Some of the best scenes inCobra Kaiare fueled bysome incredible needle drops.
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7The ’80s Vibes
Who doesn’t love the ’80s?
6Expanding the Lore
There is so much more to this world!
5Balancing the Tone
It can’t be all fun and games.
But this shift rarely feels jarring, as the way the writers manage to balance these tones is wonderful.
…The protagonists ofThe Karate KidandCobra Kaiuniverse have always been kids.
Because, at the end of the day, the protagonists ofThe Karate KidandCobra Kaiuniverse have always been kids.
4Compelling Character Arcs
Every character has a hero’s journey.
It was vital forCobra Kai’s success, toowiththe redemption of Johnny Lawrencebeing the core heart of the show.
Audiences need to root for Li Fong.
Audiences need to root for Li Fong.
3A Great Supporting Cast
Audiences loved all of Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do!
The large cast inCobra Kaimade for an amazing collection of episodes.
Some supporting characters are so good, peoplewant them to have their own spinoffs.
2Compelling Character Relationships
A good dynamic is important.
Having interesting dynamics helps flesh out every character and draws the viewers in more.
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InCobra Kai, the same can be said.
1Well-Choreographed Action
If the action isn’t good, we don’t want it!
There’s no question thatmartial arts is at the core of bothThe Karate KidandCobra Kaifranchises.
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.
If it does anything right, it has to be the fights.
This is going to be vital forKarate Kid: Legends.
If it does anything right, it has to be the fights.
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