Shows You Should Be Watching
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Summary Johnny and Daniel’s dojo, and their fragile alliance, teeter on the brink of collapse when they agree to a winner takes-all sensei faceoff. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Summary Kreese brings Terry back to Cobra Kai, but his former partner isn’t interested in repeating history. Johnny grows envious of Daniel mentoring Miguel. Our Take This one leans on the new Kreese and Terry dynamic, and it’s the better…
Summary Kenny tries to become a student of Cobra Kai with some encouragement from Robby, while Johnny urges Sam to take a leap of faith – in herself. Our Take A soundly crafted episode with more hits than misses. Worth…
Summary Johhny picks up defensive strategies while Daniel learns hot to go on the offensive. Amanda confronts Tory. New kid Kenny is bullied at school. Our Take This one’s mostly setup, but it’s the good kind, watching Johnny and Daniel…
Summary Johnny and Daniel combine dojos but their opposing styles immediately clash. Kreese tries to persuade a former partner to rejoin him at Cobra Kai. Our Take A carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
Summary Old wounds begin to heal at a country club holiday party, but a brutal assault by Kreese’s students leads to new betrayals and alliances. Our Take A messy, satisfying finale that finally pays off three seasons of grudges. The…
Summary It’s Christmastime in the Valley, and romance is in the air. Daniel and Miguel find unexpected common ground, and the Cobra Kai recruits go on a mission. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that…
Summary Informed that this year’s All Valley Karate Tournament is being canceled, the three competing sensei attend a city council meeting to save it. Our Take A surprisingly talky hour that leans on courtroom-style theatrics instead of fights, and mostly…
Summary Daniel spends some father daughter time with a traumatized Sam. Johnny plans to form a new karate dojo but struggles to come up with a cool name. Our Take A quieter, mostly comedic hour that gives Johnny’s dojo-naming struggles…
Summary Miguel helps Johnny craft the perfect social media message. Kreese scouts new recruits while Daniel and Amanda try to shut down Cobra Kai. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.