It was only a few short days ago that we shared the news about Netflix taking on the YouTube Original Series “Cobra Kai” with its season one and two trailer (found HERE). That show’s early episodes are now on the popular streaming service for all to enjoy as of right now. Take a look at one of the posters we found along with some premise and the ensemble cast. I’ll come back at the close as well.
The Premise: Decades after the tournament that changed their lives, the rivalry between Johnny and Daniel reignites in this sequel to the “Karate Kid” films. Two dojos. One epic rivalry. The Cobra Kai legacy continues only on Netflix. Seasons 1 and 2 strike back August 28th. Season 3 enters the tournament in 2021. (c/o Netflix)
The Cast and Characters:
Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence
Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso
Xolo Maridueña as Miguel Diaz
Tanner Buchanan as Robby Keene
Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso
Jacob Bertrand as Eli Moskowitz/Hawk
Gianni Decenzo as Demetri
Martin Kove as John Kreese
Kwajalyn Brown as Sheila
Nichole Brown as Aisha Robinson
Vanessa Rubio as Carmen Diaz
Peyton List as Tory
Paul Walter Hauser as Raymond AKA “Stingray”
Aedin Mincks as Mitch
Khalil Everage as Chris
Rose Bianco as Rosa Diaz
Hannah Kepple as Moon
Griffin Santopietro as Anthony LaRusso
Bret Ernst as Louie LaRusso Jr.
Diora Baird as Shannon Keene
Randee Heller as Lucille LaRusso
Ed Asner as Sid Weinberg
Dan Ahdoot as Anoush Norouzi
Owen Morgan as Bert
Nathaniel Oh as Nathaniel
Joe Seo as Kyler
Annalisa Cochrane as Yasmine
Bo Mitchell as Brucks
Jonathan Mercedes as A. J.
Ken Davitian as Armand Zarkarian
Candace Moon as Laura
Vas Sanchez as Nester
David Shatraw as Tom Cole
Kim Fields as Sandra Robinson
Rob Garrison as Tommy
Ron Thomas as Bobby
Tony O’Dell as Jimmy
Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Thomas Ian Griffith and Robyn Lively appear via archive footage from the film series as Mr. Miyagi, Ali Mills, Terry Silver and Jessica Andrews, respectively.
Piercing Ken Thoughts: I wasn’t aware of this series before I started adding the trailer post to our content database and usually I am only on YouTube to pull trailers and videos for other articles but having grown up on the original “Karate Kid” movies I am definitely interested in this look into the future of the characters. I’m glad that Netflix has picked up the series since I can always use something else to binge watch during this pandemic but right now I am working through a number of other shows that I was sitting on with the DVR so only time will tell when I get around to this one. What about you readers? Will you be watching this series now that its on Netflix? Considering there isn’t much going on out in the world, it’s a lot safer for you to sit at home and catch up to anything you were interested in. Chime in down below with your thoughts and I will see you next time. Hopefully you’ve been safe and sound so far in all of the craziness. I’ve been doing my best. Ciao.
Official Series Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobra_Kai