Cobra Kai

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Malakriss

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It's the new age, where they don't reboot stuff from 20-30 years ago but instead you get to see how the characters turned out in "present day". So your childhood stays intact and they can actually play into the fact that one or more of them became depressing losers as adults just like their actors.
 
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shishare

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Just finished this, great all around, cant wait or a season 2.

Had expectations of childhood raping, but it didn't really work out that way at all. Much better then i hoped it would be
 
Gravel

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It seems like they aren't taking themselves too seriously from the first episode. I think that definitely helps.

Plus having a different character being the focus instead of Daniel.
 
Ossoi

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Been watching this today, pleasantly surprised at how respectful this is to the originals, from using the same locations, film score and soundtrack
 
Ameraves

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I literally don't think they could have done any better with this. Absolutely perfect.

The way they blend the 80s Johnny with the culture of today's kids, was just fantastic. He gives no fucks at all. But at the same time it at least shows some humanity on his side, and doesn't turn him into another John Kreese. Very curious to see how that is going to play out into next season though.

When Johnny and Daniel are driving in the Charger together and start singing REO Speedwagon, holy shit I just about lost it.

Can't wait for season 2.
 
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Jait

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Way better reviews than I expected. I plan on watching it soon. I remember reading Zabka was nominated for an Academy Award for something he wrote. Dude obviously has talent. He was also hilarious in Hot Tub Time Machine.
 
Pyksel

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Watched all 10 episodes and loved it.

The Kreese reveal was awesome and we were surprised the direction they took Miguel towards the end.
 
Ossoi

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Finished the series and it's clear this was crafted out of love and respect for the originals by real fans.
 
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darkmiasma

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Binged the entire thing in one sitting. Excellent show! If you liked the original movie and the 80s, you’ll love this.
 
Azrayne

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That was really fucking good, not sure how much further they can take it without it dragging, but I'm onboard for more.
 
SorrowsEnd

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Watched the first 2 last night, signed up for the trial month today and watched the rest.

This was fantastic.

I expected it to be silly garbage and was completely wrong.
 
Himeo

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Cringey. Fun.

I wouldn't recommend it, but if you like the franchise you'll get your money's worth.
 
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Ossoi

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Himeo said:
Cringey. Fun.

I wouldn't recommend it, but if you like the franchise you'll get your money's worth.
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Don't know why a rare sensible Himeo Himeo post is being downvoted. It is fairly cringey/cheesy in places e.g. The dorky new generation of Cobra Kai but the affection for the originals makes up for that

Reflecting on it further I think some of the throwbacks are overdone, e.g. The stop off at Daniels old apartment doesn't fit into the plot but is included for the feels.

Not sure how many more throwbacks further series will have left
 
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Best season 1 of a show since Game of Thrones.

Every character was important every subplot was engaging. It had character development and plot twists.

You knew where it was headed and at the end I had no idea who to cheer for.

This should of been on netlfix or fucking HBO.
 
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a_skeleton_02

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Ossoi said:
Don't know why a rare sensible Himeo Himeo post is being downvoted. It is fairly cringey/cheesy in places e.g. The dorky new generation of Cobra Kai but the affection for the originals makes up for that

Reflecting on it further I think some of the throwbacks are overdone, e.g. The stop off at Daniels old apartment doesn't fit into the plot but is included for the feels.

Not sure how many more throwbacks further series will have left
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from the ending you can tell they are doing a "Next Generation" type thing with the girl starting karate and Daniel opening his Dojo. They can start pulling from the second and third movies as well!
 
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Omi43221

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Loved the first season some great eighties nostalgia mixed in. After discussing this with my girlfriend we came to three very important moral lessons. One disputes should be settled on the battlefield in one on one combat. Two parents should try to live their lives through their kids as much as possible. Three chics dig a cobra kai man..strike first, strike hard, no mercy.
 
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Araysar

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3 episodes in, this is the best thing ive seen in a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG time and I even wasnt a big fan of Karate Kid to begin with
 
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