Depending on when you grew up, you very likely enjoyed the adventures found in the “Karate Kid” movies. The classic film found some renewed life as a continuation of the story set many decades later on the YouTube Red service. Now acquired by the folks over at Netflix a trailer for the first two seasons was just revealed in preparation for their continuing the tale. Take a look.
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: Since I never was a subscriber to YouTube Red (which is now called YouTube Premium I think), I was not able to see the series at all. Now I will have the chance since its all on Netflix and will keep going on that service until they decide it should end. I know it premieres there in a few more days but I will not be binge-watching it straight away as I am involved in a number of projects that must be completed first. What did you think? Are you excited for the show? Chime in down below in the comments section and I will see you next time around.
Official Series Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobra_Kai