Cobra Kai ~or~ WHOA, where the hell did THIS come from?!

[Old]

After thirty five friggin years, no less. Not in my wildest imaginings could I have hoped for a continuation/revival of this quality. I spent roughly half of the series with my mouth hanging open, and the other half cheering.
Sure, I've got my (minor) gripes -- a few of the 'callbacks' are misplaced/bordering on cheesy & I'm not a fan of the kid playing Johnny's son -- but the rest is golden. This series has done the impossible: made me feel for Johnny Lawrence, eternal 80s punkass bully. The larger picture forms when you realize that (nearly) every older male influence in his life have been abusive dirtbags.

Younger, older, makes no difference; see this now.

 

[JellyPerson]

Haven't watched it yet. However I am a fan of the previous series so I'm looking forward to it. Hope it doesn't suck like most of the other reboots out there

 

[RustInPeace]

I didn't read too much of this post because of spoiler fears. I really want to watch this, and it looks like you recommend it. Good enough for me, I need to re-watch the Karate Kid movies to refresh my memory.

 

[Old]

I didn't read too much of this post because of spoiler fears. I really want to watch this, and it looks like you recommend it. Good enough for me, I need to re-watch the Karate Kid movies to refresh my memory.

 

[Veho]

One question: does the show take all Karate Kid movies into account, or does it pretend some of the later ones never happened?

 

[Old]

One question: does the show take all Karate Kid movies into account, or does it pretend some of the later ones never happened?

** SPOILERS, watch out! **

So far it's focused on characters from the only ones that matter, the original & part 2, though they did make a passing reference to Terry Silver & Mike Barnes. Johnny: "I've never even MET those people".
Here's the thing, though: the show is entertaining enough on it's own, one doesn't need any KK experience going in. (But it sure adds to the fun factor!)