For two seasons now, Cobra Kai has carried on the story of The Karate Kid, using a mix of surprisingly smart humor and sudsy teen dramatics—not to mention the ongoing, if-only-they-could-come-together rivalry between Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso and William Zabka’s Johnny Lawrence. Now, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has released a special limited collector’s edition of the first two seasons of the series, and it’s packed with all the usual goodies: gag reel, bonus scenes, special features about the making of the show, and more. (Including a double-sided headband, for those who want to get their karate on.) In the exclusive clip below, taken from a feature about the easter eggs dropped throughout the YouTube series, you’ll see how Cobra Kai paid tribute to The Karate Kid by highlighting a callback to the original mini-golf course where Daniel and Elizabeth Shue’s Ali went on their first date. Cobra Kai seasons one and two comes out today.
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that show is a treat. we didnt ask for it, and here it came to our table with a nice little candle on it.
How necessary is it to watch the Karate Kid sequels before jumping into Cobra Kai? Loved the original movie, but never heard anything good about the follow-ups.
I think there is only a brief reference to Karate Kid III in the 1st season. Now i’m racking my brain to remember if there’s any reference to Part II. I don’t believe there is. I think you’re good if you jump into the series without watching the sequels. Part II is pretty good not great. Part II kinda sucks. The next Karate Kid was not good. Watch Kobra Kai, you’ll be fine.
I don’t know if I saw any of the sequels and I love Cobra Kai. It’s fun for so many reasons.
I geeked out for many reasons, primarly Norwalk, CA is my hometown and the Golf N Stuff is still there and hasnt changed.