Ammar Jogilkar

**Cobra Kai** is a popular American television series that serves as a continuation of the classic "Karate Kid" films from the 1980s. The show was created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg and first premiered on YouTube Red in 2018 before being picked up by Netflix. ### Premise: "Cobra Kai" is set decades after the events of the original "Karate Kid" movies, specifically focusing on the rivalry between Johnny Lawrence (played by William Zabka) and Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio). Johnny, now a down-and-out handyman, decides to reopen the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his old rivalry with Daniel, who is now a successful car dealership owner. ### Themes: The show explores themes of redemption, bullying, and the impact of past choices on the present. It provides a nuanced view of the characters, showing that neither Johnny nor Daniel is entirely right or wrong in their approaches to life and karate. ### Characters: - **Johnny Lawrence:** The former high school bully is now trying to rebuild his life and seek redemption by teaching a new generation of students at Cobra Kai. - **Daniel LaRusso:** The original "Karate Kid" has become successful but still struggles with his rivalry with Johnny and maintaining balance in his life. - **Miguel Diaz:** Johnny's first student at the reopened Cobra Kai dojo, who becomes an important character in the series. - **Robby Keene:** Johnny's estranged son, who eventually becomes involved in the karate world. - **Samantha LaRusso:** Daniel's daughter, who has her own challenges and involvement with karate. ### Popularity: The show has been praised for its clever writing, nostalgic references to the original films, and the way it fleshes out the characters, making them more complex and relatable. It has attracted both new