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Cobra Kai S3 - Jan 8, 2021 - Netflix
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lachesis
Member
Like most shows they will keep it going way too long as long as it brings in money. The cameos are cool, they do remind me how far the 80s and 90s are behind us now though.
Yeah... Hope that's not the case for this show by knowing when to put a stop. Unless they have real good reason to put past season 4 - I hope it will be the end.
To be honest, I thought they may skip a few years for season 3 - considering the result of s2, and considering how quickly the young characters are physically maturing.... Anthony, what happen to you?! LOL... Perhaps Daniel put into some effort on Anthony behind the scenes, and he is the true karate kid?!
bitbydeath
Gold Member
They’ve planned for six seasons.
Cobra Kai Is Planned Through Season 6 Teases Ralph Macchio
Cobra Kai star Ralph Macchio has revealed that there are plans for the sequel series to last for at least 6 seasons.
movieweb.com
Birgitte2004-2
Banned
I thought the season was not nearly of the quality of the first two. By the middle of the season I was skipping, because I just couldn't take anymore long "threatening" discussions about things that were ultimately irrelevant, and I was over watching them beat each other up. Plus I didn't give a crap about Kreese's backstory. I watched intently every scene with characters from the movies though, and I loved the side trip to Okinawa.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Johnny is goddamn amazing as a fish out of water character.
First thing he does with his computer is google "hot babes". That's so wholesome.
First thing he does with his computer is google "hot babes". That's so wholesome.
Coolwhhip
Neophyte
It's really awkward when those kids are basically murdering each other with kicks to the head and kicking each other through walls and glass, then the next day they see each other in school again.
The shows seems to make fun of woke nonsense, that's pretty great since Netflix originals seems mainly PC crap.
The shows seems to make fun of woke nonsense, that's pretty great since Netflix originals seems mainly PC crap.
Haemi
Member
He really did not prepare for his role as sensei in a dojo. I noticed it again in the Okinawa episode. He has a nerd neck and his muscels are not balanced. His back is really weak. Really bad posture.
FreedomOfSpeech
Banned
I watched all 3 seasons in the past.. day.
Pretty decent show in fact. Never cared for that old movie but I like the flashbacks and stuff.
Good to see a show taking a stand against the wimpifying of society.
Pretty decent show in fact. Never cared for that old movie but I like the flashbacks and stuff.
Good to see a show taking a stand against the wimpifying of society.
Pumpkin Seeds
Member
I'm all for a Danny/Johnny buddy cop movie.
Imperius
Banned
Ralph Macchio's physique is maybe my biggest gripe with this show. He has no muscle mass and a gut, basically skinny fat. Would it be too much to ask for him to get into the gym a few times a week to make his character a bit more believable?
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bucyou
Member
the caps lock wall of text to his crush was a nice touch too
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
oh yeah
he’s delightfully so out of touch... when the kid tells him not to like every photo...
Pumpkin Seeds
Member
Even though its nostalgia fuel, I liked the nod to part 2 and seeing the actress Tamlyn Tomita again. I liked part 2 more than most I think and the main draws of that one were Peter Cetera, The Final Fight/Finale and Tomita's infectious smile.
Birgitte2004-2
Banned
I mean, he's a guy who's barely done Karate in years, and the biggest time-skip of the series so far was during a time in which he was convinced that the Karate was a bad idea and had shut things down, so it's not particularly unbelievable to me for the most part. None of his fights are particularly long, or with people in great shape. Johnny and Kreese barely fight either.
I think I especially forgive it because Miyagi himself wasn't in fighting shape in the original films, which was part of the charm.
docmindbender
Member
Was gonna watch a couple episodes of the new season. Watched the whole season.
Man what a great show. This season was up there with the first one for me.
Man what a great show. This season was up there with the first one for me.
chris121580
Member
One of my favorite parts of the series is how Daniel’s wife constantly makes fun of the rivalry between him and Johnny. Those 2 take it so seriously and she just laughs about it
TTOOLL
Member
Just finished it. I liked the setup at the end.
However,
Other than this I preferred S3 to S2. S1 is still the best one. Johnny is one of the best characters of all time. Brilliant.
However,
they need to dial down some fights that are completely unrealistic and that have no consequences. Like when Cobra Kai invaded the LaRussos. I mean...no police for that?
Other than this I preferred S3 to S2. S1 is still the best one. Johnny is one of the best characters of all time. Brilliant.
Kev Kev
Member
Not gonna lie, this show is pretty bad, but I’m interested in where the overall story is going, and I want to know what happens to Johnny.
It’s at its best when it’s making fun of itself, but as soon as it tries to take itself seriously I just cringe, and unfortunately it just lays the drama on way too thick far too often. Season 3 is a little better than 2, but I really hope they wrap this thing up in less than 5 seasons. I’m on board for the rest if they just stick to being funny and don’t drag it on too long.
It’s at its best when it’s making fun of itself, but as soon as it tries to take itself seriously I just cringe, and unfortunately it just lays the drama on way too thick far too often. Season 3 is a little better than 2, but I really hope they wrap this thing up in less than 5 seasons. I’m on board for the rest if they just stick to being funny and don’t drag it on too long.
Imperius
Banned
Eh it’s a show about warring karate dojos. You have to give the writers some creative freedom and suspend disbelief a bit, otherwise you don’t have a show.
lachesis
Member
Ironically I thought it was even funnier when she totally flipped and did the exact same thing Danny did to Johnny - but this time to Kreese ... the nuke option!
Will probably run thru Season 3 again soon. Season 4 can't come soon enough...
Lord Panda
The Sea is Always Right
The show shines when the focus is on Johnny and Miguel, Johnny and Daniel, and Daniel and his past. The other teenagers, especially Sam and that piece of trash Robby, continue to be aggravating.
Robby in particular needs to be thrown off the balcony a few times.
Robby in particular needs to be thrown off the balcony a few times.
Piku_Ringo
Banned
Tell me we getting Terry Silver and Mike Barnes for season 4?
Coolwhhip
Neophyte
It's interesting to see that people are attractive when they are young are usually still attractive even at 60. Same with the old gf of the karate kids.
PhoenixTank
Member
Ali is Madelyn fucking Stillwell from The Boys. Had no idea while watching that series.
Piku_Ringo
Banned
Who?
i was off, shes only 55.
Lord Panda
The Sea is Always Right
To be fair, Tamlyn Tomita was freaking next level in her prime, so it’s not surprising that she’s still goddamn beautiful and graceful even now.
Coolwhhip
Neophyte
belmarduk
Member
I was talking about Aisha.
TTOOLL
Member
I know, we should allow a lot of things,
but we should draw the line at 8 people breaking into your house, assaulting your daughter and trashing the place without zero consequences
Piku_Ringo
Banned
And she was far from annoying last season if you want to talk about annoying season 2 characters try the big fat 30 year old dude who joined Cobra Kai
belmarduk
Member
That's who I was referring to when I said the most annoying character. Hope he isn't back in season four.
Kev Kev
Member
Finished it last nite. Better than season 2, but nothing beats the fist half of season 1 so far. More funny, less drama, which is better, but still a little too much drama for me. My favorite parts are when they talk about miyagi and his teachings, and everything with Johnny.
I really like that the show recognizes miyagi-do is a bit on the pussy side of things and gives them a dose of reality. Of course cobra Kai takes it too far and that’s not good either. Somewhere in the middle, as most things go, is where we should be.
interested in season 4 but I hope they turn up the funny and drop even more of the drama. They’ve almost found a good balance.
I really like that the show recognizes miyagi-do is a bit on the pussy side of things and gives them a dose of reality. Of course cobra Kai takes it too far and that’s not good either. Somewhere in the middle, as most things go, is where we should be.
interested in season 4 but I hope they turn up the funny and drop even more of the drama. They’ve almost found a good balance.
SkylineRKR
Member
I binged this yesterday and I loved every second of it. I love how they managed to get the original movie cast on board. What this series does so well, is making an asshat bully from the original such as Johnny so likeable. I think no one hates the guy. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if LaRusso is seen as a bigger tool. And the shit he pulled was simply lame, like banning CK from the tournament in S1. But their on screen chemistry is good, there is always a fight looming.
Robby has the tendency to constantly witness stuff at the wrong time. I think that kinda ran its course. The same with the losers constantly jumping ship. I like it most when the focus is on Johnny, Miguel, Daniel and Sam. I also like Daniel's wife, she's unique in the sense that she's not the typical annoying wife. She understands Daniel's passion and makes fun of his grudge.
Robby has the tendency to constantly witness stuff at the wrong time. I think that kinda ran its course. The same with the losers constantly jumping ship. I like it most when the focus is on Johnny, Miguel, Daniel and Sam. I also like Daniel's wife, she's unique in the sense that she's not the typical annoying wife. She understands Daniel's passion and makes fun of his grudge.
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LaughingStock
Member
This show is so silly. I feel most conflicts could be resolved with a 5 minute honest conversation.
But it's a fun show. And i really like Johnny.
But it's a fun show. And i really like Johnny.
Birgitte2004-2
Banned
After some reflection I think the ending of Season 3 actually makes me less interested in season 4.
I can't stand Robby, Tory, Hawk, or most of the tertiary kids. I really only like Daniel/Johnny/Miguel/Sam and maybe Demitri. Plus Daniel's wife, who's pretty much my favorite character in the show.
I don't believe for a second Kreese would honor his word and shut down if he loses the tournament, so the whole sequence just makes me roll my eyes. And I don't even see how bringing in Silver does anything, except give another character to show inevitable backstory to.
I can't stand Robby, Tory, Hawk, or most of the tertiary kids. I really only like Daniel/Johnny/Miguel/Sam and maybe Demitri. Plus Daniel's wife, who's pretty much my favorite character in the show.
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Pumpkin Seeds
Member
Not liking episode 9 so far. Only part I like is Danny listing off all of his daughter's boyfriends in the past year and Sam looking destroyed.
Coolwhhip
Neophyte
A transgender kid in a wheelchair will win the next tournament.
ThatStupidLion
Member
binged the first 12 or so episodes this weekend. was pretty fun and unique. i have a feeling itll never recapture the glory of season 1. maybe s2 will be a peak, but i dont have much expectations for s3/s4
was also banking on it being a bit slower. didnt think it would/should get to some of its finale plot points for awhile. not really sure what to think of
or what to expect from him. ralph macchios character/acting is nauseating to me. johnny is fucking fantastic though. love what they did with him. as much as i love it though, some parts are a bit too hokey. i mean really, the dude has never used athe internet, let alone a computer. come on. at least they treated it as a joke and handled it well.
was also banking on it being a bit slower. didnt think it would/should get to some of its finale plot points for awhile. not really sure what to think of
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LaughingStock
Member
I love everything about Johnny and his interactions with Daniel. But everything else is so fucking cringe.
Pumpkin Seeds
Member
I have enjoyed the hilarity of karate fights just breaking out everywhere. Miguel's very sudden & fast recovery is a part of that which makes me laugh. The show is the Tao of 'Fuck it" by Johnny Lawrence.
Though Ralph Macchio is getting pudgy and him fighting in that dress shirt looked bad.
Though Ralph Macchio is getting pudgy and him fighting in that dress shirt looked bad.
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
Didn't care for:
The kid that Daniel saved in KK2 just so happens to be the vice president of international sales or whatever and just so happens to have the power to save his dealership. Wow what a coincidence!
Everything else was top notch as usual. Watched all of Season 3 in one go on New Year's Day and now the long wait begins.
But Johnny can cure everything by telling people to stop being a pussy:
The kid that Daniel saved in KK2 just so happens to be the vice president of international sales or whatever and just so happens to have the power to save his dealership. Wow what a coincidence!
Everything else was top notch as usual. Watched all of Season 3 in one go on New Year's Day and now the long wait begins.
But Johnny can cure everything by telling people to stop being a pussy: