July 19th 2024.
Netflix has just made a major announcement that has fans of one of its top shows buzzing with excitement. The hit series Cobra Kai, which has become one of Netflix's most popular original shows, will be returning to the streaming giant earlier than expected.
This martial arts comedy-drama, which started off as a sequel to the beloved 1984 film The Karate Kid, is now in its sixth and final season. The first five episodes of this highly-anticipated season have already been released, with the remaining ten episodes coming in two more batches of five.
Originally, fans were expecting the next batch of episodes to arrive at the end of November, but the creators of the show, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald, surprised everyone by announcing that the second part of season six will be dropping on November 15th, two weeks earlier than anticipated.
The announcement was made during a special event celebrating the season six premiere, where stars of the show Ralph Macchio and William Zabka were joined by their co-stars Xolo Mariduena, Martin Kove, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand, and Tanner Buchanan on stage.
This decision by Netflix to release the middle third of the final season earlier than planned was met with cheers and excitement from the audience, solidifying Cobra Kai's status as one of the most beloved and popular shows on the streaming platform.
For those who are unfamiliar with the series, Cobra Kai takes place 34 years after the events of The Karate Kid and follows the story of Johnny Lawrence, played by Zabka, as he reopens the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. It also explores his complicated relationship with Daniel LaRusso, played by Macchio, and their rivalry that eventually turns into a surprising friendship.
Throughout its run, Cobra Kai has received critical acclaim, with an impressive 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on the first five seasons. In fact, the first season was even certified fresh with a perfect score of 100%. The series originally premiered on YouTube Red, but after its success, it was picked up by Netflix and has since become one of the most-watched shows in the platform's history.
With the release of its third season in 2020, which was the first to be released exclusively on Netflix, Cobra Kai quickly became the second most popular series on the platform, only behind the highly-popular Bridgerton.
As the sixth and final season promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the series, fans can expect to see some familiar faces returning. One of the most significant characters from the franchise, Master Kim Sun-Young, played by Jun Chong, will be making an appearance in the final episodes. C.S. Lee, known for his role in Dexter, has reportedly joined the cast for this final season, according to Deadline.
So mark your calendars and get ready for lots of karate action as Cobra Kai returns to Netflix. And who knows, there may even be some more surprises in store for fans. If you have a story to share about the show, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page – we would love to hear from you.
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