Home > Cobra Kai > Season 1 « TV Series Page Cobra Kai: Season 1 (2018) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Want to see Episode List Season 1 Cobra Kai Critics Consensus Cobra Kai continues the Karate Kid franchise with a blend of pleasantly corny nostalgia and teen angst, elevated by a cast of well-written characters. 100% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 43 96% Audience Score User Ratings: 3972 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 Ace Degenerate Air date: May 2, 2018 Thirty years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence's life has taken a rocky turn as he tries to forget a past that constantly haunts him. He seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. But the LaRusso-Lawrence rivalry of yesteryear is reignited when their lives become intertwined with the next generation of "karate kids." -- (C) YOUTUBE More 2 Strike First Air date: May 2, 2018 Daniel LaRusso leads a comfortable life until he learns that his rival old has returned, reopening the dojo that housed so much of his teenage issues. Meanwhile, Johnny begins coaching his neighbor, a teen boy named Miguel, in karate. More 3 Esqueleto Air date: May 2, 2018 Johnny tries to recruit more students to join the dojo. Troubled by his daughter's friends, Daniel chaperones her high school costume dance. Johnny takes Miguel's training seriously and starts creating a badass. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 4 Cobra Kai Never Dies Air date: May 2, 2018 When Daniel's car dealership billboard is sprayed with lewd graffiti, it consumes Daniel and escalates tensions against a rival. Robby, Johnny's delinquent son, is embarrassed about his father and his new dojo. The bullying escalates against Miguel and motivates Johnny in a surprising way. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 5 Counterbalance Air date: May 2, 2018 Daniel tries to strike a shady deal to undermine Johnny's dojo. Meanwhile, Johnny expands his enrollment ranks in the dojo. Miguel puts his karate practice into reality as Samantha faces rejection in school. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 6 Quiver Air date: May 2, 2018 Johnny's dojo class attracts a group of misfits while his son Robby, who harbors ulterior motives, lands a new job. Samantha makes a new friend in science class. Daniel inspires interest in karate from an unlikely person. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 7 All Valley Air date: May 2, 2018 Daniel takes on teaching his new pupil using the unconventional techniques from Mr. Miyagi. Robby is tempted to return to his delinquent ways. Johnny helps Miguel with his first date. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 8 Molting Air date: May 2, 2018 Johnny prepares his Cobra Kai students for the next All Valley Karate Tournament and in turn, he is inspired to clean up his life. Daniel is still unaware of his new pupil's background. But as events unfold, it seems nothing has changed between Daniel and Johnny in 30 years. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 9 Different But Same Air date: May 2, 2018 Despite Johnny's efforts to move forward, he confronts Daniel about the assault on his property. An attempt to appease Johnny makes them revisit the past together. Miguel senses Samantha is lying to him. The dojo students try to intimidate the popular kids at a party. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 10 Mercy Air date: May 2, 2018 The highly-anticipated All Valley Karate Tournament brings Johnny and Daniel on opposite sides again, except this time, the new generation of karate students are the combatants. Who will pay the price for ultimate victory? -- (C) YOUTUBE More Cobra Kai: Season 1 Videos 2:34 Cobra Kai: Season 1 Trailer View All Videos (1) Tv Season Info The arch-rivals from the legendary Karate Kid film face off 30 years later. Genre: Drama Network: YouTube Premium Premiere Date: May 2, 2018 Exec. Producers: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, James Lassiter, Caleeb Pinkett Cast Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso Xolo Mariduena as Miguel Diaz Tanner Buchanan as Robby Keene Mary Matilyn Mouser as Samantha LaRusso Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso Show More Cast News & Interviews for Cobra Kai: Season 1 An Oral History of Cobra Kai With Ralph Macchio and William Zabka 12 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This April Best-Reviewed Movies & TV Shows 2018 View All Cobra Kai: Season 1 News Episodes 1 Ace Degenerate Air date: May 2, 2018 Thirty years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence's life has taken a rocky turn as he tries to forget a past that constantly haunts him. He seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. But the LaRusso-Lawrence rivalry of yesteryear is reignited when their lives become intertwined with the next generation of "karate kids." -- (C) YOUTUBE More 2 Strike First Air date: May 2, 2018 Daniel LaRusso leads a comfortable life until he learns that his rival old has returned, reopening the dojo that housed so much of his teenage issues. Meanwhile, Johnny begins coaching his neighbor, a teen boy named Miguel, in karate. More 3 Esqueleto Air date: May 2, 2018 Johnny tries to recruit more students to join the dojo. Troubled by his daughter's friends, Daniel chaperones her high school costume dance. Johnny takes Miguel's training seriously and starts creating a badass. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 4 Cobra Kai Never Dies Air date: May 2, 2018 When Daniel's car dealership billboard is sprayed with lewd graffiti, it consumes Daniel and escalates tensions against a rival. Robby, Johnny's delinquent son, is embarrassed about his father and his new dojo. The bullying escalates against Miguel and motivates Johnny in a surprising way. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 5 Counterbalance Air date: May 2, 2018 Daniel tries to strike a shady deal to undermine Johnny's dojo. Meanwhile, Johnny expands his enrollment ranks in the dojo. Miguel puts his karate practice into reality as Samantha faces rejection in school. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 6 Quiver Air date: May 2, 2018 Johnny's dojo class attracts a group of misfits while his son Robby, who harbors ulterior motives, lands a new job. Samantha makes a new friend in science class. Daniel inspires interest in karate from an unlikely person. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 7 All Valley Air date: May 2, 2018 Daniel takes on teaching his new pupil using the unconventional techniques from Mr. Miyagi. Robby is tempted to return to his delinquent ways. Johnny helps Miguel with his first date. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 8 Molting Air date: May 2, 2018 Johnny prepares his Cobra Kai students for the next All Valley Karate Tournament and in turn, he is inspired to clean up his life. Daniel is still unaware of his new pupil's background. But as events unfold, it seems nothing has changed between Daniel and Johnny in 30 years. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 9 Different But Same Air date: May 2, 2018 Despite Johnny's efforts to move forward, he confronts Daniel about the assault on his property. An attempt to appease Johnny makes them revisit the past together. Miguel senses Samantha is lying to him. The dojo students try to intimidate the popular kids at a party. -- (C) YOUTUBE More 10 Mercy Air date: May 2, 2018 The highly-anticipated All Valley Karate Tournament brings Johnny and Daniel on opposite sides again, except this time, the new generation of karate students are the combatants. Who will pay the price for ultimate victory? -- (C) YOUTUBE More Critic Reviews for Cobra Kai Season 1 All Critics (43) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (43) | Rotten (0) But if we must reboot our beloved old favorites, it's much better to see it done like this, using the passage of time as an asset and a way into a different story about the same people, than as a cheap rehash... May 2, 2018 | Full Review… Linda Holmes NPR Top Critic The series should appeal to savvy teens who delight in mildly transgressive content and to those nursing their nostalgia like Daniel and Johnny do. May 2, 2018 | Rating: B- | Full Review… Hanh Nguyen indieWire Top Critic This series has an underdog spirit of its own, even if it's not quite the triumphant crane kick it could be. May 1, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… Rafer Guzman Newsday Top Critic The main reason it succeeds is that all involved had a vision for why they wanted to revisit The Karate Kid more than three decades later. Apr 8, 2019 | Full Review… Beth Accomando KPBS.org As Miyagi famously taught, Cobra Kai finds a balance, and it's between nostalgia and sacrilege. [Full Review in Spanish] Mar 8, 2019 | Rating: 9/10 | Full Review… Pablo Fernandez Vix You might have a good idea of how all of these pieces are going to intersect, but the real fun is in watching these characters come together in interesting ways. Dec 21, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Dave Trumbore Collider If Cobra Kai shows us anything it's that just because some characters are dated, it doesn't mean that they don't still have valuable stories left to tell - and when they're this good, they should be told. Dec 21, 2018 | Full Review… Kieran Fisher Film School Rejects This could all fall apart pretty easily... but right now I like the harsh tone and unsparing assessment of misguided men stumbling into something bigger than either of them. Dec 21, 2018 | Full Review… Alex McLevy AV Club Top Critic I struggled with the premise of middle-aged white dudes reigniting their rivalry, but while I doubt I'll binge the first season, my interest has definitely been piqued. Dec 21, 2018 | Full Review… Danette Chavez AV Club Top Critic What the series does to strike balance is not provide a real "Good vs. Bad" plot, but a more complex, realistic look into familiar characters, and backstory behind some new faces. Dec 20, 2018 | Full Review… Adriana Gomez-Weston The Cinema Soloist View All Critic Reviews (43) Audience Reviews for Cobra Kai: Season 1 Aug 09, 2019 Absolutely loved this. Best thing i watched in 2018. Perfect combination of legit drama, comedy and respectful an funny references to the original. Don't doubt this show, it is so much better than you might expect. Great family show - watched it with my kids, we all loved it, as did all the other dads in the neighborhood! bryan z Aug 04, 2019 Binged the first and second season. Even when it's corny it's still great, and when it's emotional it actually hits. Landon N Jul 19, 2019 I signed up for YouTube Premium solely for this show. I loooove that they brought back the original actors, and their chemistry working together hasn't skipped a beat. Cobra Kai is AMAZING and a must watch series for fans of the original Karate Kid. Well done, YouTube, well done... Derek E Jul 10, 2019 We needed a show like this in a long time! Definitely not an ordinary reboot if that's what most of you guys are worried about. If you've been waiting for a show that dissects every possible character to the core, this is it! Lexi M Jun 30, 2019 I cannot believe how good this is.. Darren H Jun 15, 2019 Casually watched episode 1 last night. Ive officially binged all of season 1 now. This is the smartest show I've seen since Crazy Ex-girlfriend. The characters are intelligent, complex and endearing. And the nostalgia is done cleverly and humorously. I mean, dude, Johnny Lawrence is obsessed with Iron Eagle!! Asim A Jun 13, 2019 Cobra Kai's first season builds upon the legacy of the Karate Kid. The action, humor, and drama blend nicely. The characters have depth and the plot twists are unpredictable. Cobra Kai season one will leave you on the edge of your seat wanting more. Zach P Jun 01, 2019 Phenomenal ! It ia not just nostalgic it ia fun. The karate kid is back and brought a whole lot of humor. Diego L May 31, 2019 This show brings back nastolgia in the right way in bringing back the world of the karate kid. When making remakes tips should definitely be taken from Cobra Kai. Stuart L May 14, 2019 I have seen the first season. I admit I'm completely baffled by its popularity. Certainly all entertainment is subjective but both lead characters are written to be as unlikeable as possible. Johnny speaks like he's at a Trump rally and Daniel is an arrogant, terrible father. To each their own I guess. Bryan J See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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