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Season 5 – Cobra Kai

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Sep 2022

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Thirty four years after events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, a down-and-out Johnny Lawrence seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with a now successful Daniel LaRusso.

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Critics Consensus

Deftly managing an expanded roster of punchy personalities, Cobra Kai graduates to a black belt proficiency in heartfelt melodrama and sly humor.

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

09/09/2022

Five seasons in, the show has already surpassed any reasonable expectations, developing a life of its own that proves it wasn't just "Karate Kid"-ing around.

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James Jackson

The Times (UK)

09/09/2022

As ever, Zabka provides the humour, Macchio the earnestness, with various teenage sub-plots getting in the way.

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Nina Metz

Chicago Tribune

09/08/2022

3/4

You have to embrace the cheese in “Cobra Kai” because that’s half the fun. And to be clear, the show is enormous fun.

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Ilan Preskovsky

Channel24 (South Africa)

08/31/2023

4.5/5

For now, Cobra Kai remains, despite every odd stacked against it, the most purely entertaining show on TV.

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

07/25/2023

An almost great season that still contains all the characters you love

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Gissane Sophia

Lady Geeks Media

07/23/2023

In every way it matters, Cobra Kai Season 5 is the series’ most decisive showdown yet.

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Noah H.

@Noah85 Jan 17

Great ending to Cobra Kai. No other words needed.

Riley S.

@rileysipes54 Jul 22

Season 5 kicks into high gear with the kind of high-stakes drama and awesome karate action that fans have come to love. Terry Silver’s villain arc goes full Cobra Commander, turning the dojo into an empire of fear, while Johnny and Daniel’s uneasy alliance brings some of the best team-up moments in the series yet. Miguel’s search for his father adds emotional depth, Chozen steals every scene he’s in (absolute legend), and the fights? Bigger, bolder, and more personal than ever. Some plot points get a little wild, but hey—it’s Cobra Kai. It’s over-the-top in all the right ways, balancing nostalgia with growth, and proving once again that karate never dies. 🥋🔥👊 Strike first. Strike hard. Watch the next episode immediately.

Mr.Homebody#18 M

@MrHomebody Jul 11

To me season 5 is the weakest but it's still good

Arish Z

Jul 2

One of the Best Cobra Kai Seasons or THE Best Cobra Kai Season! Must Watch.

Jack G

@Jack123859 Jun 16

Had some uneven storytelling but really landed at the end. Could have easily been the end of the series.

matthias s

@Thescreenasvor Jun 15

*Cobra Kai* Season 5 is a wild roundhouse kick of nostalgia, cheese, and badassery. Terry Silver steals the show—slick, sinister, and arguably the franchise’s best villain yet. The season leans hard into its '80s roots with over-the-top drama and gloriously ridiculous fights, but it’s also got heart. Moments of real emotion sneak in between the dojo brawls and callbacks, keeping you invested. Sure, it's a bit ridiculous—but that's the charm. It knows exactly what it is: pure popcorn entertainment. As a diehard fan, I had a blast. Bring on the next season—I'm already crane-kicking the air in anticipation.

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Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

William Zabka

Johnny Lawrence

Courtney Henggeler

Amanda LaRusso

Xolo Maridueña

Miguel

Tanner Buchanan

Robby Keene

Mary Mouser

Samantha LaRusso

Episode 1

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Long, Long Way From Home

Daniel's new ally-turned-housemate tests Amanda's patience; Miguel searches for his father in Mexico; Terry starts to transform Cobra Kai.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Molé

Chozen and Daniel hatch a risky plot against Terry; in Mexico, Robby and Johnny look for Miguel, who discovers the truth about his dad.

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Episode 3

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Playing With Fire

Another enemy from Daniel's past resurfaces; after a spa day and some soul-searching, Sam comes to a decision about her future with Miguel.

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Episode 4

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Downward Spiral

Johnny and Carmen's romance flies high while Daniel and Amanda are rattled by Terry's schemes; the teens' feuds spill over at the water park.

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Episode 5

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Extreme Measures

Daniel leans on a friend -- and frenemy; tensions come to a head for Miguel and Robby; a familiar face returns.

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Episode 6

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Ouroboros

Terry recruits an expert in the way of the fist; Daniel walks away from a fight, while Johnny and Chozen pick one; Kreese confronts old demons in prison.

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Episode 7

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Bad Eggs

Terry and Kim issue a brutal challenge, while Chozen teaches his students a different kind of lesson; Johnny and Daniel demand answers from Kreese.

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Episode 8

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Taikai

A coveted spot in an elite international tournament ignites a fight between dojos; Tory's loyalties are tested; Sam struggles to let Miguel go.

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Episode 9

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Survivors

Tory pays a price for defiance; Stingray battles his own conscience; a celebratory night on the town takes a turn for Johnny, Daniel and Chozen.

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Episode 10

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Head of the Snake

A fight night erupts in the Valley as Johnny, Daniel, Chozen, and their students summon all their skills and strength to expose Terry and take him down.

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