Cobra Kai

[BatmanFurst]

My main question is will this tie in to
Cobra Kai. Weird how they have yet to fully address that.

[The Joker]

I've never bothered with the 2010 version, and don't see a whole hell of a lot of upside in fitting that movie into the Karate Kid/Cobra Kai continuity, but it's a very much wait-and-see on this.

[thecolorsblend]

My main question is will this tie in to
Cobra Kai. Weird how they have yet to fully address that.

I think we're all just waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Shared.

Cinematic.

Universe.

 

[Silver Nemesis]

It looks like season 6 is basically three mini-seasons. I've enjoyed this show a lot, but it's time to wrap it up before it overstays its welcome. Hopefully they'll end it on a high note.

[Silver Nemesis]

I finished watching the latest batch of episodes last night. I like this show a lot, but I think it should've ended with season 5. They're spreading the material extremely thin at this point, which leads to a lot of repetition. Characters go through the same formulaic cycles of bickering (this is particularly tiresome when it comes to Daniel and Johnny), the youngsters keep running into their rivals when out socialising and then getting into predictable confrontations, the same thematic conflicts about aggression versus balance keep cropping up, and we're fed familiar scenes of characters changing sides, falling out, cheating on each other, forgiving each other, etcetera.

I was bemused by Demetri getting selected for the Sekai Taikai during the previous batch of episodes, and after seeing his performance in the tournament I stand by my initial judgement that he has no business being there. I'm also not mad about the dark revelations concerning Mr Miyagi's past. On the surface it appears they've included that storyline to create internal conflict in Daniel, but I suspect the real reason is to set up a prequel series or movie about Miyagi in which they'll deconstruct the wise old mentor and portray his younger self in a less than favourable light.

Remember the school fight at the end of season 2, where the show effectively switched genre from sports comedy/drama to a full-on action series? Well something equally over-the-top happens in the tenth episode of season 6, only it's far more abrupt and ridiculous. I suppose they wanted to end these episodes on an explosive note that would build tension for the finale, but to me it felt like a contrived detour to prevent the show arriving at its natural conclusion five episodes early.

Despite these criticisms, I still really enjoyed the latest episodes. While the writing's not as sharp as in the early seasons, and the comedy has lost its edge and become a little too predictable, I still enjoy the melodrama and action. The cast remains excellent and the fight choreography is fun to watch. I like the characters, including the villains, and I had fun spending time with them again. I'll feel sad when this show ends, and I've enjoyed every season of it, but I do think it's reached the point where they need to conclude the story.

One final thing to mention is that it was great to see (SPOILER) Thomas Ian Griffith return as Silver. He's one of the best characters in the franchise and always gives a terrific performance. (end SPOILER) I just wish they hadn't spoilt the surprise of his return by including his name in the opening credits.

[Silver Nemesis]

Here's a trailer for Karate Kid: Legends, a new theatrical movie that will connect the Ralph Macchio series with Jackie Chan's 2010 Karate Kid film.