Netflix 'Cobra Kai' Season 4: 5 things to know about blockbuster series

The series is back with Season 4 and stakes are higher this time as evil forces are trying to demolish 'Cobra Kai'
Official poster of 'Cobra Kai' Season 4 (Netflix)
Official poster of 'Cobra Kai' Season 4 (Netflix)

‘Cobra Kai’ has been one of the finest shows in recent years. The series is filled with enthralling content and has given a lot of memorable moments in the previous three seasons. But the stakes are higher this time around and fans will get to see a high-octane season once again.

The first three seasons of the show have been magnificent and it has created a buzz across the globe. So, it comes as no shock that there is a lot of anticipation for the upcoming edition as well. Season 4 of ‘Cobra Kai’, which is based on the original ‘The Karate Kid’ movie, will see Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang dojos joining forces to take down Cobra Kai at an upcoming tournament. Will Cobra Kai be able to beat them? The answer to that question will be given when the upcoming edition arrives on Netflix.

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It is one of the most-watched shows on the streaming platform and is a worthy addition to the platform’s catalog which includes projects such as ‘Money Heist’ and ‘The Witcher’.
Here’s everything we know about ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 4.

Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence in 'Cobra Kai' Season 4 (Netflix)

When does ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 4 release and where can you watch it

The upcoming edition of the highly anticipated show will be premiering exclusively on Netflix on Friday, December 31. According to the Netflix press site, the show will be available for streaming at 3:01 am EST. Viewers can download the Netflix app from the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store.

What is ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 4 all about?

The official synopsis reads, “Season 4 finds the Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang dojos joining forces to take down Cobra Kai at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament and whoever loses must hang up their gi. As Samantha and Miguel try to maintain the dojo alliance and Robby goes all in at Cobra Kai, the fate of the Valley has never been more precarious. What tricks does Kreese have up his sleeve? Can Daniel and Johnny bury their decades-long hatchet to defeat Kreese? Or will Cobra Kai become the face of karate in the valley?”

Who stars in Netflix’s action-comedy?

The entire main cast is set to return for ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 4. Ralph Macchio will be back as Daniel LaRusso and Will Zabka as Johnny Lawrence. It will also see the return of Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso.

Ralph Macchio

The 59-year-old American actor is best known for his role as Daniel LaRusso in three ‘Karate Kid’ films and ‘Cobra Kai’. He is also known for his roles as Johnny Cade in ‘The Outsiders’, Jeremy Andretti in ‘Eight Is Enough’, Bill Gambini in ‘My Cousin Vinny’, Eugene Martone in ‘Crossroads’, Archie Rodriguez in ‘Ugly Betty’, and his recurring role as Officer Haddix in ‘The Deuce’.

Actor Ralph Macchio visits 'The IMDb Show' on June 10, 2019 in Studio City, California. This episode of 'The IMDb Show' airs on June 20, 2019. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)

Other actors to get featured on the show include Xolo Mariduena as Miguel Diaz, Tanner Buchanan as Robby Keene, Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso, Jacob Bertrand as Hawk, Vanessa Rubio as Carmen Diaz, Dallas Dupree Young as Kenny, and Peyton List as Tpry Nicholas.

Showrunners

The series is created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. Meanwhile, Will Smith, James Lassiter, Caleeb Pinkett, Susan Ekins, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Ralph Macchio and William Zabka serve as executive producers on the show.

Trailer

The trailer sees Robby teaching Kreese’s students the famous “wax on, wax off” method from ‘The Karate Kid’. It also shows us a glimpse of the power struggle between newly formed karate dojo duo Johnny Eagle Fang and Miyagi-Do. You can watch the trailer here.



 

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