'We couldn't do it without you': 'Cobra Kai' creators thank fans for immense support and love
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: All the 'Cobra Kai,' fans we have a piece of good news and some bad news for you all. The Ralph Macchio starring series is coming back to Netflix sooner than all of you think. Sadly, 'Cobra Kai' the sequel to 'The Karate Kid,' film series will end with Season 6 on Netflix, the creators announced recently. The new dojo leaders who were once students, William Zabka and Ralph Macchio return for one last fight and avenge the goodness in the valley.
However, characters from the original four films 'The Karate Kid' (1984), 'The Karate Kid Part II' (1986), 'The Karate Kid Part III' (1989), and 'The Next Karate Kid' (1994) comprise the Miyagi-verse that shapes the martial arts comedy-drama series. Furthermore, 'Cobra Kai' attained high viewership on both YouTube and Netflix and has received critical acclaim for its writing, performances, action sequences, humor, character development, and homage to previous films.
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In a recent announcement, the creators released an official statement addressing the reason why the sixth will be the final season of the popular and beloved show.
“Reacquainting the world with The Karate Kid universe has been our humble honor. Making Cobra Kai has allowed us to join the same hallowed dojo once inhabited by the great Robert Mark Kamen, John Avildsen, Jerry Weintraub, and all the amazing original cast members. It has also enabled us to play sensei, expanding the original storylines and birthing a new generation of underdogs. We’ve never once taken this opportunity for granted,” said creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg in a written statement.
“Our day one goal with Cobra Kai has always been to end it on our terms, leaving the Valley in the time and place we’ve always imagined. So it is with immense pride and thankfulness that we are able to announce that achievement,” the note continues. “The upcoming Season Six will mark the conclusion of ‘Cobra Kai’. While this may be a bittersweet day for the fandom, the Miyagiverse has never been stronger. This fandom is the BEST on the planet and we hope to be telling more ‘Karate Kid’ stories with you down the line. Because as we all know, Cobra Kai Never Dies.”
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However, the Ralph Macchio and William Zabka starring series, ‘Cobra Kai’ takes place over 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament in 'Karate Kid' and continues the never-ending conflict between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence. After the exciting ending to the fifth season which left its viewers on a cliffhanger, it's excited to see what will happen next.
You can watch the previous seasons of 'Cobra Kai' on Netflix.