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joe40001
08/30/20 1:48:19 AM
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It's on netflix now (used to be on youtube only). It's the perfect show for what it is trying to be.

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MabusIncarnate
08/30/20 1:49:01 AM
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Yes, it's fantastic

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DarthAragorn
08/30/20 1:53:37 AM
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The basic premise of it being a sequel to a 34 year old movie with the same actors reprising their roles and keeping a very similar style, it just shouldn't work, but it does, and it does it so well

I binged it all on YouTube TV in summer 2019 and I'm real tempted to rewatch it all now. And probably again when season 3 comes next year
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sabin017
08/30/20 1:53:53 AM
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Can you pick it up from the show or do you need to watch the movies?

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MabusIncarnate
08/30/20 1:55:24 AM
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sabin017 posted...
Can you pick it up from the show or do you need to watch the movies?
I'd say you probably should watch the first movie, and then watch the series. There's a few tie ins for sure.

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Questionmarktarius
08/30/20 1:56:14 AM
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Never got around to it.
Should I?
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Unknown5uspect
08/30/20 1:56:19 AM
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DarthAragorn posted...
And probably again when season 3 comes next year
There's a third season slated? Nice. I just finished season 1 literally earlier today.

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DarthAragorn
08/30/20 1:57:06 AM
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sabin017 posted...
Can you pick it up from the show or do you need to watch the movies?

I'm not 100% confident on this because I did watch the original movie a lot as a kid, but I think it explains enough for those who didn't see it to still enjoy it

I say it because as of the end of season 2 they only barely referenced the second movie and have had no references that I know of to the third.

I think all 3 movies are on Netflix anyway though
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Questionmarktarius
08/30/20 1:57:11 AM
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Unknown5uspect posted...
There's a third season slated?
Didn't Netflix buy it from Google or something?
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Deja Blue 03
08/30/20 1:57:26 AM
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I noticed that it was on Netflix earlier today. I'm glad, cause it really is good and maybe that will open more people up to giving it a try.


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MabusIncarnate
08/30/20 1:59:16 AM
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Questionmarktarius posted...
Never got around to it.
Should I?
I went into it expecting to drop it after 3 episodes or so and wound up watching both seasons in 3 days. Something about it is very nostalgic, wholesome, and engaging. It's well created around the original films, and captures the feel of the era without being forced or over the top.

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StarDestroyer
08/30/20 2:02:53 AM
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I'm loving the show. Glad I gave it a chance.
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Deja Blue 03
08/30/20 2:09:46 AM
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sabin017 posted...
Can you pick it up from the show or do you need to watch the movies?

I don't think you need to watch the movies. My girlfriend hadn't ever seen the movies and she enjoyed the show a lot. There is definitely some references that would add to your enjoyment of it though. Daniel acting like he was going to do what Mr. Miagi did to heal him in the movie was pretty funny, there's an ice breaking scene which is another callback, etc. Small things like that that you would understand but if you knew the full reference would take it to another level.

Nothing major other than knowing that the two main characters were rivals in the first movie, with Cobra Kai being the antagonist dojo.

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Mr_Karate_II
08/30/20 2:13:19 AM
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Before anyone watches the show, the should watch at least the first 2 movies that way they get the references and know what's going on.

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Questionmarktarius
08/30/20 2:31:13 AM
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Mr_Karate_II posted...
Before anyone watches the show, the should watch at least the first 2 movies that way they get the references and know what's going on.
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gamer167
08/30/20 2:40:47 AM
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Whens season 3? Hope they dont change it too much now that its leaving YouTube.
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DarthAragorn
08/30/20 2:41:22 AM
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Yeah I'd definitely recommend watching the first two movies at least. Mr. Miyagi is such a cool character and isn't physically present in Cobra Kai but still a huge part of the show.
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Returning_CEmen
08/30/20 2:44:34 AM
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I have a Cobra Kai headband that they gave out at WonderCon during the panel for season 2.
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burns112233
08/30/20 2:44:42 AM
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Honestly, I love Karate Kid 3 the best. The second movie is sort of boring, but you learn more about the characters. The first is still great of course, but the silliness of the third movie and the plot as a whole makes it for me.
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jedisamurai
08/30/20 2:51:04 AM
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DarthAragorn posted...
say it because as of the end of season 2 they only barely referenced the second movie and have had no references that I know of to the third.

There were a couple references to the third movie here and there tthey mention Terry Silver and Mike Barnes when Johnny tries to get CK unbanned from the tournament but nothing plot relevant at all. If you watch the first two movies before starting the series you're all good.
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jedisamurai
08/30/20 2:53:40 AM
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burns112233 posted...
Honestly, I love Karate Kid 3 the best. The second movie is sort of boring, but you learn more about the characters. The first is still great of course, but the silliness of the third movie and the plot as a whole makes it for me.

Ugh....to each their own, but I cant understand how anyone could have this opinion.
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XxKrazyChaosxX
08/30/20 9:19:23 PM
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I was watching Hot Tub Time Machine a few weeks ago and noticed that they play a couple in this too.



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Oeoeo23
08/30/20 9:33:33 PM
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XxKrazyChaosxX posted...
I was watching Hot Tub Time Machine a few weeks ago and noticed that they play a couple in this too.

Holy crap I'm normally great with faces but I've never recognized Johnny in that movie before, and I've seen HTTM a dozen times.

And as a side note, Cobra Kai has me very impressed with William Zabka. He does a GREAT job.

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Noumas
08/30/20 10:13:20 PM
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Considering the original karate kid is also on Netflix, you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not watching it since its a classic, to those who haven't seen it yet
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Middle hope
08/30/20 10:18:03 PM
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do they sweep the leg in the series?

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MonkeyBones23
08/30/20 10:28:35 PM
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I'm watching it right now. I'm a few episodes in. It's definitely cheesy but an interesting watch.

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MabusIncarnate
08/30/20 10:30:03 PM
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MonkeyBones23 posted...
I'm watching it right now. I'm a few episodes in. It's definitely cheesy but an interesting watch.
That bit of 80s 90s cheese is part of it's charm. I feel like it's dialed down a bit as the series goes on.

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sLaCkEr408___RJ
08/30/20 10:30:44 PM
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Did anyone watch the original movies before starting Cobra Kai? I'm on Part III
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TheRealDill2000
08/30/20 10:32:41 PM
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I'm really liking it. Just finished season 1.
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BakonBitz
08/30/20 10:40:27 PM
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I had someone tell me that I remembered them of a character from Cobra Kai, so I'm inclined to watch it, lol.
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DarthAragorn
08/30/20 11:31:22 PM
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Noumas posted...
Considering the original karate kid is also on Netflix, you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not watching it since its a classic, to those who haven't seen it yet
All 3 of the original movies are on Netflix, even. At least in the US
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Bad_Mojo
08/30/20 11:33:10 PM
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Bad_Mojo
08/31/20 8:47:45 AM
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Bad_Mojo posted...
Youre damn right it is. Awesome show


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dummy420
08/31/20 9:49:46 AM
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I like it more than the movies honestly. Cant wait for season 3. It was surprising how much I enjoyed the show.

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burns112233
08/31/20 10:17:14 AM
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DarthAragorn posted...
All 3 of the original movies are on Netflix, even. At least in the US

They expire tomorrow, so better get to it.
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AvlButtslam
08/31/20 10:21:09 AM
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Without spoiling too much, is the protagonist of the movies now the antagonist of the show?
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burns112233
08/31/20 10:25:00 AM
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jedisamurai posted...
Ugh....to each their own, but I cant understand how anyone could have this opinion.

I actually used to hate the third film, but I rewatched it again as an adult and it's so cheesy, but it's the perfect cheese. Plus, it's the first time Daniel sort of joins the "dark side" and we get to see his personality flaws.

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lolife67
08/31/20 10:26:07 AM
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AvlButtslam posted...
Without spoiling too much, is the protagonist of the movies now the antagonist of the show?
Not exactly but kind of. That's the best way to put it lol
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burns112233
08/31/20 10:28:17 AM
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AvlButtslam posted...
Without spoiling too much, is the protagonist of the movies now the antagonist of the show?

In the movies you only had one view point. In the series you see both sides of the coin now.
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dummy420
08/31/20 2:53:35 PM
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AvlButtslam posted...
Without spoiling too much, is the protagonist of the movies now the antagonist of the show?
They are both pretty flawed honestly and both sides have some issues.

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jedisamurai
08/31/20 8:43:10 PM
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burns112233 posted...
I actually used to hate the third film, but I rewatched it again as an adult and it's so cheesy, but it's the perfect cheese. Plus, it's the first time Daniel sort of joins the "dark side" and we get to see his personality flaws.

My main problem is that he went from beating Chozen, a guy who lived and breathed martial arts and was kicking four Marines asses in his dojo to being COMPLETELY incompetent against Barnes (who is a less cool knockoff Johnny anyway). Terry Silver was great, but his incompetence against Barnes is so jarring as to prevent the suspension if disbelief imo. So I guess I dont hate the movie....just Barnes. Alot.
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DarthAragorn
08/31/20 9:03:47 PM
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dummy420 posted...
AvlButtslam posted...
Without spoiling too much, is the protagonist of the movies now the antagonist of the show?
They are both pretty flawed honestly and both sides have some issues.

Yeah they definitely don't present either Daniel or Johnny as being entirely right or entirely wrong, it's a great dynamic IMO. But William Zabka totally steals the show, he's so freaking good in Cobra Kai, so I tend to side with him more often than not
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MonkeyBones23
08/31/20 10:06:14 PM
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Alright, I finished season 1 and I love it.

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DarthAragorn
08/31/20 10:25:42 PM
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Daniel's wife is super hot too
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skermac
08/31/20 10:26:57 PM
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Hard pass

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DarthAragorn
08/31/20 10:27:19 PM
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skermac posted...
Hard pass

Fuckin why tho
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Questionmarktarius
08/31/20 10:32:39 PM
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DarthAragorn posted...
But William Zabka totally steals the show
He's got that lovable asshole quality we haven't seen since Roddy Piper.
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dummy420
09/01/20 8:38:20 AM
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DarthAragorn posted...
Yeah they definitely don't present either Daniel or Johnny as being entirely right or entirely wrong, it's a great dynamic IMO. But William Zabka totally steals the show, he's so freaking good in Cobra Kai, so I tend to side with him more often than not
Yeah I definitely prefer him in the show. His approach is pretty funny at times.

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Flauros
09/01/20 8:40:38 AM
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Going through it right now. Its the show i never knew i needed so much

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Veggeta_MAX
09/01/20 8:42:03 AM
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The show is very thought provoking and focuses heavily on character developments of almost all the cast members. Action is aight for what it is.

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