Fans ofCobra Kaiwere dreading this moment, andNetflixeven spread out Season 6 in three parts in order for us to stick to Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and his pupils for a while longer. But there’s no escaping it. In just a couple of weeks, the final episodes of the show will drop on the streamer, and today the streaming giant unveiled some first-look images and a sneak peek, so we can start preparing our hearts to say “strike first, strike hard"one last time.
The images make it clear thatCobra Kaiwon’t shy away from emotional moments in its final episodes. One of them features LaRusso face to face with his daughter Sam (Mary Mouser) getting ready to practice a little in the Miyagi-Do. The images also bring the cast back to All Valley after anintense competitionin the Sekai Taikai, which is appropriate for the series' end. In order to put together an emotional wrap-up, we will haveto go back to the series' rootsand maybe even travel back in time to when LaRusso himself was a student.
To fans' excitement — or disappointment, depending on how you look at it —Cobra Kai’s co-creatorHayden Schlossbergalready revealed toTV Insiderthat “there is no big cliffhanger at the end of the last five episodes.” So, if you were waiting for ahint at possible spin-offsor a surprise reveal, it’s time to let go. Schlossberg also guaranteed that all questions will get answered, all mysteries will get solved and all the characters will reachtheir full arcs, and that the final episodes are designed to be a celebration of the show’s “thrilling” and “fulfilling"six-season run.
Okay, But What About ‘Karate Kid: Legends’?
As you probably know by now, Ralph Macchio is in the main cast ofKarate Kid: Legendsalong withJackie Chan(Rush Hour). Even though the upcoming movieis not a direct sequel toCobra Kai, the series will be acknowledged. LaRusso has been through a big transformation inCobra Kai, so knowing that willhelp viewers understandhis characters' motivations and state of mind. However, so far, there has been no evidence of moreCobra Kaicharacterspopping up inKarate Kid: Legendsor thatthe story of the serieswill influence the blockbuster movie in any way.
Despite the farewell atmosphere, there is stilla lot to be unpackedinCobra Kai. We still have to find out the aftermath of Kwon’s (Brandon H. Lee) death at Sekai Taikai and what it will mean for karate fighters across the world, as well as what will happen with Sam, Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) and Axel (Patrick Luwis). Last but certainly not least,will Kreese finally get a redemption arc— this time for real?
Netflix debuts the final five episodes ofCobra Kaion February 13. you’re able to check out the sneak peek below and the images above:
