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I can’t emphasize enough how much I enjoyed the latest installment in the Karate Kid franchise. Cobra Kai is well-written with fun nods to our favorite bits from the movies and well-acted with Ralph Macchio and William Zabka turning in great performances.

However, the real star of the series is Xolo Maridueña as Miguel Diaz. His story arc is what the entire season is about. From nerdy kid to “strike first, strike hard,” he anchors the the Johnny and Daniel story viewers thought they were getting. In fact, it provided way more of a generational feel than, say, another nostalgic trip looking to add new, younger characters to the fold like Star Wars Episode 7 and 8.

If you have ever crane-kicked off the side of your bed, the trailer should adequately pull at the appropriate nostalgia strings.

The Ringer has a great outline of what made the first season so great. Be sure to catch it on YouTube Red when you get a chance.

Date

May 8, 2018

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