Cobra Kai (Netflix)

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Did you watch the entire Season 3? Big fan of the end.

No, not yet. Only two episodes in. Waiting to watch with my boys who have shown some interest.

 

[Chaplin]

No, not yet. Only two episodes in. Waiting to watch with my boys who have shown some interest.

Oh man, you are in for a treat.

 

[Hoop Head]

Spoiler: Spoiler

It seems they hinted at Terry Silver all season with the Kreese flashbacks and the phone call at the end but Thomas Ian Griffin has already declined a return. Its been long enough that recasting wouldn't be awful but I hope they convinced him to come back. I know the kid who played Mike Barnes has expressed interest in doing something on the show also but I hope its Silver who shows up to help Kreese.

 

[Chaplin]

Spoiler: Spoiler

It seems they hinted at Terry Silver all season with the Kreese flashbacks and the phone call at the end but Thomas Ian Griffin has already declined a return. Its been long enough that recasting wouldn't be awful but I hope they convinced him to come back. I know the kid who played Mike Barnes has expressed interest in doing something on the show also but I hope its Silver who shows up to help Kreese.

They called him by name in the flashbacks. So it’s either him or a recast.

 

[Hoop Head]

They called him by name in the flashbacks. So it’s either him or a recast.

Ok I couldn't recall if they called him by name or not.

 

[JerkFace]

They called him by name in the flashbacks. So it’s either him or a recast.

TVLINE | At the end of the finale, Kreese reached out to his old army buddy Terry for help. Has that role been cast yet and, if so, who will be playing him?

HURWITZ | Just because Kreese reached out to somebody, doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s returning to the show. That said, on our show, we try to bring back the original actor who played characters in the past as much as possible. We all loved the character of Terry Silver in The Karate Kid 3 and his portrayal by Thomas Ian Griffith, so if that character was to return for Season 4, we’d hope that he’d be the one playing him.

SCHLOSSBERG | There’s no confirmation, anything can happen, really. But I will say: If you do love Terry Silver, this is probably the best show to tune into to see if he does show up. [Laughs] But we can’t promise anything at this point because it’s all a mystery.

 

[Chaplin]

TVLINE | At the end of the finale, Kreese reached out to his old army buddy Terry for help. Has that role been cast yet and, if so, who will be playing him?

HURWITZ | Just because Kreese reached out to somebody, doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s returning to the show. That said, on our show, we try to bring back the original actor who played characters in the past as much as possible. We all loved the character of Terry Silver in The Karate Kid 3 and his portrayal by Thomas Ian Griffith, so if that character was to return for Season 4, we’d hope that he’d be the one playing him.

SCHLOSSBERG | There’s no confirmation, anything can happen, really. But I will say: If you do love Terry Silver, this is probably the best show to tune into to see if he does show up. [Laughs] But we can’t promise anything at this point because it’s all a mystery.

I believe there is one instance where Kreese's buddy in Vietnam is called "Silver." So that would confirm it's the character.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I hadn't quite watched the end of S2 and Netflix spoiled for me

Spoiler

That Miguel gets injured and in a wheelchair

When I let my Netflix go idle and show me TV shows. SMH.

 

[Hoop Head]

I hadn't quite watched the end of S2 and Netflix spoiled for me

Spoiler

That Miguel gets injured and in a wheelchair

When I let my Netflix go idle and show me TV shows. SMH.

That sucks but it is a major plot point in season 3 that Miguel's story is driven by. I think the season should still be enjoyable knowing that though. I'm sure you can guess how he ends up in his situation but it was a good episode that helps explain where other stories are going.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I pretty much hate watched seasons 1 and 2 and got through four episodes of season 3 before I finally just gave in to the show and started to love the ridiculousness and bad acting.

these guys created a Miyagiverse.

that’s pretty amazing.

 

[carrrnuttt]

I pretty much hate watched seasons 1 and 2 and got through four episodes of season 3 before I finally just gave in to the show and started to love the ridiculousness and bad acting.

these guys created a Miyagiverse.

that’s pretty amazing.

I hope you're saying that with deference to William Zabka, who has been amazing in his scenes.

 

[WaywardFan]

I tried this way back when the first season came out and couldn't get into it after like 2 or 3 episodes. Knowing they go to Okinawa (actually Okinawa), where I lived a long time ago, makes me want to give it another shot.

 

[Chaplin]

I tried this way back when the first season came out and couldn't get into it after like 2 or 3 episodes. Knowing they go to Okinawa (actually Okinawa), where I lived a long time ago, makes me want to give it another shot.

When you first start to watch it, you don't really know where it's going. I felt like the producers weren't sure just how much Daniel they were going to put in the show. It seemed like they were just going to go all-in on Johnny and his misadventures.

I don't know if getting Daniel in as one of the main characters was the original plan, but once they brought him in with equal time, the show really takes off.

 

[Hoop Head]

I don't know if getting Daniel in as one of the main characters was the original plan, but once they brought him in with equal time, the show really takes off.

From all I've read the plan originally was a series for Johnny only with Daniel only being mentioned. They hoped he'd do a cameo or show up 2-3 times in the first season. Ralph Machio had essentially retired from acting and wanted nothing to do with Karate Kid. He's said he's been pitched ideas for almost 3 decades to get him to return as Daniel Larusso but he had zero interest. This series sold him though. What was initially going to be a very short guest spot turned into a full fledged return. I'm glad he did return because I don't think we'd be going into season 4 without his inclusion.

 

[puckhead]

I hope you're saying that with deference to William Zabka, who has been amazing in his scenes.

I'm not sure if Zabka can do any other character, but I agree, he's been the most compelling actor in the series.

Of course,

Spoiler

Liz Shue came in guns a blazin' which was to be expected. She's so great that I'm still crushing on her thirty-odd years later.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I'm not sure if Zabka can do any other character, but I agree, he's been the most compelling actor in the series.

Of course,

Spoiler

Liz Shue came in guns a blazin' which was to be expected. She's so great that I'm still crushing on her thirty-odd years later.

yup. she's still amazing in every way. lights up a screen any time she's on it.

she had to have retired early or something, right? I can't imagine how she wouldn't have continued to blow up as a star after the 80's.

 

[StreetTruckinTitan]

yup. she's still amazing in every way. lights up a screen any time she's on it.

she had to have retired early or something, right? I can't imagine how she wouldn't have continued to blow up as a star after the 80's.

Loved her in Leaving Las Vegas in 1995. Nominated for an Academy Award. Enjoyed her in The Boys as well.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Loved her in Leaving Las Vegas in 1995. Nominated for an Academy Award. Enjoyed her in The Boys as well.

It’s interesting bc she looked so much older and severe in the boys but in this she looks just like she did in the 80s.

 

[StreetTruckinTitan]

It’s interesting bc she looked so much older and severe in the boys but in this she looks just like she did in the 80s.

I havent seen the new season yet. Looking forward to seeing her as Ali again.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Have really enjoyed season 3 cool Elizabeth shue made an appearance she is gorgeous and a talented actress!!

Also love that chosen is in it amazing scene!!! Hope a lot more of him

Also always good johnny scene

No mercy!!! Honk lol

 

[Shane]

I'm not sure if Zabka can do any other character, but I agree, he's been the most compelling actor in the series.

Of course,

Spoiler

Liz Shue came in guns a blazin' which was to be expected. She's so great that I'm still crushing on her thirty-odd years later.

Anybody know that he has been nominated for an Academy Award? Albeit not for acting...

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Cobra Kai season 4 officially starts production

https://netflixlife.com/2021/02/26/cobra-kai-season-4-filming/

Cobra Kai never dies, and Cobra Kai season 4 is underway!

The Cobra Kai team announced on Friday that season 4 of the Netflix original series was officially in production via their Instagram page. The caption of the photo read: “There’s no more time for training. Season 4 is officially underway.”

The third season of the series dropped on January 1, 2021, and most fans binged it in one full day. Since coming over to Netflix, Cobra Kai has exploded on the scene and has become one of Netflix’s most beloved shows.

The success and love for the show allowed the series to greenlight a fourth season. Netflix announced that Cobra Kai was coming back for a fourth season before season three even dropped. That just goes to show you how much confidence Netflix has in the series.

 

[Hoop Head]

I thought I read somewhere that season 4 was coming this summer. I guess that's incorrect if production just started. I'm sure they could get it out that quick but thats a pretty quick turnaround.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I thought I read somewhere that season 4 was coming this summer. I guess that's incorrect if production just started. I'm sure they could get it out that quick but thats a pretty quick turnaround.

I’m guessing they have the entire season written over the pandemic. For a half hour show, ten episode, probably oooking at 3-4 months of production, post going on concurrently. Add in another month of post after production’s wrapped and it wouldn’t surprise me if it was ready late summer, like August.

that said, they might like where it played over the holidays and leave it there for season 4.

 

[BigRedRage]

I'm halfway through season 3 now and haven't read the thread but I turned it on just to check it out and was HOOKED. What a great show. I think the old sensei is an unnecessary distraction from what was brewing as a great show and season 3 def doesnt feel as good as seasons 1 and 2 so far. hoping it picks up well as I keep progressing.

When it makes hawk noises as hawk fights people - lmao!