Whenever a TV series based on a movie (series) comes out, it is usually subpar as it is really is an attempt to cash in without any tough given into writing a quality show.
Not Cobra Kai. I think one of the best ideas is the title; instead of using the familiar "Karate Kid" they use the a group from the series and build from there. That way 1) fans of the movies know what it is, and 2) a new generation will check it out with a new name.
Also, the focus on former nemesis Johnny Lawrence was a plus. And a very big plus (you hardly see on small screen sequels to movies), those still living cast members from the movies have reprised their roles when needed!
Perfect blend to attract old and new fans to the franchise!
Though like any excellent series, it's not perfect by any means. So here's a few of my gripes:
Johnny Lawrence still down after his defeat; while it was agonizing that he lost the All Valley title, I think it's a bit exaggerated. Thirty some years after a big loss in his 'teens and he's still down about it? I'm sure it's feasible (in reality), but in my opinion it's a bit over the top. I guess judging from his school and home life, too much was expected of him that he couldn't handle it. While the defeat was still in his head, I wish the creators would have toned it down a bit.
Non-tournament fight scenes; they've gone all out with the outside-the-ring fights. It's kind of reminiscent of the "chop socky" flicks of yesteryear. A bit exaggerated as well. While the movies had fight scenes, they weren't the highly choreographed fights of those aforementioned chop socky films. Cobra Kai has many of these scenes and while not bad looking, it kind of takes away from what the Karate Kid was.
But even with its (little) flaws, the writers have kept viewers coming back for more. It is said that good writing and its execution on film will keep fans and Cobra Kai is no exception.
As of this writing, five seasons have been completed and season six has been announced as the final. Let us hope that the writers keep it up and give us a quality finale.
Not Cobra Kai. I think one of the best ideas is the title; instead of using the familiar "Karate Kid" they use the a group from the series and build from there. That way 1) fans of the movies know what it is, and 2) a new generation will check it out with a new name.
Also, the focus on former nemesis Johnny Lawrence was a plus. And a very big plus (you hardly see on small screen sequels to movies), those still living cast members from the movies have reprised their roles when needed!
Perfect blend to attract old and new fans to the franchise!
Though like any excellent series, it's not perfect by any means. So here's a few of my gripes:
Johnny Lawrence still down after his defeat; while it was agonizing that he lost the All Valley title, I think it's a bit exaggerated. Thirty some years after a big loss in his 'teens and he's still down about it? I'm sure it's feasible (in reality), but in my opinion it's a bit over the top. I guess judging from his school and home life, too much was expected of him that he couldn't handle it. While the defeat was still in his head, I wish the creators would have toned it down a bit.
Non-tournament fight scenes; they've gone all out with the outside-the-ring fights. It's kind of reminiscent of the "chop socky" flicks of yesteryear. A bit exaggerated as well. While the movies had fight scenes, they weren't the highly choreographed fights of those aforementioned chop socky films. Cobra Kai has many of these scenes and while not bad looking, it kind of takes away from what the Karate Kid was.
But even with its (little) flaws, the writers have kept viewers coming back for more. It is said that good writing and its execution on film will keep fans and Cobra Kai is no exception.
As of this writing, five seasons have been completed and season six has been announced as the final. Let us hope that the writers keep it up and give us a quality finale.