Cobra Kai, Johnny Lawrence and Karate Kid

William Zabka on the ‘Cobra Kai’ Ending and Redemption of Johnny Lawrence
The original 'Karate Kid' star looks back on the show taking a leap with YouTube and becoming a cultural phenomenon on Netflix while he unpacks the series finale.
‘Cobra Kai’ Is The Ultimate Johnny Lawrence Redemption Story ‘Karate Kid’ Fans Never Knew They Always Needed
Cobra Kai finale spoilers ahead *** The Karate Kid’s Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) is the quintessential ’80s villain. You didn’t attend high school with thee Johnny L
Ralph Macchio Reflects on Controversial 'Karate Kid' Cameo in 'Cobra Kai' Finale
Ralph Macchio loves that Daniel LaRusso enjoys a moment of reflection in the form of a flashback to The Karate Kid (1984) during the controversial final scene of Cobra KaiSeason 6 Part 3. While Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) exits to “drain the main vein” in the restroom,
Cobra Kai Star William Zabka on Johnny Lawrence's Redemption, Kreese
Cobra Kai star William Zabka on completing Johnny Lawrence's redemption arc from The Karate Kid to today, making amends, and more.
Johnny Lawrence is the real Karate Kid
The real Karate Kid has always been Johnny Lawrence: member and sensei of Cobra Kai, Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang karate dojos. The wildly successful “Cobra Kai” reached its series finale on Netflix on Feb. 13, but the show was far from the start of Lawrence’s journey.
The 'Cobra Kai' season 6 finale ending closes a chapter, but it's not the end of the 'Karate Kid' franchise
After six thrilling seasons, the "Cobra Kai" finale gives the series a worthy ending. While there won't be a season 7, there's more to be excited about.
Cobra Kai Quietly Reveals Where Johnny Lawrence Is During Karate Kid: Legends
It was often unclear what Johnny would do when Cobra Kai ended, but the show has subtly provided an answer for his Karate Kid: Legends-era role.
Cobra Kai fans are only just realising karate kid Ralph Macchio's real age
Ralph Macchio, who rose to fame after playing Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid and is now appearing in the spin-off Cobra Kai, has left viewers shocked after they learned how old he really is
How the ‘Cobra Kai’ series finale captures the ‘feels, the tears and the cheers of an ‘80s film’
Often maligned as one of the core villains of the '80s franchise, "Cobra Kai" explores what happens to a bully decades after ...
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“We thought about keeping that ending”: Cobra Kai Creators Were Right About the Fate of a Major Character That Was Nearly Changed
As Cobra Kai ended its six-season run, a key character death has been weighing on the showrunners' minds since its airing.
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“Cobra Kai” Season Finale is Bittersweet Thrill
After six seasons of jaw-dropping action, emotional character arcs, and unexpected twists, "Cobra Kai" has officially bowed ...
8 Things We Loved, and 4 We Didn’t, About Cobra Kai‘s Final Episodes
Netflix's Karate Kid spinoff show has come to an end with a final batch of 5 episodes–here's what worked, and what didn't.
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Cobra Kai: Why was Aisha written off the show? Reason explored
Netflix’s Cobra Kai launched part 3 of its final season on February 13, 2025, and quickly became one of the most highly ...
Cobra Kai creators say they have been talking "nonstop" about "multiple" spin-off ideas
Cobra Kai's creators clearly aren't ruling out any spin-offs as Hayden Schlossberg reveals the creative team has been working ...