From ScreenRant · Tom Russell · · 1m 10s
Netflix's Cobra Kai Makes No Sense But Still Great
Netflix's 65-episode martial arts show defies realism yet remains wildly entertaining.
In brief
Netflix's 65-episode martial arts show defies realism yet remains wildly entertaining. Cobra Kai's unrealistic plot works because its characters feel real despite implausible storylines. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Cobra Kai's Realism Challenge
Modern TV dramas expect realism but Cobra Kai ignores it with absurd plotlines.
“Realism has become an increasingly important audience expectation for television dramas”
65-Episode Martial Arts Show
Cobra Kai delivers 65 episodes of martial arts action, comedy, and character development.
“Cobra Kai is undoubtedly one of the best drama series available to stream”
Realism vs. Absurdity
The show's plot involves home invasions, hospitalizations, and gang warfare without police intervention.
“There’s home invasions brutal assaults and increasingly elaborate acts of revenge”
Self-Aware Humor
Amanda LaRusso points out how ridiculous the karate rivalry has become.
“Amanda LaRusso frequently points out how ludicrous Daniel and Johnny's obsession with their decades-old karate rivalry has become”
Character Depth
Cobra Kai adds psychological depth to Terry Silver, making his actions more understandable.
“Cobra Kai explores silver's psychological instability traumatic military experiences and toxic relationship with john kreese”
Reexamining the Karate Kid
The show challenges Daniel's hero status and Kreese's abusive behavior from the original films.
“Johnny maintains the crane kick that won him the 1984 tournament in the karate kid was illegal”
Why It Works
Cobra Kai's characters feel real despite implausible storylines, making it highly entertaining.
“Its escalating rivalries make resisting the next episode button practically impossible”
The Karate Kid Franchise
Cobra Kai makes the original Karate Kid movies feel more grounded through complex characterizations.
“Despite its increasingly outrageous storylines netflix s karate kid sequel offers considerably more complex characterizations”
What Happens Next
Cobra Kai continues to defy realism while delivering emotionally resonant storytelling.
“Its storytelling might be utterly ridiculous but its characters are more believable and complex than ever”
The takeaway
Cobra Kai's unrealistic plot works because its characters feel real despite implausible storylines.
