Cobra Kai

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Cobra Kaireally knows how to escalate a season, doesnt it?

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Its the punch in of event that could make these kidsfamousor at least get them lucrative brand deals.

But even on a human level, these match-ups are significant.

And Tory and Sams rivalry dates back to season two, almost as long-standing as Miguel and Robbys was.

Theirs is even more serious.

Tory is probably the person Sam thinks most about besides Miguel.

Johnny also bonds with Gunther over their shared love of Rocky Balboa.

(His victory over Russia effectively restored my fractured homeland, Gunther remarks.)

Sam, Tory, and Kenny are all obvious choices.

First up is Kenny versus Eli.

The next fight is less straightforward.

Shes supposed to be taking Cobra Kai down, but does that mean she should throw the fight?

Why bother continuing to plot against Silver when Kreese is stuck in here anyway?

Still, Tory plans to compete anyway.

With Tory suddenly missing, Devon takes her spot.

There are certain moves the ref just cant make work for Cobra Kai.

There have been fewer than usual big social events this season, aside from the water park war.

So its nice to see everyone letting loose for a change.

But alas, the fallen octopus charm she found outside her house will have to wait for later.

Outside, she runs into Tory, the deserter.

But if the Sekai Taikaidoesnthappen in the last two episodes of season five, I wont mind.

Im not sure where this season goes from here, but it should be a fun ride.

And in the same scene, nice fake-out with Robbys snarky comment about Johnnys fatherly advice to Miguel.

Its still a relief to see Robby and Miguel on the same team.

Bert says the new Cobra Kai dojo is like aCobra starship.

There really are some parallels there, with their similarly cold and remorseless way of fighting.

If he dies, he dies could just as easily be a Kreese line as a Drago line.

And Chozen comes in with some classic wisdom about fightingfor, notagainst.