The series ends with twists, sacrifices and new ways for the main characters
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This Tuesday, February 13, the outcome of the spin-off of Karate Kid, Kaiwas released in Netflixending a journey that began in 2018. Last season brought the climax of the Sekai Taikai tournament, which ended in a draw between the Cobra Kai and Iron Dragons, leading to a decisive fight between Johnny Lawrence and Sensei Wolf, as well as sacrificing iconic characters and define new directions for the protagonists.
John Kreese died protecting Johnny Lawrence in one of the most striking scenes in the series. By preventing the kidnapping of Johnny’s family, Kreese killed Dennis, henchman Terry Silverand caused a fire that resulted in his and Silver’s death, concluding the arc of the villains of Karate Kid Part III.
Johnny, even though he was the weakest fighter, beat Wolf by abandoning the “first attack” mindset, using the balance taught by Daniel Larusso. With the victory, he resumed Dojo Cobra Kai, while Daniel kept Miyagi-do, forming a partnership that shares students and training methods.
The final episode also revealed the innocence of Mr. Miyagi In a 1947 crime, explaining that he only tried to recover a stolen necklace of his wife in a Japanese hospitalization field, which ended Daniel’s doubts about his mentor’s past.
After Sekai Taikai, Robby and Tory began to demonstrate karate worldwide, Miguel joined Stanford University, Sam started an educational program in Okinawa and Dimitri joined Hawk at Cal Tech. Anthony, Kenny and Devon continue to train in the dojos of Johnny and Daniel, which suggests new rivalries for the future.
About the series
The original series of Netflix addresses the reunion of Johnny Lawrence and Daniel Larussorivals since the tournament of Karate Kid (1984), decades after the iconic confrontation. Johnny, in search of redemption, reopens the dojo charges Kai, rekindling the rivalry with Daniel, who now manages Miyagi-do. Over six seasons, the plot explores generational conflicts, friendships, rivalries and the impact of karate on the lives of Los Angeles young people, keeping the spirit of the original franchise with new characters and challenges.
The cast of Kai counts on Ralph Macchio as Daniel Larusso and William Zabka like Johnny Lawrence, besides Xolo Maridueña (Miguel), Tanner Buchanan (Robby) and Mary Mouser (Sam). Created by Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz and Josh Heald, the series premiered in 2018 and became an audience success. After the end of the series, a new franchise movie Karate Kid It was confirmed, with launch scheduled for 2025.
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