While Netflix never ceases to gamble with new shows, the streaming service is more than happy to back up its proven winners and has done so again asCobra Kaihas just been renewed for a fifth season.
Back in early 2020, before its third season premiere,Cobra Kaiproducers were more than happy to move the show from YouTube over to Netflix’s open arms due to the latter being open to extending the series for a fourth season, something that was not on the table for YouTube. That turned out to be an incredibly shrewd signing for Netflix, asCobra Kai’sviewership quickly outshone its already impressive numbers, a trend that followed through once the third season dropped atop the streaming charts.
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However, Netflix’s commitment to Johnny Lawrence and Daniel Larusso’s karate mentorship willnow seeCobra Kailive onfor a fifth season, as it was just announced by the show’s official Twitter handle. The news comes as a significant boost ahead ofCobra Kai’s highly anticipated fourth season, which is coming to Netflix this December, although still lacking a precise date, placing it quite close to the New Year’s Day date where it found so much success in 2021.
The show’s season three ended with a bang as Johnny and Daniel joined forces to battle John Kreese’s violent teachings aftertaking over the Cobra Kai dojo, thanks in no small part to his manipulation over Johnny’s son Robby. This all sets up the upcoming All Valley Karate Tournament that was teased a few weeks ago when the December premiere date was announced, which will be pitting the joined forces of Miyagi Do and Cobra Kai’s defectors against Kreese’s gang of enraged teenagers.
Of course, the biggest nostalgic draw forCobra Kai’s fourth season is actually the confirmed appearance of Thomas Ian Griffith, who will reprise his role as Terry Silver, that old army buddy Kreese was calling to cash in a favor from. Regardless of what happens, Netflix executives must be pleased about the prospects for this fourth season with this kind of backing, meaning there’s still a lot of worthy story points andmore fantastic Cobra Kaimusic to cut through.
December is clearly looking like a busy month for Netflix.Cobra Kaiwill probably follow the release of the long-awaited new season forThe Witcherwith both Geralt and Vesemir, the Spanish hitMoney Heist, as well as the much-hyped original filmDon’t Look Upstarring Leonardo DiCaprioand Jennifer Lawrence.
