Cobra Kai season 1 Counterbalance - Metacritic

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TV-14
Netflix
May 2, 2018
32 m

TV-14
Netflix
May 2, 2018
32 m

Summary 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) is running a successful car dealerships business while his old rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) is seeking to turn his life around by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo.

Directed By: Josh Heald

Written By: Robert Mark Kamen, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

TV-14
Netflix
May 2, 2018
32 m

TV-14
Netflix
May 2, 2018
32 m

S1 • Episode 5

Counterbalance

Air Date: May 2, 2018

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings

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Summary 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) is running a successful car dealerships business while his old rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) is seeking to turn his life around by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo.

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Episode 1 • May 2, 2018 • 28 m

34 years after losing the All Valley Karate Championship, Johnny Lawrence decides to reopen the Cobra Kai Dojo while his school adversary, Daniel LaRusso, runs a successful auto business.

Episode 2 • May 2, 2018 • 28 m

Daniel is dismayed to find a new Cobra Kai dojo has been opened up. Johnny learns his dojo has to pass several safety requirements before he can actually start teaching.

Episode 3 • May 2, 2018 • 23 m

Miguel helps Johnny advertise Cobra Kai on the web. Daniel agrees to chaperone at the Halloween dance so he can keep an eye on his daughter.

Episode 4 • May 2, 2018 • 27 m

Cobra Kai Never Dies

Robbie is in hot water with his father. Johnny plans to shut down Cobra Kai after Miguel is injured. Samantha and Kyler's relationship hits rock bottom. A vandalized billboard creates tension for Daniel.

Episode 5 • May 2, 2018 • 32 m

Cobra Kai gains its second student. Daniel has an intricate plan to get payback on Johnny. Miguel defends Samantha against Kyler during lunch break.

Episode 6 • May 2, 2018 • 29 m

Johnny's dojo class attracts a group of misfits while his son Robby, who harbors ulterior motives, lands a new job. Samantha makes a new friend in science class. Daniel inspires interest in karate from an unlikely person.

Episode 7 • May 2, 2018 • 28 m

When Johnny learns Cobra Kai is banned from the All Valley Tournament, he faces the City Council. Miguel asks Samantha out. Robbie takes lessons from Daniel, just as his buddies plot a heist from LaRusso Auto.

Episode 8 • May 2, 2018 • 29 m

Johnny prepares his Cobra Kai students for the next All Valley Karate Tournament and in turn, he is inspired to clean up his life. Daniel is still unaware of his new pupil's background.

Episode 9 • May 2, 2018 • 30 m

Different but Same

Louie's reckless actions force Johnny and Daniel to go down memory lane. The Cobra Kai students plot revenge against the popular kids. Miguel grows impatient with Samantha.

Episode 10 • May 2, 2018 • 36 m

It is the day of the 2018 All Valley Karate Tournament and Cobra Kai is determined to win. Robbie signs up unaffiliated. A familiar face from the past returns.

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