Age of The Nerd
My new favorite series (and should be yours) is officially getting a second season! Cobra Kai, the sequel series to 1984’s The Karate Kid, is receiving a second season over at YouTube Red.
YouTube’s global head of original content, Susanne Daniels, had this to say in a statement:
“This series had all of the right elements from the very beginning — compelling characters, a storied rivalry, and the talented original stars. The way viewers have embraced the new twist on this beloved franchise has been nothing short of amazing, and we’re thrilled to partner with Sony TV, Overbrook and the extraordinary creative team led by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg to create a second season.”
Cobra Kai sees Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) in their adult lives as they deal with life after the ALL Valley Tournament.
The renewal comes as no surprise as the first season ended in a way that left the door open for another season. If you have not watched the series, I highly recommend you watch it. If you’re not convinced, you can check out my spoiler filled review (if you’re into that sort of thing). The series does a great job at referencing the previous material as it does bringing a more modern and dynamic story.
Cobra Kai stars Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, with newcomers Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Courtney Henggeler, Jacob Bertrand, Nichole Brown, Connor Murdock and Griffin Santopietro, Gianni Decenzo with appearances by Edward Asner and Randee Heller.
