Cobra Kai (2018–2025)

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.3

Overview

Thirty years after their final confrontation at the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence is at rock-bottom as an unemployed handyman haunted by his wasted life. However, when Johnny rescues a bullied kid, M...

Starring Cast

Ralph Macchio • William Zabka • Courtney Henggeler

Where to watch

Netflix

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Positive

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Ralph Macchio • William Zabka • Courtney Henggeler

Where to watch

Netflix

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

Cobra Kai consciously balances competing viewpoints and critiques ideological extremes from both sides, advocating for a synthesis of strength and mercy, discipline and empathy, rather than explicitly promoting one political ideology.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

Cobra Kai presents a visibly diverse cast among its new and supporting characters, reflecting a contemporary setting without explicitly altering the racial or gender identities of established roles from the original series. The narrative focuses on character development and generational conflict, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively rather than offering a critique of them.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

Cobra Kai offers a positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters through Moon's openly bisexual identity and her relationship with Yasmine. Their relationship is depicted with dignity and normalcy, free from stereotypes or prejudice, contributing to a supportive narrative where queer identity is simply a part of the diverse character landscape.

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features multiple female characters, including Aisha Robinson, Sam LaRusso, and Tory Nichols, who engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents using martial arts skills in various brawls and tournament settings.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Cobra Kai features returning characters from The Karate Kid franchise, all of whom maintain their original established gender. New characters introduced in the series are original creations and do not constitute gender swaps.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Cobra Kai features legacy characters from The Karate Kid film series, all of whom are portrayed by their original actors or actors of the same race. New characters introduced in the series do not have a prior canonical race to be compared against.