Cobra Kai: The Complete Series

“Bitter enemies. Warring dojos. New blood. Daniel and Johnny reignite old West Valley rivalries in this follow-up series to the Karate Kid films.”

What started as a nostalgic gamble on YouTube has evolved into one of the best fan-service series of all time, and Cobra Kai: The Complete Series Blu-ray set from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment captures that magic across 13 discs. The series came to fruition when creators Jon Heald, Josh Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg pitched a Karate Kid sequel focusing on Johnny Lawrence’s redemption, landing on YouTube Red (later Premium) for Seasons 1 and 2 in 2018-2019. It was a hit, drawing millions of views with its clever revival of the 80s rivalry between Johnny (William Zabka) and Daniel (Ralph Macchio). YouTube ordered Season 3 but shifted to unscripted content, leading Sony to shop the show, and Netflix acquired it in 2020, releasing the first two seasons and producing Seasons 3-6, turning it into a global phenomenon with over 73 million viewers for Season 3 alone.

The most exciting thing of Cobra Kai is how it brings back characters from all the Karate Kid films, not just Daniel and Johnny, but Chozen (Yuji Okumoto), Kumiko (Tamlyn Tomita), Mike Barnes (Sean Kanan), Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith), creating the ultimate fan-service universe. While fans were disappointed in the absence of one particular The Next Karate Kid actress, it’s absolutely mind-blowing when a character you grew up with shows up in the story. It flips perspectives, explores redemption, and modernizes themes of bullying, mentorship, and rivalry, all while delivering epic karate action. Watching the characters evolve over six seasons is special, blending humor, heart, and high kicks into something truly addictive.

Season 1:

Decades after losing the All-Valley Tournament, Johnny Lawrence reopens Cobra Kai dojo to teach bullied teen Miguel Diaz, reigniting his feud with successful Daniel LaRusso, who starts Miyagi-Do to counter it. The season builds to a new All-Valley showdown, exploring mentorship and old grudges.

• Episode 1: Ace Degenerate
• Episode 2: Strike First
• Episode 3: Esqueleto
• Episode 4: Cobra Kai Never Dies
• Episode 5: Counterbalance
• Episode 6: Quiver
• Episode 7: All Valley
• Episode 8: Molting
• Episode 9: Different but Same
• Episode 10: Mercy

Season 2:

Kreese returns to manipulate Cobra Kai, escalating dojo wars. Miguel and Robby Keene (Johnny’s son) develop rivalries, while romances complicate alliances. A massive school brawl leaves Miguel paralyzed, forcing reflections on violence and legacy.

• Episode 1: Mercy Part II
• Episode 2: Back in Black
• Episode 3: Fire and Ice
• Episode 4: The Moment of Truth
• Episode 5: All In
• Episode 6: Take a Right
• Episode 7: Lull
• Episode 8: Glory of Love
• Episode 9: Pulpo
• Episode 10: No Mercy

Season 3:

In the brawl’s aftermath, Miguel recovers while alliances form against Kreese’s Cobra Kai. Daniel seeks help from old allies like Chozen, and Johnny teams with Daniel against a common enemy. The season ends with a dojo merger and tournament prep.

• Episode 1: Aftermath
• Episode 2: Nature vs. Nurture
• Episode 3: Now You’re Gonna Pay
• Episode 4: The Right Path
• Episode 5: Miyagi-Do
• Episode 6: King Cobra
• Episode 7: Obstáculos
• Episode 8: The Good, The Bad, and The Badass
• Episode 9: Feel the Night
• Episode 10: December 19

Season 4:

With a bet on the All-Valley Tournament—if Cobra Kai wins, Miyagi-Do closes—Terry Silver joins Kreese, bringing dirty tactics. New students like Kenny and Tory shine, but internal betrayals lead to a controversial Cobra Kai victory and dojo shifts.

• Episode 1: Let’s Begin
• Episode 2: First Learn Stand
• Episode 3: Then Learn Fly
• Episode 4: Bicephaly
• Episode 5: Match Point
• Episode 6: Kicks Get Chicks
• Episode 7: Minefields
• Episode 8: Party Time
• Episode 9: The Fall
• Episode 10: The Rise

Season 5

Silver expands Cobra Kai aggressively, prompting Daniel, Johnny, and Chozen to expose him. Miguel searches for his father in Mexico, while Robby joins Cobra Kai briefly. Climactic fights dismantle Silver’s empire, restoring balance.

• Episode 1: Long, Long Way from Home
• Episode 2: Molé
• Episode 3: Playing with Fire
• Episode 4: Downward Spiral
• Episode 5: Extreme Measures
• Episode 6: Ouroboros
• Episode 7: Bad Eggs
• Episode 8: Taikai
• Episode 9: Survivors
• Episode 10: Head of the Snake

Season 6:

The united Miyagi-Do prepares for the global Sekai Taikai tournament in Barcelona, facing international rivals and internal drama. Kreese rebuilds Cobra Kai abroad, leading to epic confrontations and series closure with themes of legacy and forgiveness.

• Episode 1: Peacetime in the Valley
• Episode 2: The Prize
• Episode 3: Sleeper
• Episode 4: Underdogs
• Episode 5: Best of the Best
• Episode 6: The Dark Horse
• Episode 7: Rattled
• Episode 8: Party Time
• Episode 9: The Calm Before
• Episode 10: Crossroads
• Episode 11: Escape from L.A.
• Episode 12: Into the Fire
• Episode 13: Ex-Degenerate
• Episode 14: The Last Temptation of Kreese
• Episode 15: Requiem

Video

The 13-disc Blu-ray set presents all 65 episodes in 1080p High Definition with a 1.78:1 aspect ratio. The transfer captures the show’s vibrant dojo fights and suburban settings with sharp detail, natural colors, and strong contrast, blacks are deep in nighttime scenes, and action sequences pop without compression artifacts. It’s great to have this on physical, especially given the fact Netflix picked up the series later on and their history with releasing their content on physically. That being said, we won’t get the UHD content of later seasons on these discs, but they still provide solid transfers, ones that won’t rely on subscriptions, internet speeds, or changing licenses to view.

Audio

Audio is English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, delivering immersive surrounds for karate chops, crowd cheers, and the iconic soundtrack. Dialogue is clear and centered, bass rumbles during fights, and the mix balances humor, drama, and action effectively. No issues noted, a great overall experience.

Special Features

This set packs in a solid array of extras, including, by season:

Season 1:

• Pilot Episode Commentary
• Deleted Scenes
• Music Featurettes
• Chemistry Reads With the Cast

Season 2:

• Deleted Scenes
• Easter Eggs
• Fists & Fury: Fight Choreography
• Into the Dojo: The Characters
• Gag Reel
• Making Faces Reel
• Stingray Reel

Season 3:

• Deleted Scenes
• Blooper Reel

Season 4:

• Deleted & Extended Scenes
• Blooper Reel
• Karate Dad

Season 5:

• Deleted & Extended Scenes
• Blooper Reel

Season 6:

• Series Finale Commentary
• Deleted & Extended Scenes
• Blooper Reel

Cobra Kai: The Complete Series on Blu-ray is a knockout for fans, capturing the show’s epic journey from YouTube underdog to Netflix phenomenon while delivering the ultimate Karate Kid revival. With seamless fan-service bringing back beloved characters and a binge-worthy arc, it’s one of the best legacy sequels ever. This set looks and sounds fantastic. It’s out now on Blu-ray!

AV Entertainment provided us with a copy of this disc for review, which if interested, you can purchase here.