Cobra Kai (Season 2)

> COBRA KAI returns, and a new rivalry between opposing dojos is born. What was once a personal feud between Daniel and Johnny now escalates to engulf their students. But which path will they follow – Cobra Kai or Miyagi-Do?
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The **Second Season of *Cobra Kai*** is the follow-up to Season 1 of *Cobra Kai*, which is an American comedy-drama web television series based on The Karate Kid film series created by Robert Mark Kamen that premiered on April 24, 2019 on YouTube Premium, and it is currently a Netflix Original series.

The series was created by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald and stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, reprising their roles as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence from the films. Season 2 received universal praise, as did the first season.

## Plot

The second season takes place immediately after the events of Season 1 and follows the Cobra Kai Dojo's power struggle between Johnny Lawrence and his former sensei, John Kreese. Season 2 also expands on the plot of Season 1 further by exploring the growth of Johnny's son Robby and Daniel's daughter Sam, and their rivalry between Miguel and Cobra Kai newcomer Tory.

## Cast

### Starring

* Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
* William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence
* Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso
* Xolo Maridueña as Miguel Diaz
* T.J.Williams as James Inugawa
* Tanner Buchanan as Robby Keene
* Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso
* Jacob Bertrand as Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz
* Gianni Decenzo as Demetri Alexopoulos
* Martin Kove as John Kreese

### Guest Starring

* Peyton List as Tory Nichols
* Aedin Mincks as Mitch
* Khalil Everage as Chris
* Nichole Brown as Aisha Robinson
* Hannah Kepple as Moon

Special Guest Stars

* Ron Thomas as Bobby Brown
* Ken Davitian as Armand Zarkarian
* Tony O'Dell as Jimmy
* Rob Garrison as Tommy
* Kim Fields as Sandra Robinson
* Randee Heller as Lucille LaRusso

## Episode List

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

## Development

On May 10, 2018, just 8 days after the first season's release, it was announced that the series would be renewed for a second season. The creators of the series explored moving to another platform ahead of the season two premiere, but unfortunately it did not work out.

## Casting

In season 2, Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Maridueña, T.J.Williams, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, and Courtney Henggeler all returned, with Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, and Martin Kove being promoted to series regulars and newcomers Paul Walter Hauser and Peyton List joining the cast. Actors from *The Karate Kid,* Rob Garrison (Tommy), Ron Thomas (Bobby), Tony O'Dell (Jimmy), and Randee Heller (Lucille LaRusso) made guest appearances during this season.

## Production and Filming

Filming for *Cobra Kai* season 2 commenced on September 26, 2018. Filming had occurred in the same areas as it had been done for the previous season, in areas across Georgia and in Los Angeles, California. Filming for the second season wrapped on December 16, 2018.

## Marketing

### Trailers

On May 10, 2018, a teaser was released announcing the series being renewed for a second season.

On March 7, 2019, the official teaser was released for *Cobra Kai* season 2.

On March 21, 2019, an official clip of the season was released, titled "What type of Cobra would you rather be?".

On March 27, 2019, an official clip of the season was released, titled "An OG from *The Karate Kid* makes a return."

On April 4, 2019, the official trailer was released.

On April 8, 2019, an official clip of the season was released, titled, "'Karate Kid's' Original Snake is Back and Ready to Strike."

On April 15, 2019, a teaser was released showcasing Kreese, titled "He's back!".

On April 17, 2019 a video was released showcasing the cast and crew as well as people from ESPN, titled "30 for 30," discussing the original tournament from the first film.

## Awards and Nominations

All awards are from 2019.

 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award
 Teen Choice Awards
 Clio Awrds

## Trivia

* This is the only season where every episode was directed by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg.
	+ Additionally, all episodes in this season were written by Hurwitz, Schlossberg, and Josh Heald.
* This is the only season where Yasmine is entirely absent, being explained that she was in France.
* This is the second and final season where Sam appears in every episode, getting a full season.

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