tbf, you said you fooking loved it, but you also want to charge someone for watching it (which implied it's a chore). On balance, it was clear enough that it's good and it's on the list for me.
Watched about half of it. I love it but about 4 episodes in the Mrs dropped the bombshell that she's never seen Karate Kid. So, we've stopped watching Cobra Kai to watch Karate Kid. Which is still as awesome as it ever was.
I am loving it but not sure why - part of me thinks it is utterly shyte but can’t stop grinning watching it - possibly the most successful tight rope walk between parody and genuine drama I have seen
Totally playing Glory of Love on my drive home. Choooon. Then Linda and I are well known for a love of cheesy karaoke ballads and cheesy 80s movies, so this agreement is v unsurprising!
Best bits of the series are all of Johnny's flashbacks using actual footage where Daniel is absolutely the bad guy in his eyes.
Can't remember 3
It was on ITV at the weekend and I had it on guiltily in the background. Definitely up there in terms of the most absurd and ridiculous plots / revenge plans I can recall.
I mean a supposed millionaire patron of the old dojo embarks on an elaborate and expensive plan so he can bruise the karate kids knuckles and eventually force him to defend his title so some bad boy karate expert punches him like 3 or 4 times in the space of 3 minutes?
I’m finding Larusso’s wife bloody annoying. Also, you would think Larusso himself would have had a heads up that there was karate involved and so he could have beefed up even a little for the role. That said, it’s bloomin ace.
This show is really violent for sth probs aimed at teens and tweens.
Why are they wearing black belts at the tournament when they've only been doing it for five minutes. Yet half way through season two they're still white belts.
I like how they've made the two boys sometimes really awful and douchey, and sometimes decent.
I have no interest in evil sensei's backstory. He's been a aunt most his life and messed up loads of minds with his philosophy, so meh about his sad youth and shizz.
I thought s1 was a hilarious parody, but s2 & s3 seem to have forgotten the jokes and doubled down on the cheesy drama. It does not work on that level.
Parts of it work well, like Johnny's (improbably) being technological illiterate and Miguel helping him, and him in turn helping Miguel walk again. The stuff in Okinawa is supercute. But the fight scenes are so intense and violent, it's making me anxious.
Kind of half way through s2 now. I do struggle with the fact that these kids think they are tough when these days kids from the local mma gym with batter them. The style of karate they are doing is just weak as
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So is it good or bad?
do you mean that they can invoice you?
pls clarify
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It's cracking. Can't wait for season 3.
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It’s absolutely amazing
John kreese is one evil mother fooker
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It's awesome Hotnow. Are you hard of reading?
Hard of reading reads like a readers' husband name from a 1998 copy of Fiesta.
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tbf, you said you fooking loved it, but you also want to charge someone for watching it (which implied it's a chore). On balance, it was clear enough that it's good and it's on the list for me.
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"sensei, is there any particular way you want me to clean these windows?"
"nah, i don't give a shit."
gold.
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I loved it, oh the nostalgia....did it on two fats when off after seeing it rec’d here.
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Watched first episode tonight, could not stop laughing. Love it
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Two days*
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smashed a load last night
and a few episodes of Cobra Kai
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Watched about half of it. I love it but about 4 episodes in the Mrs dropped the bombshell that she's never seen Karate Kid. So, we've stopped watching Cobra Kai to watch Karate Kid. Which is still as awesome as it ever was.
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tbf pinkus there are so many flashbacks she'll have got the gist by keeping watching
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I binged until about 2am. Love the return of the bad sensei. And the bit with the hand rubbing was genius at the end of season 1.
Hoping the Mrs goes out so I can finish season 2 this arvo.
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how can Mrs pinkus not have seen karate kid??
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I'm on S1 Ep7. It's epic. Even my wife likes it.
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What is all this "even"? Fgs we grew up in the 80s too!
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The only thing missing was Joe Espisito.
...I'm the best arou...I mean, you're the best around.
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First season was ace. second not so much
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Agree. Season 3 is going to jump the shark
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I am loving it but not sure why - part of me thinks it is utterly shyte but can’t stop grinning watching it - possibly the most successful tight rope walk between parody and genuine drama I have seen
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No doubt jumping the shark
but Cobra Kai, that's a bad ass name for a dojo.
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Also a big fan. Just started season 2.
Does anyone else feel guilty about thinking that Sam LaRusso is attractive?
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Also like the fact that “the good guy” is a bit of a dick
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wot guy said @11.30, I'm not sure if it is genius or they just got lucky
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She would have been around 16 when first series filmed so you be the judge...
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or 22
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Fair play, was looking at characters age...,crack on
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16 year olds are rarely played by 16 year olds, mostly to get around the cost of restrictions on child working hours/teaching
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Also so old men don't feel quite so dirty I expect
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Also because women in their early to mid 20s can usually look 16 but will have more proven acting experience
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Pls stop paeding up my thread
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Watched about half the first series. I'm hoping Daniel's son gets a smack in the chops.
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Has anyone seen the original films 2 and 3? Are they any good?
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Can't remember 3
2 has the best movie power ballad of all time
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As a kid I was very disappointed by the sequels.
I'm enjoying Cobra Kai.
Could Karate Kid be interpreted as a metaphor for the Vietnam War?
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Glory of Love, Linda? Not sure about that
3 is the one with Terry Silver
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I imagine Laz was a bit of a Hawk type kid
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The post championships scene where bad sensei attacks Johnny is in 2 not 1. I may have a karate kid fest this weekend
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that sounds like something that will get you kicked out of the Dojo
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Totally playing Glory of Love on my drive home. Choooon. Then Linda and I are well known for a love of cheesy karaoke ballads and cheesy 80s movies, so this agreement is v unsurprising!
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Laz has remained pre hawk
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OI, wang!
I am reliably informed that this show is the most popular thing in the residents’ lounge of the Priory. Just saying.
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They only have one telly at the priory?
Ffs everyone gets their own telly in an nhs ward!
No wonder those cvnt's keep going bust
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Without spoilers the ending Wtf?
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I think it's a conversion of st Paul homage Guy
Is series 3 out yet?
Ps it will totes have the shue in it
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Shue is currently starring the the Boys on Amazon, she is still hot AF
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Best bits of the series are all of Johnny's flashbacks using actual footage where Daniel is absolutely the bad guy in his eyes.
Can't remember 3
It was on ITV at the weekend and I had it on guiltily in the background. Definitely up there in terms of the most absurd and ridiculous plots / revenge plans I can recall.
I mean a supposed millionaire patron of the old dojo embarks on an elaborate and expensive plan so he can bruise the karate kids knuckles and eventually force him to defend his title so some bad boy karate expert punches him like 3 or 4 times in the space of 3 minutes?
It is unsurprising there was no Karate Kid 4.
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I see the exec producer of the series is will Smith. Have never seen his remake, is it totally ballbag?
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Presumably he owns the rights / IP?
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Jaden Smith in the lead role and he doesn't learn karate, what do you think Wang?
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I will probs leave it, chz
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Have ordered a cobra kai t-shirt
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Finished watching this. It was ace.
I think I may have a Cobra Kai car.. (not a Challenger but the next best thing.. and in the colours!)
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Heh. My t-shirt arrived this morning and three random middle aged men stopped me on the high st to say how cool it was.
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Excellent. I will put one on my Christmas list.
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It was only about £8 dude, you can probably treat yourself and forgo 1.25 pints this week
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Series 2 is a bit shite. That bit in the cement truck was utter crap.
1. It was a very long, level cylinder inside, cement trucks are tapered and point up at the back.
2. Cement trucks have a large spiral screw inside to agitate the concrete. This was missing.
3. concrete is exothermic as it cures. Those kids should have started to fooking cook.
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The promo for season 3 makes it look good. Looks like Daniel is going to Okinawa
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This is so much fun. It’s bad but in a good way. Only on series 1 but loving it so far.
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Watched some of season 1. I liked it but wife thought it was more of a childrens program.
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I’m finding Larusso’s wife bloody annoying. Also, you would think Larusso himself would have had a heads up that there was karate involved and so he could have beefed up even a little for the role. That said, it’s bloomin ace.
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Larusso's wife is smoking
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She is abar 25 year younger than him and only abar 10 year older than the daughter
ralph macchio is older than thon terry silver guy
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Season 3 is now on Netflix. The cheese remains strong!
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Cheers Bong, that's a rainy Saturday sorted
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Karate Kid is the most egregious cultural appropriation, and you lot are happy to watch it? Sickening
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Sorry but I’m 8 into S3 and love it...cheese fest or not!
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The cheese is certainly part of the appeal.
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No spoilaz pls
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Yeah, but the cement mixer.
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Ralph Macchio is 59. WTF, he looks about 30!
This show is really violent for sth probs aimed at teens and tweens.
Why are they wearing black belts at the tournament when they've only been doing it for five minutes. Yet half way through season two they're still white belts.
I like how they've made the two boys sometimes really awful and douchey, and sometimes decent.
I have no interest in evil sensei's backstory. He's been a aunt most his life and messed up loads of minds with his philosophy, so meh about his sad youth and shizz.
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I had completely missed that the evil bitch boss from The Boys was Karate Kid's first girlfriend.
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How did u forget the Shue!!
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I am watching this but find it quite emotionally trying
I just want them to become pals
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I thought s1 was a hilarious parody, but s2 & s3 seem to have forgotten the jokes and doubled down on the cheesy drama. It does not work on that level.
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Parts of it work well, like Johnny's (improbably) being technological illiterate and Miguel helping him, and him in turn helping Miguel walk again. The stuff in Okinawa is supercute. But the fight scenes are so intense and violent, it's making me anxious.
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Kind of half way through s2 now. I do struggle with the fact that these kids think they are tough when these days kids from the local mma gym with batter them. The style of karate they are doing is just weak as
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