"Cobra Kai" is a martial arts comedy-drama television series that serves as a sequel to the "Karate Kid" film series. The first season premiered on YouTube Premium in 2018 and consists of 10 episodes. Story The story picks up 34 years after the events of the 1984 film "The Karate Kid." Johnny Lawrence (played by William Zabka), who was the original bully and rival of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) in the films, reopens the Cobra Kai dojo, which had been abandoned since his defeat. Johnny's actions are motivated by a midlife crisis and a desire to rekindle his passion for karate.