Cobra Kai: 10 Unpopular Opinions, According To Reddit

For a long time, Cobra Kai remained largely unnoticed. But as soon as it landed on Netflix, it blew up and became an instant fan favorite for viewers from all over the world. Drifting back and forth between a retro style and contemporary themes, the series entertains viewers with its emotional teen drama and scintillating karate action. Along with that, it sparks nostalgia in its older viewers by drawing parallels from the classic Karate Kid movies.

After exploring the torrid waters of its karate-influenced high school characters for two whole seasons, Cobra Kai is returning for a third act. Fans have already formed some strong and conflicting opinions about the series and its characters. However, considering how the show blurs the lines between its protagonists and antagonists, these opinions are bound to change.

10 Johnny And Daniel Are Better Off Not Joining Forces

The finale of Cobra Kai season 2 changed everything. One moment, viewers were struggling to choose between Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do, and the next, viewers were rooting for Daniel and Johnny to join forces against Kreese.

However, some Redditors aren’t looking forward to Johnny and Daniel’s unlikely alliance. They’d rather watch Johnny deal with Kreese all by himself. It’s understandable where this opinion comes from. Aptly titled Cobra Kai, the series has been more about Johnny’s struggles after he lost against Daniel and faced Kreese’s fury as a teenager. So, it would make more sense for him to battle his demons alone.

9 Demetri Has Double Standards

When it comes to Demetri, there are a whole lot of conflicting opinions out there. While some are deadset on believing that Demetri is an innocent victim of Cobra Kai’s rage and gets unnecessarily targeted by Hawk, others claim that he has double standards and deserved every beating that he got in the first two seasons.

A Redditor explained his dislike towards Demetri by claiming that Hawk was only trying to help him in the beginning. But Demetri disrespected Sensei, wrote terrible reviews for Cobra Kai on Yelp, and publicly insulted Hawk at a party. So although Hawk’s motives have been questionable, Demetri’s no saint either.

8 Daniel LaRusso Has Lost His Way

Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence are both complex characters. While some of their actions are quite reasonable, others are downright spiteful and hostile. Daniel, who was once the clear-cut hero of the franchise, is portrayed as a flawed and often vindictive character in Cobra Kai.

A Redditor expressed his bitterness towards Daniel by claiming that he has had a major downfall since Mr. Miyagi left him. While it is true that Daniel often forgets Miyagi’s lessons and isn’t always amicable, many more fans feel he’s as well-intentioned as Johnny.

7 Robby Isn’t A Bad Guy

After the climactic moments of season 2, Robby is probably the most hated character of the series. But it hasn’t always been that way. Many fans were initially on Robby’s side because he completely flipped the script. From being a defiant juvenile delinquent, he became a calm Cobra Kai practitioner.

A Redditor even justified his wrongful actions by pointing out that Miguel was always finding new ways to get on his nerves. Miguel was not only his father’s student but even kissed his girlfriend and played dirty to win the All Valley Championship. It was all these altercations that eventually ticked off Robby and made him harm Miguel. Fans who are still supporting Robby are hoping that he’ll get his own redemption arc in season 3.

6 Miyagi-Do Characters Are Worse Than Cobra Kai

In the first two seasons, many Cobra Kai fighters gave up on John Kreese’s violent methods to join Daniel’s Miyagi-Do. But as welcoming as Miyagi-Do may be, it isn’t bereft of imperfections. A Redditor took the time to prove that almost every pivotal character from Miyagi-Do is awful.

In their argument, on top of suggesting that Daniel is just rich and dislikable, they also feel that Sam abandoned “Aisha for cool girls,” Robby “maimed Miguel,” and Dimitri never fails to antagonize his former best friend, Hawk. Well, that’s the beauty of Cobra Kai, the show never depicts its characters in black and white. Due to this, fans of the series have polarizing opinions.

5 The Teachings Of Cobra Kai Help Kids

Many viewers may be rooting for Team Cobra Kai, but most won’t deny that Cobra Kai’s competitive and combative principles are morally questionable. However, there are also some fans who support everything that Cobra Kai stands for.

For instance, according to one Redditor, the teachings of Cobra Kai helped many kids gain some much-needed confidence. But then again, it all comes down to context. Johnny has always been well-intentioned and morally grounded with his teachings. On the other hand, Kreese has always had skewed morals.

4 Miguel’s Win Against Champion Xander Stone Was Reasonable

Xander Stone is the former winner of the All Valley Championship, who lost his title to Miguel. Many viewers believe that Xander’s loss was unrealistic because he had been training for years, whereas, Miguel had only trained for a couple of months. However, one Redditor disagrees.

According to them, even in real life, a lot of experienced fighters lose to underdogs. Moreover, having a better sensei, training relatively harder, and being naturally talented could have been contributing factors to Miguel’s unlikely win.

3 Cobra Kai Should Stop Bringing Back Old Karate Kid Characters

While the show’s nostalgic appeal and returning Karate Kid characters have won fans over, one viewer is not too content with the show’s approach. The Redditor claims that adding old characters from the Karate Kid franchise takes away some potential development time from the newly introduced characters.

While it’s understandable where this sentiment comes from, many other fans feel that the writers of the show know what they’re doing. Although some characters — especially Aisha, as suggested by the Redditor — could use some more development, most feel that Cobra Kai does a good job balancing old-school nostalgia with modern elements.

2 Hawk Doesn’t Deserve All The Hate He Gets

Fans have loved Hawk’s transformation but hated how he went too far with it. Fans have also admired how he used Cobra Kai to channel his anger, but hated how Kreese used him as a weapon. When it comes to Hawk, there’s a very thin line between loving and hating him. However, he did garner a lot of hate towards the end of season 2, where he joined forces with Kreese.

However, one Redditor believes that he still deserves some love. His recent actions may not be justifiable, but he comes from a place where he was mercilessly bullied and traumatized. And as far as his tainted relationship with Demitri is concerned, they’re both equally responsible for their fall-out.

1 Anthony Is Among The Most Likable Characters

Bratty little Anthony, Daniel’s son, is neither on Team Cobra Kai nor on Team Miyagi-Do. He only serves as comic relief in the Cobra Kai storyline and every time he appears, he’s either busy playing video games or delivering a snarky comments. Maybe that’s why most viewers despise him.

But some Redditors are at his defense and believe that his cheeky antics are normal for his age. Moreover, they even enjoy his brief funny appearances. Who knows, he might have a bigger role in Cobra Kai season 3.

About The Author