Cobra Kai
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The Dillon Panthers couldnt win every state championship, and the New Directions couldnt go to nationals every year.
That would leave the final five episodes of the season for … After watching Eunjangdo, though, it looks like were in for something quite different.
And I think thats for the best; this way, the season doesnt feel overly segmented or scattered.
Its one glorious, silly (but also tragic?)
final chapter in the story of this group of hooligans, and were only two-thirds of the way through.
Its too bad theyre back in the game because Robbys latest run-in with Kwon didnotgo well.
The day before the semifinals is spent in prep, but the senseis heads are not in the game.
Johnny cant stop holding onto his baggage with Kreese, but Daniel is dealing with something even bigger.
With that, theyre equipped with the energy and focus to dispense their own pep talks again.
The semifinals, which are broadcast live all around the world (shout out to Terry Silvers media team?
), essentially consist of four matches, two for each gender.
But, alas, we may never get to see the finals, or even a fourth semifinals match.
The fight between Robby and Axel is where everything falls apart.
Axel is a beast with seemingly impenetrable defenses and super-strong hits.
Its Ivanov and his friends from the Russian dojo, back to fuck shit up.
Look, does it make a ton of sense how quickly the tournament devolves into mass chaos here?
(It feels like an 80s sports movie in that way.)
There are some good character payoffs here, though.
Tory also has a small but nice moment teaming back up with Sam.
Heres where the fun stuff turns into serious stuff.
(Amanda and Anthony sit horrified and transfixed while watching at home.)
He needs to stop this; it cant happen again.
As he bleeds to death out there on the floor, everyone stares in shock and horror.
Gunther shouts, and the episode accordingly cuts to credits.
Its pretty damn intense for this show, and maybe for some viewers itll be too much.
Is the Sekai Taikai completely terminated, with no winner?
MaybeCobra Kaiis less about the championships than the friends we made along the way.
Was that really necessary?
