Cobra Kai (2018)
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Cobra Kai is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
What the audience says
Cobra Kai rates well above most English series. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 7,023 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English action & adventure with drama threaded through. That score holds across 7,022 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 7,022 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and finds Johnny Lawrence on the hunt for redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. This reignites his old rivalry with the successful Daniel LaRusso, who has been working to maintain the balance in his life without mentor Mr. Miyagi.
Good to know
| Genre | Action & Adventure / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Josh Heald
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in New Zealand
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