Cobra Kai (2018)
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Cobra Kai is streaming in the UK on Netflix.
What the audience says
Cobra Kai rates well above most English series. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 7,044 ratings, well above what most films manage. In the UK you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English action & adventure with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 7,044 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 7,044 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
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action & Adventure / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Josh Heald
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in the UK
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