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Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and Yuji Okumoto as Daniel LaRusso, Johnny Lawrence, and Chozen Toguchi, respectively, in 'Cobra Kai.' Courtesy of Netflix. Now that LaRusso and Lawrence have Silver in the slammer and Kreese has escaped, there's a lot to be fulfilled in Cobra Kai's sixth and final season. I am glad that the conflicts between Sam and Tory, Robby and Miguel, and Anthony and Kenny have become water under the bridge. At least, that's what I thought for most of them until I finished bingeing Part 1 of Season 6. LaRusso and Lawrence still have their own baggage to work out because, despite their ambition to protect their families and legacies, they still could not be more different when it came down to handling life in and out of their gis. Oona O'Brien, Mary Mouser, and Peyton R. List as Devon Lee, Samantha LaRusso, and Tory Nichols, respectively, in 'Cobra Kai.' Courtesy of Netflix. Kreese still had his own issues to get over whether he wanted ...

Photo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes and Sony Pictures Television. Between learning Johnny's backstory, Daniel trying to find balance without Miyagi, and other parts, it's been pretty hectic for the most part of watching Cobra Kai , but from the end of the 4th season onward, things have gotten better for me. It started off with Daniel and Johnny at war over their past, but now they're getting along, combining styles, and doing what's best for their students and families. That's where Miyagi's "different but same" quote comes in. They're both a hard-a** man when it comes to their families, but that's also where they're at their best. I'm glad to see that with the exception of Kreese and Silver, villains like Johnny, Chozen, and Barnes all want to right their wrongs from over 30 years ago. The other hectic parts came with Anthony LaRusso feeling left out and the hard personal lives behind Cobra Kai and Miyagi-do members. And I'm no exper...