

Shows Like Cobra Kai
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.
Ranked by shared creators, cast, themes, genre, and network — not just generic recommendations.

Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo
Same franchise — official behind-the-scenes companion to Cobra Kai S6 with the full cast.

Obliterated
Created by the exact same trio (Heald, Schlossberg, Hurwitz); same irreverent action-comedy DNA.

Kingdom
MMA combat sports drama with father-son tension, redemption, and a dojo/gym at the center.

Into the Badlands
Martial arts action-drama built around rival clans, warrior codes, and elaborate fight choreography.

Heels
Sibling rivalry, hero vs villain roles, small-town competition and redemption — structurally mirrors Cobra Kai.

Kung Fu
Martial arts drama about a young fighter returning home to protect her community; shares the dojo-training ethos.

Jean-Claude Van Johnson
Meta martial-arts action-comedy starring a real-life icon; winks at legacy and redemption like Cobra Kai does.

Naruto
Martial arts rivalry, mentor bonds, and underdog redemption arcs directly parallel Cobra Kai's emotional beats.

One-Punch Man
Martial arts comedy-action with self-aware genre humor; shares the karate/fighting milieu and comedic tone.

Warrior
Martial arts period drama with intense fight choreography, rival factions, and honour-vs-survival themes.

Reacher
Action drama about a lone skilled fighter dispensing justice; shares the competent-underdog-vindicated arc.

Animal Kingdom
Dysfunctional family in SoCal fighting for dominance; echoes the rival-factions and loyalty conflicts of Cobra Kai.

BEEF
LA-set feud between two antagonists whose rivalry spirals into dark comedy; shares the frenemies escalation.

Lethal Weapon
LA action-comedy based on a film franchise, buddy dynamic, and light tone — similar nostalgia-revival appeal.

The Brothers Sun
Action-comedy with martial arts combat, sibling rivalry, and a fish-out-of-water LA setting.

Marvel's The Punisher
Combat-focused drama about a trained fighter pursuing justice; dark redemption arc appeals to Cobra Kai fans.

Hanna
Young protagonist trained in combat arts, coming-of-age against antagonistic forces — shares the teen-fighter core.

All American
Sports drama about a young athlete navigating rival worlds, mentors, and identity — thematic cousin to Cobra Kai.

Barry
Dark comedy about a trained killer seeking redemption in a new life; shares the action-comedy-drama tonal blend.

FUBAR
Action-comedy with father-daughter dynamics and Schwarzenegger legacy casting; light tonal overlap with Cobra Kai.
How Good Is Cobra Kai?
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