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2018·6 seasons·65 eps·Created by Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg·Netflix·8.4
Action & AdventureDramaComedy

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.

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Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo

Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo

2024·S1 · 3 episodes·8.9
PERFECT

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

Obliterated

Obliterated

2023·S1 · 8 episodes·6.8
PEER

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

Kingdom

Kingdom

2014·S3 · 40 episodes·8.5
PEER

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

Into the Badlands

Into the Badlands

2015·S3 · 32 episodes·7.9
PEER

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

Heels

Heels

2021·S2 · 16 episodes·8.0
PEER

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

Kung Fu

Kung Fu

2021·S3 · 39 episodes·5.8
ADJACENT

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

Jean-Claude Van Johnson

Jean-Claude Van Johnson

2016·S1 · 6 episodes·7.5
ADJACENT

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

Naruto

Naruto

2002·S4 · 220 episodes·8.4
ADJACENT

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

One-Punch Man

One-Punch Man

2015·S3 · 36 episodes·8.6
ADJACENT

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

Warrior

Warrior

2019·S3 · 30 episodes·8.4
PEER

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

Reacher

Reacher

2022·S3 · 24 episodes·8.0
ADJACENT

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

Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom

2016·S6 · 75 episodes·8.2
COUSIN

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

BEEF

BEEF

2023·S2 · 18 episodes·8.0
COUSIN

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

Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon

2016·S3 · 55 episodes·7.8
COUSIN

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

The Brothers Sun

The Brothers Sun

2024·S1 · 8 episodes·7.5
COUSIN

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

Marvel's The Punisher

Marvel's The Punisher

2017·S2 · 26 episodes·8.4
COUSIN

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

Hanna

Hanna

2019·S3 · 22 episodes·7.6
COUSIN

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

All American

All American

2018·S8 · 119 episodes·7.6
COUSIN

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

Barry

Barry

2018·S4 · 32 episodes·8.3
COUSIN

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

FUBAR

FUBAR

2023·S2 · 16 episodes·6.5
COUSIN

Action-comedy with father-daughter dynamics and Schwarzenegger legacy casting; light tonal overlap with Cobra Kai.

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