SPOILER ALERT: the following article contains massive spoilers, including the ending. If you have not yet seen the movie, proceed at your own risk!
In 1984, Daniel LaRusso had defeated Johnny Lawrence in the All Valley Karate Tournament. There is a lot of history between them, and when their paths cross thirty-four years later, they are forced to confront their differences once again, while also realizing that they might not have been so different in the first place. The show focuses on their personal struggles while also reflecting their own stories in that of the young people around them. But where does this story come from? What is ‘Cobra Kai’ based on? Let’s find out.