Cobra Kai Series Finale Strikes Near-Unanimous Response From Viewers As Netflix Series Concludes Its Six-Season Run

Warning: This post contains spoilers for the Cobra Kai series finale.The highly-anticipated Cobra Kai series finale has struck a chord with audiences, bringing the hit Netflix series to a dramatic close. Released initially on YouTube in 2018, the Karate Kid spinoff began with an older Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) who decides to reopen the Cobra Kai dojo. Its six-season run concluded in spectacular fashion as Cobra Kai's ending saw the Sekai Taikai tournament reach an unexpected twist, with Miguel's comeback leading to a tie-breaking sensei battle between Johnny and Sensei Wolf (Lewis Tan).

Now, viewers have taken to X (formerly known as Twitter), to share their reactions to Cobra Kai’s series finale, with manypraising its action, heartfelt moments, and true Karate Kid spirit. Many reviews have echoed the series’ iconic mantra, "Cobra Kai Never Dies," highlighting how the show’s legacy and impact on the Karate Kid movie franchise will endure even beyond its final season. Check out some of the reactions below:

Brad Stephenson of Lifewire dubbed Cobra Kai "the best legacy sequel to any property" with the series maintaining "perfection from beginning to end."

Bryan Sudfield of The Rolling Tape commended Zabka for his performance of Johnny, writing that the actor has a"long overdue Emmy nomination"as the series' final episodesfurther prove his "consistently outstanding" work.

@deyyyshawn shared a GIF of Martin Scorsese with the caption "absolute cinema," saying that Cobra Kai's third and final part of season 6 was the "greatest 5 episodes of Cobra Kai."

User @TWDTHEORYCRM was overjoyed with Miguel and Sam LaRusso's happy ending, hoping it wasn't the end of their story, as they wrote "maybe we can get a Miguel and Sam spinoff?"

User @ThijmenFCB said the ending of the series' final showdown was "a glorious ride" and that they "can die in peace now."

@HenrysReviews23 praised the Karate Kid series as a "legacy sequel like no other," contending that the ending of the tumultuous journey for Johnny's karate dojo "delivers." They end with an emphatic, "Cobra Kai Never F*cking Dies."

@purpledhawk said they "managed to cry like a baby" for every episode of Cobra Kai's final installment, praising the ending for being "balanced" with "no mercy." Despite the series' bittersweet conclusion, they continued, "But Cobra Kai Never Dies!"

User @parksojoonthm referred to the ending of Cobrai Kai as "absolute cinema," commending the series' six-season run for helping Johnny to "finally heal the deep wounds he's carried all these years."

What Cobra Kai's Finale Reactions Mean

A Perfect End For The Karate Kid Saga

Cobra Kai’s finale has been met with near-unanimous praise, and it's easy to see why. The finale delivered an emotionally satisfying ending for Johnny Lawrence and the rest of Cobra Kai's main characters. With Cobra Kai securing its position as the world champion dojo of karate, the showgave Johnny the closure he deservedwhile reshaping the legacy of Cobra Kai, and its “no mercy” philosophy into something more balanced and honorable.

Producer and co-creator Hayden Schlossberghas already been discussing the potential for spinoffs, revealing that the team has been "working behind the scenes on multiple different possibilities." (via ScreenRant). The ending of Cobra Kai season 6 leaves several doors open for future projects, particularly with Kim Da-Eun in Korea, Sam and Miguel traveling to Okinawa together, and Robby and Tory embarking on their new branding deal as karate influencers. With Cobra Kai's widespread acclaim and fans clamoring for more, it'd be unsurprising for a spinoff with a fan-favorite character to be announced some time soon.

Our Take On Cobra Kai's Emotional Goodbye

An Ending That Solidifies Cobra Kai’s Legacy

Johnny and Daniel holding the Sekai Taikai trophy in Cobra Kai season 6, part 3 (2025)

Cobra Kai’s series finale delivered everything fans could have hoped for—intense action, heartfelt character arcs, and a respectful nod to its Karate Kid roots. The show’s ability to blend humor, heart, and high-energy martial arts battles has always been its strongest asset, and the finale exemplified that perfectly. Whether it was Daniel imparting Miyagi’s wisdom, Johnny overcoming his underdog status, or the next generation stepping up to carry the torch, Cobra Kai went out on a high note. With its finale receiving near-universal praise, Cobra Kai cements itself as one of the most successful and beloved legacy sequels.

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