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The dojo is closing down as the creators of “Cobra Kai” have announced that the highly successful series will end with its upcoming sixth season.
The series stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka and takes place over thirty years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament in “The Karate Kid”. It continues the never-ending conflict between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence.
News of one last run of the show comes after the fifth season, released in September last year, pulled in a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and pulled in 274 million hours watched on the streamer in its first month.
In a written statement, creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg explain why they’re ending the series:
“Reacquainting the world with ‘The Karate Kid’ universe has been our humble honor. Making ‘Cobra Kai’ has allowed us to join the same hallowed dojo once inhabited by the great Robert Mark Kamen, John Avildsen, Jerry Weintraub, and all the amazing original cast members.
It has also enabled us to play sensei, expanding the original storylines and birthing a new generation of underdogs. We’ve never once taken this opportunity for granted
Our day one goal with ‘Cobra Kai’ has always been to end it on our terms, leaving the Valley in the time and place we’ve always imagined. So it is with immense pride and thankfulness that we are able to announce that achievement.
The upcoming Season Six will mark the conclusion of ‘Cobra Kai.’ While this may be a bittersweet day for the fandom, the Miyagiverse has never been stronger. This fandom is the BEST on the planet, and we hope to be telling more ‘Karate Kid’ stories with you down the line. Because as we all know, Cobra Kai Never Dies.”
The series is written and executive produced by Heald, Hurwitz and Schlossberg. Macchio, Zabka, Susan Ekins. Will Smith, James Lassiter and Caleeb Pinkett executive produce.
Source: Variety
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