Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1’s Miyagi-Do & Eagle Fang Actors Tease Brief Peace In The Valley And Reignited Rivalries
Summary
A new clip fromCobra Kaihighlights the return of theKarate Kidvillain, Mike Barnes. With new episodes of the Emmy-nominated karate drama just days away, season 6 will see Sean Kanan back in the role of Mike Barnes. The actor made his franchise debut as the major antagonist in 1989’sThe Karate Kid Part III, though he turned a new leaf when he returned as a recurring guest duringCobra Kaiseason 5.
Entertainment Weeklyhas unveiled a new clip from season 6, which debuts its first five episodes on July 18. Barnes is using a tough-love approach to hype potential participants in the Sekai Taikai tournament. Although he’s fighting alongside the good guys, Barnes' teaching methods can be harsh, startling some of the young karate fighters, including Demetri (Gianni DeCenzo). This leads Daniel (Ralph Macchio) to suggest that Barnes should take a more positive tone, to whichBarnes says:“You came to me. The deal was, my way or the highway.”
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Daniel & Mike Previously Made Peace.
Based on the clip, it’s hard to tell whether Mike’s tension is temporary or if he’ll feel the urge to start competing in karate again.
As revealed in theCobra Kaiseason 6 trailer, the Sekai Takai tournament will be a major focus in the final episodes. The tournament has an added element of urgency becauseKreese (Martin Kove) escaped prison and is seemingly fixed on revenge. It’s a tense environment for Barnes to walk back into, even though he’s a very different person when he’s reintroduced in season 5.
Kanan appeared in two episodes of season 5. In the decades that he’s beenbarred from participating in karate, because of his actions inThe Karate Kid Part III, it’s revealed that Barnes had a mentor and learned that he could use his hands to do good and fix things rather than just fight. This offeredtheCobra Kaicharactera renewed purpose, which eventually led to Mike getting married and taking over the furniture store he once worked at.
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Mike even helps Daniel and Johnny (William Zabka) in the fight against Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith)in theCobra Kaiseason 5 ending. Based on the clip, it’s hard to tell whether Mike’s tension is temporary or if he’ll feel the urge to start competing in karate again. But with new episodes starting on July 18, with another five episodes arriving on November 28, viewers won’t have to wait too long to find out.
Cobra Kai
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Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga, set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, who strives to maintain balance in his life.
