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- The fifth season of "Cobra Kai" hit Netflix on September 9.
- The series picks up three decades after the events of "The Karate Kid" movie series.
- A Netflix subscription ranges from $10 to $20 a month, depending on the streaming quality you sign up for.
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"Cobra Kai" returned for a fifth season on September 9. The series continues the story that originated in 1986's "The Karate Kid," offering an entertaining blend of action, drama, comedy, and '80s nostalgia.
Though the first two seasons debuted on YouTube Premium, new episodes of "Cobra Kai" now stream exclusively on Netflix.
The series stars William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, a middle-aged handyman who decides to open a karate dojo like the one he trained in as a teenager. Johnny's politically incorrect teaching style catches the attention of his former high school classmate Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), reigniting their decades' old rivalry.
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Check out the trailer for 'Cobra Kai' season 5
Xolo Maridueña, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Courtney Henggeler, Martin Kove, and Thomas Ian Griffith also star.
"Cobra Kai" season one premiered on YouTube Premium in 2018, and a second season followed in 2019. The show moved to Netflix starting with its third season in January 2021. Netflix remains the show's home for season five.
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How to watch 'Cobra Kai'
"Cobra Kai" season five is now available to watch exclusively on Netflix. All 10 episodes of the new season debuted on September 9. The show's first four seasons are also available on Netflix. In addition, you can still stream seasons one and two on YouTube Premium.
A Netflix Basic plan costs $10 a month, and offers standard definition (SD) streaming on one device. A Netflix Standard plan costs $15.49 a month, and includes high definition (HD) streaming with support for two devices at the same time. Finally, a Netflix Premium plan costs $20 a month, and steps things up to 4K HDR streaming with support for up to four devices at the same time.
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How many episodes are in 'Cobra Kai' season 5?
"Cobra Kai" season five includes a total of 10 episodes. The first four seasons also featured 10 episodes each.
Has 'Cobra Kai' been renewed for season 6?
As of September 9, "Cobra Kai" has not been officially renewed for a sixth season. A decision on whether or not the show gets another season will likely come sometime over the next few weeks as Netflix takes a look at the viewership numbers for season five.
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How to watch 'The Karate Kid' movies
If you're interested in catching up on the story of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence before streaming "Cobra Kai," you can watch the first three "Karate Kid" movies on Paramount Plus or Showtime.
Paramount Plus starts at $5 a month with ads, while Showtime costs $11 a month without ads. You can also bundle both services together for a limited-time deal price of just $8 a month. The deal ends on October 2.
"The Karate Kid" and its sequels are also available to rent or buy digitally through a variety of streaming retailers, including Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, and Apple TV.
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