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How Kreese’s Return In Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2 Impacts Daniel & Johnny’s Rocky Partnership Teased By Stars: “A Lot To Unpack”
The cast ofCobra Kaipreviews the tension ahead for Hawk and Demetri, referencing an unforgettable moment from the show’s early seasons. New episodes of the Emmy-nominated dojo drama are set to debut on Netflix in just a matter of days, with a focus on the Sekai Takai tournament. But as early installments ofCobra Kaiseason 6underline, there are brewing personal conflicts that the main characters will have to address, and it could turn ugly.
In an interview withScreen Rant’s Grant Hermanns, ahead ofthe premiere ofCobra Kaiseason 6 part 2 on Netflix on November 15, Hawk (Jacob Bertrand) and Demetri (Gianni DeCenzo) preview the tension that the two friends and so-called Binary Bros will experience, with a lot ofthe strife revolving around Demetri’s excitement over MIT. In the quote below, fellow cast members from theKarate Kidspinoff chime in about howthe conflict will escalate and echo a key moment from season 2, which is Miguel’s balcony fall:
Bertrand: Well, I’ll tell you this, Demetri doesn’t stop yapping about MIT. [Chuckles]
DeCenzo: Dude, he does not. It’s really awkward. [Laughs] It’s really awkward to be like, “Screw you, I’m going to Barcelona,” and then you’re also there. [Laughs] But yeah, there’s a lot on the line here for these guys, really testing their friendship. You wouldn’t think that it could get any worse than what they’ve gone through in the past. But I mean, this is kind of make or break for the Binary Bros, and it gets to their head. I would say Demetri more so, because he can’t handle change.
Bertrand: Yeah, I’ll say that Demetri causes Hawk to fall a great distance.
Mary Mouser: Almost at the height of a balcony?
DeCenzo: It is true.
Bertrand:I see it coming though, so it’s not as bad.
Maridueña: It was face-first, so you could put your hands out. [Laughs]
Bertrand: But it’s still by Demetri’s hand, or foot.
What The Hawk & Demetri Conflict Means For Cobra Kai Season 5
It’s About To Get Personal
The ending ofCobra Kaiseason 6 part 1 begins with the younger set of characters looking towards their future. As teased in the first batch of episodes from season 6, it may be the case that Hawk is less than enthused about the next chapter of his life while Demetri’s overenthusiasm may prove to be a little grating. That’s especially true considering the stress that Hawk experiences as a result of the Sekai Takai.
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It wouldn’t be the first major fight between Hawk and Demetri. But unlike Samantha (Mary Mouser) and Tory (Peyton List), the argument does not seem to stem from switches and betrayals. It may be something even more difficult to reconcile between Hawk and Demetri in terms oftwo close friends taking different paths in life. The only question is whether the friends will come to blows, which the ensemble seems to tease.
Our Take On Hawk & Demetri’s Story
It Honors The Show’s History
Series co-creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg have a lot to wrap up in thesefinal episodes ofCobra Kai. That includes, on a somewhat smaller scale, bringing closure to the Hawk and Demetri friendship that has been key to the series for several years. But, based on the latest update, it sounds like it will be a little bit bumpy, to say the least.
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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.
