Netflix has outdone itself with the final season of Cobra Kai. This sixth season brings the martial arts drama to a peak, capturing intense rivalries, unresolved conflicts, and surprising character growth. Split into three parts, the season’s story intensifies as it builds up to the Sekai Taikai tournament, which is set to take place in Barcelona on November 15.
Before we look ahead to that exciting showdown, let’s take a closer look at the first part of Cobra Kai Season 6. With Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai vying for a world-class championship title, fans are left wondering if characters like Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio), Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), and their allies can finally set aside their past rivalries to stop the relentless John Kreese (Martin Kove) once and for all.
Johnny Lawrence Fights to Become a Better Father
In the fifth season, Johnny and his girlfriend Carmen Diaz (Vanessa Rubio) announced that they were expecting their first child together. Naturally, Johnny’s focus in Season 6 shifts toward preparing for the new addition to their family.
In the previous season, Johnny dedicated much of his time to mending the relationship between his son Robby Keene (Tanner Buchanan) and his former apprentice Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña).
Now, with Robby and Miguel establishing a friendly brotherhood, Johnny can focus on creating a stable home for his new baby girl. However, Johnny quickly realizes that his volunteer position at Miyagi-Do won’t be enough to support his family.
Taking Daniel’s advice to find a stable job, Johnny starts working at LaRusso Auto Group, selling cars. While Johnny initially faces some challenges, he proves to be surprisingly good at the job. However, an argument with Daniel almost leads him to quit.
Fortunately, Daniel’s wife, Amanda (Courtney Henggeler), steps in, encouraging Johnny to stay for the sake of his family. Through all these experiences, Johnny shows how much he’s matured, not only as a father but as a mentor.
By choosing to put his own dojo, Eagle Fang, aside, Johnny finally accepts the legacy of Miyagi-Do, symbolizing his growth and readiness to change. But peace between Johnny and Daniel doesn’t last for long.
The Tension Between Johnny and Daniel Resurfaces at the Sekai Taikai
Season 6 begins with Johnny and Daniel once again disagreeing on teaching methods and the identity of their combined dojo. Although Johnny reluctantly agrees to continue with the Miyagi-Do name, more disagreements soon arise.
Over the following episodes, Johnny and Daniel clash over which students should represent Miyagi-Do in the upcoming Sekai Taikai. Devon Lee (Oona O’Brien) becomes a focal point of this dispute. Johnny believes she has earned a place in the tournament, but Daniel doesn’t see the same level of potential.
To resolve their disagreement, Daniel brings in a neutral third party—Mike Barnes (Sean Kanan). However, Barnes’s tough evaluation method raises doubts for both Daniel and Johnny. While Barnes decides to eliminate Devon from the roster, Johnny still believes she deserves another shot.
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This leads Johnny to confront Barnes, managing to secure Devon one final chance to join the team. Daniel grows frustrated with Johnny’s persistence, but tensions boil over when Johnny inadvertently insults Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita).
Daniel feels deeply offended and physically attacks Johnny, causing a significant rift in their relationship. Johnny, now angry and disillusioned, decides that the Sekai Taikai tournament will mark the end of his partnership with Daniel, firmly stating that they are no longer friends.
Miguel Faces Uncertainty About His Future
Meanwhile, Miguel Diaz faces his own struggles. Despite his strong bond with Robby and a renewed relationship with Sam (Mary Mouser), Miguel feels uncertain about what lies ahead after high school.
His long-held goal of attending Stanford is thrown into question when he is deferred by the school, leaving him to consider other paths.
With his role as male captain of Miyagi-Do, Miguel hopes that his leadership position could boost his Stanford application, but things take an unexpected turn when Robby wins the captain spot alongside Sam, leaving Miguel with mixed emotions.
Miguel isn’t the only one facing challenges in planning his future. His friends Demetri (Gianni DeCenzo) and Hawk (Jacob Bertrand) always planned to attend MIT together, but tension arises when Hawk has second thoughts.
Instead of sharing his feelings with Demetri, Hawk keeps quiet, leading to a painful confrontation when the truth eventually comes out. This betrayal strains their friendship further when Demetri beats Hawk in the competition organized by Mike Barnes to determine who will go to the Sekai Taikai tournament in Spain.
Their friendship, once solid, now faces a challenging phase due to their differing aspirations and competitive spirits.
Grief Pushes Tory Back to John Kreese and Cobra Kai
Tory Nichols (Peyton List) endures perhaps the most challenging arc in the early part of Cobra Kai’s final season. After rekindling her relationship with Robby in Season 5, Tory also begins to make amends with her longtime rival, Sam, in the opening episodes of Season 6.
However, her happiness is cut short when her mother suddenly dies from a blood clot, leaving Tory devastated and emotionally unanchored. Channeling her grief into her rivalry with Sam, Tory fiercely battles for the position of female captain of Miyagi-Do at the Sekai Taikai.
However, Daniel intervenes, stopping the match after Tory’s mother’s death becomes public. While Johnny believes that Tory’s desire to compete provides her with an outlet, Daniel worries that Sam might get hurt again.
Feeling misunderstood and unsupported by the Miyagi-Do group, Tory returns to John Kreese, who had previously attempted to win her loyalty back. As someone she trusts and who won’t limit her fighting style, Tory decides to rejoin the new Cobra Kai under Kreese and Kim Da-eun’s (Alicia Hannah-Kim) leadership.
This choice surprises many, as Tory had been close to her Miyagi-Do friends and had even repaired her bond with Robby. Now, she finds herself in direct opposition to her former allies, appearing in Cobra Kai colors and ready to fight against her old friends and mentors.
Mr. Miyagi’s Possible Secret Adds a New Twist
Perhaps the most unexpected plotline of Season 6 involves a possible dark side to Mr. Miyagi’s past. Fans of The Karate Kid know that Mr. Miyagi had a complex history, including experiences during wartime that he rarely discussed. In a surprising development, Daniel, Amanda, and Chozen (Yuji Okumoto) discover a hidden box in Mr. Miyagi’s dojo, suggesting that Miyagi had a history beyond what Daniel knew.
The box contains evidence that Mr. Miyagi once co-owned a boxing gym and faced legal troubles in 1947, forcing him to flee to China. Allegedly, Miyagi was involved in an assault and robbery, though the specifics remain unclear.
This discovery has sparked much fan speculation, with some believing that Mr. Miyagi might have ties to the origins of Cobra Kai karate itself or even to Master Kim Sun-Yung (C. S. Lee), a martial artist associated with the Cobra Kai fighting style.
This plot twist adds a new layer of intrigue to the season and might even connect with the events in the upcoming 2025 film, Karate Kid: Legends, where Daniel is set to team up with Mr. Chan (Jackie Chan), reprising his role from the 2010 Karate Kid remake.
As Season 6 progresses, fans are left eagerly awaiting the developments at the Sekai Taikai tournament, the revelations about Mr. Miyagi, and the resolution of longstanding rivalries. With Cobra Kai’s journey nearing its conclusion, the stakes have never been higher for its characters, each of whom faces a personal test.
Johnny’s efforts to be a good father, Miguel’s journey of self-discovery, and Tory’s struggle with grief and loyalty all reflect the complex emotional view of this final season. Season 6 Part 2 of Cobra Kai will be available on Netflix starting November 16, giving fans more answers and perhaps even more surprises.
Conclusion
As Cobra Kai approaches its climactic conclusion, the storylines in Season 6 highlight just how far the characters have come since the series began. Each main character faces personal battles and tough choices that reveal their growth and complexities.
Johnny Lawrence, once the embodiment of a troubled man, now strives to be a dedicated father and reliable mentor, proving that redemption is possible even after years of mistakes.
Meanwhile, Daniel LaRusso’s struggles with Johnny and the unexpected discovery of Mr. Miyagi’s past remind viewers that even mentors and role models have hidden layers. This surprising twist could reshape the way both Daniel and the audience view Miyagi’s legacy.
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For younger characters like Miguel and Tory, Season 6 captures the weight of choices and the search for identity. Miguel’s dreams are challenged, making him question his path and who he wants to become.
On the other hand, Tory’s grief and frustration lead her back to familiar but dangerous territory, bringing her face-to-face with the darker side of competition and loyalty. As the upcoming Sekai Taikai approaches, she must reconcile her anger and grief with her relationships, especially with Robby and Sam.
The Sekai Taikai tournament promises not only intense martial arts action but also the resolution of longstanding conflicts and a chance at unity—if these characters can set aside their rivalries and focus on their shared goals.
As fans eagerly anticipate Part 2, Cobra Kai remains a compelling tale of resilience, redemption, and the power of fighting for what matters. This final chapter of the series seems poised to leave a lasting impact, not only for its characters but for a global fanbase that has grown to love them through all their highs and lows.
Tracker Season 2 continues to keep its audience hooked with its unpredictable mix of strange mysteries. In Episode 5, titled “Preternatural,” the plot introduces a new supernatural element — witches.
The episode kicks off in Prior, Kentucky, where a teenage girl named Emmaline Trace (played by Alison Thornton) is singing a well-known American folk song in the woods.
She is foraging for mushrooms and herbs, gathering them in jars, when she encounters a harmless snake. This snake, although non-venomous, sets the stage for something ominous that’s about to unfold.
As Emmaline continues her foraging, she senses something wrong, and soon enough, she finds herself surrounded by men with guns. This sets the stage for the central mystery of the episode. Emmaline’s disappearance quickly becomes the focus of Colter Shaw, a rewardist known for his skills in tracking and his somewhat unconventional approach to solving cases.
A Mysterious Disappearance and a Reward with Little Payoff
Colter Shaw, whose primary interest lies in solving puzzles rather than making money, is contacted by Velma (played by Abby McEnany). Velma urges Colter to investigate the case of Emmaline’s disappearance, though the reward offered is only a modest five thousand dollars.
Despite the low reward, Colter agrees to take on the case, intrigued by the mystery surrounding this teenage girl. Velma explains that Emmaline and her older brother, Jasper (played by Connor Price), are outcasts in their town and have been dealing with difficult situations since they moved there from Tennessee.
Velma herself relates to their story, as she grew up without a father and with a mother who was institutionalized. This background explains Velma’s empathy toward Emmaline and Jasper and her desire to help them. She tells her friend Reenie (played by Fiona Rene) that, while Emmaline and Jasper have faced hardship, she believes they need someone to protect them.
Reenie, who has a complicated history of her own, agrees that people like Emmaline and Jasper are not easily understood. “There are some people that are raised,” Reenie remarks, “and some people that are forged,” which hints at the resilience both siblings have had to develop.
Colter heads to Kentucky to begin his investigation, meeting Jasper soon after arriving. Jasper reveals that he and Emmaline are considered pariahs by the locals and explains that their strange behavior is likely due to the peculiar nature of their mother, who was also a healer.
Jasper’s job in mine safety inspection brings him into contact with a man named Jim Wheeler (played by Travis Hammer), who has been dumping roadkill on the Trace family’s doorstep. Jim’s strange actions are, at first, difficult to understand, but Colter begins to suspect that there is more to the story.
The Town’s Gossip Leads to Strange Claims
Colter’s next stop is the Icy Cone, the local ice cream shop, where Emmaline worked before her disappearance. Here, he hears rumors about her firing. It’s said that she was let go from the job after an incident involving Shirley, one of her coworkers.
As Colter gathers information, he also learns that some townspeople believe Emmaline was a witch. This claim seems unbelievable at first, but Colter’s determination to uncover the truth pushes him to seek out more information.
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The awkward encounter with Emmaline’s former coworker, Barbara, provides more details. Barbara explains that Emmaline had been promoted to a higher position after one of the regular workers, Shirley, started missing work.
This promotion sparked some resentment from Shirley’s husband, Travis (played by Cameron Fuller), who came into the shop and yelled at Emmaline. Soon after, Emmaline was fired, though the reasons behind her dismissal remain murky.
Colter, still trying to understand the situation, tracks down Travis to see if he might be involved in Emmaline’s disappearance. However, Travis reveals an unexpected piece of information. He credits Emmaline with curing his wife’s ovarian cancer and infertility. Colter, intrigued by this, begins to wonder if there is more to Emmaline’s story than mere superstition.
Uncovering the Hidden Truths of Emmaline’s Powers
Using his skills as a tracker, Colter figures out where Emmaline had been foraging. The mushrooms she had been using for her healing remedies lead Colter to an abandoned cabin deep in the woods. Inside, he finds a collection of jars and notes that Emmaline had likely been using for her healing work. Colter calls for Jasper to join him in investigating the cabin, where they make a disturbing discovery.
Jasper explains that their mother was also a healer, and he believes the fire that killed her was caused by people who feared her abilities. It seems that Emmaline’s powers, much like her mother’s, had made her a target of suspicion.
The theme of fear surrounding people with special abilities seems to be a central part of the mystery in this episode. While Colter’s investigation doesn’t involve as much research or hacking as in previous episodes, it’s clear that the small-town gossip plays a large part in unraveling the truth.
Colter Shaw Finds Emmaline, but Danger Awaits
Colter’s journey leads him to a remote family compound, where drug dealers live off the grid. Jim Wheeler had warned him about these people, and rumors about the family had circulated around town.
However, no one knew exactly where Emmaline had been foraging, and she kept the location of her healing practices a secret. When Colter finally reaches the compound, he finds Emmaline, though she is reluctant to leave.
Emmaline reveals that she had been kidnapped by the drug dealers to heal their sick father. Despite her best efforts, her healing “spell” doesn’t seem to work, and the men quickly turn on her. Colter intervenes and helps Emmaline escape, but during the getaway, she is injured by one of the compound’s booby traps.
The pair eventually find refuge in an abandoned shopping mall, where Colter tends to Emmaline’s ankle. As they catch their breath, they talk about their siblings and share a brief moment of peace. But their calm is short-lived. The drug dealers soon catch up with them, and a tense standoff ensues. The dealers are armed with guns, and Colter is nearly out of ammunition.
The situation takes a dramatic turn when Colter is shot with an arrow. The drug dealers leave him for dead, taking Emmaline with them. However, Colter, being the resourceful survivalist he is, manages to cause a distraction, allowing Emmaline to return to his side and help him.
A Bold Move and a Final Stand
At the compound, the drug dealers receive a call that their father is feeling better, perhaps even cured. Emmaline uses this information to her advantage, threatening to put a blood curse on the entire family if they don’t let her go. Colter is impressed by Emmaline’s quick thinking. Though she admits later that she made up the curse part, it proves to be enough to scare the drug dealers into retreating.
With the danger momentarily averted, Emmaline returns to Colter’s side and helps heal him. While they wait for an ambulance to arrive, the two bond further. Emmaline’s skills as a healer have proven invaluable, but it’s also clear that her journey has been fraught with danger.
Colter’s Change of Heart and a New Resolution
As the episode draws to a close, Colter checks himself out of the hospital against the wishes of his friends, Reenie and Velma. He leaves a voicemail for his sister, inspired by Emmaline’s actions and reminded of his own family.
He also takes a jar of Emmaline’s healing ointment with him, a symbolic gesture that marks his decision to start embracing a more whimsical approach to life. Emmaline’s mysterious abilities and her connection to her family’s healing practices have made Colter reconsider his rational beliefs and look at things in a new light.
His decision to contact his sister is a step closer to solving the Shaw family mystery, and it’s clear that Colter is evolving as a character. This episode of Tracker has not only revealed more about Emmaline’s past and powers but also pushed Colter to grow in ways that might affect his future decisions.
In Tracker Season 2 Episode 5, Colter Shaw’s investigation into Emmaline Trace’s disappearance uncovers not just a strange case but a deeper connection to his own family’s past. The episode blends supernatural elements, such as Emmaline’s healing abilities, with the gritty reality of small-town gossip and secrets.
While Colter initially approaches the case with his usual skepticism, Emmaline’s resilience and unconventional powers challenge his rational beliefs, forcing him to reconsider his view of the world. Her bravery in facing danger to heal others, even at great personal cost, leaves a lasting impact on Colter, encouraging him to reach out to his sister and grow beyond his usual boundaries.
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As the season progresses, it’s clear that the mysteries of the Shaw family will continue to unfold, with Colter’s personal evolution intertwined with the cases he solves. Tracker remains a thrilling blend of suspense, mystery, and character development.
Tracker continues to air on CBS on Sundays at 8 PM ET, with episodes available to stream the following day on Paramount+. With its mixture of mystery, supernatural elements, and character growth, this show remains a thrilling watch each week.
