The show couldn't have happened if Macchio and Zabka weren't in very good shape. The story revolves around their characters' physical presence, which wouldn't have worked if either had become fat and creaky. Macchio's in his late 50s and can still pull off some very fluid moves, as well as pairing nicely with an onscreen wife who's 20 years younger. Zabka's 3/4 years younger and has the luxury of allowing his age to show a bit, since his character's had a tougher life, but he's totally believable in a fight. Kove is very fit for a man in his 70s, although they've worked a little harder to disguise his physical limits, which you can see when he walks.Martin Kove and Billy Zabka held up well. Ralph Macchio still looks 12.
I always liked to think Revenge of the Nerds was a sequel where freed from the environment of Cobra Kai, Lamar was able to comfortably come out.
...and on The Deuce Office Haddix died and his estranged wife and son moved to California.
What's everyone opinion on season 2? I enjoyed season 1, but I thought season 2 wasn't very good, especially the ending for the most part
What's everyone opinion on season 2? I enjoyed season 1, but I thought season 2 wasn't very good, especially the ending for the most part
What's everyone opinion on season 2? I enjoyed season 1, but I thought season 2 wasn't very good, especially the ending for the most part
Season one was awesome. Season two fell off a cliff for me.
I kind of liked the comic relief clerk-turned-ninja, but I think it would have made more sense if he joined the Miyagi dojo. The two characters that I dislike the most are Hawk and Demetri. Hawk because his transformation is not realistic, and Demetri because he's just annoying AF with his constant sarcasm and negativityWouldn't say it fell off a cliff, but it really was subpar. NyQuil is right that nostalgia factors in, Kreese and Miyagi's dojo bring something of the original film, but it's far from reuniting with Johnny and Daniel-san. There were also a lot of facilité and weak characters in the second season, that comic relief clerk-turned-ninja was awful, and the whole school fight ridiculous (though the ending of it is kind of surprising - didn't see that turn coming). Best thing they've done was to include a dying Tommy in it, not the best episode but that was ballsy and awkwardly touching. Season 3 should see Johnny and Larusso team up, could be fun.
I think everybody agrees that its mostly poorly made, that it makes no sense (that Miguel first fight in the cafeteria was at a Jackie Chan's level), but it's really just nerd-nostalgia shit done for fun, and it mostly works.
I kind of liked the comic relief clerk-turned-ninja, but I think it would have made more sense if he joined the Miyagi dojo. The two characters that I dislike the most are Hawk and Demetri. Hawk because his transformation is not realistic, and Demetri because he's just annoying AF with his constant sarcasm and negativity
I just finished season 1 and I can't really tell who the real protagonist of this story, is it Daniel and his protege Robbie ( Johnny's son) or is it Johnny and his geek Cobra kai students?
I was also shocked at how Macchio and Zabka showed signs of age after only 35 years. These guys are well-paid actors -- isn't there some kind of cream they can use?johnny and daniel larusso sure aged alot.
I just finished season 1 and I can't really tell who the real protagonist of this story, is it Daniel and his protege Robbie ( Johnny's son) or is it Johnny and his geek Cobra kai students?
It's been 34 years since the 1st film, most people have aged quite a bit in that time.I was also shocked at how Macchio and Zabka showed signs of age after only 35 years. These guys are well-paid actors -- isn't there some kind of cream they can use?
It's been 34 years since the 1st film, most people have aged quite a bit in that time.
I was also shocked at how Macchio and Zabka showed signs of age after only 35 years. These guys are well-paid actors -- isn't there some kind of cream they can use?
i try to watch this show but its just to cheaply done... it feels like every episode is filmed in the dojo with rotating children actors. i agree that they try to milk the nostalgia. there is not even an attempt at creating something new. remove the karate, let jonny suffer from a drug addiction... play some drama, make something completely new instead of whatever this is.
I really like Hawk for some reason, even though he’s become a dick.
Something about him makes the show even more interesting for me.
theres always an asshole type character that makes it interestingI really like Hawk for some reason, even though he’s become a dick.
Something about him makes the show even more interesting for me.
That's the point and one of the best things about the show, they all have good traits and flaws. That part is the most realistic of the entire show.
He's really not menacing enough as the designed psychopath. Dutch was a scary mofo, Hawk is just a nerd cousin with a mohawk.