Series synopsis
COBRA is a British action & adventure drama comedy television series that premiered on Sky One on January 17, 2020. It ended on November 16, 2023. It was created by Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz. It stars Robert Carlyle, Victoria Hamilton, Richard Dormer and David Haig.
This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and finds Johnny Lawrence on the hunt for redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. This reignites his old rivalry with the successful Daniel LaRusso, who has been working to maintain the balance in his life without mentor Mr. Miyagi.
Premise
This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and finds Johnny Lawrence on the hunt for redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. This reignites his old rivalry with the successful Daniel LaRusso, who has been working to maintain the balance in his life without mentor Mr. Miyagi.
Premise: Back in the Valley. One final fight.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robert Carlyle as Robert Sutherland
- Victoria Hamilton as Anna Marshall
- Richard Dormer as Fraser Walker
- David Haig as Archie Glover-Morgan
- Marsha Thomason as Francine Bridge
- Lucy Cohu as Rachel Sutherland
- Alexa Davies as Audrey Hemmings
- Grace Hogg-Robinson as Tess Marshall
Supporting cast
- Marisa Abela as Ellie Sutherland
- Holly Cattle as Ellie Sutherland
- Edward Bennett as Peter Mott
- Lisa Palfrey as Eleanor James
- Steven Cree as Stuart Collier
- Alexandre Willaume as Edin Tosumbegovic
- Richard Pepple as Joseph Obasi
- Jane Horrocks as Victoria Dalton
- Gregg Chillin as Nate Stevens
- Emmanuel Imani as James Obubajo
- Sam Naz as Broadcaster
- Darren Kemp as Journalist
Guest cast
- Sam Naz as Broadcaster
- Darren Kemp as Journalist
- Jason Lewis as Sergeant Farrell
- Jayne Aguire as Journalist
- Rebecca Eastham as Reporter 1
- Joshua Hogan as Barney Marshall
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 53 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 17, 2020 | February 14, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 15, 2021 | November 19, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 6 | October 12, 2023 | November 16, 2023 |
| Season 4 | 10 | December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2021 |
| Season 5 | 10 | September 9, 2022 | September 9, 2022 |
| Season 6 | 15 | July 17, 2024 | February 13, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 As the possibility of a solar storm affecting the UK mounts, the Prime Minister Robert Sutherland, his chief of Staff Anna Marshall, the Head of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat Fraser Walker and the Home Secretary Archie Glover-Morgan assemble the emergency committee “COBRA” in an effort to combat the situation. |
January 17, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 With the nation in the full grip of the crisis and experiencing the worst blackout in the history of the UK, Sutherland and his team are forced to work around the clock to restore power. Meanwhile Anna reconnects with Edin, but this dalliance with her past love becomes more dangerous than she anticipates. |
January 24, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As the country continues to face darkness, Sutherland, Anna, Fraser and their teams pay a visit to the worst affected area in Northumberland to see the situation on the ground. But with the Prime Minister away, Archie’s incendiary comments on the dark underbelly of public mood threatens to cause more problems for everyone. |
January 31, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Prime Minister Robert Sutherland, his Chief of Staff Anna Marshall and new Home Secretary Joseph Obasi assemble the emergency committee “COBRA” to respond to a potentially explosive situation in Kent. |
October 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Following devastation in Kent and the cyber-attack which continues to jam communications, the Prime Minister convenes an emergency COBRA meeting. |
October 22, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 COBRA is assembled when fresh disaster strikes, as a breach at Dover port suggests an insidious threat. The PM's strategy is tested by an online activist. |
October 29, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Robert and Anna return to COBRA to try and devise an effective strategy against members of an environmental protest group who are blocking traffic from going through a railway tunnel. |
October 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Following the sinkhole collapse, Robert and Rachel hurry to the site in the hope that Ellie might still be alive. Unbeknownst to them, Ellie has made a shocking discovery underground. |
October 19, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 With the knowledge that his daughter is alive, Robert Sutherland turns his focus on handling the aftermath of the sinkhole collapse and dealing with the abduction of Princess Yadira. |
October 26, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Let's Begin Johnny and Daniel combine dojos but their opposing styles immediately clash. Kreese tries to persuade a former partner to rejoin him at Cobra Kai. |
December 31, 2021 |
| 2 |
First Learn Stand Johnny picks up defensive strategies while Daniel learns how to go on the offensive. Amanda confronts Tory. New kid Kenny is bullied at school. |
December 31, 2021 |
| 3 |
Then Learn Fly Kenny tries to become a student of Cobra Kai with some encouragement from Robby, while Johnny urges Sam to take a leap of faith – in herself. |
December 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Long, Long Way from Home Daniel’s new ally-turned-housemate tests Amanda’s patience. Miguel searches for his father in Mexico. Terry starts to transform Cobra Kai. |
September 9, 2022 |
| 2 |
Molé Chozen and Daniel hatch a risky plot against Terry. In Mexico, Robby and Johnny look for Miguel, who discovers the truth about his dad. |
September 9, 2022 |
| 3 |
Playing with Fire Another enemy from Daniel’s past resurfaces. After a spa day and some soul-searching, Sam comes to a decision about her future with Miguel. |
September 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Peacetime in the Valley The Miyagi-Do students struggle to put aside past rivalries while training for the Sekai Taikai. Johnny and Chozen clash over rebranding the dojo. |
July 18, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Prize Kreese faces a dangerous test to prove his worthiness. Daniel offers Johnny a helping hand while the teens contemplate life beyond high school. |
July 18, 2024 |
| 3 |
Sleeper A shocking discovery turns Daniel's world upside down. Johnny schemes a way to give Sam and Tory their edge back. The tournament reveals its location. |
July 18, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 17, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 16, 2023 |
| Status | ended |