Cobra Kai
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He mournfully looks at old photos and videos of his hangouts with Miguel like hes missing an ex.
What makes this story work so well so far is that Johnny has good reason to be jealous.
Besides, how can younotreact a little when you hear your student calling another man sensei?
But it goes beyond that.
Cobra Kaiis full of these surrogate relationships.
(It turns out to be a trick to get them caught in the sprinklers.)
But this Terry Silver has a gift he didnt have in the 80s: perspective.
When Robby confronts Johnny, he makes those fears explicit: Becoming his father is his worst nightmare.
No one can help you if you dont let them, she says.
If you ask, you might be surprised.
If a surrogate relationship is happening here, its developing slowly and realistically.
Mr. Miyagis Little Trees
In a flashback scene, young Johnny learns his mom is engaged.
Miguels dad must be showing up later this season, right?
Referring to the harder rock bands Johnny loves, Miguel assures him, Theyre cool, too.
Its just different, is all.
