10 shows to watch if you love 'Cobra Kai'

Kirstie RenaeJan 9, 2021, 03:52 IST

Peyton List and Jacob Bertrand on "Cobra Kai."BOB MAHONEY/NETFLIX

"Cobra Kai" captured the attention of fans with its nostalgic feel, martial-arts action, and heartfelt characters.
"Wu Assassins," "Into the Badlands," and "The Legend of Bruce Lee" are other great series for fans of martial arts.
"GLOW" and "Stranger Things" are set in the 1980s and evoke a similar retro nostalgia to "Cobra Kai."
Fans of the Netflix show may also like the sports dramas "Kingdom" and "Friday Night Lights."

Netflix's "Cobra Kai," a sequel series to "The Karate Kid" (1984), has quickly become a fan-favorite thanks to its clever blend of dramedy, martial-arts action, and 1980s nostalgia.

The show follows Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) three decades after his defeat at the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament as he attempts to redeem himself by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo - which reignites his old feud with Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio).

For fans who buzzed through the recently released third season of "Cobra Kai," here are 10 similar shows to watch next:

"GLOW" is set in the 1980s and focuses on a female wrestling organization.

"GLOW" premiered in 2017. Netflix

"The Boys" is an anti-superhero series that will have you rooting for the underdogs.

Dominique McElligott and Antony Starr on "The Boys." Amazon Prime Video

"The Legend of Bruce Lee" is based on the life of the real-life martial-arts icon.

Danny Chan Kwok-kwan on "The Legend of Bruce Lee." CCTV-1

"Kingdom" is a drama about a retired fighter who owns an MMA gym.

"Kingdom" ran for three seasons. Audience Network

"Stranger Things" is set in the 1980s and follows a group of pre-teens as they face supernatural forces.

Millie Bobby Brown stars on "Stranger Things." Netflix

"Wu Assassins" is an action-packed series perfect for martial-arts fans.

Iko Uwais on "Wu Assassins." Netflix

"Into the Badlands" is a series about adventure, action, and mentorship.

"Into the Badlands" premiered in 2015. AMC

"Samurai Jack" is an animated series about a young samurai's adventures.

"Samurai Jack" premiered in 2001 and ran for five seasons. Adult Swim

"Warrior Nun" is based on a comic-book series about a demon hunter.

Alba Baptista stars on "Warrior Nun." Netflix

"Friday Night Lights" is an emotional series about a small-town, high-school football team.

"Friday Night Lights" premiered in 2006 and ran for five seasons. NBCUniversal

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