Her unease over Silver rigging the All Valley, coupled with the newfound responsibility of a mentor-mentee relationship with Oona O'Brien's Devon, turns Tory into one of the season's most interesting characters. Peyton List's Tory has an excellent storyline that makes her more multifaceted than ever. Where key characters in Cobra Kai previously felt stuck in a rut, unable to develop because the plot demanded certain rivalries, the new episodes offer some very welcome leaps forward with the main cast. The meandering pace does, however, mean there's plenty of space for some immensely satisfying character growth, and that's where this season really comes into its own. Problems arise as plot points repeat, and the stakes don't become crystal clear until surprisingly late in the day. Indeed, there’s a comparative lack of kinetic energy compared to last season, which built with propulsive momentum to an epic All Valley showdown. Similarly, Chozen gets a brief solo mission – an intriguing development that lasts for just one episode. It's not an entirely wasted adventure, as the lessons learned are very important for Miguel, Johnny, and Robby (and Johnny and Robby's father-son road trip is an absolute treat), but, still, it could have been fleshed out further. Miguel's initial trip to Mexico feels rushed, leading to a fairly obvious conclusion, and his journey home feels frustratingly skipped over. That's a lot to juggle, which means the series doesn't hit its stride until a few episodes in. Season 5 kicks off with big bad Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) opening Cobra Kai dojos all over the valley, Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña) in Mexico searching for his father, pursued by Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) with his son Robby Keene (Tanner Buchanan) in tow, and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) teaming up with Chozen Toguchi (Yuji Okumoto) to try and put a stop to Silver's malign influence over the kids of the valley.
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