Cobra Kai Creators on Tory’s Dark Turn, Sekai Taikai & What's Next
Cobra Kai co-creators discuss Tory's season 4 transformation, the upcoming Sekai Taikai, and what's in store for the future of the franchise
Cobra Kai has quickly become one of the most popular shows on Netflix, and it's easy to see why. The show is a perfect blend of nostalgia, action, and humor, and it features a cast of characters that are both relatable and lovable. One of the most popular characters on the show is Tory Nichols, played by Peyton List. Tory is a complex and troubled character, and her journey in season 4 was particularly compelling.
Tory's Dark Turn
In season 4, Tory's anger and resentment towards Sam LaRusso boiled over, and she made some questionable choices. She joined Cobra Kai, and she even cheated in the All Valley Tournament. However, Tory is not a bad person, and she is capable of great things. In the end, she realized the error of her ways and she redeemed herself.
The creators of Cobra Kai, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald, recently spoke to Entertainment Weekly about Tory's dark turn in season 4. They said that they wanted to explore Tory's character more deeply, and they felt that her turn to the dark side was a natural progression for her character.
"We wanted to explore Tory's character more deeply," Schlossberg said. "We felt that her turn to the dark side was a natural progression for her character. She's been through a lot in her life, and she's made some bad choices. But we also believe that she's capable of redemption."
Heald added that Tory's dark turn was also a way to show the consequences of bullying. He said that they wanted to show that bullying can have a devastating impact on people's lives.
"We wanted to show the consequences of bullying," Heald said. "We wanted to show that it can have a devastating impact on people's lives. Tory is a victim of bullying, and her turn to the dark side is a direct result of that."
The Sekai Taikai
In season 4, it was revealed that the All Valley Tournament is just a qualifying tournament for the Sekai Taikai, a worldwide karate tournament. The Sekai Taikai is the biggest karate tournament in the world, and it's the dream of every karateka to compete in it.
Schlossberg and Heald said that they are excited to explore the Sekai Taikai in future seasons of Cobra Kai. They said that they want to show the different cultures of karate, and they want to introduce new characters from around the world.
"We're excited to explore the Sekai Taikai in future seasons," Schlossberg said. "We want to show the different cultures of karate, and we want to introduce new characters from around the world."
Heald added that the Sekai Taikai will be a great opportunity to raise the stakes for the characters. He said that they want to show the characters competing against the best karatekas in the world.
"The Sekai Taikai will be a great opportunity to raise the stakes for the characters," Heald said. "We want to show the characters competing against the best karatekas in the world."
What's Next for Cobra Kai?
Cobra Kai has been a huge success for Netflix, and it's clear that the show has a lot of potential. Schlossberg and Heald said that they have big plans for the future of the franchise, and they are excited to share them with fans.
"We have big plans for the future of the franchise," Schlossberg said. "We're excited to share them with fans."
Heald added that they are committed to making Cobra Kai the best karate show on television. He said that they want to continue to tell stories that are both entertaining and meaningful.
"We're committed to making Cobra Kai the best karate show on television," Heald said. "We want to continue to tell stories that are both entertaining and meaningful."