YouTube confirms: viewers really, really liked "Cobra Kai"

Leading the success of the first season of Cobra Kai YouTube of Susanne Daniels Global Head of Original Content, discussed how the series of continuation The Karate Kid best represents the programming philosophy of the streaming service; the magnitude of the popularity of the series; and it's a surprising appointment to Emmy. Speaking at their Television Critical Association (TCA) executive session on Friday, Daniels pointed out that YouTube does not define the quality of its content by its pricetag:

"You don? Probably not going to see us spending that level of money for a Game of Thrones or a comparable series like Westworld, but I've always been convinced that you can do great shows for less money and that it is not the episodic expense that does something great. "

Perfect example? Cobra Kai who brought together Ralph Macchio and William Zabka in their roles The Karate Kid to continue the scenarios of the original film; The series has been renewed for a second season of 10 episodes that should be broadcast in the first half of the week. 2019.

When we consider that viewers consumed more than a billion hours in Karate Kid's content on YouTube and the first episode of Cobra Kai attracted more than 40 million views, the decision to renew seemed decided in advance.

Although she told attendees that the series had "exceeded all of our expectations," Daniels joked about the appointment of Emmy work – Emmy's first nomination for an original YouTube project: 19659004] "This is not enough We were stolen I'm sorry, but 'Cobra Kai' deserved a lot more in my humble opinion and I did not write this show I just bought the show and I was lucky.But I think the show is awesome.Of course, that serves to say that, but it's awesome .. C & # 39; is incredibly well done, and voters should have recognized it in more ways than simple stunts, although the stunts are very good. "

Here is an overview of the announcement of the Cobra Kai's Season 2 [<19459005] as well as Daniels's thoughts on the decision:

"This series had us the necessary elements from the beginning – fascinating characters, a tiered rivalry, and talented original stars. The way in which viewers have adopted the new version of this beloved franchise is simply incredible, and we are excited to partner with Sony TV, Overbrook and the amazing creative team led by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg to create a second season. "

– Susanne Daniels, original content-Global, YouTube

In the highly anticipated return of two iconic characters, the rivals of the legendary Karate Kid film series Reunite over 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) now lives in Encino's rich hills and leads an enviable life with his beautiful family while leading a chain of dealers throughout the valley.

Meanwhile, his high school opponent, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), whose life has taken a rocky turn, seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai dojo.Their lives inevitably intermingle and the Rivalry is revived, starring the next generation of "karate kids" in COBRA KAI, a YouTube Red Original series.

COBRA KAI also plays Courtney Henggeler (Mom, Stationary) as Daniel's wife, Amanda, Vanessa Rubio (How to be single) like Carmen, single mother and Johnny's girlfriend; Xolo Maridueña as the son of Carmen, Miguel; Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso, the daughter of Daniel; and Tanner Buchanan (named survivor) as Robby, a rookie of Cobra Kai (against his will) with an agenda of his own life.

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Josh Heald ( Whirlpool Time Machine ), Jon Hurwitz ( Harold & Kumar Going to the White Castle ) and Hayden Schlossberg ( Pact ) write and produce the series, with Hurwitz and Schlossberg conducting most of the first season. James Lassiter ( This Means War ) and Caleeb Pinkett ( Hawthorne ) Executive Producer for Overbrook Entertainment in collaboration with Sony Pictures Television Studios.

] Deadline Hollywood

(Last Updated 27 July 2018 18:09 )