Summary
John Kreese’s unexplained travels are drawing attention inCobra Kaiseason 6. The villain has been a prominent character in theKarate Kidworld since the originalTheKarate Kidwas released in 1984. The merciless sensei spends his time manipulating children, running from the law, and working to destroy his rivals at the Miyagi-Do Karate dojo. Withthe Sekai Taikai tournamentapproaching, however, Kreese has been left to travel around the world to appropriately prepare for his mission.
When questioned about the logistics of Kreese’s travels,Cobra Kaico-creator Jon Hurwitz offered a short explanation for his ability to visit Barcelona, despite finances and legal issues. Check out his explanation below:
Hurwitz creditsKreese’s military background and secret alliesfor providing otherwise unexplained resources. He also cites the lack of interest by the American government in searching for escaped prisoners. Kreese’s relatively low profile and potential innocence have compelled the government to avoid outright looking for him.
Kreese’s Connections Don’t Need To Be Explained
Kreese’s Traveling Makes Him A Better Villain
Financially,Kreese is far from a wealthy man.He has previously admitted that the majority of his income traces back to his dojo, which is why he continuously returns to it. He did earn money during the war, but the years and his constant travels would undoubtedly strip him of any accrued wealth. Yet, despite his lack of wealth, Kreese’s voyages are fairly constant in season 6. He visits South Korea and Spain with ease and often incredibly quickly, which can render the timeline confusing.
If the show spends too much time on minutia, it may fail to develop characters and themes appropriately.
Explicitly clarifying Kreese’s connections would be a waste of time, however. The details are already evident, as his backstory as a Vietnam veteran is tragic, painful, and available for audiences to research. There is no need to spend time showcasing Kreese slipping onto private jets, potentially smuggling himself onto commercial flights, or hitching rides with friends or allies.Cobra Kaiseason 6will serve as the show’s conclusion, andthere is only so much screen time leftfor unnecessary details. If the show spends too much time on minutia, it may fail to develop characters and themes appropriately.
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It is shown that Kreese was in special operations, so he would have acquired a talent for slipping in and out of enemy strongholds. That would explain how he escaped prison and how he continually avoids the law. That escape is also why Kreese is forced to seek out atypical means of traveling. If he is not constantly on the move, then the police could find him and imprison him for his crimes even if they are not outright looking for him. The explanation for Kreese’s traveling is already given inCobra Kaiand does not need to be explicit.
Cobra Kai
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Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga, set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, who strives to maintain balance in his life.
