If you're like me you spent sometime this past weekend binge watching Cobra Kai, flying through the episodes not paying attention to the numbers, until the final scene of the final episode closes and I sat up and said "That's It?". A subplot throughout the series and the end of episode 10 clearly opens the door for Mr. Kreese's old buddy Terry Silver to return to the scene. If I had to bet next season maybe the last season of Cobra Kai as I believe the story would have been completely told, so if Season 4 is in fact the last season here's a few more people some highly anticipated others obscured that we need to see.
5. Freddy Fernendez
Freddy was the first person Daniel met when he moved to California. Freddy was also the one who invited Daniel to the beach party, where he met both Ali and Johnny. I wouldn't call the two friends but more associates, based on Freddy leaving Daniel behind when he got his ass whipped by Johnny at the beach, and kind of staying away from Daniel as he was frequently bullied by Cobra Kai. We'll just chalk it up to Freddy caving into peer pressure from his friends and just not wanting to be involved and possibly beat down as well. He did appear at the All-Valley tournament celebrating with Daniel when he won. So it would be interesting to see that they kept in touch 30 plus years later and what this character has been doing all this time. Being a witness during the first encounter, he too could offer some perspective on Johnny and Daniel's relationship.
4. Snake
When Mike Barnes was bought to the scene in Karate Kid III, Snake and another guy named Dennis were his support system. Snake was a complete frat boy type ass, an instigator, shit talker, and anything else you could think of that gained him the moniker the "Bad Boy of L.A.". Only thing was Snake couldn't really fight. All signs indicate that Snake actually worked for Terry Silver and did any job thrown his way. With Terry Silver coming back, it'll be interesting to see Snake still by his side all these years later still running errands for Mr. Silver.
3. Jessica Andrews
Jessica appeared in Karate Kid III and was played by Robyn Lively who was a pretty big deal in the late 80's/early 90's. Jessica worked at the pottery store across the street from Mr. Miyagi's and Daniel's Bonsai shop. Jessica and Daniel's romantic relationship is non-existant, as she leaves L.A. to move back home to Ohio. The two agree to remain friends and in the age of social media, if Johnny and Ali could reunite through the magic of facebook. Who's to say Jessica and Daniel havent' stayed in touch, or that she eventually moved back to L.A.? Her purpose could be to reminisce with Daniel about Mr. Miyagi, and get Daniel back into bonsai tree's. She could also remind Daniel that being a jerk is not always the answer.
2. Mike Barnes
If Terry Silver is appearing in Season 4, and I put Snake on the list. Mike Barnes the "Bad boy of Karate" has to make an apperance. He could be called upon to train the Cobra Kai students particuarly Robby on how to truly be dangerous and dirty players. Losing to Daniel in the tournament, he lost an opportunity for ownership stake in future Cobra Kai dojo's. Unless he hit the lottery chances are he's still salty about all the money he lost out on while Daniel owns a successful car dealership. He along with Snake could be the epitome of Daniel's ideology that guys who are true assholes never change. Barnes returning should also grace fans with a showdown between Mike and Johnny.
1. Julie Pierce
In the Next Karate Kid Mr. Miyagi travels to Boston and teaches a new student Julie Pierce, played by Hilary Swank. Fans have been asking since the series began if Daniel and Julie know one another. The series writers have confirmed Julie does exist in the Cobra Kai verse, and have considered bringing back the character. Julie could easily be bought in for a episode or two, visiting L.A. and touching base with Daniel and family. She could help Daniel and Johnny teach the students some of the tricks she learned at the Buddhist monastery including balance, as well as provide some guidance to Samantha regarding any pressures of being a female kicking ass in the world of karate. Maybe Julie has a career as a anger management counsler giving Johnny the opportunity to learn a thing or two from Julie, and gain a new friend in the process.
