Cobra Kai Season 5 shifts focus from local rivalries to a global power struggle, featuring Terry Silver's aggressive expansion and the eventual exposure of his corruption by Daniel LaRusso and Chozen Toguchi. While critics praised the high-stakes action and character dynamics, some viewers found the plot recycled and the cast too large. For a detailed fan discussion of the season's shortcomings, see this Reddit thread . What You Missed in Cobra Kai Season 5 - Breakdown/Analysis