The Karate Kid spin-off Cobra Kai kicks its way from YouTube to the streaming big leagues on Netflix, delivering behind-the-scenes drama and ratings gold.
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Cobra Kai had a surprise jump to Netflix after its first two seasons on YouTube, with the streaming giant reportedly paying a whopping $50 million to snag rights to the show.
The move paid off big-time, with Cobra Kai's third season becoming one of Netflix's most-watched original series - pulling in over 40 million viewers in its first month.