Cobra Kai stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka have fond memories of the late actor, and they also have thoughts on how Morita might feel about the show.
The one bittersweet aspect of the series, however, is that Pat Morita — who played the wise and funny Mr. Miyagi — is not around to see it.
The spirit of Morita’s character permeates the show, though it’s hard not to feel his absence.
During its three-season run, Cobra Kai has delighted critics and fans of The Karate Kid by staying true to the lore of the films and expanding on the mythology in interesting ways.