The original post: /r/television by /u/Ok-fine-man on 2024-12-27 20:05:37.
So, I was astounded today to learn that ten episodes of Cobra Kai’s final season has already been released and for quite some time. I had no idea.
They’re releasing the final season in five episode chunks with batches coming out this July, November, and finally on February.
This show imparticular, I associate with the binge format. As I have such fond memories of blasting through it. And it really suits that format as well, as the storytelling is so rich and captivating in a way that makes you want to keep coming back for more. Proper popcorn blockbuster type of TV series. Such an entertaining show.
So this weird release schedule of five at a time leaves me feeling a bit cold. I’m glad now that I have ten episodes to sink my teeth into…but I wouldn’t have been happy to just watch five. I think I would have waited (actually I may have decided to do that and simply forgotten haha).
Anyway, I feel like this format has kind of killed the hype. Other streamers can do what they like, but Netflix has used the binge formula up until now, so it feels like a bit of a shitter and not how I want to experience the show. Am I the only one who is a bit miffed by this trend on Netflix, especially regarding how it’s affected this show?
With all the other seasons, the release dump had massive hype each time. I remember seeing so much excitement and discussion about it - but now, just very little. As I said, I wasn’t even aware there were a whole ten episodes out and I bloody love this show.
I realise release preference is somewhat of a divisive topic on here, with many preferring weekly episodes. So, I hope you understand where I am coming from in this particular instance.
Anyway, I’m about halfway through the first episode of season 6 now, and this show is already off the chain! Cobra Kai!!! (No spoilers, please 😀)