Despite the nostalgia and direct link to the original franchise, an iconic 80s song hasn't made its way into Cobra Kai. What are the reasons behind this creative decision, and how has the series opted for new musical approaches to maintain its identity and connect with contemporary audiences?

From 1984 to 2018, the character of Johnny Lawrence was pop culture shorthand for a bully who finally got his comeuppance. And then along came Cobra Kai. The final five episodes of Netflix’s popular Karate Kid spinoff series premiered Thursday,