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With everyone back in the Valley, Playing With Fire feels like a back-to-basics episode ofCobra Kai.
Im gonna start by cutting off their legs.
After he was banned from karate in 1985, he picked up odd jobs and discovered a new calling.
Since then, hes wanted to apologize to Daniel but didnt want to dredge up unpleasant memories.
(Silvers threats are very literal.)
The other storylines of the episode are much more grounded.
He doesntwantto be that guy anymore.
By the end of the episode, he can swaddle a baby.
Hes turned the filthy bachelor pad were used to into something alarmingly clean and kid-friendly.
(But not before a truly disgusting shot of the army of cockroaches under his couch cushions.)
Carmen eventually comes over with the news: theyre having a baby!
Badass is the best possible response you could get from Johnny Lawrence.
Miguel is most occupied in this episode with Sam, their relationship on shaky ground.
(Jacob Bertrands earnest delivery of Do you maybe have one with fewer tentacles?
And Johnny has the right idea when he tells Miguel to be honest with Sam.
It feels like Tory traumatizes her differently every season and goes on living rent-free in her head.
They even come to blows in a fight reminiscent of Sam and Torys brutal Miyagi-Do brawl in season three.
Either way, Playing With Fire feels like a return to theCobra Kaiwe know and love.
That guy tried to kill me once.
You dont forget or forgive something like that, Daniel says about Mike, not realizing hes offended Chozen.
Except you, he hilariously backpedals.
You and I, were good.
At least Chozen gets a nice couch from Mike before the store burns down.
I love the moment when Mike charges him more, probably still aching from that stomp on his knee.
