Cobra Kai - S03E04 - The Right Path

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Episode 45: Cobra Kai - S03E04 - The Right Path

Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down Season 03 - Episode 04 (The Right Path) of the Cobra Kai series and much more.

Synopsis: Following an important meeting in Japan, Daniel revisits Mr. Miyagi's hometown in Okinawa. Johnny attempts to reconnect with Robby.

Original Episode: S03E04

Recorded: 01-19-21
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Transcript

Jason Connell: 7:23:08

Welcome to Just curious media. This is let's talk Cobra Kai. I'm Jason Connell.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:23:12

And I'm Sal Rodriguez.

Jason Connell: 7:23:14

All right, Sal, here we are. Back for episode four of season three, the right path.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:23:23

Nice, very exciting episode. I don't want to sound like a broken record, because each episode I'm like, I'm excited. I'm excited. It's true. I'm getting more and more excited as we go along with each episode and season three.

Jason Connell: 7:23:34

So true. And this really is a great episode with a lot of fun, hidden little gems to get into. And like everything else, it dropped on January 1 2021. And Sal, I always ask you this to sound like a broken record. But guess what the rating is the IMDb Rating.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:23:55

I think on the low end, we've been about 8.2 on the high end, I think we've been 8.5. So I'm gonna stick in there say about 8.3 8.7 Whoa, hello.

Jason Connell: 7:24:06

Is that the lenana?

Sal Rodriguez: 7:24:07

Is that the highest one of season three?

Jason Connell: 7:24:09

Yes, it is. Yes, far. Nice.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:24:12

Very nice.

Jason Connell: 7:24:13

And the synopsis for this episode is following an important meeting in Japan. Daniel revisits Mr. Miyagi, his hometown in Okinawa, Johnny attempts to connect with Robbie.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:24:24

Yeah, there's a lot of storylines happening here sort of happening at the same time, intermingling corresponding all going to have the same end. But there's a lot happening. You really got to pay attention in this episode, it seems.

Jason Connell: 7:24:35

Yeah, there are some storylines happening. And there's even no mention in the synopsis of Sam, what's going on with the Cobra Kai dojo, Miyagi dough students. So I guess I just do the broad strokes on the synopsis.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:24:47

I got a lot of opinions about Sam. Sam. I got issue with you, girl. We're going to talk.

Jason Connell: 7:24:53

Fair enough. All right, here we go. We open with a banzai toast. And Daniel is in the background. And he's drinking and it looks pretty depressed.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:25:04

Well, if you remember where the last episode ended. So then you see where this episode begins. You're like, oh, wow, Daniel was successful. He got the deal, right? Yeah. bonza Yeah, but no want want want wall? No,

Jason Connell: 7:25:20

wasn't meant to be. He's soaking in the back because he was not successful? Because you're right. So he was off to a meeting as we ended episode three.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:25:31

Well, yeah, so there is alone at the bar? Do you think it's sort of innately more depressing if you're alone at a bar in a foreign country than if you are alone at a bar in your own country? To me, it just seems even more about isolation because you can't even talk to people around you. It's just like, it's just a sadder sight. I think.

Jason Connell: 7:25:50

I think you're right. I've actually been at bars and different countries by myself. But I was in a more festive mood, I didn't just get denied. And my business was not about to crumble beneath my feet. So I think there's a lot more going on with Daniel, but you make a good point.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:26:05

It's true. Luckily, when I found myself in a foreign country, it was through. Yeah, pleasant circumstances, not the not the crumbling of my of my business.

Jason Connell: 7:26:14

So while this is happening, why Daniel is taking in this drink by himself and why the businessmen are all celebrating next to him. We get like a flashback. It's kind of neat. We're going back to the meeting with the VO of Daniel, and he's presented himself to door Yonah in a boardroom, if you will. And he says, at our core, we are a family run business, which is why we have sold more cars in the last 10 years than any other dealer in the San Fernando Valley. And so they seem to really move by his presentation, Sal. But again, it wasn't meant to be.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:26:50

I'm surprised they let Daniel speak this much. See that shows how courteous the Japanese people are. Because at the conclusion of Daniel's eloquent speech or sales presentation, I think possibly what some sort of Dodona VP there at the head of the table. Yeah, the Dodona guy says they're trying to avoid negative PR. So this West Valley High School brawl. This has tainted the LA Russo legacy all the way to Japan.

Jason Connell: 7:27:21

Yeah, this is really a disgrace. I mean, not just to his business, but also just to Miyagi dough. In general. This is horrible publicity, also for karate, and the world. So Daniel also feels responsible. So it's not only maybe his company, his business, his livelihood, it's also just his reputation and everything he stands for and believes in. So pretty devastating to get this denial but man, one thing about him sound one thing about Daniel is the fact that he is resilient.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:27:54

If there's one thing we've learned through all the movies, and now Cobra Kai, Daniel comes back

Jason Connell: 7:28:02

every time he is trying to soften his mood for his face time I'm with Amanda, and keep Amanda's spirits high as he was denied, because he's this has that optimistic thing about him, which I really resonate with. I believe that's, that's how I go through life. I know you're the same. So I think we're definitely pro Daniel, so much of the time. And I love the way he's trying to keep it together. And he doesn't have a clue right now. He's kind of wandering through Tokyo. Probably shell shocked that he went all the way there and wasn't able to charm and win them over. But he's looking at photos. And I love this sequence now, because there's like a photo of him and Amanda, and then him and young Sam. And then of course, there's another great photo, and please tell us who it is.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:28:54

There's a wonderful photograph, I believe, originally from Karate Kid three, and it shows Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, in a two shot. Very nice picture. The bartender sees this. And he says, You look happy there. Daniel says happier times. And then the bartender asked about him visiting Japan. Daniel references, Miyagi in the photograph says I'm afraid he's no longer with us. And I like this part. The bartender says, very American way of thinking in Japan, you can always visit someone they speak to us, even when they are gone.

Jason Connell: 7:29:31

That's so beautiful. And we also learned that he calls Mr. Miyagi his best friend. And we knew that style. We knew that and even in last episode we were talking about Daniel has no friends. And I've mentioned Amanda bein his best friend, because he lost Mr. Miyagi along the way. That was his greatest friend up into Amanda. So he's reflecting on all of that, but this bartender really kind of put things in motion.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:29:57

And this bartender also worth mentioning serve Daniel Suntory whisky Toki because we all know at this point that Daniel drinks MacAllan 18 Whiskey, remember in episode two ago, him Amanda Louis drinking. This is MacAllan 18 One now here's Daniel in Tokyo drinking Suntory whisky Toki and Toki. It means time in Japanese. So I think actually relevant to the story.

Jason Connell: 7:30:27

Beyond the bartender putting things in motion for Daniel to open his eyes and maybe visit Okinawa. It didn't hurt that a commercial comes on promoting Okinawa.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:30:38

Yeah, a beautiful commercial comes on the television screen above the bar. The nature the tradition, spend your four seasons in Okinawa.

Jason Connell: 7:30:49

Wow. Makes me want to go.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:30:51

You know what, as I always say if you love Japan, that's fantastic. I love Japan to Okinawa is different. It is a different scene. It is a different energy than mainland Japan. I recommend you visit them both.

Jason Connell: 7:31:03

Sal I think we need to take let's talk Cobra Kai on the road.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:31:07

What if we recorded let's talk Cobra Kai from Okinawa holy cow. Who else has done that? Nobody.

Jason Connell: 7:31:15

We just gotta get Kimiko in shows and signed up. All right. No spoilers. Sorry. Sorry. So now we're at the cobra, Kai dojo and crease leads class as usual lately. And he talks about never underestimated your opponent.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:31:32

Yeah, I liked that rule. Never underestimate your enemy, even if you think they're weaker than you. I like that.

Jason Connell: 7:31:39

Yes. And this leads to a very interesting lesson, in which he has a potted bonsai on top of a poll and what does he ask the students to do?

Sal Rodriguez: 7:31:50

Well, let me just mention this Jason as though this is not blasphemy enough crease does not even call it a bonsai, which is the correct term for this type of tree. He does not say kicked down the bonsai tree. All he says is I want you to kick this tree off the top. So to me very dismissive of the main imagery of Miyagi dough. And that is a bonsai tree.

Jason Connell: 7:32:16

Yeah, I think it's intentional. Yeah.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:32:18

Well, you know what? I'm angry about it. So good job crease, I'm pissed.

Jason Connell: 7:32:23

Now he summons some students to come up. I should also mention that the bonsai is resting on top of this pole, which is a good what, six and a half, seven feet tall, it looks like yeah,

Sal Rodriguez: 7:32:32

and as far as width or thickness about as round as a telephone pole. I mean, this is a giant piece of wood.

Jason Connell: 7:32:39

And I liked that the first student comes up. These are guys that we don't know by name yet. And so one guy tries to make the cake and he rips his pants out. And then Rickon burger comes up and I gotta say, Sal, this guy gave it an impressive run with a spinning jump kick. That wasn't too far off the mark. But of course he doesn't hit it and wipes out in a heap.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:33:02

Yeah, but very impressive. I'm always reminded of capoeira Yeah, the Brazilian dance martial are kind of reminiscent of that where your, your body's literally horizontal or perpendicular to the ground. Would it be Yeah, horizontal to the ground, and you're spinning. So pretty amazing to watch.

Jason Connell: 7:33:20

Yes, absolutely. That guy is impressive. But this leads to what?

Sal Rodriguez: 7:33:27

Now this I did like Hawk comes up, he volunteers. He delivers some sort of sidekick. Whether you call that a sidekick, oh, Jason. Yep, he delivers one solid sidekick straight to the pole, sending it to the mat. The bonsai comes tumbling down. He did not kick the bonsai he kicked what supported the bonsai.

Jason Connell: 7:33:49

Yeah. And by the way, Sal may I say rest in peace bonsai.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:33:53

Jason, I'm very upset by this. I don't like seeing the senseless destruction of bonsai trees so I'd like us to carry on please and your brother in law would be livid you know what he might disown me if even knew we were talking about this so no, I

Jason Connell: 7:34:06

really bothered me I thought may come on crease. Now we did learn karate kid three that you can salvage a banzai they're strong roots like Daniel so in all likelihood this bonds I could be saved. But it's also increases hands and I don't like that already.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:34:22

Now that you mentioned it reminiscent of Karate Kid three, when Terry Silver's minions cracked that special sacred bonsai so yeah to me bonsais Hey, even if your team Cobra Kai bonsais our sacred man don't mess with somebody's bonsai

Jason Connell: 7:34:39

off limits off limits Cobra guy, and then crease much like he's done all season has more to say. And here's so many good nuggets. He says something to the effect of if your mind is agile, so are you that's the best way to beat your enemy.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:34:56

Crease delivers this follow up speech about fighting smart and not relying on brute strength. I was very surprised to hear this from crease. Almost like he has a new strategy.

Jason Connell: 7:35:06

Yeah. Yeah. I mean, this was a thinking exercise. And of course Hawk figured it out. He couldn't jump that high and kick it but he saw through it. So it's making them think he's this guy's a master manipulator, Sal. He's building the troops, breaking them down, building them back up and his vision.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:35:25

And you know what you see in this very moment, they do a close up shot, single shot of Hawk Hawk is now hooked. He has officially drank all the Kool Aid. That is

Jason Connell: 7:35:36

right. So now we're at the hospital and Miguel checks his phone. And so he sees an Instagram posts from just hawk.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:35:45

And I like some of these comments from a hawk himself. Yes, the main one because he Bonds eyes get no mercy. And by the way, this thread has 67 likes and 35 comments on this Instagram video.

Jason Connell: 7:35:59

Absolutely. So this thing's already gone, I guess mini viral. So anything at the Cobra Kai Dojo is up on social media immediately. And Miguel, he's depressed. He's thinking about his surgery and the potential of it not working and kind of opens up to the nurse and then she offers him some cake.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:36:19

Yeah, he asked the nurse What if my surgery doesn't work? Yeah. And the nurse offers him a piece of cake. And this is right. This is right in the wake of him seeing also that other little thing on hawks Insta? Yeah, there's a picture of a snake and it says Cobra Kai is new student. Double exclamation mark. Oh, yeah, that's a nice little dig into Miguel. Miguel is in the hospital doesn't know if he's gonna walk again. And there's a picture of a damn snake is the new Cobra Kai student. So that's nice,

Jason Connell: 7:36:46

Sal the world moves on.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:36:48

Sadly it does. It's true. I noticed that.

Jason Connell: 7:36:51

So next we see Johnny apologizing to Bobby on the phone in the lobby at the hospital because Sal, he got no cell phone.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:37:02

Also, I did get a chuckle though, that Gianni is on the phone with Bobby apologizing to Bobby, about missing the meeting with Robbie. So it's almost like a double apology. But he only is able to speak with Bobby at this present time.

Jason Connell: 7:37:16

Now it's a good point. I guess he has to make amends with them one at a time. And Bobby did him a solid. And he's a great friend. So he owed him that call. And now he talks to the nurses. She comes out of the room, the one scurrying off to get some cake from Miguel. And she offers to take him in to see Miguel. But what happens, Johnny declines the offer. He probably is reluctant Sal, because of the fact that he was kicked out of the room by Miguel. But I also love the fact that he's kind of hovering around the hospital, seeing if he's walking again or improving because that just shows how much Johnny cares.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:37:52

Yeah, and I'm sure that the hospital staff sees that. And by now I think right, Carmen and Miguel's grandmother have seen this when they ran into him when he was delivering the check to the nurse after selling the piece of art he snagged from sit. So yeah, they have seen him hanging out at the hospital.

Jason Connell: 7:38:08

Yeah, and he parade with Rosa for McGahn, which is why he's apologizing to Bobby. And soon to be Robbie.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:38:15

Yeah, but unfortunately later on, we're going to see how this kind of backfires in his relationship with Robbie, though, unfortunately,

Jason Connell: 7:38:21

I know. It's a never ending cycle with Johnny, unfortunately. So now we're in Okinawa and Sal, this is the Karate Kid part two all over again, sort of,

Sal Rodriguez: 7:38:35

oh, yeah, Daniel walks outside, he hails a cab. And you did notice though the cabs look different now. A Toyota Prius pulls up, and Daniel gets in. And one thing I did think Daniel just has that one piece of luggage that he's pulling, was that his carry on? Or was that a check baggage? And if that was a check baggage, why doesn't he have a carry on? Or if that is a carry on? It's pretty big when I just found it interesting that he only has the one bag so wondering if he was staying in mainland Japan. Gonna go to Okinawa, then gonna go back to mainland Japan and go back to the US from mainland Japan. I need to know this.

Jason Connell: 7:39:05

Yeah, we have to get his itinerary and share it with you quickly. I think he went on a business trip to Japan and probably packed very lightly and then now we have Okinawa. So,

Sal Rodriguez: 7:39:18

I think you're probably right, Jason, I just tend to, I just tend to overpack is off,

Jason Connell: 7:39:21

and I tend to pack lightly. Because once you get there, you gotta lug that stuff around. And you never know we're going to pop over to Okinawa or wherever. Anyway, so I love this whole sequence because we're getting flashbacks from Karate Kid part two, which are just beautiful. And then this leads to a beautiful expression on Daniel's face as he reaches Tomi village. Green quote unquote.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:39:50

Yeah, well, the driver asked him, when was the last time he saw Tommy village? And Daniel answers. It's been a while. Well, yeah, I think he's sort of in for a rude awakening. It's been a long while.

Jason Connell: 7:40:01

Yeah, there was probably no Red Lobster gap or forever 21 there on his last visit.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:40:07

And let us not forget Baskin Robbins and KFC.

Jason Connell: 7:40:11

Well, if you're gonna go there, you got to have American Eagle Outfitters.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:40:15

Yeah. So Tommy village as we knew it, and loved it in Karateka to is obliterated. And here we have modern day corporate expansion.

Jason Connell: 7:40:24

Yes, Daniel thinks he's coming to the Motherland to get answers. And he gets out and he's at the mall. So it's pretty damn funny. And it's a great reaction by Daniel and more to come, though more to come because now or at the Seventh Street Community Center. And Robbie is doing some community service to lighten a sentence. And he's working in a kitchen as guest who arrives

Sal Rodriguez: 7:40:47

Johnny approaches Robbie, as Robbie is serving up. What do you say the needy, right? He's doing some community service. Yes, serving the needy in the soup kitchen. And here comes his dad, his dad asking for soup.

Jason Connell: 7:41:01

He's trying to make amends. He doesn't want to leave until Robbie will talk to him. Because we know Robbie's holding a garage. He's mad, not just Johnny, also Daniel. And Sal, this is hilarious because the strip mall lady from the receipt of flats is back.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:41:20

That's right. And that is Lynn played by actress Susan Gallagher back and she says Hey, quit holding up the line. And then she says Don't make me throw a shoe at you. And then she says you stuck in me pretty boy. So she's got all these great lines delivered at Johnny.

Jason Connell: 7:41:36

Yeah. Who throws a shoe to the line from Austin Powers?

Sal Rodriguez: 7:41:41

All Yes. Okay. So I was thinking of when George W. Bush was giving some speech and somebody I think in Iran threw a shoe at him. So there's only a couple of instances of shoe throwing. And I think yeah, the Austin Powers. And then George W. Yeah. So

Jason Connell: 7:41:58

now we get to the school cafeteria, another one of these great cuts, if you will, cafeteria to cafeteria. And Dimitri has a very impressive Lego masterpiece Sal, which he goes on to say represents the valley and I believe that's the San Fernando Valley and the dinosaur era, if you will.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:42:19

And you know, yes mean, starts to become impressed with this and she presses what looks like a little group of eggs, dinosaur eggs of volcanoes starts to erupt. And you know what Yasmine says and pay attention to this because we're gonna see where this goes. Yasmine says my parents may not have to pay for an A this time. Yeah. What's gonna happen with Yasmine? And Dimitri, I got to see

Jason Connell: 7:42:43

it's great because Dimitri picks up on that and basically assures Yasmine that she never will have to, or her parents won't have to. Also let's not forget that moon is also equally impressed.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:42:54

Dimitri has been flipping the script lately we are seeing we this season could also be called the rise of Dimitri because Dimitri is really impressing the ladies with this earth science presentation.

Jason Connell: 7:43:06

He went from the outcast to the cool kid because hey, he is smart. He's got charm now because he has some confidence style. There are good things that can happen through karate. No, not being in the West Valley brawl at the high school, but I mean just self confidence, awareness of things. And he is definitely flipping a script.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:43:29

Yes, that's Dimitri looking forward to more.

Jason Connell: 7:43:31

So now we see hawk and he's juggling a soccer ball and it's already on Instagram, one of his minions a Cobra Kai or a Cobra Kai student is filming it. And he's like, that's a new record 22 times. Now sell. I play soccer. 22 juggles is not that impressive.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:43:53

Is there? I'm sure there's an actual world record for what is it like knee to knee? Is that what he's doing knee to knee juggles?

Jason Connell: 7:43:59

Yeah, he's using the feet. He's using knee to knee but listen, when we're training on our own, you go get 100 Right. Or if you're doing juggling with multiple people, yeah, then 22 would be a good score. If you're doing two or three or even four man that becomes more but 22 just by yourself. Don't even brag about that. I'm sorry. Don't post that. not that special. But hawks a little clueless on this front.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:44:22

No, I'm thinking that if I were to start soccer ball juggling tonight, I would say within a few days I could probably get 20 to myself, I believe

Jason Connell: 7:44:29

you could. So when the ball drops and he gets his new record, he also oversees this whole thing with Demetri and Yasmine and moon in the background. And Sal this leads to what

Sal Rodriguez: 7:44:44

very special moment this is the official presentation of Dimitris science project where he says at 8251 individual pieces. This model represents the exact moment before the asteroid and right at that moment, BAM hawks soccer ball crashes into Dimitris project. Pieces of Lego fly all over the place. A very sad, sad sight.

Jason Connell: 7:45:12

Sound. This really upsets me. I do not like in movies or shows when things like this get demolished for no good reason.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:45:21

Yeah, I don't like senseless destruction, especially on pieces of near art that took hours of time and energy and focus to put together and then some idiot just comes along and wrecks it very upsetting.

Jason Connell: 7:45:33

So this leads to a confrontation with Miyagi dough and Cobra Kai right here in the cafeteria,

Sal Rodriguez: 7:45:40

and they face off and then Sam comes over and steps in. And Hawk says like, you'll start anything princess. So that seems to be his pet name for Sam because he that's what he said at the hospital. When she went to go visit McGill calls it a princess as an insult.

Jason Connell: 7:45:53

So Sam, much like her father loses her temper very quickly, shoves Hawk, and of course the counselor is lurking and sees this push. It's always the person that retaliates. It gets cut.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:46:07

Yeah, good, because counselor Blatt steps in what's going on here, Mr. Russo? And then counselor Blatt says to hawk does she enter your personal bubble without your verbal consent? And how it goes? Yeah, she definitely triggered me in my safe space.

Jason Connell: 7:46:22

And then he goes on to say, she's right guys, we should stop the aggression micro and macro.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:46:28

Nice. I love all these wordplay, roasts of contemporary culture, especially in modern day education, very funny.

Jason Connell: 7:46:35

So as the dojos part ways, and the counselor has moved on, Hawk then has one last parting blow. And what does he say?

Sal Rodriguez: 7:46:45

Hawk says, For you pansies, no places safe.

Jason Connell: 7:46:49

It's onsale. Who. So now we're back in Okinawa, and Daniel is still in shock. He's just overwhelmed by this for EA with all these restaurants and these things that he can see in the States. So this leads to him walking around a little bit, but then he comes across some nice lady, I don't know, she seems to know some stuff like a guide, if you will. And then he gets some backstory on what took place here.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:47:15

This lady starts to give background on what happened to the original tomy village and she even references Satoshi explains that when the crops died, Mr. Sato went into retail. And then this lady is excited. She says they used to have a subway. Now we have a Jersey Mike's. So this lady is excited about a jersey, Mike's there at Tomi village. But he

Jason Connell: 7:47:36

saved the village and people got jobs. And so I think when Daniel learns this, it's like, Okay, I gotta let go of that. I understand. Change is inevitable everywhere, and it definitely helped the region grow. But as that conversation ends, and she runs off, I think to get him a menu to Jersey, Mike's, if you will. Out of nowhere, Daniel sees the dance from the Karate Kid part two. And Sal, take it away.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:48:07

Daniel earns he hears music he approaches a stage where a woman is leading students. The woman turns around. It's Kumiko Holy Cow Kumiko was up on the stage. She was the one directing these little kids,

Jason Connell: 7:48:24

just like she had and the Karate Kid part two.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:48:28

Then we go into a flashback sequence from Karate Kid to shows her teaching Daniel, the bond dance shows them dancing 50 style when they went out dancing. They run to the castle ruins. They have the tea ceremony. They Kiss Daniel is amazed to see Kumiko

Jason Connell: 7:48:48

Yeah, absolutely as him i spellbound and they lock eyes.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:48:55

And she says, Daniel son. That's how she refers to him. Yeah. And you'll son.

Jason Connell: 7:49:01

It's a very touching moment. And so I'm just, I'm just elated that they brought Kimiko back to the series, really, I mean, how incredible. She was always such a wonderful character that we just didn't get to see anymore after the credit cut part two. So that is one of the most special things about this series is you have the opportunity to bring these characters in and continue their stories as well. It's just so beautiful. And kudos to everybody and for the wonderful actress Tamlyn Tomita for taking this role back on and giving us as fans just something to root for.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:49:39

Yeah, you know, that's something that I don't think about when we see the people we know in love, such as Tamlyn Tomita making a return to Cobra Kai. These actors, these are working actors. They could have said, Nah, yeah, any one of these actors, or anybody associated with the Karate Kid, Cobra Kai universe could have said now, thank you for saying yes, thank you.

Jason Connell: 7:50:01

Yes, absolutely. So now we're back at the community center and Johnny tries to help Robbie. Also on this exchange Sal, we learn that the school Brawl happened about a month ago.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:50:13

Okay, that is one thing about the Karate Kid Cobra Kai universe, I sometimes get lost as far as where we're at in space and time. Yeah. When things happen. Is this a week later? Is is two months later? How long? Were they in the hospital? How long were they in Okinawa? We have had, I think these exact discussions on previous episodes. So So yeah, thank you for reiterating where we are in space and time.

Jason Connell: 7:50:34

As soon as I heard that I thought of you. Because you're right. I would say one thing that the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai universe does is they're very vague with their timelines.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:50:47

And arbitrary with dates so but you know what, it kind of keeps the mystery alive. I guess. You as a viewer at any any content, you can't really know what's happening at every second, there's got to be these moments where you don't know exactly what's going on or where you're at. So I think that's okay.

Jason Connell: 7:51:06

And they're also just to pile on here. And consistent with the all Valley tournament rules.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:51:17

This is a whole Pandora's box here. You're bringing in Karate Kid three when they amend the rules. So the Daniel only has to fight one time and wins with one point. Heresy heresy.

Jason Connell: 7:51:34

If they do that and subsequent seasons of Cobra Kai, and Miguel who's coming back from injury and has to dis fight one time and be in the finals, I will be livid Sal. But that will not happen. Because I know we're in good hands. And I hope you're right. So now this conversation escalates. And this leads to what Sal

Sal Rodriguez: 7:51:57

Well, Robbie asks, Why didn't you show up? And Johnny says something happened at the hospital. Jason, do you think there are times when it's okay to lie when it is literally morally okay to lie to spare someone's feelings?

Jason Connell: 7:52:13

A little white lie wouldn't hurt right there. Maybe I was tied up.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:52:17

Okay. Don't tell your son that you were with the guy he put in the hospital. How about you lie Johnny, we would be okay with it.

Jason Connell: 7:52:27

But it only gets worse. So things are said that shouldn't have been said. Now they're in a worse place than when Johnny even got there.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:52:35

Well, because Robbie says you chose Miguel over me. Oh, no,

Jason Connell: 7:52:41

not good. And then Johnny references the fact that Robbie put him in the hospital

Sal Rodriguez: 7:52:47

double not good. This is not going well at all.

Jason Connell: 7:52:50

Not at all. So now the guards though Johnny out because the scene is escalating. It shouldn't be and of course in the background, who oversees this and is laughing

Sal Rodriguez: 7:53:03

Yeah, a very embarrassing scene with Robbie and Johnny the giant pot of soup. spills all over the floor. And right behind them. Shawn and his goons have witnessed all of this and they are pointing and they are laughing. Robbie is the laughingstock of Sylmar juvenile hall.

Jason Connell: 7:53:23

So now we're back at school and it's soccer time. Miyagi dovers Cobra Kai are that's kind of how it's playing out. And Sam kind of rallies the troops what she's been doing a lot this season. Maybe it's a chance to retaliate against Cobra Kai. And then she goes on to say, Besides, what's the game of soccer without a little physical contact?

Sal Rodriguez: 7:53:43

Sam says they think we're doormats. Let's prove them wrong.

Jason Connell: 7:53:48

Yes, claim soccer is a physical game. But this Soule is a whole new level.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:53:54

I never played soccer. But when I talked to friends who did play soccer, mainly when they were kids. Apparently there is a lot of playing dirty. There is a lot of kicking in the shins or elbowing in the ribs. There's, there's a lot of that happening. I mean, you know, what do I know as a spectator, but apparently there is a lot of that intentional, aggressive behavior in what should be a friendly game of soccer.

Jason Connell: 7:54:16

Oh my gosh, even when it's not intentional sow it is a very physical game. And I'm not even talking about bringing dojos and a beef onto the pitch just the actual game. But this really isn't a soccer game. This is like a no holds barred street fight with a little bit of soccer sprinkled in,

Sal Rodriguez: 7:54:34

you know, they have this new sport. I think it's out of Poland. In the wake of the growth of MMA, they have these what I would only call gang wars. And again, I think it's from Poland or one of these Eastern Bloc countries. It's like MMA, but four on four, it's unlike anything we've ever seen. That's what this reminded me of, yeah, basically a gang fight on the soccer field. The fact that they had a soccer ball and play was meant was merely just a backdrop right to these two teams, these two dojos as I've referenced before, these two gangs going at it.

Jason Connell: 7:55:07

Absolutely. And although I made fun of his juggling skills earlier, just because the number he got to, but I gotta say Hawk look like the only real soccer player on the pitch.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:55:17

Well, my favorite part was where Sam knocks the guy down and then literally steps on top of him as she walks over him. I mean, she, you know what, see, this is what I was saying earlier, Sam. Sam is is reaching next level, bully status. I mean, she's, she's she's starting to climb the ranks of you know, is that how much pain she has where she's really starting to lash out? I mean, she instigated this whole thing she did

Jason Connell: 7:55:44

while she's still dealing with her PTSD, and it's coming out in other ways. And yeah, it's definitely manifesting into bully type behavior.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:55:52

I mean, Hawking his minions walked onto the field people got out of the way. It was a scene. It was a spectacle. You couldn't let it go. But no, Sam, and Demetri now Dimitri product by Sam. They could not let this go. So I would say that this debacle on the soccer field was instigated by Sam.

Jason Connell: 7:56:10

Well, there's also this great takedown that we saw on the trailer, but when Demetri runs up to hawk and does the shove, spin, Leg Sweep, takedown and then kind of taunt that was a great sequence for Demetri

Sal Rodriguez: 7:56:25

Demetri says, I guess that's why the Europeans call it foot ball. He says this to a downed Hawk was there on his back?

Jason Connell: 7:56:32

Wow. Yeah. So now we cut back to Okinawa. And Sal, I can't believe it. But Daniel and Kimiko are about to have what

Sal Rodriguez: 7:56:45

they're about to drink tea. And it is not the tea ceremony. But Hello. Talk about a shout out and a tribute to Karate Kid two's tea ceremony. I will say this for the record. I will say this to my dying day. I don't doubt Daniel and Amanda love one another. They've created a home a business a family. Yes, they love each other. But Daniel and Kumiko. Hello. An unfulfilled love, a love that just kind of ended. But is it still there? I guess we'll find out. But to me what they had is magical. Yes,

Jason Connell: 7:57:19

it was Sal. And again, I have to credit the series, the creators, the writers, everybody. Just to bring this in all the little jumps. Yes, we remember the tea ceremony. It's magnificent. It's forever there for us to enjoy when we watch the Karate Kid part two, but just to have them sitting there having a nice conversation over tea. This show really captures the right heart the right tone. And this is just right on the nose. So I would expect nothing less from this encounter.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:57:50

And then we get some answers. She tells him that she traveled the world with a dance company but then she moved back to Okinawa. Kumiko shares that Aunt UK has passed away and she did want Kumiko to get married but as Daniel said she stayed a free agent

Jason Connell: 7:58:08

Yeah. So So you're saying there's a chance

Sal Rodriguez: 7:58:14

was that from Dumb and Dumber? So you're saying there's a chance.

Jason Connell: 7:58:20

So then Daniel opens up about his life, about his family, and all the wonderful things but also the fact that he's been out of control lately with his business. And he really would love nothing more than to speak with Mr. Miyagi, who always helps center him.

Sal Rodriguez: 7:58:38

And Daniel says something very interesting. A little nugget here for the fan. He says, I'm the same age now that Mr. Miyagi was when he met me. Yeah. Very interesting little tidbit.

Jason Connell: 7:58:51

Yeah. But then Kimiko tells him what

Sal Rodriguez: 7:58:56

Daniel says, I just wish he was here to help guide me and Kumiko says, I think I can make that happen. Whoa, what?

Jason Connell: 7:59:04

Yeah, amazing. So now Johnny is at a bar. Big surprise. This is a normal cycle for Johnny things don't go the right way winds up at a bar has a bender maybe gets in a fight. Who knows? Maybe winds up in jail. But then out of nowhere, guess who enters?

Sal Rodriguez: 7:59:27

This was a big surprise. Yeah, okay. We're probably familiar with seen Johnny sitting alone at a bar. You know, feeling defeated are an Applebee's. Or, or an Applebee's. But hey, in a bar at the Applebee's trough in enters crease. And by the way, I found it interesting. First thing he says he orders a kuti and water and that is Cutty Sark, which is a blended scotch whisky, a lot of whiskey going on here in the Karate Kid Cobra universe.

Jason Connell: 7:59:57

Yes. Increase again. I think everything he says is worth noting. He goes on to tell Johnny that, hey, you're in a bad place. And I probably put you there.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:00:10

I like how they blended this three minute wait time for the chicken sandwich. Yep. With the conversation with Johnny increase. Johnny tells crease you've got three minutes because the COP is standing right behind crease. And Chris says he never meant to hurt him. What he did for was for his own good. And he also says I will always be your teacher. He says I know you better than you know yourself. And this one got me. It's time to come home.

Jason Connell: 8:00:41

Yeah, he is the ultimate puppet master cell. And how about this one. You were the best Johnny just turn the dial pulling the strings, any and everything. But yet, when he mentioned to Miguel, things shift.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:01:00

Johnny says you go anywhere near Miguel or his family. And I'll kill you. And luckily the chicken sandwich arrives for the officer, Chris says, looks like my time is up. Think about what I said. He walks out leaving Johnny alone at the bar. They're seething. Johnny's holding that Coors banquet bottle in his hand. I'm telling you, I thought he was going to crush it at any second.

Jason Connell: 8:01:23

It was a really good device to have not just someone can order a chicken sandwich. But it'd be a police officer. So it kept them from crossing any lines. And this bar which could have happened. And yeah, it also started that clock, that internal clock, three minutes for the chicken sandwich, which is $5 By the way,

Sal Rodriguez: 8:01:43

reminiscent of a device I think Hitchcock used to use and that is when there's a ticking time bomb and the audience knows that there's a time bomb there. Meanwhile, everyone in the room is going about their business. So I think of a similar device. That chicken sandwich was almost that ticking time bomb. Hitchcockian term.

Jason Connell: 8:02:01

Yeah. I just wish I heard a bell on the kitchen thing. Yeah. Just something to Oh, wow. There it is startling. But I also like the fact that Johnny stood up to him, because it's bigger than Johnny. He loves Miguel. And he realizes like, yeah, under this guy's tutelage, Miguel turns into me. And I've got to steer this kid away from that. And that was it. Because he was starting to get it at least I felt like Johnny was starting to get sucked back in like the dark side. And it was really cool to see that there's a line he can no longer cross. Yeah, definitely. So now we're back at school. And Sal described the scene outside of the counselor's office.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:02:47

Well, right now they're standing outside of counselor Blatz office and by the way, I do have a little grievance here because the PE coach blew her whistle and said you're going to the principal's office, but now they're outside of counselor Blatz office instead of outside principal Lopez's office where his principal Lopes, that's what I want to know. So there's standing out here outside of counselor Blatz office Hawk exits. Blatt says Cobra Kai is free to go. She basically dismisses who she calls Caldwell Johnson and Rickon burger out. She says you guys are free to go. And then I love this part. She says to the remaining Miyagi those students, you'll be receiving rehabilitative not punitive as Saturday touch.

Jason Connell: 8:03:35

I love this sequence because when Sam yells, that's bullshit. She gets to Saturdays. And that is a direct homage to the Breakfast Club. I was thinking that Yep. Love the sequence. And yeah, counselor, Blatt is watching Samantha.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:03:53

Well, I'm glad you mentioned the Breakfast Club. Jason. I just want to mention as an aside, one of my friends, Abby Nelson, also friend of the show, did ask me she said, Does Cobra Kai do these references to 80s movies such as Back to the Future now you reference the Breakfast Club? And I would definitely say Abby, the answer is a definitive yes.

Jason Connell: 8:04:13

And just to give him full credit, Richard Vernon said it best when he said don't mess with the boy young man. You'll get the horns.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:04:20

Nice. Played by Paul

Jason Connell: 8:04:23

Gleason. The very talented Paul Gleason. Rest in peace. Rest in peace. Last thing on Gleason. We just mentioned him on Let's Talk movies. We did die hard recently and he's got some great scenes in the movie as the police lieutenant so definitely a checkout diehard and b check out our let's talk movies episode on diehard

Sal Rodriguez: 8:04:47

recommend.

Jason Connell: 8:04:50

So now we're back at Yuki A's house in which Mr. Miyagi built and Kumiko has inherited and Sal this leads to besides that amazing scene and the Karate Kid part two, which is getting a lot of play this episode, I must say. But that scene in which Mr. Miyagi has just lost his father and Daniel is there, consoling him on the overlook the ocean with the Banzai in the foreground? That's one of the most emotional scenes in the whole Karate Kid universe, if not the most emotional scene. This is probably the most emotional scene I've ever seen on Cobra Kai, that series.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:05:30

Really? Wow. I moved that you're moved. I would have thought that maybe the campfire with Rob garrison. Ah, oh,

Jason Connell: 8:05:40

gosh. Okay, you know what that was? That's so real live. And it's one a one b You're right. Good point, because that obviously had real life implications in it.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:05:49

Yeah. But you know, what we're seeing is that Cobra Kai has these moments they Yes, it does. It's like every emotional string, they're able to to pull on it at the right time.

Jason Connell: 8:06:01

Yeah. And they just keep tagging. So the scene in which I'm hinting that is that Kumiko has brought Daniel to her house to share letters that Mr. Miyagi was sending over time to UTA and Sal. There's one letter in particular that she reads out loud, and I'm sure you have it in your notes, so I'll let you take it away.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:06:31

Well, this letter, Daniel reacts to it because he says this one was written the week Mr. Miyagi died. So I guess this was the most recent letter in life. I have always looked for signs to show me the right way. But I got lost until I met Daniel son. His kind heart, strong chi, and loyalty and love for those around him. He's a guiding light to me. I'm very proud of the man he has become. Even though he still has a hard head. I never thought I would have a family again. Daniel son has welcomed me into his family, and he has passed on what I teach him in Miyagi dough to his daughter. Samantha makes me feel like I am her grandfather. In life, we always lose our way, but it is people not the signs that guide us back to the right path. Do you like that? UPA? I heard that in a car commercial. Very cute, and also reminded of the sense of humor Miyagi has sometimes I forget, what a fantastic sense of humor. Mr. Miyagi has conch? Yes, hello, but I forget because I think he has these gems of wisdom. I think when when somebody is espousing so much wisdom, we tend to forget that they're also a joker.

Jason Connell: 8:07:54

Yeah. But this was so touching. And I know it's private. Maybe people shouldn't read other people's letters, but I think it's okay. And it's wonderful to hear someone speak who's passed on and and really speaking to Daniel and giving him that strength that he needed. I mean, to know that Mr. Miyagi had kind of lost his way. It's like Whoa, no, he's to us. He's a mortal, and now he didn't make any mistakes. But then he did. I love that in the series can say, hey, let's honor Miyagi. Now, Mr. Miyagi, now, let's write something in his words, he would have said the UK about Danielson. Just beautiful brings a tear to my eye. Wonderful job, and it really moves. Daniel, and I gotta say this Ralph, macho as an actor, the way he's hearing this and reading this as an actor and accepting it and portraying it. Bravo.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:08:50

I have to credit the creators for using such a clever device to have Mr. Miyagi speak to us from the grave. Yeah, a very interesting approach. I loved it. I absolutely loved and we got to hear from Miyagi words we've never heard before.

Jason Connell: 8:09:09

Yeah, and the only thing that might be more heartbreaking to me is the fact that Mr. Miyagi and UPA didn't marry, or didn't spend their last years together. They just wrote letters. Why didn't that happen? So?

Sal Rodriguez: 8:09:26

Yeah, one of my grievances with the Karate Kid is the fact that the Karate Kid three begins without UTA and without Kumiko. They should have been with them when they landed back in Los Angeles, UK and Kumiko should have been there and they weren't so that's a whole nother story. But yeah, UK never married. I think we're led to believe because of her love for Mr. Miyagi. Did Kumiko never marry because of her love for Daniel? I don't know. I think the there's some speculation that maybe have us believe that she had suitors. No doubt about that. Yeah, it could have been a great love story. Karate Kid three.

Jason Connell: 8:10:03

We also got a message from a fan recently, who agreed with you, I must say, Sal, and I agree as well, that the Karate Kid, Part Two, and part three should have been flipped flopped and their order. Whoa, you're gonna have a growing allegiance to that idea.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:10:20

If that ever becomes an internet trope, you heard it here first.

Jason Connell: 8:10:24

Sal Rodriguez dropped that on Let's Talk Cobra guy. So now we're back in the hospital and Miguel is reaching for his phone because it's on that table. It's a little bit out of his reach. And now Gianni enters and sow it's almost like he is so inspired from this conversation with crease, but not to join forces with crease, but rather to be there for Miguel.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:10:51

Well, the first thing Miguel asks is what are you doing here? Because right, because the last time they saw each other Miguel was basically kicking him out of his life, right? Yeah. And then Johnny says you want the phone? Miguel answer's yes. But it's on one of those rolling trays like they bring your lunch on. Johnny rolls the Stan across the room. He says go get it. And of course Miguel says I can't walk even with the surgery. I might never be able. And then here's. Yes. This was in the season three trailer right here.

Jason Connell: 8:11:22

Yeah. You can already tell it. The music's already changed, the tones change. And Johnny's just being Johnny now, this is who he knows how to be to Miguel, his first student at the Cobra Kai dojo. And now he's his sensei again. And this begins sort of a rocky four type of training. He's encouraging him. And this leads to what Sal?

Sal Rodriguez: 8:11:45

Well, this is Johnny's whole speech to Miguel as Miguel lays there in bed. He says never can't. Those are just words. They're meaningless. It's time for you to get out of that bed and do something. You're not a kid anymore. The world isn't just going to hand it to you. You want something you're gonna have to crawl across the floor. Use your damn teeth, if you have to. You're going to do whatever it takes. And I'm always going to be here next to you, because I'll always be your teacher. Now go get it. And Miguel answer's yes, sensei. Ah,

Jason Connell: 8:12:18

but I believe there's an epic fail happening anytime soon.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:12:26

See, this is no different than the humor of Miyagi. There's so much intense drama in Cobra Kai, then I forget that there's humor, so it always broadsides me. Yeah, Miguel reaches for the phone. Falls crashes to the floor. Johnny's encouraging him. That's all right. He felt like a champ. Nurse.

Jason Connell: 8:12:47

Yeah, but you can tell that they're on the right side of things now. And that's amazing.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:12:53

Once again, Johnny is Miguel sensei.

Jason Connell: 8:12:58

It's an hour back in jail and Robbie walks in the room. And of course there's Shawn and company laughing at him from what happened earlier that day in the kitchen with his father And it looks like they've been destroyed his books owl.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:13:12

Yeah, talk about a meta metaphor. You have the Lord of the Flies, which is about a bunch of kids, right trying to self govern. And it ends tragically, no different here. The book itself strewn and torn apart all over his bed. By the way, I want to give a shout out to actor oak cat, ma ek worry, I'm probably saying his name wrong. He plays Shawn want to give a shout out to him. He's becoming a recurring character doing a great job.

Jason Connell: 8:13:39

He's very good at this role. But someone has to take the conch away from Shawn, because he's rolling the jail and hopefully not for long.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:13:48

Okay, so luckily for Robbie right now and officer walks in disperses Shawn and his minions and he tells Robert he has a visitor. And nobody knows who this is. Robbie enters the meeting room. And who's there waiting for him?

Jason Connell: 8:14:02

Oh my gosh, none other than the master manipulator himself. Head of Cobra Kai dojo, one John crease.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:14:13

He greets him with Hello, son. Damn, he knows how to get in people's heads.

Jason Connell: 8:14:18

Hey, sure does. I can't flip Johnny right now. I'll go after Robbie. So I love this next cut cell. Because what appears to be the blocks of ice from the Karate Kid part two, but yet, it's not the real thing is it's

Sal Rodriguez: 8:14:41

no, but it was definitely there to play with our heads. So we're thinking Wait, what's happening. And of course, those are just mere eyes on the bar decorative and functional because then she begins to chip away at the ice and serve it into their drink. So just there for the functional bar display.

Jason Connell: 8:14:57

This is the miniature version, the home version. In fact, it could also be a toy so I liked

Sal Rodriguez: 8:15:03

Oh, I like that. I like that the collectible ice chopping set.

Jason Connell: 8:15:09

Yeah by maybe one action figure could have Daniel and he swings his arm his action arm does that little side.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:15:16

I like it. Now you're speaking my language.

Jason Connell: 8:15:18

Let's call a NACA.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:15:20

Jason. You know what else is speaking my language? This is the next day right?

Jason Connell: 8:15:24

Yes, it is.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:15:24

So Daniel and Kumiko are they're seated at the bar in front of this ice set. He thanks for again for reading him the letters from the night before. Okay. This is the next day. They read the letters the night before. Where to Daniel stay at his hotel. Do we know that? No, we do not know that.

Jason Connell: 8:15:45

Hey, quit causing trouble Sal.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:15:47

Ah, for Daniel i just i i want it for Daniel.

Jason Connell: 8:15:52

You really need like a choose your own adventure for the Karate Kid. I think I know where you're going. Anyway, so as if Kimiko hasn't shared enough great things. She shares something Yukiya always said to her and it was put good out in the world. And good will come back to you at such simple but yet great, precise advice.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:16:17

And she gives encouragement and support to a very troubled Daniels she says it will work out and this moment here. This is what I love. Their hands graze each other as they both reach for their drinks. They both offer a nervous chuckle and they gaze upon each other now to the listener when there is 232 remaining in the episode pause it. Look at Kumi COEs face. She still loves Daniel.

Jason Connell: 8:16:43

Yeah, you know, we might not ever get over certain people but it doesn't mean you're going to be together.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:16:49

I know. I just believe in love. You know what? They did it all for the glory of love.

Jason Connell: 8:16:55

Ah reminds me of a Peter Sutera song. So this leads to yet another highly unexpected moment in this episode. Sal. Did you see this coming?

Sal Rodriguez: 8:17:11

No, I did not. And I'm already enjoying the events that have transpired. I am enjoying the reconciliation of Daniel and Kumiko it is so magical. It is so fantastic. It's one of those things where it's so perfect. It can only go wrong. Yeah, right. We hear this voice. Daniel son. We look all of a sudden there's a flashback to karate kid to the end seen a bloody Daniel and chosen are fighting outcome those Denden dichos those hand drones that's a scene where that is. Daniel gets kicked by chosen there's a fight montage back to that 50s dance. him fighting at UK his house chosen says You insulted my honor again and I'll kill you. And we see a close up of a shocked Daniel as he gazes upon one of his greatest enemies chosen Wow. Holy cow.

Jason Connell: 8:18:08

Wow. lot mind blown.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:18:12

Man, I can't believe this episode. Unreal.

Jason Connell: 8:18:15

Not only do we go back to Okinawa, we get Kumiko we get chosen. We hear words of wisdom from Uta, we get an incredible letter from Mr. Miyagi. And this is just in one episode. But my guys,

Sal Rodriguez: 8:18:33

Jason, there's only one thing missing to make this episode perfect.

Jason Connell: 8:18:37

Sato

Sal Rodriguez: 8:18:39

if they were sitting in the restaurant and all of a sudden they hear a voice. Well, you are done, y'all.

Jason Connell: 8:18:48

That would have been too much, Sal. I don't think I could have taken it

Sal Rodriguez: 8:18:52

would have fainted?

Jason Connell: 8:18:54

Oh, my gosh. And this is this episode for Sal. Next episode. We're at the halfway mark. But we both know what lie ahead and is going to be a treat to explore together.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:19:08

Yeah, I can't believe where we're going. Where we've gone. Really. I'm beside myself. I'm absolutely amazed. So looking forward to see where this goes. I mean, okay, look, we know where it goes. We've seen all the episodes. But Hello. This season. So far, my favorite season? Yeah.

Jason Connell: 8:19:26

It's also a first you've never given our fans homework, time code to go check out a scene. So that's a first for us.

Sal Rodriguez: 8:19:35

I wanted them to pause on that very moment. It has to be that very moment where you see Tamlyn to meet his face. I'm telling you, you can see it. You don't have to be an expert on body language. You can see it she still loves Danielson.

Jason Connell: 8:19:49

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Sal Rodriguez: 8:20:01

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Jason Connell: 8:20:11

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