It has been 34 years since the release of the original Karate Kid and fans are clearly curious to see where the rivalry between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) took each of them. Now, they finally have their answer. The 10-episode season picks up in real-time as Johnny is still living in the shadow of his defeat to Daniel. The rivals' lives have taken them in entirely different directions, and Johnny is seeking a path to personal redemption.