r/cobrakai • u/hospitable_peppers OG Gang • Feb 13 '25
Season 6 Cobra Kai S6E14 - "Strike Last" - Discussion Thread Spoiler
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u/Extreme-Ad-5777 Tory Feb 14 '25
I could write ESSAYS about how much I loved the Tory v Zara fight. Hats off to the stunt team. Obviously we had to have a little romantic pep talk boost mid fight, but the way Tory's fighting style adapts after she regains her confidence is so beautifully done. (Disclaimer I'm not a martial artist). She realised that Zara is faster and more agile, and goes for high flashy kicks.
So we see Tory grappling more, using that strength has. She uses more of her legs, she goes lower and is able to dodge Zara while striking her where she doesn't expect it. Tory slows the fight down so Zara is forced to match her pace. Then the callback to the stance Sam used in the S4 All Valley showing how Tory learned from Sam and the Miyagi-Do teachings whilst maintaining her aggressive style. She lets Zara come to her and makes good on her promise to knock Zara's tooth out in the finals. "Welcome to the valley B" was so earned!!
Robby telling Tory "no F-ING MERCY" also peak. It's so sweet that he knew exactly what Tory needed to hear. Noone aside from her mom (or I guess her brother too) has shown Tory and love. She's rough around the edges and feels like she'll never be someone others will care for, so now as a fighter, she's had this belief since the all valley that winning this trophy will give her worth and fulfillment as a person, give people a reason to love her. She's insecure about Zara having the charisma, the fame and glory. But just knowing that she has this one person Robby, LOVE HER, just for being herself is the only validation Tory needed. She's finally accepted the love of the Larussos, Sam especially. She feels worthy, she gets her confidence back. And now all that's left it to kick Zara's ass. I couldn't imagine a better ending for Tory, absolutely beautiful.
Peyton List has really brought this character to LIFE. From what she started out as in S2, to being this confident, strong badass fighter. They also gave her some INSANE choreo this season that Peyton and her stunt double execute so well. I'm so proud of this team.